In a tragic incident on Wednesday evening, police were called to Moss Lane East in Moss Side following a report of a man with a serious stab wound. Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene and discovered a 22-year-old man with severe and life-threatening injuries. Despite efforts to save his life, the young man sadly passed away last night.

Preliminary investigations suggest that there was a disturbance between the victim and his friend, along with two other men, on Moss Lane East. The two individuals involved in the altercation fled the scene in a vehicle, while the victim’s friend remained and promptly contacted emergency services for assistance.

At present, no arrests have been made. However, dedicated detectives are diligently working to locate the two men who fled and are appealing to the public for their assistance in aiding the ongoing investigation.

Residents in the local area can expect to see an increased presence of police officers as they work tirelessly to piece together the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Detective Chief Inspector Andy Naismith, from Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and assured the public that this was not a random attack.

He urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information related to it to come forward and assist the investigation. Even seemingly minor details can play a vital role in uncovering the truth. Individuals with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area are also encouraged to contact the police using the incident reference number 3210 of 25/10/2023.

Greater Manchester Police can be reached through their website, gmp.police.uk, or by calling 101. In an emergency, always dial 999. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.