BREAKING: Man arrested for attempted murder after double stabbing horror in Manchester

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were rushed to hospital in a shocking double stabbing.

Emergency services were scrambled to an address on Moston Lane at around 6:30am on Saturday morning (July 29) after reports of a disturbance.

A 38-year-old man was found at the address and has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Two men, aged 41 and 37, were rushed to hospital after sustaining stab wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.

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Detective Inspector Mike Russell of GMP Manchester North District said: "This was a vicious attack, but I would like to reassure the community that our investigation is progressing at pace and we are working hard to piece together the full circumstances.

“It is being treated as a targeted attack and we are not currently looking for anyone else involved.

“I understand the concerns an incident of this nature will cause however we are treating it as an isolated incident. There will nevertheless be extra patrol plans in place to provide a visible and reassuring policing presence in the community. If you do have any concerns, I urge you to speak to the officers who will be on hand to assist.

"We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident and who may have information to share - including footage such as CCTV, mobile or dashcam - to make contact with police."

You can make a report by calling 0161 85 61146 quoting log 890 of 29/07/2023 or via GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.