Man in serious condition after being shot and stabbed

Officers were called to a house in Walkden near Farnworth yesterday evening just before 6.30pm to reports of a man being shot with a gun and stabbed.

Police found a 34-year-old man with a suspected gunshot injury and stab wounds and the man is now in a serious condition after being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

A police spokesman said: "An investigation has been launched and additional resources deployed to Walkden after man suffers serious injuries Just before 6.30pm this evening (Saturday 4 November 2023) .

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"Police were called to assist colleagues in the ambulance service at a property on Norfolk Street, Walkden. Officers attended and it was established a 34-year-old man had suffered from a suspected gunshot injury and stab wounds.

"He remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital."

Superintendent James Ainscough, said: “An increased presence of neighbourhood officers conducting highly visible patrols will be in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance to the local community.

"I would like to reassure the local community, and send a message to those involved, that relentless work is ongoing behind the scenes to bring those responsible to justice.

“You can speak to officers on the ground, to us over the phone on 101, or report online at https://orlo.uk/KILVf/ quoting incident number 2764 of 4/11/2023 and anyone with mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, should submit this to us."