Overview
- Three men were stabbed within about 90 minutes on Thursday evening in the Butler Green area of Chadderton, the B&M car park on Chadderton Way, and on Featherstall Road North.
- A 26-year-old remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries, while a 21-year-old with leg and head wounds is not currently believed to have life-changing injuries.
- Greater Manchester Police introduced a 24-hour Section 60 stop-and-search area covering large parts of Oldham and increased local patrols.
- A 21-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of assault and violent disorder as detectives examine evidence, including two vehicles within police cordons.
- Investigators say the attacks may have been targeted, links are still unconfirmed, and witnesses are urged to contact GMP or Crimestoppers; staff at a TFC chicken shop reportedly helped one injured man.