Teenager released without charge in relation to 'attempted murder' in Middleton

Police at the Middleton Shopping Centre scene on Saturday 14 August

A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Middleton shopping centre on Saturday (14 August) has been released without charge.

A man in his 40s, understood to be a security guard, suffered five stab wounds and was taken to hospital in “a serious, but non-life threatening condition.” A knife was recovered from close to the scene.

Police confirmed on Tuesday (17 August) that a teenager arrested under suspicion has been released without charge in connection with the incident.

The victim’s siblings have confirmed on social media that he is “doing okay” after undergoing surgery.
 

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Speaking on Saturday, Chief Inspector Trevor Harrison said: "It is quite shocking that an incident such has this has taken place in broad daylight in the middle of a busy Saturday, and at this time we are unsure for the motive behind this senseless attack and exactly who was involved.

"Thankfully, despite suffering five suspected stab wounds, the victim is in hospital to receive treatment in a stable condition and we will do our best to support him during his recovery."

Information can be passed to police online, if able, via https://crowd.in/mFRZVv, or by calling 101 quoting incident 1659 of 14/08/2021. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111