A man has been arrested
Police at the scene on Mellalieu Street, Middleton(Image: ASP)
An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a woman was stabbed. Police and paramedics were called to Mellalieu Street in Middleton at around 12pm on Wednesday (April 22).
A woman was found with serious injuries, Greater Manchester Police said. She was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.
The force said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He was being quizzed by detectives on Thursday (April 23).
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Images from the scene show an officer guarding the scene. The front garden of a home was taped off, with a crime scene investigation van parked outside.
The full GMP statement reads: “We were called at around 12pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to reports of a stabbing on Mellalieu Street, in Middleton.
“Emergency services attended and a woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning.”
No further details have been released.
