The stabbing of a schoolboy has led to an order granting police further powers in Higher Manchester.
At round 7.10pm on Saturday, officers had been referred to as to Basten Drive, Salford, and found a 15-year-old boy with critical stab accidents.
A Part 60 Order has been authorised, permitting officers in a prescribed space to cease and search people, after the assault which is believed to have occurred exterior the McDonald’s restaurant in Increased Broughton.
Higher Manchester Police officers stay on the scene to conduct additional enquiries and set up the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Superintendent Mark Kenny stated: “I’ve authorised a Part 60 inside the native space to make sure enhanced cease and search powers are in drive to offer extra reassurance to the local people and to forestall additional offences.
“We may even be rising our patrols throughout Increased Broughton space this night to offer reassurance to the local people.
“I’d urge members of the general public that noticed something suspicious round 7pm this night exterior McDonald’s on Bury New Highway or witnessed the incident, to please come ahead and report this info to us instantly.
“Your info regardless of how small it might appear might be an enormous assist in our investigations going ahead and can assist us safe justice for the sufferer of this assault.
“We’re additionally interesting for any witnesses to return ahead and make contact with us on 101 or 0161 856 5207 quoting Log 2936 of 04/03/2023 or on our web site utilizing our reporting software www.gmp.police.uk.”
