Police say they were called to the scene on Whittaker Lane, just off Bury Old Road near Heaton Park in Prestwich at around 5.40pm on the evening of Thursday September 22.
An area remained cordoned off until long into the evening and officers have now confirmed that two teenage boys, whose ages have not been confirmed, were taken to hospital.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Police were called around 5.40pm on Tuesday September 22 to reports of a stabbing on Whittaker Lane, Prestwich.
“Emergency services attended and two teenage boys were taken to hospital.
An area was taped off (Image: Phil Taylor)
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
Heaton Park Metrolink remained closed throughout the afternoon and long into the evening as officers went about their work.
Passengers were advised to get off at either Bowker Vale or at Prestwich stops.
Eyewitnesses reported that an area on Whittaker Lane including several businesses, including the Royal Oak pub, remained taped off into the evening.
Police were on the scene for several hours (Image: Phil Taylor)
Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to call them on 101 or contact them online using their LiveChat function quoting log 2743 of September 22, 2026.
Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.