Third 15-year-old arrested after boy stabbed in Manchester

A teenager was left with serious stab wounds in an incident on Tuesday

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 7th Mar 2024

A third 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed in Manchester.

A boy, aged 16, was found with serious stab wounds to his hand outside an address on Forber Crescent, Gorton at around 6:30pm on Tuesday.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Wednesday they'd arrested two 15-year-olds in connection with the incident. In an update on Thursday, the force said another boy of the same age was being questioned.

All suspects remain in custody, GMP added.

Anyone with information or footage - including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage related to this incident is continuing to be asked to contact police 'as a matter of urgency'.

Anyone with information can contact police online through gmp.police.uk, if able, or via 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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