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KNIFE ATTACK

Boy, 16, and man, 20, seriously injured in horror stabbing on Manchester street as cops launch manhunt for suspects

Photos reveal where the knife attack took place
Police at the scene near Rushford Street (Image: Sara Din Bucuresti / Facebook)

A DOUBLE stabbing has left a man and teenager with serious injuries.

The horror took place near Rushford Street and Purcell Street in Longsight, Manchester at around 7pm on Tuesday night.

Rushford Street and Purcell Street - Manchester
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A street view of Rushford Street and Purcell Street in Manchester, where the attack took placeCredit: google street view

The men, aged 16 and 20 were found by cops at the scene with stab wounds.

Witnesses claim a "fight" took place shortly before the knife attack yet no arrests have been made.

Pictures circulating online show fleets of police cars and ambulances arrive at the scene.

Detective Inspector Terina Arthern, from GMP's City of Manchester division said: “We have launched an investigation, and we are following several lines of enquiry to establish the timeline of events which led to two young men being injured tonight.

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"You may notice additional officers deployed in the local area while we conduct our enquiries.

"Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns or information you’d like to share.

“You can do this in person, by calling 101 quoting log 2868 of 04/02/2025. Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Police at the scene near Rushford Street (Image: Sara Din Bucuresti / Facebook)
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Pictures circulating online show fleets of police cars and ambulances arrive at the sceneCredit: Sara Din Bucuresti / Facebook
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