Two teenagers were stabbed on a street in Manchester, leading to the sealing off of the area by police.
Shortly after 9.30 pm on Monday night, Greater Manchester Police responded to the scene where two males, both approximately 18 years old, were discovered with stab wounds and subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment.
One individual has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is now in custody, while another person has also been arrested and moved to custody from the hospital.
The police have concluded their activities at the scene, and the cordons have been removed.
Despite the lifting of the cordon, Dickenson Road remains closed due to the previous night’s incident, causing heavy traffic in the surrounding areas, including St Johns Road.
According to the authorities, three males were involved in the altercation. One 18-year-old male is still receiving medical treatment, while the other two males, aged 17 and 18, are in police custody.
Individuals with any details about the incident are urged to reach out to the police via 101 or Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, referencing log 3506 of 10/11/25. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Detective Inspector Geoffrey Machent, from GMP’s Longsight CID, has reassured the Longsight community about the ongoing police presence in the area and encouraged them to voice any concerns to the officers.
Greater Manchester Police are seeking witnesses following the stabbing in Longsight that left two teenagers injured.
In an official statement, the police confirmed responding to a stabbing incident on Dickenson Road in Longsight around 9.30 pm the previous night. Emergency services intervened, and two teenagers were hospitalized for treatment.
A third teenager was apprehended on suspicion of assault and is currently in police custody for questioning.
The closure on Dickenson Road in Longsight remains in effect following the stabbing of two teenagers, causing traffic congestion on Stockport Road, Dickenson Road, and Birch Lane.
Heavy traffic congestion is being reported on Stockport Road and Stanley Grove due to the road closure in Longsight, prompting commuters to seek alternative routes during the morning rush.
According to Greater Manchester Police, two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. One was arrested for assault and taken into custody, while the other was transferred from the hospital to custody.
A cordon remains in place at the scene in Longsight this morning, stretching between St John’s Road and Stockport Road, including Longsight Market. Multiple police vehicles are present at the site following the double stabbing incident from the previous night.
Following an incident on Dickenson Road, two teenagers were taken to a hospital after being stabbed in Longsight, Manchester.
Both individuals, believed to be approximately 18 years old, sustained injuries in the altercation.
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