A car, a bike and a bloodstained shirt were all used as evidence by forensics at the scene
10:50, 26 Apr 2025Updated 11:00, 26 Apr 2025
Forensics investigators gather evidence from a double stabbing in Longsight(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Officers investigating a double stabbing on a busy Manchester road have issued an update after two teenagers were rushed to hospital.
A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were attacked on Stockport Road, in Longsight, on Friday afternoon (April 25).
Emergency services were called out to the scene at 12.30pm, with a cordon in place for several hours at the junction with Kirkmanshulme Lane.
Greater Manchester Police said the victims had both suffered serious injuries following the incident.
In an update issued this morning (Saturday), GMP said their injuries were thankfully not life-threatening or life-changing.
A cordon was in place for several hours(Image: MEN)
No arrests have been made so far in connection with the incident and police enquiries are ongoing.
Images from the scene on Friday showed a grey Ford Puma inside the cordon, left with its passenger door open.
A bicycle was left on the ground in a cycle lane next to the car.
Both vehicles were later removed from the scene after being searched for evidence.
Forensics search the Ford for evidence(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Forensics investigators were seen working in the area on Friday afternoon.
A heavily-bloodstained shirt was seen being photographed and carried by officers as evidence.
GMP said on Friday it was stepping up patrols in the area while witnesses were urged to come forward.
Detective Inspector Geoff Machent, from GMP’s north Manchester division, said on Friday: “We know that news of an incident of this nature will be concerning, especially owing to the ages of those involved.
“Extensive work is ongoing to identify and locate suspects, and we are working with a range of specialist partners to ensure the victims are safeguarded.
A bike was left on the ground(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
“Additional patrols have been deployed to the area whilst we conduct further enquiries, and I would encourage anyone who has any information or concerns, to speak to our officers.”
Information can be passed on to police by calling 101 quoting log 1349 of April 25, 2025, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.