Four more teenage boys have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in Rochdale town centre.
The boy remains in hospital receiving treatment following the attack on Saturday 29 August.
Greater Manchester Police said four teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article.
Two teenage boys arrested previously have been released on bail.
Police said enquiries into the attack are continuing.
Section 60 restrictions in Rochdale town centre have also been extended until 3pm on Tuesday 1 September.
The powers allow officers to stop and search people within a designated area for offensive weapons or bladed articles without needing reasonable grounds to suspect an individual is carrying one.
Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt said: “We continue to make progress on the investigation into this serious attack on a teenage boy in Rochdale.
“Violence on our streets will not be tolerated, and I want to reassure members of the public that we are relentlessly pursuing every lead to bring those responsible to justice.
“We urge anyone who witnessed the incident, was in the town centre at the time, or has any mobile phone, CCTV, or dashcam footage, to come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 2750 of 29/08/2026.
Information can also be submitted through LiveChat on the GMP website or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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