Two Men Stabbed in Manchester City Centre – One in Critical Condition
Two men have been hospitalised with stab wounds following a violent disturbance in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to Piccadilly Gardens just after midnight after reports of a group disturbance involving weapons.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two men—one in his 20s, the other in his 30s—suffering from stab injuries.
One Victim Critical
Both victims were transported to hospital. GMP confirmed that:
- One man is in critical condition
- The second is receiving ongoing treatment
No arrests have been made as of Thursday morning, and detectives are working to establish the full circumstances behind the incident.
Section 60 Order in Place
To support the investigation and prevent further violence, a Section 60 order was implemented at 12.53am within the Manchester inner ring road.
The order gives officers enhanced stop-and-search powers and covers:
It will remain in force until early Friday morning.
Increased Police Patrols
Chief Inspector Rob MacGregor said:
“There will be a significant presence of officers, particularly on foot patrol, in the city centre today.
If you have any concerns or any information, then please speak to those officers who are there to reassure and respond to any queries.”
Witness Appeal
Anyone with information, mobile footage, or who witnessed the incident is urged to:
- Call GMP on 101, quoting incident log 0030 of 03/07/25
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
The investigation remains active, and updates will be issued as more details emerge.
