A 16-year-old has tonight been tragically killed and a family "left devastated' after a horror knife attack.
Police say a murder investigation has been launched and they have a "large scene in place" in Manchester, where a teen sustained multiple stab wounds.
The lad's family have been told and are being supported by specialist officers at what Greater Manchester Police Superintendent John Harris described as a "most shocking and upsetting time."
The lad was knifed in the market town of Stretford, in trafford, Manchester, and police and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene shortly before 7pm following calls from the public, the Manchester Evening News reports.
He was found in Thirlmere Avenue suffering with stab injuries and treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital, where he sadly passed away.
Police say a murder investigation is underway and patrols have been stepped up in the area, while the boy's loved one have been informed.
Superintendent Harris vowed a team of detectives will be working throughout the night and into tomorrow to bring any offenders to justice.
GMP's Stretford Twitter account gave brief details of the incident.
The post read: "We currently have a large scene in place close to Thirlmere Avenue after a teenage boy had tragically died from stab wounds sustained tonight.
"We were called shortly before 7pm by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service as the 16-year-old was treated at the scene before sadly passing away later in hospital. His family are aware and will be supported by specialist officers.
"Extra patrols are in the area and any information should be passed to them or via 101 quoting incident 2529 of 22/01/2022. Details can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111."
Superintendent John Harris added: "Tonight a family has been left devastated by this tragic news and our thoughts go out to them at this most shocking and upsetting time.
"Specially-trained officers will be there to support the boys' loved ones, and extra patrols will remain in the area of this fatal attack so that the local community can speak to us about any concerns or information they may have.
"These are the very early stages of what is now a murder investigation, and a team of detectives will be working throughout the night and into tomorrow, and we will be following-up a number of different lines of enquiry we have to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."
