04/12/2006

Community support officer stabbed in neck

A police community support officer is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Greater Manchester.

The attack happened around 10:30am on Monday morning as the officer assisted a housing organisation with an eviction on Elizabeth Avenue in Stalybridge.

He was taken to Tameside General Hospital where he underwent surgery. His condition has been described as very serious.

A 63-year-old man from Stalybridge has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding and is currently in police custody.

(KMcA)


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