Police have swarmed a street outside a primary school after reports of a stabbing.
Officers have sealed off Cecil Street outside Holy Trinity Primary School in Bury, Greater Manchester after a 19-year-old man was found injured, Greater Manchester Police said. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A crime scene remains in place on Cecil Street and in Radcliffe, where two of the suspects were arrested, police added. Forensics officers were pictured working at the scene earlier this morning as parents were warned to keep their children away.
12:29 - Crime scene remains in place
Cops have said a crime scene remains in place on Cecil Street outside Holy Trinity Primary School in Bury, Greater Manchester today.
The school has also said police are still on site completing investigations on the street.
Earlier today forensics officers were snapped working at the crime scene.
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Manchester Evening News)12:12 - School to stay closed while cops work
Parents have been sent a message by Holy Trinity School saying that it will remain closed for the rest of the day while police continue their investigations.
The message reads: "Update: School will be closed all day today as police are still on site completing investigations.
"Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you."
11:44 - Full police statement
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Cecil Street in Bury yesterday evening at 9:34pm. The victim, a 19-year-old man, suffered injuries that are not life-changing or life-threatening.
"Four people - two 23-year-old men and two 16-year-old boys – have been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. They are all in custody.
"A scene remains in place on Cecil Street and in Radcliffe where two of the offenders were arrested."
11:42 - 'Stabbing' on Cecil Street last night
A 19 year-old man was injured following reports of a stabbing on Cecil Street last night, police have confirmed. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
11:26 - Where is the incident happening?
The incident is taking place in Bury on Cecil Street, which is behind Bury Market car park.
10:56 - Cordon removed from scene
Officers have now removed the crime scene tape from the scene.
We're awaiting an update from police.
10:49 - Police incident 'does not involve school'
While a full statement is still in the works, police have confirmed to Mirror Online that the ongoing incident "does not involve the school".
We will bring you the full statement from Greater Manchester Police when we get it.
10:45 - Crime scene officer snaps evidence
Cops have been spotted taking crime scene photos as yellow evidence markers dot the ground around the school gates.
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Manchester Evening News)10:28 - Forensic officers seen bagging evidence
Specialist officers have been pictured bagging evidence by the school gates.
This is the view from the other side of the cordon where forensics are continuing to work inside pic.twitter.com/crZGuS8eLW
— Chris Slater (@chrisslaterMEN) December 17, 2025
10:16 - Footage from the police cordon
Cecil Street is a narrow road that runs alongside the Bury Market car park. It contains The Mosses community centre and another primary school, St Marie’s which are on the opposite side of the road pic.twitter.com/47ltSyJzhc
— Chris Slater (@chrisslaterMEN) December 17, 2025
10:11 - Parents describe 'very scary' warning
The mother of a Holy Trinity pupil has said parents received a text this morning telling them to keep kids at home.
The woman, who has children both of whom attend the school, said: "We got a text telling us not to come in. We got one which said come at 11am, then another saying don’t come at 11am, we will let you know further details.
"It’s very worrying. Obviously we don’t know what’s happened yet but it’s very scary. I only live around the corner."
10:05 - Picture of the scene
Cecil Street is currently cordoned off, with officers in attendance at the scene.
Images show the cordon in place close to Holy Trinity Primary School. The school is understood to be closed this morning while the cordon remains in place outside.
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Manchester Evening News)10:04 - Crime Scene Investigation van pictured
Specialist forensic crime scene investigation officers are here at the scene pic.twitter.com/xicR4x4FAf
— Chris Slater (@chrisslaterMEN) December 17, 2025
10:00 - Forensics at scene
Crime scene investigators are now at the scene working behind a police cordon.
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Manchester Evening News)