Woman, 43, dead & girl, 17, among two fighting for their lives after triple stabbing in Manchester – as man arrested

A WOMAN, 43, has been knifed to death while a 17-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a triple stabbing.

The third victim, a 64-year-old man, is also battling life-threatening injuries in hospital after the horror unfolded in Manchester at around 11.20pm last night.

Cops have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

The force believes the suspect is known to the victims and this is being treated as an "isolated incident".

He remains in custody while investigations continue.

Greater Manchester Police found three people with stab wounds on Barnard Road, in the Gorton area near Longsight, after frantic calls from terrified members of the public.

A woman, 43, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two victims were rushed to hospital, where they remain this morning.

A forensic tent has been set up and a heavy police presence remains in the area this morning.

The police cordon has also been extended on both sides and is now about 100metres long, as reported by .

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "At around 11:20pm last night (Sunday August 18, 2024), we were made aware that three people that had been stabbed on Barnard Road in the Gorton area near Longsight after numerous calls from members of the public.

"On arrival, officers including specialist firearms units alongside colleagues from the North West ambulance service found that three people, a 17-year-old girl, a 43-year-old woman and 64-year-old man had all suffered serious stab wounds.

"Sadly, the woman in her 40s sadly passed away from her injuries at the scene. The two others remain in hospital for treatment to injuries believed to be life-threatening at this time.

"A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been taken into custody ahead of being interviewed by detectives.

"A scene remains in place whilst our detectives continue their enquiries.

"They are speaking to witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, but early indication suggests the suspect was known to the victims and is being treated as an isolated incident."

Detective Superintendent Toby Facey added: “We understand that the local community and further afield across Greater Manchester will be rightly shocked and concerned after waking up and hearing this tragic news this morning.

“Our thoughts remain with those affected and their loved ones at this difficult time. We are doing all we can to support them.

“Within minutes of the call being made, our officers were at the scene and an arrest had been made.

“An investigation has been launched and we are in the very early stages of our enquiries. We have had detectives on the ground who have been working throughout the night trying to get to the bottom of what has happened and why.  

“Local officers will remain in the area making enquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols. If you have any concerns, please speak to them.

“We are appealing for any information; we would like to speak to anyone who had witnessed this incident to please come forward. We are also interested in speaking to anyone who was in the surrounding area near to Barnard Road at around 11pm and have any dashcam footage, this might be a help for us in piecing together what happened.

“Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 3371 of 18/08/2024 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

Horrified residents have expressed their shock after a huge emergency services presence arrived at the scene last night.

“It’s shocking,” said one. “I was shaking last night. I’ve lived here for 11 years and nothing like this has ever happened.”

Another woman told MEN she heard people "screaming".

She said: "They were saying 'he's got a knife', it was terrifying. People were staying inside, no one wanted to go out."

Another man claimed: "I heard the neighbours saying 'get in, get in'.

"There was a guy with a knife chasing a girl. I said 'leave her alone, it's not worth it'.

"I turned my car towards him but the girl was in the way. He started chasing my car with the knife."