Man arrested after woman killed and two others seriously injured in ‘tragic’ Longsight stabbings

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A man has been arrested after a woman was killed and two others were left seriously injured following “tragic” stabbings in Longsight last night.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that, at around 11:20pm last night (Sunday 18 August), it was made aware after numerous calls from members of the public that three people had been stabbed at a property on Barnard Road, in the Gorton area near Longsight.

When police and accompanying emergency services arrived on the scene, officers found that a 17-year-old girl, a 64-year-old man, and a 43-year-old woman had all suffered “serious stab wounds” – with the latter sadly passing away from her injuries at the scene.

The two others remain in hospital with injuries “believed to be life-threatening at this time”, according to GMP.

A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, GMP has confirmed, and he has been taken into custody ahead of being interviewed by detectives.

A scene remains in place whilst detectives continue their enquiries, and at present, they are speaking to witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, but early indication suggests that the suspect was known to the victims, and the case is therefore being treated as an “isolated incident”.

Detective Superintendent Toby Facey says he understands that the local community will be “rightly shocked and concerned” after waking up and hearing the tragic news this morning, but that “within minutes” of the calls being made by members of the public, officers were at the scene and the man had been arrested.

A man has been arrested after a woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in ‘tragic’ stabbings in Longsight / Credit: GMP

“An investigation has been launched and we are in the very early stages of our enquiries,” DS Facey explained. “We have had detectives on the ground who have been working throughout the night trying to get to the bottom of what has happened and why.  

“Local officers will remain in the area making enquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols, so if you have any concerns, please speak to them.”

A public appeal for witnesses, information, and footage has also been made.

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Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 3371 of 18/08/2024, or alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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