Three boys charged with attempted murder after incident in Gorton

Three boys, all aged 15, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

They were remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester Crown Court today (Friday 8 March 2024).

These charges are a result of an investigation by City of Manchester North detectives after a 16-year-old boy was found with serious stab wounds to his hand outside an address on Forber Crescent in Gorton at around 6:30pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024.