Three people arrested after 62-year-old man stabbed in Salford car park

Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in a car park in Salford which left a 62-year-old man with serious injuries.

The arrests come after (Greater Manchester Police) GMP officers responded to reports of a stabbing at an Aldi car park on Heywood Way on Tuesday (10 January). The 62-year-old victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A 42 year woman, a 20 year man and a 17 year old man were arrested this morning (Thursday 12 January) by GMP detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and the attempted murder of the victim.

GMP continues to appeal to members of the public to come forward if they believe they may have any information about this incident. Detectives are urging anyone with CCTV, dash cam or phone footage to submit the evidence to their dedicated online portal.

Detective Superintendent Ryan Davies of GMP’s Salford District said: “Whilst we have arrested three persons, the investigation remains in its early stages and we are keeping an open mind.

“I once again urge anyone who was in the vicinity of Salford Precinct on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 January, particularly between the hours of 4pm and 5pm, and who saw anyone acting suspiciously or out of place, either near there or in the vicinity of Aldi, Heywood Way; or who witnessed the incident taking place; or who witnessed the aftermath of the incident; or who saw anyone running – please come forward without delay and talk to us in confidence.

“I am again requesting that anyone who may have CCTV footage on their nearby premises; or who was in the area at the time and has dashcam footage; or who filmed the incident, should please contact us or submit such footage to our dedicated online portal.

“Any information that we are provided with gives us the best chance of bringing the offenders to justice.”

If you have information regarding this incident, report it immediately by calling 0161 856 5235 or 101 and quote log 2025 of 10/01/2023.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.