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James Holt

Boy, 14, under investigation after two men injured in Rusholme 'stabbing'

A 14-year-old boy was arrested by police after they were called to reports of a stabbing on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and robbery following the incident.

He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

READ MORE: Two men in hospital following reports of stabbing in south Manchester

Police shut off Wilmslow Road - at the junction of Walmer Street - in Rusholme at around 4.30pm last week, November 10.

The road reopened about an hour later, with officers continuing to make enquiries at the scene.

A 14 year old was arrested and has been released under investigation (MEN)

The injuries were not life threatening and the two men were released from hospital later that evening.

A staff member at a nearby restaurant said they saw somebody being tended to by paramedics in the street.

Another witness said there were 'around 10 police cars and two ambulances'.

The investigation remains on-going at this time.

A statement from Greater Manchester police said: "A 14-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and robbery and released under investigation pending further enquiries.

"The two men taken to hospital were released later that day.

"The investigation is on-going."

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