Boy stabbed in broad daylight at Manchester Piccadilly
Four boys aged 12 and 13 have been arrested
Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed near Manchester Piccadilly railway station yesterday.
The incident occurred around 12.10pm on 28th October by the short stay car park adjacent to Fairfield Street. Officers and paramedics attended the scene where the teenage boy was treated for injuries consistent with a stabbing.
The boy was taken to hospital but has since been discharged as his injuries were confirmed to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
In connection with the attack, police arrested four boys. One 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, while three others – two aged 12 and one aged 13 – were taken into custody on suspicion of affray. All four have been released on bail pending further investigations.
Detective Inspector Stephen Kite said: "This was a shocking incident that took place in broad daylight in front of a number of horrified onlookers.
He said: "We have spoken to a number of witnesses alongside many other enquiries we're working on, but we believe there may be other people who saw what happened and have yet to come forward.
"We also believe there were people who had been driving past who may have captured important dash cam footage showing what happened.
"I urge those people to make contact with us as quickly as possible. We will not tolerate violence on the railway network and will do everything we can to bring to justice those responsible."
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, citing reference 254 of 28 October.