Police are stepping up patrols after a stabbing in Partington.

Emergency services were called to Moss Lane on Friday evening after a man in his fifties suffered serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he is still being treated.

Police believe to men took the victims' car, a Ford Focus, and headed to Central Road.

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No arrests have been made.

A section 60 was put in place, allowing police to stop and search more people, was put in place on Friday night and ends at 10.43am this morning.

Inspector Justin Bryant of GMP’s Trafford CID, said: “We understand that incidents of this nature will cause concern in the local community, but I want to provide reassurance that this incident is believed to be isolated with no threat to the wider public.

“The local community will notice an increased police presence in the area whilst officers continue their enquiries.

"Local neighbourhood officers will be out patrolling the Partington area over the coming days, they are there to reassure the community and if you have any concerns, please come and speak to us.

“A scene was in place on Moss Lane and we thank the public so far for their patience.

“We have a team of detectives that are working to piece together a timeline of events leading up to this incident and we appeal to members of the public for information and any CCTV, Video or dashcam footage they may have to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“Anyone with concerns should speak with officers in the area, or if you have any information which may assist the investigation, please contact 101 or report through our LiveChat Facility on gmp.police.uk quoting log 3253 of 5 January 2024.”