Man stabbed in Hindley

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed and left for dead in Greater Manchester on Sunday. The victim was walking out of a house in Hindley when he was approached by two men who stabbed him repeatedly.

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Second arrest after man stabbed and left for dead by thieves who tried to steal his car

Police have arrested a second man on suspicion of attempted murder after a Hindley man was stabbed by two men who tried to steal his car.

It happened on Sunday morning when the offenders approached the victim, before stabbing him 12 times and leaving him for dead.

A GMP statement read:

Two men, both aged 26, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and both remain in police custody for questioning.

The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and he continues to make good progress in his recovery.

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 5307 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Man arrested in connection with stabbing in Hindley

Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed and left for dead in Hindley. The 59-year-old victim was just leaving a relative's home on Worcester Avenue when he was confronted by two men on Sunday

One man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning.

The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this stage and he continues to make good progress in his recovery.