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14:46 16/06/2022
Shortly before 2.30pm on Wednesday 15 June 2022, we received a report of a stabbing at a property on Blanche Walk in the St Mary’s area.
Emergency services attended and a 50-year-old woman was taken to hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The offender is believed to be a mixed race male, approximately 5ft 10in tall and of an average build. At the time of the incident, it's believed he was wearing a cap, sunglasses, black bubble coat, black tracksuit bottoms, black trainers.
PC Ebony Millington, of GMP’s Oldham CID, says: “As our investigation is ongoing, we wish the victim a prompt recovery.
“Whilst we are carrying out our own enquiries, I’d also ask anyone with information, including any dashcam or CCTV from the surrounding streets, to contact us or Crimestoppers immediately.
"We do not believe that this was a random attack nor that there is any threat or risk of harm to the wider community."
Anyone with information should make contact via 0161 856 8999 quoting 1868 15/06/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.