Heaton Park live: Major police incident shuts tram stop as air ambulance lands in Prestwich
Two teenage boys have been rushed to hospital following a "stabbing" by a tram stop in Manchester.
A police cordon is in place following the incident near Heaton Park which an air ambulance attended and emergency service vehicles have gathered near the Royal Oak pub on Whittaker Lane.
Greater Manchester Police blocked access to Whittaker Lane while the Metrolink stop at Heaton Park has been closed in both directions since around 6.30pm.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Police were called around 5.40pm on Tuesday (22/09/26), to reports of a stabbing on Whittaker Lane, Prestwich. Emergency services attended and two teenage boys were taken to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.
A statement from police says that two teenage boys have been taken to hospital following a reported stabbing.
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called around 5.40pm on Tuesday (22/09/26), to reports of a stabbing on Whittaker Lane, Prestwich.
"Emergency services attended and two teenage boys were taken to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or via the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk and quote log 2743 of 22/09/2026. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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