Two people have been taken to hospital following a machete attack in Rochdale. Police were called to reports a man and woman had been hurt during an incident at a property on Mellor Street shortly after 2pm today (Saturday).
Three men are believed to have forced entry into the house before attacking a man with a machete. A woman inside the address was also injured during the terrifying incident.
The man, 27, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries to his hands, arms and back, police said. A 53-year-old woman has also been taken to hospital with a minor injury to her hand.
Both victims remain in a stable condition. Detectives are treating the attack as an 'isolated incident' and say there is no wider threat to the public.
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