Information sought on Hyde ‘stabbing’

POLICE have issued an appeal for information after a man suffered a leg injury in what is being described as a stabbing incident.

Greater Manchester officers attended Firethorn Drive in Godley after an assault on Saturday evening, with locals telling The Correspondent a blade may have been used.

The force would not confirm whether it was a stabbing or not but did say a man was taken to hospital.

Police tape left at the scene in Godley | Tameside Correspondent

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 8.25pm on Saturday, April 9, we received a report of an assault on Firethorn Drive, Hyde.

“A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with a leg injury.

What is believed to be blood at the scene the following morning | Tameside Correspondent

“An investigation is underway.

“Anyone with information should contact police via gmp.police.uk or 101 quoting 2705 09/04/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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