Two men charged after double stabbing

Two men, aged 20 and 21, have been charged with assault after two people were stabbed in the street.

Both have also been charged with possessing an offensive weapon after a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were taken to hospital following the attack on Tuesday in Longsight, Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police said the two victims remained in hospital in a stable condition.

The force said the arrested men, who are both from Manchester, would appear before magistrates later.

The double stabbing took place shortly before 19:00 GMT on Tuesday close to Rushford Street and Purcell Street.

Greater Manchester Police initially said an 11-year-old boy had been charged with assault and possession of an offensive weapon. The force has since corrected their statement to say a 21-year-old man was charged.

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