Two suspects were taken to police custody
10:02, 13 Nov 2025Updated 10:02, 13 Nov 2025
Police at the scene on Monday(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Police have issued an update after two teenagers were stabbed on a busy Manchester road.
Officers attended Dickenson Road, in Longsight, at around 9.30pm on Monday night (November 10).
Three males – one aged 17 and two aged 18 – were involved in an altercation close to Stockport Road.
Two of the group were taken to hospital for treatment to stab wounds.
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The 17-year-old and one of the 18-year-olds were arrested on suspicion of assault.
In an update issued this morning (Thursday), Greater Manchester Police confirmed both teenagers had been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police at the scene on Monday(Image: Manchester Evening News)
One of the suspects had been arrested at the scene, while the other was transferred to police custody from hospital.
A major cordon was in place on Dickenson Road, plus part of Longsight Market, on Tuesday morning.
One resident told the Manchester Evening News: “It’s horrifying news. To see police there and everything taped off, it does make me worry.”
Another said: “It’s been a big issue all morning. We had no idea what was happening, just police arriving and closing down the road.”
Police at the scene on Monday(Image: Manchester Evening News)
GMP said residents could expect to see a heightened police presence in the area following the stabbings.
Detective Inspector Geoffrey Machent, from GMP’s Longsight CID, added: “Carrying a knife can lead to serious and even fatal consequences. We are committed to removing weapons from our streets and protecting lives.
“You may notice an increase of officers in the area as they continue to conduct enquiries and offer community reassurance. Please feel free to let them know if you have any concerns.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101 or using Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3506 of November 10, 2025.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.