A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was left fighting for his life following a stabbing in south Manchester. A woman, also 20, has been arrested by police on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Emergency services swarmed Stockport Road in Levenshulme on Sunday night (January 22), where a 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Eyewitnesses told the M.E.N of the 'hectic' scenes after the incident, with paramedics and police flooding the road as desperate locals tried to help.
In an update on Monday evening (January 23), Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A woman, also 20, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They both remain in custody for questioning.
Section 60 stop and search powers were also introduced at midday on Monday as a direct response to the incident, and will remain in place until 12pm on Tuesday (January 24).
There will also be an increased number of officers patrolling the nearby streets as the ongoing investigation continues. Police are still appealing for information into the attack.
Supt Helen Critchley of GMP’s City of Manchester South district said: "We have also increased the number of officers on patrol to help provide reassurance as we continue to tackle and reduce knife crime incidents in Greater Manchester. Our officers can be spoken to regarding any concerns or information you may have about any crimes or issues in your community, as it is important to report it before it’s too late."
Anyone who may have any information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 1995 direct or 101 quoting log 3385 of 22/01/2023. Alternatively, contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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