Extra police search powers after knife attacks

Extra stop and search powers have been granted following knife-based violence

Police have been granted extra stop-and-search powers in an area of Manchester after two separate assaults in the past 24 hours in which a knife or sharp instrument was used.

A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were found with stab wounds in Stockport Road, Longsight, at 17:00 BST on Saturday. They remain in hospital and three men aged 18 were arrested.

On Friday, a 24-year-old man with stab wounds went to A&E after an assault on Moss Lane East, Moss Side, at 20:00 BST. No arrests were made.

A section 60 order is in place for 24 hours from 18:00 BST on Saturday in the area of Stockport Road, (at the Asda junction), Upper Brook Street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road.

Det Insp Richard Struttman said: "These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries."

Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to "provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance", Greater Manchester Police said.