Emergency services descended on a quiet residential street in Prestwich on Wednesday afternoon after a man was reportedly stabbed in the leg.
Incident and response
Greater Manchester Police were called to Carrigart, a small cul-de-sac off Bury New Road near St Mary’s Park, shortly before 2:30pm. Paramedics attended and the injured man, described as being in his 30s, was taken to hospital for further treatment. His condition has not been confirmed.
The area remained cordoned off into the evening while detectives and forensics examined the scene. Residents reported significant blood at the location and expressed alarm at the scale of the disturbance.
Arrests made
Two people, a man and a woman also in their 30s, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and are in police custody for questioning. GMP said officers were carrying out enquiries at the scene.
- Location: Carrigart, off Bury New Road, Prestwich
- Time: shortly before 2:30pm, Wednesday
- Victim: man in his 30s, stabbed in the leg
- Arrests: one man and one woman, both in their 30s, on suspicion of affray
“My little boy had to come home to a bloodbath and step over it. It’s not good.”
Local reaction and context
People living on the street described shock and distress. One resident who did not wish to be named said the scene was "horrific" and recounted having to bring children back into the house amid visible blood on the pavement and grass. Another told reporters they had been alarmed when they saw the police presence and believed at first there might have been a fatality.
Several neighbours highlighted that the estate is home to many elderly people and families with young children, underlining concern about the incident taking place on what they regard as a typically quiet street.
What we know so far
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Street | Carrigart (cul-de-sac off Bury New Road) |
| Time | Shortly before 2:30pm, Wednesday |
| Injured | Man in his 30s, stabbed in the leg; taken to hospital |
| Police action | Cordon, forensics, detectives; two arrests on suspicion of affray |
Officers remain at the scene as enquiries continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police. The cordon and investigative activity underline the force’s ongoing effort to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
This newspaper will publish further updates as police release more details or charges are brought.
Ethan Green, InfoRadar Bury correspondent.
