Boy arrested at school after teenager stabbed
Written by News on 27/09/2017
A boy has been arrested at a school after a teenager was repeatedly stabbed nearby.
The 15-year-old suspect was held on suspicion of attempted murder, following the attack in Chorley Road, Swinton, Greater Manchester.
Police arrested him at The Swinton High School in Sefton Road, Pendlebury, after reports someone had a blade.
The 17-year-old victim was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds and is in a stable condition, police said.
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for any witnesses to the attack at 8.50am on Tuesday morning.
Chief Inspector Glenn Jones said: "I know that this news will cause concern to people living in the area, particularly people with children at the school, and I want to assure you that we are working with the school and have launched a full investigation.
"If you witnessed the stabbing, or have any information that might help our investigation, I urge you to get in touch with police."
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident number 463 26/09/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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