Huge cordon in place in Rochdale town centre amid 'serious incident'

NewsGreater Manchester NewsRochdalePolice are at the scene in Rochdale tonight22:58, 23 Jul 2026Updated 23:01, 23 Jul 2026A large area in the centre of Rochdale has been cordoned off tonight amid a reported serious incident.‌Police have taped off the area inbetween The Butts Avenue and South Parade tonight (Thursday, July 23).‌Pictures from the scene circulating on social media show a number of police vehicles at the scene and officers standing guard at the cordon.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.Article continues belowThere are, as yet unconfirmed, reports from locals and on social media that there has been a stabbing.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been contacted for comment ton