An 18-year-old man was stabbed in Bury town centre in the early hours of Sunday, and a teenager has been arrested in connection with the attack. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident on Market Street just before 1am.
The suspect, also 18, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody for questioning. Part of Market Street was cordoned off this morning while police carried out their investigation, and witnesses reported seeing forensics investigators at the scene.
Police statement on the attack
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on Market Street, Bury, at 12:52am this morning (November 1). One victim, an 18-year-old man, was found with serious injuries.
"An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody for questioning. A scene was in place but has since been closed.
"Our enquires remain ongoing. We believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public."
Road closure and local response
In a statement earlier, Bury council said: "Due to a police incident, Market Street, Bury, is currently closed from Market Place to Haymarket Street. Please avoid the area, check your journey before setting off and allow extra time for travel."
The Bank pub on Market Street also commented on Facebook: "Due to an incident outside of our venue in the early hours of this morning we are going to be delayed in opening. We will open as soon as possible. Our thoughts are with all those effected by this morning's incident." The pub later reopened.
