Witness appeal issued after ‘serious’ stabbing near north Manchester tram stop

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An appeal for witnesses and information has been issued following a stabbing in north Manchester late last week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 9pm this past Friday evening (11 April), officers responded to reports of a man with ‘injuries consistent with a stabbing’ at the playfields close by to Abraham Moss Tram Station.

When officers arrived on the scene, the victim – who was a man in his 20s – was taken to hospital with ‘serious’ injuries.

An investigation into the incident has now been opened.

At this time, a scene remains in place while CSI ‘gather evidence’ and police investigate the circumstances surrounding what happened.

In the meantime, GMP is now now appealing to the Greater Manchester public in the hopes that any witnesses, or anyone who may have any form crucial information that may assist with enquiries, to come forward and speak to police.

Information can be submitted by calling GMP on 101, quoting log 3373 of 11/04/2025, or if you’d prefer, you can also contact using the Live Chat function on the GMP website www.gmp.police.uk.

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Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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