'I thought this was a safe area': Neighbours' shock after major crime scene put in place
06.05.2024 - 16:07
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Neighbours in Whalley Range have spoken of their shock after a man was knifed in a 'nasty' attack in Whalley Range. Police were called to Withington Road at around 8pm on Sunday (May 5) , before finding a man with stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were not deemed life-threatening. Greater Manchester Police said officers are 'determined to find the person responsible'. No arrests have been made.
A cordon remained in place today (Bank Holiday Monday) at the Bowling Green Court flats. Crime scene investigation specialists were seen trawling for clues and a 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
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One person said they didn't hear the attack over the sound of children playing, but saw blood on the floor after stepping out of their home. He said people had been left 'shocked', and that neighbours were relatively 'close-knit'.
Another person said their phone rang numerous times as concerned friends and family checked they were okay having seen the news.
Tony Sheppard, 58, who lives opposite, said he returning from an evening out when he saw fire engines and an ambulance.
"I have lived here for years and it is actually very quiet, it's a real shock that something like this has happened," he told the Manchester Evening News.
He added: "I hope they catch the guy who did it. Crimes like this have to have consequences."
Leslie Loram, 69, a long-time resident of Whalley Range, said: "You wouldn't expect it in this area - at all. But, having said that, knife crime in general is rising and I just do not understand it. It's unnerving. Let's hope they catch him."
Liam Campbell, 82, said: "It