Blood 'splattered on door' after man stabbed and two arrested as police launch attempted murder probe

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

An attempted murder probe was launched in Leigh after a man was brutally stabbed on Tuesday night (December 3). Police and paramedics, along with an air ambulance, were scrambled to the scene on Siddow Common at around 6.50pm.

The residential street was taped off, along with nearby Cecil Street. Numerous police vehicles remained at the scene throughout the evening, with officers seen standing guard and detectives carrying out house to house enquiries.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was rushed to hospital from the scene. His condition currently remains unknown. Two men, both in their 40s, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody to be questioned over the attack. READ MORE 'Idiot' driver killed beloved grandad in head-on smash - before blaming HIM on social media Forensic investigators in white suits could be seen examining the street with torches.

Swabs were also taken from the doorway of a property, with a police officer seen standing in the front garden throughout the evening.