BREAKING: Police swarm woodland after woman stabbed

Police have issued an update after a man was left fighting for his life following an alleged hit-and-run in Salford. A 64-year-old man was left in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle near McDonald's on Bolton Road, near the border of Pendlebury and Swinton, at around 6.15pm last Thursday (November 2).

Sunday morning on a quiet, pristine new-build estate saw families out walking their dogs, waking up for an 11am brunch - on a street swarming with police. Dozens of police officers, armed police, and crime scene investigators descended on Norfolk Street in Walkden at around 6.30pm on Saturday evening, November 4.

Officers have made an arrest following a hit-and-run which left a 64-year-old man fighting for his life. Greater Manchester Police says the man remains in a critical condition at hospital tonight (November 3).

The family of a tree surgeon who was the victim of an axe attack featured in a BBC crime documentary has paid tribute to his bravery and that of the officers who helped him.

Two dogs suspected to be XL Bullys have been seized following a severe attack.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left saying they 'don't get it' after Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola pulled out all the stops to close the show's Halloween special in near-perfect style.

A man is in hospital after police were called to the Manchester Ship Canal following concerns for welfare.

Five knife-point robberies have taken place at shops in north Manchester. Police believe the same person has committed each crime and have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.

A driver who was arrested after a man was left with 'life-changing' injuries in a hit-and-run has been released while investigations continue, police have confirmed.

A stretch of a main road in Salford was closed off by police following a crash involving a woman 'on a scooter'.

The M62 was closed in both directions by police on Sunday afternoon (October 22) after an 'aggressive bull' had escaped.

Police have issued a statement after 'disorder' on the pitch at a Greater Manchester football match.

Concerns are growing for a woman who is missing from home in Trafford. Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent appeal for help finding Janine, aged 42.

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a woman who is wanted in connection with a spate of thefts.

Police reportedly boarded a plane and 'searched the overhead lockers' after claims a 'suspicious package' was on board.

Residents of a quiet neighbourhood have spoken of their shock after a woman was stabbed in Wigan woodland this morning.

A seriously injured man reportedly 'walked to Tesco' for help after being 'stabbed' in Radcliffe as police and forensics swarmed the area on Sunday (October 15).

Officers are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for a missing woman with links to Stockport.

A woman has been charged after a police officer was 'bitten' in north Manchester.

Vandals have attacked one of Manchester's most iconic landmarks. Red paint has been splashed over the front of the Grade II listed Express Building on Great Ancoats Street.