Police warn public not to approach suspect after domestic incident in Miles Platting leaves teenager dead and mother seriously injured

A 15-year-old boy has tragically died, and his mother has been left with serious injuries following a brutal stabbing at their home in Miles Platting, Manchester. The horrific incident occurred on Thursday evening, around 9:30pm, when Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene.

The teenage victim was treated for stab wounds at the property before being rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries about an hour later. His mother, aged in her 40s, also suffered multiple stab wounds and was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital, where her condition is now stable.

The police have issued a warning urging the public not to approach the suspected attacker, who is believed to have been known to the victims. Described as a man in his mid-40s, of medium build and height, and wearing dark clothing, the suspect was last seen walking along Sawley Road shortly after the attack. Authorities have asked anyone who may have seen him to contact police immediately by calling 999.

A large police cordon was established on Friday, covering areas around Bednal Avenue and Sawley Road, as forensic teams and search units combed the scene. One local resident described the family as quiet and well-mannered, adding that they would often see the boy walking to and from school. “This is devastating,” she said, recalling seeing paramedics trying to resuscitate the boy at the property.

Another resident, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed shock at the violence, stating, “It’s not the kind of thing that happens around here. The area has improved so much with regeneration, and this is just so sad.”