Boy, 16, arrested after 17-year-old stabbed in Manchester school attack

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in Pendlebury, Manchester.

Cops were told after 8.50am today that a 17-year-old boy had been stabbed on Chorley Road, Swinton.

He was taken to hospital where he is being treated for multiple stab wounds and is in a stable condition.

Later this morning, at around 9am, police were told there was a boy with a knife at Swinton High School, in Sefton Road in Pendlebury.

Officers attended the school and a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Headteacher Mark Harrison said: "The school is co-operating with police following an incident that occurred in the community."

It is understood the boy was attacked before a person was allegedly seen with a knife at the school on Sefton Road.

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Chief Inspector Glenn Jones 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.

"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."

There is blood visable on the pavement close to a bus stop where the attack took place.

A cordon has now been removed.

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, the MEN reported.

One staff member said there was a police cordon in place for a short time.

Another trader said a customer told her about a police presence first thing this morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 463 26/09/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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