A woman has tragically died after being found with life-threatening injuries following a fire in Golborne. Fire crews, police and paramedics attended the scene of the blaze on Edge Green Lane on Monday morning (March 11).
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Two men were injured in reported knife attacks in Little Hulton on Saturday (February 24). Emergency services attended two scenes, both nearby, at around 11.30am.
Witnesses said there was 'blood all over' near to the precinct, as another said there was 'a pool of blood and splatters' on the road at the scene.
Police said two men, aged 28 and 37, sustained injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing. The Manchester Evening News understands that a knife was reportedly used in the attacks.
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The incidents, also thought to be linked, are being treated as targeted by detectives. They were reported on Crestfold Drive and Longshaw Drive.
Two men, also aged 28 and 37, have since been arrested in connection with the violence. Investigations into the incidents are continuing.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "At approximately 11:30am (24 February 2024), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to two assaults on Crestfold and Longshaw Drive in Little Hulton, Worsely.
"Two men - aged 28 and 37 - sustained injuries although these were thankfully not life-threatening or life-changing. This is believed to have been a targeted attack with no wider risk to the public.
"Police are treating these incidents as linked and two men aged 28 and 37 have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and remain in police custody for questioning whilst enquiries continue."
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