A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was repeatedly stabbed.
The 17-year-old victim was knifed at a bus stop near The Swinton High School in Pendleton, Greater Manchester at around 8.50am today.
He was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds and is in a stable condition.
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old was repeatedly stabbed near The Swinton High School in Pendleton, Salford (pictured)
Manchester Police were called to the scene around 9am this morning, following reports two boys tried to gain entry to the school on Sefton Road in Pendlebury.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a boy at the school carrying a knife.
Another boy, aged 15, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody for questioning.
The boy was knifed at a bus stop close to a shopping precinct in Swinton town centre.
Traders within the precinct say the incident must have happened ‘very quickly’ as they didn’t see or hear anything when they arrived at work this morning.
Detectives have launched an investigation and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
The teenager is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder. Mark Harrison, headteacher at The Swinton High School, said the incident did not take place in the school
Chf Insp Glenn Jones, of GMP’s Salford Borough, said: ‘Sadly a teenager has been stabbed today, and it is only fortunate that his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
‘I know that this news will cause concern to people living in the area, particularly people with children at the school, and I want to assure you that we are working with the school and have launched a full investigation.
‘If you witnessed the stabbing, or have any information that might help our investigation, I urge you to get in touch with police.’
Police cordons had been lifted this afternoon and the school appeared to be operating normally with children playing in the playground.
Mark Harrison, headteacher at The Swinton High School, said: ‘I can confirm that a person has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in the community earlier today.
‘The incident did not take place in the school nor is the victim a student at the school. Anybody with any information about the incident should contact the police.
‘As the matter is now the subject of a police investigation the school will be making no further comment.’
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