Huge police presence as Piccadilly Gardens cordoned off after 'suspected stabbing'
Police rushed to the scene near Superdrug on Tuesday night, with a helicopter circling for at least 40 minutes and a male seen being rushed into an ambulance.
Greater Manchester Police cordoned off an area near Superdrug in Piccadilly Gardens on Tuesday night (May 19) following reports of a suspected stabbing.
A police helicopter circled above the city centre for at least 40 minutes, reportedly searching for those involved. A male was seen being rushed into an ambulance as a huge emergency services presence descended on the area.
What did witnesses report?
Witnesses reported that multiple people had been stabbed, though this has not been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police.
Within the cordoned area, medical debris could be seen lying on the ground, including bloodied bandages inside the blue tape. Roads were closed and CID officers attended the scene.
What have police said?
GMP have not yet released an official statement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in Piccadilly Gardens?
- Armed police cordoned off a section of Piccadilly Gardens on Tuesday evening following reports of a suspected stabbing.
- Has anyone been injured?
- Witnesses reported seeing a male taken into an ambulance. There are unconfirmed reports of multiple casualties, but police have not yet released official details.
- Are there road closures in the city centre?
- Yes, police have implemented road closures and established a large cordon around the incident scene near Superdrug in Piccadilly Gardens.