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On the frontline in the hospital where kids are rushed in with knife wounds

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This year, Greater Manchester has seen devastating headlines of children suffering life-changing injuries in the wake of violence.

At the start of November, tragic images emerged of a police scene surrounding a children’s play area after two 16-year-olds were stabbed and rushed to hospital in an ‘altercation’ involving a large group.

In September, a murder probe began following the death of a 14-year-old boy, with a child of the same age being arrested for a stabbing in Harpurhey.

A handful of people are trusted to treat these victims of violence – and they’re trying to make sure they see fewer and fewer children with injuries they should never have had inflicted upon them. READ MORE: 'Shannon's organs gave new life to others - but the people meant to save her life failed' READ MORE: Winter viruses 'creeping up' as HUNDREDS in hospital with these vicious bugs Hospitals form a vital frontline against violence unfolding in Greater Manchester.

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