Police arrest 18-year-old after stabbing in Bury town centre
An 18-year-old man was stabbed on Market Street in Bury early Sunday; the suspect, also 18, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.
Police responded to a stabbing on Market Street in Bury at 12:52 a.m. on Sunday, where an 18-year-old man was found with serious injuries and taken to hospital. The suspect, also 18, was arrested at the scene and is being held for questioning. Detectives are continuing their enquiries and have described the event as an isolated incident with no wider public threat.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that part of Market Street was cordoned off for forensic investigation, but the area has since been reopened. Bury Council advised motorists to avoid the closed section of the street and to allow extra travel time.
The Bank pub on Market Street said its opening would be delayed due to the incident and later reopened.