Police in Tameside are appealing for information after a stabbing in Denton

Shortly after 9:30 am this morning (Saturday 18 March) Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Yew Tree Road, Denton.

Emergency services attended the scene, and a woman was taken to hospital for further treatment. Thankfully, her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A further two individuals believed to be involved have presented at hospital with serious injuries, but they are not thought to be life threatening.

Upon conducting initial enquiries this is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public, but extra officers will be deployed to the area for community reassurance.

Detective Sergeant Pete Goddard of GMP Tameside district said: “A scene will continue to be in place whilst we conduct further searches and enquiries. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to one of our officers, they are here to help.

“GMP are taking a robust approach to knife crime in the Greater Manchester area, and this is no exception.

“I would encourage anyone with information that may help officers in their initial investigation to get in touch with GMP by calling 0161 856 9262 or 101 quoting log 1077 of 18/3/2023.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.