Crime

Police issue statement after triple stabbing at Manchester high school

Two students and a teacher have been injured.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 9th June 2026

A formal update and police statement has now been issued following a stabbing at a high school in Manchester earlier this morning.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to reports of a stabbing at a school on Plant Hill Road in Blackley – confirmed to be Co-op Academy Manchester – earlier this morning (Tuesday 9 June 2026), and when they arrived on the scene, they discovered that two students and a teacher had been injured.

Staff were quick to detain a girl to ensure no further harm came to pupils or staff, before police arrived shortly afterwards.

A 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault, and remains in custody for questioning.

At this time, officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and have stated that there is no wider threat to the public.

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The police have issued a statement after a triple stabbing at a Manchester high school / Credit: GMP

As mentioned, three people were injured during the incident – a 14-year-old schoolgirl, a 14-year-old schoolboy, and a 27-year-old male member of staff. All were taken to hospital, however thankfully, their injuries are not believed to be serious, and they are stable at this time.

Giving a statement following the shocking incident earlier this morning, Chief Inspector Jon Shilvock said: “We understand that this incident will have cause concern to pupils, staff and the wider school community.

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“The incident was swiftly and quickly dealt with by staff before officers attended to arrest the girl. There is believed to be no wider threat at this time, and we thank everyone for their support as emergency services dealt with this.

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“We are not looking anyone further in connection this with this incident.

“Officers will remain at the school and within the area to provide a visible presence and community reassurance.”

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Trafford drugs ring sentenced to over a quarter of a century behind bars

Danny Jones Danny Jones Trafford drug ring sentenced to 25 years in prison combined

A local drug ring has been hit hard this month after four members of an organised crime group were sentenced to a combined quarter of a century in prison.

The quartet of criminals have been slapped with roughly 25 years following a series of arrests over the 18 months or so, with the first being made back in August 2024.

Stopfordian resident Calvin Cousins was taken into custody, charged and ultimately convicted of conspiracy to supply class B and class A, receiving a seven-year sentence – but his isn’t even the longest stint behind bars handed down by Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court last week.

Following a conclusive hearing on Friday, 3 July, Germane Tarrant from Salford was also convicted of conspiracy to supply class B and class A drugs, for which he received nine years and 10 months. 

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Meanwhile, fellow Salfordian Letitia Sandys was convicted of participating in the activities involving organised crime by providing legitimacy to drug supply activity, collecting drugs from conspirators, and assisting with anti-surveillance measures, as well as disposal of said drugs and paraphernalia.

Fourth and finally, Nicholas Griffin of Clifford Avenue was also convicted of conspiracy to supply class B and conspiracy to supply class A after a two-week trial this past January.

The pair were given 27 months and six and a half years, respectively.

As per a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) press release, this recent result is a product of the Trafford Challenger unit’s exhaustive investigation across the Sale, Altrincham and Timperley area between August ’24 and this past July.

Cousins, in particular, was arrested twice during that period, with phone analysis and surveillance tactics ultimately ending in over £25,000’s worth of cannabis and cocaine being recovered among other contraband.

This latest progress made by GMP comes amid a series of successes within various boroughs like Trafford, Salford, Stockport and more, with local authorities continuing to crack down on criminal organisations of various sizes.

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The SK Challenger Team are doing important work, too.

GMP Detective Sergeant Samuel Barr, from the Trafford Challenger team, said: “The presence of organised crime groups (OCGs) in our communities undermines public safety and trust.

“We are committed to disrupting and dismantling OCGs to protect our communities and keep people safe from the harms associated with organised crime. 

“I hope today sends a clear message that we will not tolerate organised crime and the exploitation of vulnerable people by those criminals. We will not stop until we have brought them to justice. 

“If you’re concerned about criminal activity in your area, please reach out to us; we rely on information from the public to assist with our enquiries.”

As always, they are urging those with information they feel may be pertinent to file a report with the police on 101, via the LiveChat function on the GMP website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Man named and charged with ‘brutal’ murder at Peak District stone circle on summer solstice

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A man has been formally named as he’s charged with murder after a man’s life was taken in ‘the most brutal way’ following a summer solstice event.

He has been named as Szymon Babynko – a 23-year-old Polish national who now lives in London.

Babynko was named as part of an ongoing investigation, which was launched after Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a man’s body being found at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District at 1:38pm on Monday 22 June, and when emergency services attended the scene, a 26-year-old man was found and pronounced dead.

The man was identified as Isaac Clare-Watts, from Nottingham, with police assuring his family are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are now searching to understand the circumstances around his death.

Babynko was arrested on Thursday 25 June in connection with the incident, before being charged with murder today (29 June).

He has also been charged with attempted murder in relation to another incident on Hady Lane in Chesterfield on Thursday 25 June, the same day he was arrested.

Investigators say they still remain ‘keen’ to hear from anyone who was at the stone circle site over the weekend – which was notably the weekend of the summer solstice – as well as anyone with video footage from the event, and dashcam footage of vehicles arriving and leaving over the weekend.

A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where members of the public can send information to police directly.

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Babynko has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Derby Magistrates Court this week, with more updates on the case to follow.

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