Overview
- Police were called at about 2:18am on Sunday after reports of a stabbing on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter and a large cordon was put in place at the junction of Oldham Road and Thomas Street.
- A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries consistent with a stab wound and police say his condition is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
- Greater Manchester Police have launched a major criminal inquiry, made no arrests so far, and say detectives are working at pace to carry out enquiries.
- Chief Inspector Robert MacGregor said the incident is believed to be isolated, neighbourhood officers will be in the area to reassure residents and businesses, and patrols have been stepped up.
- Officers are asking anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 495 of 28/06/2026 or to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, and police say witness reports are key given the Northern Quarter’s busy nightlife.