TWO men were rushed to hospital following a stabbing during an altercation in Ashton-under-Lyne on Friday night.
Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 11om on Friday, September 6, after reports of a ‘brawl’ breaking out in the town centre.
GMP cordoned off the area close to B & M bargains and Admiral Casino on Bow Street.
The victims, who were both stabbed, are reported to have non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Three men, aged 40, 32, and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of assault and violent disorder in connection with the incident.
GMP has described the altercation as an isolated event, with no immediate threat to the broader community.
Detective Chief Inspector Abdul Kahar of GMP’s Tameside division commented on the situation, saying, “These sorts of incidents justifiably cause concern in the community, but I want to reassure people that we believe it is an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.”
He added, “While we have three people under arrest, we are still working out the exact sequence of Friday night’s events. I am asking anyone with any information to please come forward. This includes anyone who may have witnessed the fight, or has any relevant dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage from the area at around that time.”
GMP is urging anyone with information to reach out via the non-emergency number 101 or the Live Chat function on their website, gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
In addition to the two men who sustained stab wounds, another individual involved in the fight suffered minor injuries. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the circumstances that led to this violent encounter.
Let’s hope the bobbies also investigate the criminal waste of money by Tameside council in keeping the outside market stalls’ lights blazing away round the clock since last November.