The stabbing of a 15-year-old boy has led to an order granting police additional stop-and-search powers in Greater Manchester.
Officers were called to Basten Drive, Salford, at 7.10pm on Saturday and discovered the boy with serious stab injuries.
Police believe the attack occurred outside the McDonald’s restaurant in Higher Broughton.
A section 60 order has been authorised allowing officers in a prescribed area to stop and search individuals.
Greater Manchester police said officers remain at the scene to conduct further inquiries and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Supt Mark Kenny said: “I have authorised a section 60 within the local area to ensure enhanced stop and search powers are in force to provide extra reassurance to the local community and to prevent further offences.
“We will also be increasing our patrols across [the] Higher Broughton area this evening to provide reassurance to the local community.
“I would urge members of the public that saw anything suspicious around 7pm this evening outside McDonald’s on Bury New Road, or witnessed the incident, to please come forward and report this information to us immediately.
“Your information, no matter how small it may seem, could be a huge help in our investigations going forward and will help us secure justice for the victim of this attack.”
Kenny appealed for any witnesses to come forward and contact the force on 101 or 0161 856 5207 quoting log 2936 of 04/03/2023 or on the force’s website.
He added: “If you have any concerns about crime within your area, we urge that you speak to our officers who will be patrolling around the local area or talk to GMP online via our live chat to discuss your concerns. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
