Police and paramedics attended the scene in Chorlton
Emergency services at the scene on Manchester Road, Chorlton(Image: Submitted)
A teenager has been taken to hospital after being attacked in south Manchester this evening (Tuesday). Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they were called to Manchester Road in Chorlton shortly before 5.30pm to reports of an assault.
Pictures showed several police and paramedic vehicles at the scene with a cordon in place near the junction with Woodside Road. A 17 year-old boy was injured and taken to hospital, police confirmed. It is understood officers believe the incident occurred at a different location but they are still trying to establish exactly where.
An investigation into the incident is now underway. The Manchester Evening News understands GMP have received reports a small knife was used in the attack, leaving the boy with an injury to his face which has required two stitches.
A force spokesperson confirmed the boy’s injuries were not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening and said their investigation into the circumstances was ‘ongoing.’
They said: “We were called shortly before 5.30pm to reports of an assault on Manchester Road, Chorlton. A 17-year-old man has been taken to hospital with injuries not considered to be life-changing or life-threatening. No arrests have been made.”
The cordon has now been taken down.