Boy, 11, and man charged after double stabbing in Manchester

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

An 11-year-old boy is one of two people charged after a double stabbing in Longsight. A 16-year-old boy and a 20 year-old man both suffered 'serious injuries' after the incident shortly before 7pm on Tuesday (February 4), 'in the vicinity of' Rushord Street and Purcell Street, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The pair remain in hospital for treatment where they are said to be in a 'stable' condition, they added. In an update issued this morning (Friday), the force said a man and a boy had both now been charged in connection with the incident.

Mohammed Ali Saim, 20, of Aston Avenue has been charged with Section 18 assault (also known as wounding with intent) and possession of an offensive weapon.

An 11 year-old boy, who cannot be identified due to his age, has been charged with the same two alleged offences. They have both remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court this morning.