An attempted murder investigation is underway after three men were stabbed in a horror attack.
The men are in hospital with serious injuries after the multiple stabbing incident at an address in Bolton.
Two were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and another with life-changing injuries.
Police were called to Cramond Walk in Halliwell in the early hours of Saturday.
Officers remain on the scene this morning.
Emergency services were called at 4am.
The three men sustained serious injuries to their stomach.
All are still in a serious condition at hospital receiving treatment.
Residents shock after horrific attack leaves 3 in hospital
Subsequently a 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempt murder and remains in police custody for questioning.
Enquiries are continuing at this time to establish the full circumstances.
Superintendent Mark Kenny said; “This was a serious assault, but I would like to reassure residents that we have taken swift action to identify and arrest the suspect. This action means there is no wider threat to the community, and the investigation is being progressed as a priority for Greater Manchester Police.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and I would ask that anyone with information, or if people witnessed this incident, or may have dashcam/CCTV footage, contact Bolton CID on 0161 656 5757 quoting log number 512 of the 07/01/23.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
For live updates on this incident, follow our blog here: https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/23235916.live-area-halliwell-taped-off-amid-reports-of-stabbing/
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