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Man fighting for life after being stabbed outside pub during ‘brutal’ mass brawl

The 27-year-old man is now being treated in hospital as police door knock the area to find the man responsible for the attack

A MAN is fighting for his life after being stabbed in a mass pub brawl with police now searching for the man responsible for the attack.

The 27-year-old was stabbed multiple times in the fight outside of the Friendship Inn in Middleton late on Friday night.

Police are now door-knocking the area around the Friendship Inn after a man was brutally stabbed in a fight
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Police are now door-knocking the area around the Friendship Inn after a man was brutally stabbed in a fightCredit: MEN
Forensic officers have swarmed to the scene, collecting evidence in relation to their investigation
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Forensic officers have swarmed to the scene, collecting evidence in relation to their investigationCredit: MEN
Police have cordoned off a large part of the area as part of their investigations
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Police have cordoned off a large part of the area as part of their investigationsCredit: MEN

He is now in a critical condition in hospital.

A second man, 23, suffered a minor injury to his hand in the fight.

Police, who were called to the pub just before midnight on Friday, are now investigating the brawl.

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Greater Manchester Police said they had been called to Cheap Side after receiving reports of a group of men and women fighting.

Inspector Caroline Ward, from GMP's Rochdale borough, said: "We are still trying to understand exactly what happened and why this man was attacked in such a brutal way.

"From enquiries already carried out, this appears to be an isolated incident and I would like to reassure the public we are doing everything we can to find the person responsible."

Police have door-knocked the area as they search for those involved in the late night brawl
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Police have door-knocked the area as they search for those involved in the late night brawlCredit: MEN
A Tactical Aid Unit is reportedly on their way to the scene in Middleton
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A Tactical Aid Unit is reportedly on their way to the scene in MiddletonCredit: MEN

She added: "If you saw anything, or have any information to do with this incident then please call us. If you recognise the description of the man we want to speak then please also contact us immediately."

A police spokesperson said: "Officers have since been carrying out door-to-door enquiries and are keen to speak to a man who left the scene before police arrived.

"He is described as around 21, white, of medium build and was believed to have been wearing a grey t-shirt and shorts."

Police have called on anyone who witnessed the attack to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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