Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a double stabbing on a Manchester road.
Police and paramedics were called to Stockport Road at around 12.30pm today (Friday, April 25).
A closure is currently in place on the road, at the junction with Kirkmanshulme Lane.
No arrests have been made at this stage and Greater Manchester Police has now launched an investigation into the incident.
A spokesperson said: "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.
"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."
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Stockport Road re-opens
The road has now been reopened
Traffic is now moving normally down the road. The police have left. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/jVF7PNAXJ7
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Car and bike removed from scene
Officers have loaded a bike into a police van. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/dWX0JOXLHh
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
A car and bike have been removed from the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/kZIMFORvbE
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
'Significant portion' of A6 still cordoned off
The scene extends down a significant portion of Stockport Road. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/qjAuoegcBX
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Police patrols stepped up
Police patrols have been stepped up across the area and detectives have issued an appeal for information from the public, following today's double stabbing.
You can read the full story here.
Police at the scene
Police at the scene on Stockport Road in Longsight. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/hoSUdKkk3S
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Roads closed as rush hour hits
The road still closed as rush hour traffic arrives. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/g9ERtfkHKA
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
CSI remain at the scene
The CSI van has moved onto the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/fZQceVUhsY
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Images from the scene
Car and bike inside cordon
A hatchback car remains inside the cordon by a cycle lane, with a bicycle on the floor next to it.
Latest from the scene
There is still a large police presence at the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/2oOMJdfT3Y
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
'Extensive work underway to locate suspects'
Detective Inspector Geoff Machent, from GMP's North Manchester division, said:
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.
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.
Call police on 101 quoting log 1349 of 25/04/25 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Full police statement
In a statement, GMP said:
At 12.30pm today (Friday 25 April) we were called to reports that two males had been stabbed on Stockport Road, Manchester.
Emergency services attended and two males, aged 17 and 18, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
No arrests have been made at this stage and extensive enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances.
Road closures are in place along Stockport Road, including the junction of Kirkmanshulme Lane and the junction of Birch Lane. Delays are expected and we thank the public for their patience whilst the scene is in place.
Police are now appealing for witnesses, anyone with dashcam footage from the area, or anyone who may have crucial information which may assist with the progression of the investigation, to come forward.
Two teens 'seriously injured' in double stabbing
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed two teenagers are currently in hospital after a double stabbing.
They are 17 and 18.
Both were taken to hospital with 'serious injuries', the force has said.
Latest from the scene
Cones have been placed on the other side of the cordon. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/COBm1ykXPn
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Full closure now in force
The road has now been fully closed. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/fSrqM10eAo
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Latest from the scene
Cones are being set up to block the road. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/jt8yUfbjMA
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Scene examination underway
Forensics officers have started examining the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/AgKzvLOKJo
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Forensic officers now at the scene
Forensics officers have arrived at the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/21tfWIVxzI
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Cordon in place
A wide cordon is in place. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/UyupnEtFHf
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Latest from the scene
Bee Network personnel are also present at the scene. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/himVOSKyQI
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Road remains closed
The road remains closed.@MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/6TRouZuBH8
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Traffic being redirected with diversion in place
Heavy traffic is being redirected. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/AZqV8ikbvL
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Reporter at the scene
I’m on Stockport Road in Longsight which has been cordoned off by police. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/o9ZtnqpvoM
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) April 25, 2025
Bee Network confirms 'police incident' on Stockport Road
Hi there, due to a police incident on Stockport Road, bus services are currently diverting via Dickinson Road, Anson Street and Grafton Road. Thanks.
— Bee Network (@BeeNetwork) April 25, 2025
Traffic stopped
Buses have been forced to stop on Stockport Road this afternoon.
A queue of 192 buses have stopped on Stockport Road and police have cordoned off an area at junction at Kirksmanshulme Lane.
— Sam Stimpson (@Samlynn05) April 25, 2025
No buses are heading towards Manchester. @MENnewsdesk @BeeNetwork pic.twitter.com/T02gIns3KJ
Busy junction closed
Officers have taped off a busy Manchester junction following an incident this afternoon.
Traffic has been stopped on Stockport Road, following an incident at the junction with Kirkmanshulme Lane.
Images from the scene show buses all stopped on the road.
A cordon is in place at the junction, with 'glass' seen in the area.
GMP has been contacted for details. Updates will be posted in this blog as soon as they are available.
