Hunt for attacker and 'suspicious' activity appeal after man found stabbed at Manchester Victoria

A hunt for an attacker is underway after a man was found with stab injuries on a tram platform at Manchester Victoria station on Sunday night (February 16).

Police and paramedics were called to the busy station at around 7pm. A man, aged in his 20s, was found with serious stab wounds and rushed to hospital where he remains.

It is thought he had been attacked at a different location. The Manchester-bound platform at Monsall tram stop was also suspended along with part of the Manchester Victoria stop, with lines to Rochdale and Manchester Airport affected.

Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation and are now appealing for witnesses to come forward, along with anyone who saw anything 'suspicious' at Manchester Victoria or Monsall tram stops on Sunday evening. No arrests have been made, but CCTV trawls are being carried out.

Witnesses reported seeing 'at least six police vehicles' at the scene, with an air ambulance paramedic vehicle also in attendance. CID officers could be seen on the platform with a white screen also erected.

A force spokesperson said: "At around 7pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, officers were called to reports that a man was located in Victoria Station with serious injuries.

"Emergency services attended and established a man in his 20s had sustained stab injuries, he was taken to hospital where he remains.

"No arrests have been made at this time although officers are conducting CCTV trawls and speaking to a number of witnesses. At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community.

"Anyone with information or if you saw anything suspicious this evening at Monsall tram stop or Victoria Station should contact police 101 quoting incident number