Boy, 14, stabbed to death and mum seriously injured in Manchester

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Police have launched an investigation into the "domestic incident" which also saw the boy's mother "ferociously" stabbed inside a property at around 9.30pm on Thursday ( June 9).Emergency services were called to a house on Bednal Avenue in Miles Platting and rushed the victims to hospital, where the boy was sadly pronounced dead.

According to Manchester Evening News, the 14-year-old boy was "trying to defend his mum" during the horrific attack. Authorities said enquiries suggest the attacker is "known to the victims" and that the incident is "domestic."They confirmed that his mother is in stable condition and is being supported by specialist officers.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "A 14-year old boy was treated at the scene by the emergency services for stab wounds and was taken by ambulance to hospital, where he sadly died around an hour later."His mother - a woman in her 40s - was also treated at the scene for serious stab wounds and was taken to hospital where she is thankfully in a stable condition."The attacker is described as an Asian man, aged in his mid 40s and of medium build and medium height.Authorities confirmed he was wearing dark clothing and was last seen walking on Sawley Road shortly after the attack.Officers from the Major Incident Team are carrying out investigations.

A police cordon remains in place following the attack. Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand urged people to not approach the attacker if they spot him.

She said: “Last night’s events are nothing short of devastating as a teenage boy has tragically lost his life and a mother is grieving in hospital after also being seriously attacked."We have trained family liaison officers dedicated to supporting her and her family at.