Boy arrested as 15-year-old fights for life

POLICE SWOOP AFTER ‘HORRIFIC ATTACK’ ON RESIDENTIAL STREET

A TEENAGE boy was last night fighting for life after being stabbed in north Manchester.

The 15-year-old was found with serious injuries on Worsley Avenue in Moston following an ‘horrific attack,’ police said.

A 13-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of wounding.

Officers were first called to Worsley Avenue, off Moston Lane, at 7.10pm by paramedics who had discovered a youth suffering from stab injuries.

He was taken to hospital where his condition was described as ‘life-threatening.’ Worsley Avenue was sealed off on Tuesday night while forensics teams combed the area for evidence and several marked GMP vehicles were seen on the street. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

GMP’s Inspector Matt Oxley said last night: “This was an horrific attack on a young boy who is now fighting for his life. My thoughts are with him and his family.

“Our investigation is in its very early stages so we are appealing for anyone who knows what happened to get in touch.

“We have made an arrest, however, we are still trying to piece together the puzzle and would appreciate the public’s help.”

A GMP spokesman added last night: “Police have launched an investigation after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed. Shortly after 7.10pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, police were called by the Ambulance Service to Worsley Avenue in Moston to reports that a boy had been found with stab wounds. “Officers attended and a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital. “He is currently in a life-threatening condition. “A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a section 18 wounding.” Anyone with any information can contact police on 101 quoting the reference number 1969 of October 17, 2017. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

This was an horrific attack on a young boy who is now fighting for his life Insp Matt Oxley