Street cordoned off in Manchester following double stabbing
It's believed officers have been on Barrington Street since Sunday night (01 December)
Last updated 2nd Dec 2024
Police have cordoned off a street in Manchester after two men were injured in a suspected stabbing.
Emergency services were called to Barrington Street at around 23:10GMT on Sunday night (01 November), to reports of a man with a serious injury.
He has been taken to hospital, and his injuries are not though to be life-threatening.
A short time later, another man turned up at a hospital with stab wounds, which are believed to be connected to the attack on Barrington Street.
Officers are continuing to carry out investigations and will remain in the area over the coming days.
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, from GMP’s City of Manchester District, said: “We are currently investigating the full circumstances of last night’s shocking incident, and I would urge anyone with any information to please come forward.
“These acts of violence have no place on our streets and we will be working hard to ensure we find those responsible.
“We do believe that this was a targeted incident, with no wider threat to the public. However, we do have multiple officers on the scene and in the area for reassurance and they will be able to assist with any queries you may have.
“I would urge anyone with any information about this incident to please get in touch. This could include CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from around the time of the incident and captures something that looks suspicious.”