A 12-year-old boy has been stabbed in Greater Manchester, police have confirmed.
The boy is said to be in a critical but stable condition in hospital following an incident in Cherry Lane, Sale.
Offficers were called to the area on Saturday evening. Firs Way is currently closed between Cherry Lane and Firtree Avenue.
It is understood that a dog was also stabbed to death in the same incident. Police investigations are continuing.
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