A teenager was stabbed in the chest - and three others hurt - after two knife attacks in south Manchester.
Four boys aged 15 and 16 were injured during two incidents in Fallowfield. Detectives say the attacks were 'linked and targeted'.
Police have now issued an appeal for information.
The first incident was on Garswood Road at around at around 9.30pm on Thursday, October 8.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to reports that three boys - two aged 15 and one aged 16 – had suffered serious injuries 'following an attack by a number of individuals who were armed with knives'.
At around 8.15pm on Saturday, October 10, officers were called to Waverton Road following reports a 15-year-old boy had suffered a knife wound to his chest.
All four boys needed hospital treatment, but have since been discharged.
In both attacks, the attackers were wearing balaclava.
Detective Inspector Chris Maddocks, of GMP’s City of Manchester District, said: “These attacks could have had devastating outcomes and I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone in the community who may have information on these incidents or offenders to come forward and assist police.
“Were you in the area at the times of the attacks? Did you witness anyone acting suspiciously in the area? I’d like to hear from if you believe you have seen something that could assist us.
“Similarly, perhaps you have heard people talk about these attacks subsequently and can provide further information on the background. I’d like remind people that they can provide information anonymously if they wish.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 4973, quoting incident number 3029 of August 8; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
