A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old was repeatedly stabbed at a Manchester bus stop this morning.
The boy suffered multiple stab wounds when he was attacked at around 8.50am on Chorley Road, Swinton, this morning.
Moments after the attack, police were called half a mile away to The Swinton High School in Pendlebury where a boy was allegedly seen with a knife.
A 15-year-old boy is now in custody after he was arrested at the school on Sefton Road.
The teen victim is said to be in a stable condition.
Headteacher Mark Harrison said: “I can confirm that a person has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in the community earlier today.
"The incident did not take place in the school nor is the victim a student at the school.
"Anybody with any information about the incident should contact the police.
"As the matter is now the subject of a police investigation the school will be making no further comment.”
It is understood the boy was attacked before a person was allegedly seen with a knife at the school on Sefton Road.
Chief Inspector Glenn Jones said: "Sadly a teenager has been stabbed today, and it is only fortunate that his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
"I know that this news will cause concern to people living in the area, particularly people with children at the school, and I want to assure you that we are working with the school and have launched a full investigation.
"If you witnessed the stabbing, or have any information that might help our investigation, I urge you to get in touch with police."
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