Two men stabbed in street disturbance

Two men have been taken to hospital with stab wounds - one in a critical condition - after disorder broke out in a street.

Police were called to reports of people fighting with knives on Cobden Street, Salford, at about 02:45 BST, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

Three men, aged 27, 31 and 33, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody.

The force said it was an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community. A police cordon is in place while officers conduct inquiries.

The other man who was injured sustained minor injuries, GMP said.

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.