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Moston stabbing: Boy, 13, released without charge | Moston stabbing: Boy, 13, released without charge |
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A 13-year-old boy arrested over the stabbing of another teenager will face no further action. | A 13-year-old boy arrested over the stabbing of another teenager will face no further action. |
The victim, 15, from Manchester, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. | The victim, 15, from Manchester, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. |
He was found unconscious at 19:10 BST on Tuesday on Worsley Avenue, Moston, Manchester. | He was found unconscious at 19:10 BST on Tuesday on Worsley Avenue, Moston, Manchester. |
Police said a knife had been recovered but it was too early to speculate on the motive. There was no evidence to suggest it was gang-related. | Police said a knife had been recovered but it was too early to speculate on the motive. There was no evidence to suggest it was gang-related. |
The 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wounding but has since been eliminated from inquiries, Greater Manchester Police confirmed. | The 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of wounding but has since been eliminated from inquiries, Greater Manchester Police confirmed. |
Ch Supt Wasim Chaudhry said the victim was in a "very serious condition" and "he continues to fight for his life". | |
He added there would be extra patrols in the area to reassure the public and to support the investigation. | He added there would be extra patrols in the area to reassure the public and to support the investigation. |
Parish priest Martin Saunders, of St Dunstan's Church, Moston, said he was "very upset and shocked" by the stabbing. | Parish priest Martin Saunders, of St Dunstan's Church, Moston, said he was "very upset and shocked" by the stabbing. |