A woman has died and a 17-year-old girl is critically injured after being stabbed by an unknown assailant.

A tragic event unfolded on Barnard Street in Manchester last night, as a triple stabbing left one woman dead and two others seriously injured. The police have cordoned off the area and are currently investigating the incident.

At around 11:20pm, a 43-year-old woman was found with fatal stab wounds at a property on Barnard Road in the Gorton area. Along with her, a 17-year-old girl and a 64-year-old man were also discovered with serious injuries and have been hospitalized. The community, both locally and across Greater Manchester, is in shock and concern after hearing this devastating news.

Authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he is currently in custody. Initial reports suggest that the suspect may have had a prior connection to the victims, and the police are treating this as an isolated incident.

Detective Superintendent Toby Facey has reassured the public that the police are doing everything they can to support those affected by this tragedy. He also added that their officers arrived at the scene within minutes of the call and are continuing to gather evidence and information.

The investigation is still in its early stages and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking to witnesses who were in the area around 11pm or have any dashcam footage that could assist in their enquiries.

For those who have concerns, the police have increased their presence in the area with visible patrols. They can also be approached for any support or information. Additionally, anyone with information can contact the police on 101 or remain anonymous by reaching out to Crimestoppers.

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