Win Happy PremiumSearch Rayo hits radio manchester newsTwo teenagers in hospital after double stabbing in LongsightPolice patrols have been stepped up An investigation's underway after a double stabbing in Longsight which has left two teenagers in hospital with serious injuries It happened on Stockport Road at around 12:30 this afternoon (Friday 25th April) were taken to hospital with serious injuries No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances Road closures were in place along Stockport Road including the junction of Kirkmanshulme Lane and the junction of Birch Lane or anyone who may have crucial information which may assist with the progression of the investigation Detective Inspector Geoff Machent from the North Manchester district said: “We know that news of an incident of this nature will be concerning especially owing to the ages of those involved “Extensive work is ongoing to identify and locate suspects and we are working with a range of specialist partners to ensure the victims are safeguarded “Additional patrols have been deployed to the area whilst we conduct further enquiries and I would encourage anyone who has any information or concerns First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Officers were called to the incident last night, in the Longsight area of Manchester, just before 7pm. Witnesses reported seeing a 'fight' in the street before the attack took place and the victims, aged 16 and 20, were found with stab wounds. They are in a stable condition in hospital. Greater Manchester Police say two men, both in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald said: "We understand the concerns of residents and want to reassure the community that we believe this was a targeted attack with no wider threat. "Two males have received injuries as a result of this incident and are being treated in hospital, where they remain in a stable condition. "We take any type of violence very seriously and will not tolerate it on our streets." A 16-year-old boy and a man, 20, were seriously injured in the incident which happened in the area of Rushford Street and Purcell Street in Longsight, Manchester Police say both victims of the "targeted" attack were left with serious injuries and remain in hospital for treatment have both been charged with a Section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon Greater Manchester Police say they have been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates on Friday Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. Sign our campaign for a grant funding review with the footpath from it across the site set to remain Henry Boot’s strategic land promotion arm has lodged outline plans for the project with Ribble Valley Council wants to build homes on a site off Longsight Road in the village which lies a few miles to the north of Blackburn The site itself is close to Langho railway station to the north of the village and comprises 49 acres between the Ribble Valley railway line – which links the village with services to Blackburn Clitheroe and Manchester – and the A59 Longsight Road As set out in the design & access statement it is accessed via a public footpath and underpass from Olive Bank The site features what is described as “a large amount of Category A and B trees largely concentrated around the central beck which runs north to south and creates an undulating topography along the centre of the site” An existing public right of way crosses the site diagonally from the underpass to the railway station and Langho to Longsight Road and further north-wards towards Old Langho Road the site was submitted in a 2022 call for sites process as the council sought to set out allocations in a Local Plan No firm position has been arrived at since although housebuilder Pringle has delivered 42 homes on a nearby site Hallam’s team points out that the presence of the railway station makes this a highly sustainable location Consultation has seen engagement with both local and county councils along with other parties such as the NHS and parish council In-person public consultation has also taken place while more than 850 leaflets outlining the plans have ben distributed Hallam Land has set out in planning documentation that it intends for 30% of the homes on-site to be affordable and 15% of homes will be designed for older people As the plans are still only at outline stage there is no detail yet on the housing mix in terms of be4droom numbers but Stantec did say that following consultation the number of bungalows and homes suitable for downsizers will be increased As the site is currently well-used for walking and the deign team said that a network of paths will keep the site as permeable with wildlife habitats and tree planting to be considered at reserved matters stage Hallam Land Management’s proposals can be viewed on the Ribble Valley planning portal Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The housebuilder has secured approval for a 50-home sustainable scheme in Edenfield after the eight-acre plot was acquired from Peel Land A long-held ambition to relocate Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters from Fulwood is part of plans to overhaul the leadership and development centre at Euxton Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rayo hits radio manchester newsTwo men charged after double stabbing in LongsightThe two victims remain in hospital with serious injuries Two men have been charged after a double stabbing will appear in court on Friday after a 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old man were seriously injured in a stabbing in Longsight a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said were both charged with section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon and remanded in custody Emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing in the vicinity of Rushford Street and Purcell Street shortly before 7pm on Tuesday Both of the injured remain in hospital in a stable condition Police said the incident was believed to be a targeted attack Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) A man is alleged to have attempted to set fire to a Muslim home in Longsight in the early hours of Saturday by using a bin filled with flammable materials Witnesses described the incident as an “Islamophobic-inspired” hate crime was visiting his brother at a house neighbouring a Muslim family Eyewitnesses told us that at approximately 12:20 am shouting was heard as the man approached the Muslim family’s home The man reportedly gathered pieces of wood and a broken desk igniting them alongside a bin trolley with the intent to inflict serious harm The man is later alleged to have confessed to wanting to “spread the fire more quickly.” he is alleged to have claimed that he “hates how these Islamic people always try to convert him to Islam.” He further claimed to have schizophrenia as well as mental health problems Community members quickly alerted fire services and attempted to extinguish the flames with water bottles The suspect was shortly afterwards taken into custody Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world said: “We were called at 12.24am on Saturday 28 September to reports of a fire on Duncan Road Officers and other emergency services attended and put out the fire One man was arrested on suspicion of arson please call police on 101 quoting log 82 of 28/09/24 contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” According to local residents: “If the fire hadn’t been spotted earlier the family’s lives would have been at serious risk.” described feeling “extremely unsettled We understand the suspect’s brother later apologised for the assailant’s actions But a local community member told 5Pillars that the damage had been done and that “little kids will be growing up traumatised in their own neighbourhoods.” This incident comes amid a troubling rise in Islamophobia across the UK following the summer’s far-right riots targeting British Muslims According to the most recent Home Office statistics there were nearly 3,500 hate crimes perpetrated against Muslims in England and Wales last year The Home Office recorded 3,452 attacks against Muslims in the year ending March 2023 and you understand its importance in today’s climate then please support us for as little as £5 a month Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates By providing us with your information you are consenting to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Shelagh Fogarty is Leading Britain's Conversation A woman has been killed in a knife attack in Manchester that also left a 17-year-old girl fighting for life A 64-year-old man is also seriously injured after the attack on Barnard Road in the Gorton area near Longsight at around 11.20pm last night A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder Police rushed to a property on Barnard Road in the Gorton area near Longsight after receiving calls from members of the public and a 64-year-old man who had all been stabbed Read more: One dead and six missing as British-flagged yacht sinks after being 'hit by tornado' in Italy Read more: British mother-of-two dies after travelling to Turkey for ‘Brazilian bum lift’ The girl and man in his 60s are both in hospital with life-threatening injuries Police say the suspect was known to the victims and the attack is being treated as an isolated incident Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: “At around 11:20pm last night (Sunday 18 August 2024) we were made aware that three people that had been stabbed on Barnard Road in the Gorton area near Longsight after numerous calls from members of the public officers including specialist firearms units alongside colleagues from the North West ambulance service found that three people a 43-year-old woman and 64-year-old man had all suffered serious stab wounds the woman in her 40s sadly passed away from her injuries at the scene The two others remain in hospital for treatment to injuries believed to be life-threatening at this time "A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder He has been taken into custody ahead of being interviewed by detectives "A scene remains in place whilst our detectives continue their enquiries They are speaking to witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident but early indication suggests the suspect was known to the victims and is being treated as an isolated incident." See more More Latest News See more Latest News See more The News Explained See more Royals See more Highlights & Opinion See more More Topics A 17-year-old girl is also fighting for life following the attack