Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious incident in Bury town centre this afternoon (Picture: MEN Media)
Three people have been injured after a triple stabbing in Bury, Greater Manchester, and police are still responding to the incident.
The attack took place in the town’s market at midday today and a police cordon remains in place.
An air ambulance landed at a nearby car park at 12.30pm which took the victims to hospital.
The injuries are ‘not thought to be life-threatening’, Greater Manchester confirmed.
A person by the scene told Manchester Evening News: ‘As soon as I came out a helicopter was outside, the police were already there.
‘It was surprising to see something like that.’
Police are appealing for witnesses and no one has been arrested yet.
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton said: ‘We believe this incident was a targeted attack and thankfully no one has suffered life-threatening injuries.
‘There is not a threat to the wider public and we believe this was an isolated incident.
‘You may see heightened patrols in the local area – don’t be alarmed by this. Our officers are there to help, support and reassure the wider community.
‘We are appealing to anyone with information about this incident to make a report to police.’
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police added: ‘Greater Manchester Police are still responding to an incident on Murray Road, Bury.
‘Officers remain at the scene to conduct further enquiries into what is believed to be a stabbing.
‘The extent of the injuries sustained by three victims are thankfully not thought to be life-threatening.
‘No arrests have been made at this time.’
Anyone with information can call 101.
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