Police looking to identify boy who was spotted with knife in Stockport town centre

By Nub News guest writer 7th Sep 2026

Local News by Nub News guest writer 7th Sep 2026

Police are appealing for information to help identify a boy who was seen with a large hunting knife in Stockport town centre (Image - GMP)

Police are looking to find a teenage boy who was spotted with a blade in Stockport town centre.

Greater Manchester Police is appealing for the public's help to identify the boy, who was seen around 2pm on 5 August 2026 outside the Merseyway Shopping Centre.

Police first saw the boy smoking cannabis.

When an officer approached, the boy dropped a large hunting-type knife.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting the log CRI/06JJ/0014906/26.

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