Detectives release an image of a group of people they are looking to locate following the stabbing of two men earlier in the week

GMP have now released the image of a number of people they want to speak who were walking on the canal path and may have witnessed the serious incident that took place nearby on Dale Street on Wednesday, 16 August 2023, at around 6.30pm.

A man remains in a critical condition in hospital for life-threatening injuries. The other man, who sustained serious injuries, has now been released from hospital.

Three men were initially arrested - two have been released with no charge and the third, a 21-year-old man, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector, David Moores, of the Serious Crime Division of the Major Incident Team said: "We are looking to identify the people in this photograph, particularly the group of three and the two people on the bench next to them.

"We believe that they must have seen something and we are keen to speak to them.

"We have a major incident public portal Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) where any information can be submitted.

"We can also be contact via 101, quoting log number 3244-16082023."