Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy, 16, stabbed

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was knifed in Gorton on Tuesday (March 5).

Emergency services raced to the scene of the attack on Forber Crescent at around 6.30pm and found the teenage victim with serious stab wounds to his hand. He was rushed to hospital and has since been discharged.

A large cordon was erected on Forber Crescent with investigations ongoing throughout the evening. CID officers made door to door enquiries as a silver taxi was also inspected by police within the cordon.

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Section 60 stop and search powers were introduced for 24 hours across Gorton in response, following what police said was a number of reports of men with weapons.

GMP have since confirmed that two teenage boys, both aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both remain in custody to be questioned by detectives in relation to the violence.

Detective Inspector Michelle Buchanan, of GMP’s City of Manchester North district, said: “Although we have made two arrests, our work is far from over and we are still working round the clock to investigate thoroughly.

“Yesterday evening extra patrol officers have been deployed around the local area both on foot and in patrol cars and this will remain in place over the coming days whilst we investigate. Officers are present in your community and will be on hand to listen to any concerns you may have.

"I would like to thank the public for their support as we investigate in the area and I appeal to them to continue coming forwards with information that is allowing us to take the necessary action to disrupt and dismantle those