Two people - including a 14 year old boy who was later arrested for having a gun - are in hospital with stab wounds after a knife fight in Longsight.
Police were called to Meldon Road at around 6.15pm on Monday, and discovered a fight between a group of people who were brandishing knives.
Police believe that there was a firearm present, although it was not discharged.
A man, 38, was taken to hospital with stab wounds. He has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
A 14-year-old boy was also taken to hospital with stab wounds. He has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
They both remain in hospital for treatment and are in a stable condition.
Another boy, aged 15, was taken to hospital with stab wounds. He has since been discharged and arrested on suspicion of assault.
A further person, aged 16, has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
A police cordon was in place along Meldon Road and Copthorne Crescent while police carry out an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4409 quoting incident number 2644 of 25/05/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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