Police have been authorised to use enhanced stop and search powers in Levenshulme after a stabbing which left a 19-year-old fighting for his life. The teenager is in a critical condition after being 'stabbed in the neck' outside a shop on Stockport Road on Sunday night.
Following the incident, police were granted a 24 hour section 60 order - running until noon on Tuesday - allowing officers to stop and search people in designated areas. Roads covered by the order include Alma Road/Highfield Road, Nelstrop Road North, Errwood Road and Crossley Road/Cringle Road.
Supt Helen Critchley of GMP’s City of Manchester South district said: "We understand the use of a Section 60 can cause concern to local residents; however, we use these powers only when proportionate and necessary. By enforcing the Section 60 in the area, we will work to minimise any violent behaviour and prevent any further serious incidents going forward as our main priority is to keep the public safe.
