Officers are at the scene of a reported stabbing at a synagogue in Manchester, police have said.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said the "immediate danger appears to be over" after reports of a "serious incident" in Crumpsall, north of the city.
He told BBC Radio Manchester: "It is a serious incident. I can give some reassurance immediately to people that that immediate danger appears to be over and Greater Manchester Police have dealt with it very quickly."
Middleton Road has been closed between Wilton Road and Crumpsall Lane, the Manchester Evening News reported, adding a police cordon is in place.
North West Ambulance Service said in a statement: “Following reports of an incident on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene.
"We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services.
"Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible."
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