BREAKING: Teen, 18, rushed to hospital with serious injuries after stabbing in south Manchester

A teen was rushed to hospital on Sunday evening following a stabbing in Moss Side. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene, on Rosedale Road, at around 5pm (May 8).

A cordon was immediately erected in the area, which stretched out through an alleyway onto Lloyd Street South, with crime scene investigators carrying out enquiries into the evening. The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, but is now said to be in stable condition.

Officers will remain at the scene throughout the night and have confirmed that there will be an increased police presence in the area following the incident. Numerous CSI vans were seen parked up close to the scene this evening. No arrests have yet been made and an investigation has been launched.

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One witness in a nearby shop told the Manchester Evening News that shortly before 5pm a male ran into the store 'asking for water because somebody had been stabbed'. Police are now appealing for information as the investigation continues.

In an update on Sunday evening, a spokesperson for the force said: "At around 5pm this afternoon (8 May) police were called to a report of a stabbing on Rosedale Road, Moss Side. Officers attended and an 18-year-old male was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

"A cordon will be in place for the remainder of the day and there will be an increased officer presence in the area. A full investigation has been launched. No arrests have been made."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9272 quoting log number 2426 of the 8th May 2022. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.