Skip to content

Ancoats double stabbing: Victim named as Neri Morse

Family handout/GMP Neri MorseFamily handout/GMP
Neri Morse, 24, was fatally injured in the double stabbing in Manchester on Wednesday

A man who was killed in a double stabbing has been named by police.

Neri Morse, 24, was stabbed in Pollard Street in Ancoats, Manchester, at about 18:30 BST on Wednesday and died at the scene, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

A second man, aged in his 20s, who was also attacked, suffered leg injuries and remains in hospital.

Two 23-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are being questioned in police custody.

Detectives are urging anyone with information about the double stabbing to contact police.

Pollard Street in Ancoats
Police were called to Pollard Street in Ancoats on Wednesday

Det Ch Insp Wes Knights said: "Our thoughts are with Neri's loved ones at this heartbreaking time."

Specially-trained officers are supporting Mr Morse's family, he added.

Presentational grey line

Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to [email protected]