The man in his 20s was found with stab injuries on a tram platform at Manchester Victoria station – he was rushed to hospital and police say they are searching for a suspect
Police have launched a manhunt after a man was found with stab injuries on a tram platform at Manchester Victoria station.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police and paramedics were called to the station at around 7pm on Sunday evening. A man, aged in his 20s, was found with serious stab wounds and rushed to hospital, reports Manchester Evening News.
It is thought he was attacked at a different location. Detectives are urging anyone who may have witnessed anything “suspicious” at the station on Sunday evening to come forward.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 7pm on Sunday 16 February 2025, officers were called to reports that a man was located in Victoria Station with serious injuries. “Emergency services attended and established a man in his 20s had sustained stab injuries, he was taken to hospital where he remains.
“No arrests have been made at this time although officers are conducting CCTV trawls and speaking to a number of witnesses. At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community. Anyone with information or if you saw anything suspicious this evening at Monsall tram stop or Victoria Station should contact police 101 quoting incident number 2067 of 16/2/25 or via our LiveChat facility at gmp.police.uk.”
Disruption to the Manchester Metrolink is expected to last for the remainder of the evening. The Manchester-bound tram platform at Monsall tram stop was suspended, along with part of the Manchester Victoria stop, with lines to Rochdale and Manchester Airport also affected. An update from Transport for Greater Manchester said: “Due to an ongoing Police Incident at Victoria Station services from Rochdale and Bury will NOT stop at Victoria Platform. Customers will need to alight / use Shudehill or Exchange Square.”
