Multiple people were stabbed and a suspect was shot by police in Crumpsall, Manchester, on the afternoon of October 2, 2025, at approximately 14:50 BST. emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing on Crescent Road, finding several individuals injured.
The incident unfolded as a matter of public safety, prompting a swift response from Greater Manchester Police. While the full circumstances remain under investigation, authorities confirmed that a suspect was shot during the engagement and is receiving medical treatment. The stabbings have prompted a large-scale police presence and a cordoned-off area as forensic teams gather evidence.The event raises concerns about rising violence and public safety in the region, with police assuring residents that they are working to determine the motive and prevent further incidents.
Police were called to Crescent Road shortly after 2:50 PM following reports of multiple people being stabbed. upon arrival, officers discovered several victims with stab wounds. A male suspect was subsequently shot by police and is currently hospitalized.As of 17:00 BST, Greater Manchester Police stated that five people had been injured in the attack. Three men and two women were taken to hospital with varying degrees of injuries. Their conditions are currently unknown. A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.”We are currently at the scene of a serious incident in crumpsall,” a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said. “A man has been shot by police and a number of people have been taken to hospital with stab wounds. Enquiries are ongoing.”
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been notified and will investigate the police discharge of a firearm, standard procedure in such incidents. Crescent Road remains closed to traffic, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
