Two police officers stabbed in double attack in Manchester
TWO police officers have been stabbed in a double attack in Manchester.
The horror happened after cops were called to an incident on Wood Road, south Manchester, around 4pm on Wednesday.
Officers were called to reports that a moped was “driving erratically” before the terrifying ordeal took place.
An 18-year-old was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving when another man is said to have then launched his attack.
The unknown man, who is not thought to be connected to the initial incident, was also arrested.
Cops were forced to taser him before he could be detained.
The 26-year-old was taken to hospital as part of standard procedure and then into custody.
Ambulance crews rushed to the scene alongside an Air Ambulance.
Specialist forensic officers also attended.
It’s understood one of the officers was taken to hospital for treatment.
Both of them sustained injuries – but neither are thought to be life-threatening.
Superintendent Cara Charlesworth, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “This was a serious assault on two officers who were simply doing their jobs and trying to keep members of the public safe.
“Thankfully the injuries inflicted on our officers are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing and I commend them for their bravery in bringing the incident to a swift and safe conclusion without risk to the public.
“One has required hospital treatment and we wish him a speedy recovery.
“I can assure you that we are treating this incident with due severity and whilst I am pleased we have a man in custody, this investigation is in its early days and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances.
“I urge anyone with information about this incident that could assist our investigation to please contact police as soon as possible.
“This includes if you were in the area at the time and have any footage – including mobile, CCTV or dashcam.”
A motorbike was left lying on the road next to a car inside the cordon, say witnesses.
One eyewitness told Manchester Evening News: “I drove past about 4pm and noticed a couple of police cars there, and what looked to be possibly a motorbike on the floor with some damage to the kerb and nearby wall.
“I drove past again on my way home 15 minutes later and it was cordoned off with loads of police cars there.
“I could see further police and unmarked police coming from further down the road and then the helicopter which sounds like it just left.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 7621 quoting incident number 2401 of 26/07/2023.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.