A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were killed in Manchester, police have said.
The 23-year-old suspect has been detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals, Greater Manchester Police said on Sunday evening.
Officers were called at around 5am on Sunday to the scene in Moss Side following reports that two people had been stabbed, the force said.
Emergency services also attended the scene where two men were treated for injuries but have since been pronounced dead, they added.
#UPDATE | The man who we arrested on suspicion of murder earlier today has now been detained under the Mental Health Act after being assessed by medical professionals. https://t.co/oe03SXv5oT
— Longsight & Moss Side Police (GMP) (@GMPLongsight) November 17, 2024
Police said they believe that the suspect and one of the victims were known to each other and they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the double stabbing.
The incident is being treated as “isolated” with “no threat to the wider public”, the force said.
A cordon is in place on Great Southern Street and the surrounding area and police have asked the public to continue to avoid the location as a large emergency service presence remains.
In a statement, deputy mayor for Policing, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire Kate Green, said she offered her “deepest sympathies” to the families of the victims and thanked the emergency services staff for their response.
She added: “I want to reassure the community who will inevitably be shocked and concerned by the attack this morning, that GMP (Greater Manchester Police) have increased visibility and are working hard with partners to ensure residents in Greater Manchester are safe now, and in the future.”
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact police on 101 quoting 553 of 17/11/24.
Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
