Manchester Evening News reports.The force condemned the "shocking" attack as they tried to reassure the local community about their safety.
Detective Inspector Daniel Hadfield said: "This incident was nothing short of shocking. A 13-year-old boy has suffered some very serious injuries at the hands of four men, and we’re doing everything we can to trace those responsible."I understand incidents like this cause concern within the community but I want to stress that we have a team of detectives carrying out several lines of inquiry, including area searches and CCTV analysis. "A cordon remains in place today whilst inquiries are carried out at the scene."Dedicated patrols are also positioned throughout the local area.
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