TWO TEENS IN CUSTODY AFTER A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY IS STABBED IN THE HAND OUTSIDE OF A SWINTON SCHOOL

Two 14-year-old boys were attacked yesterday afternoon by a pair of teenage youths brandishing a knife outside of St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic School in Wardley, Swinton. Neither of the victims or the attackers are believed to be pupils at the school, although a number of children from the school are said to have witnessed the incident as they waited for the school bus to pick them up.

One of the victims is said to have suffered a superficial stab wound to the hand, fortunately the other boy managed to escape unharmed after an attempt was made to stab him in the leg which fortunately failed, prompting the attackers to flee the scene.

We wish to stress that neither of the victims or their attackers are believed to attend the school and police have since managed to arrest two teens aged 15 and 17, in relation to the vicious attack.

Both have been remanded into custody on suspicion of having carried out the assault.

Police have stepped up patrols in the area in order to reassure the community. 

An officer for Greater Manchester Police, said:

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"Whilst this is a concerning incident, due to the quick and effective investigation response by Swinton CID, both suspect's were arrested and remain n custody.

St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Wardley, Swinton. Two 14-year-old boys were attacked by two teenagers armed with a knife near the school.

"Today and over the coming days officers from the Salford North East Neighbourhood Team will be in the area on high visibility foot patrol and will be present at entry and exit times of the high school to provide some reassurance to the community, parents, and pupils at the school."

In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called at around 3.35pm yesterday (11 October) to a report of a suspected stabbing on Manchester Road, Worsley. Officers attended and established two 14-year-old boys were targeted – one was injured.

"Two teenage boys – aged 17 and 15 – are currently in custody on suspicion of assault. Enquiries are ongoing and any information can be passed to us via LiveChat on our website or by calling 101 quoting incident 2066 of 11/10/2022. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."