Police have been granted extra powers after two men were taken to hospital when police responded to reports of 'a machete attack' on a road in Droylsden.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to 'a disturbance' in the vicinity of Cemetery Road Metrolink tram stop, on Manchester Road, at around 4.25pm on Thursday afternoon (8 June).
A GMP spokesperson said two men were taken to hospital with injuries to their legs, which are believed not to be life-threatening.
No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing, they added.
An eyewitness reported seeing a heavy police presence and ambulances in attendance at the scene.
A section 60 is currently in place in the area and remains active until 6pm on Saturday evening (10 June).
The section 60 authority - which grants officers extended powers to stop and search individuals within the defined area - has been introduced following recent incidents of violent crime in the past week in the area and surrounding areas.
A map of the area that the Section 60 order covers. Image: Greater Manchester Police.
Michelle Hodgkinson, 51, was fatally stabbed on Edge Lane in Droylsden last week whilst taking shopping to her own mum.
Detective Inspector Steven Horton said: “I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding while we try and establish the full circumstances around this incident.
“We believe this is a targeted attack and we are appealing to the public for their help, if anyone has any information that could assist us with our enquiries, please do come forward.
“Extra patrol officers have been deployed around the local area both on foot and in patrol cars. If you have any concerns about this incident, our officers will be happy to provide reassurance and listen to any of your queries.”
Anyone with information about the incident should contact police, quoting log 2905 of 08/06/23. Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
If you can't report online, you can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.
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