Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that three men have been arrested after a teenager was stabbed to death in Withington earlier this week.
The 17-year-old victim – who has now been named as Kyle Hackland – was stabbed at around 11:30am on Southlea Road in Withington on Tuesday 22 November, and sadly passed away from his injuries shortly after he was taken to hospital.
After announcing that it did not believe the incident was a random attack, the force has revealed that, at around 11am yesterday (Thursday 24 November) a teenager handed himself in to North Manchester Police Station.
He has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and remains in custody for questioning.
Then, at 2:30pm yesterday, a second teenager handed himself in to Cheadle Heath Police Station, and he has also been arrested on suspicion murder and remains in custody for questioning.
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To round it out, in addition to those two prior arrests, at around 1pm yesterday, a third teenager was arrested at an address in Wythenshawe on suspicion of assault, possession of an offensive weapon and affray.
He also remains in custody for questioning in connection with this incident.
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17-year-old Kyle Hackland was fatally stabbed in Withington earlier this week / Credit: GMP
GMP says its Major Incident Team have been conducting an extensive and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the devastating incident and find out who is responsible.
“There are a number of enquiries being conducted to establish the events that occurred in the lead up to this tragic incident,” said Detective Superintendent Neil Jones of GMP’s South Manchester Division.
“But these arrests are an important step in our investigation and providing justice for the victim’s family and friends, and as always, the information the public provide us is crucial to our investigation so I urge anyone who may have information about this heartbreaking incident to please come forward and tell the police.”
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Southlea Road in Withington / Credit: Google Maps
GMP is currently appealing for information, witnesses, and dash cam footage from this area.
You can contact GMP via the website gmp.police.uk, by calling 0161 856 1995 quoting incident 1125 of 22/11/2022, or by calling 101, and information about crime can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Emily Sergeant -
25th November 2022 
