A tragic triple stabbing in Gorton has left a woman dead, with a teenage girl and a man in his 60s fighting for their lives. The incident, which occurred in Barnard Road near Longsight at around 11:20 pm on Sunday, saw a 17-year-old girl, a 43-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old man stabbed at a property. The woman died at the scene, while the other two victims were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, with police revealing that the suspect is believed to have known the victims. Detective Superintendent Toby Facey expressed shock and concern, stating that the authorities are providing support to the affected individuals and working diligently on the investigation. He urged anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
Police are appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 3371 of 18th August 2024, or to reach out to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The community and authorities are deeply saddened by this tragic event and are working together to understand and address the situation.