GMP officer arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Hamer stabbing is 'ruled out of enquiries'
Date published: 29 September 2021
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The junction of Clayton Street with Halifax Road, Hamer, Rochdale
A police officer arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Hamer has been ruled out of enquiries.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Halifax Road – near Clayton Street – in Hamer, Rochdale, just after 10pm on Friday (24 September).
A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious, but not life-threatening condition, police confirmed.
Three men aged 24, 32 and 53 were later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The 32-year-old man – a serving GMP officer – was ruled out of enquiries after being questioned.
The 24-year-old and 53-year-old men have been released under investigation.
Anyone with any information is being urged to contact police via LiveChat on GMP’s website, www.gmp.police.uk or call 101 quoting log 3227 of 24/09/21.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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