20 August 2023 , 16:17
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A mum, dad and son were all stabbed by masked intruders who stormed a flat in an 'unprovoked attack'.
The victims were in the property in Salford, Greater Manchester, when the gang struck on Friday afternoon.
Police rushed to the scene in the Blackfriars area at around 2.30pm to reports of people shouting for help.
Officers found a woman and two men who had suffered stab wounds. The dad has had surgery on a life-changing injury. The mum and son have been discharged from hospital.
During the incident an air ambulance landed near to the scene. One witness said as many as six ambulances and 10 police vans and cars were at the location.
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The people were rushed to hospital (MEN)There is still a scene in place and CSI are continuing their forensic assessment of the property. Police have been following various lines of enquiry and are now turning to the community to see if they are able to assist with the investigation, reports the Manchester Evening News. It is understood two cars were seen leaving the scene of the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Yanica Weir said: "This appears to be an isolated, targeted and unprovoked attack, in which three men in masks and balaclavas were seen leaving the address on Velour Close following the attack. We are carrying out house-to-house enquiries and doing a CCTV trawl from the area, and we are now looking for anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, to come forward.
An air ambulance landed at the scene (MEN/UGC)"If anyone has any CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage in or around Velour Close on Friday 18 August, to please let us know. We can be contacted via 101 quoting log number 001978-18082023 or information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111."