Two Men Hospitalised After Stabbing in Manchester City Centre
Two men were rushed to hospital with stab wounds following a violent brawl in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Thursday.
Massive Police Response at Piccadilly Gardens
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to Piccadilly Gardens just after midnight after reports of a group disturbance involving weapons. Officers arrived to find two men seriously injured and immediately launched an investigation.
Section 60 Order Activated to Curb Violence
To tackle the unrest, GMP issued a Section 60 order giving officers the power to stop and search anyone in the area without suspicion. The order covers Piccadilly Gardens and areas nearby including Trinity Way.
Inspector MacGregor said:
“There will be a significant presence of officers, particularly on foot patrol, in the city centre to ensure public safety. We urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
- If you saw anything, call GMP on 101 quoting incident number 123.
- Stay safe and avoid the area while the investigation continues.
