15-year-old boy in hospital following stabbing near Alexandra Park

A 15-year-old boy is in hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition following a stabbing Saturday night.

This incident took place around 10:30 GMT just outside Alexandra Park in the Moss Side area of Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say a large knife found at the scene is being examined by the forensics team.

Police are currently questioning three 15-year-old boys about the incident.

GMP suspect the three of attempted murder.

Police say they’re “keeping an open mind but early indications suggest this was a targeted attack”.

They’re asking anyone who may have more information to contact them immediately. (JSL)