Two badly harm in daylight metropolis centre stabbing as police rush to space

Aug 16, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Two badly harm in daylight metropolis centre stabbing as police rush to space

Two males have rushed to hospital after they have been stabbed in a stunning assault in Manchester metropolis centre.

Emergency companies rushed to Dale Street simply after 6.30pm on Wednesday night.

Pictures from the world confirmed armed police patrolling following the incident as three arrests have been made by Greater Manchester Police.

The Manchester Evening News reported two males have been taken to hospital with critical accidents.

The incident occurred when the world was filled with commuters utilizing a close-by prepare station and automobile park.

Councillor Pat Karney described the incident as “horrendous” and mentioned the assault raised anxiousness and alarm for the general public.

In an announcement, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) mentioned it responded to experiences of an incident at round 6.30pm.  An investigation is at the moment underway and that the victims had probably life-threatening accidents.

The GMP mentioned: “Officers are currently responding to an incident after reports came in at 6.30pm today (16 August 2023) that two men had been stabbed on Dale Street in the city centre.

“This is being treated as an isolated incident and the victims – a 20-year-old man and a 30-year-old man – have been taken to hospital for treatment of serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.”

They added: An investigation is underway and a scene has been put in place to help our enquiries. Three males between the ages of 17 and 30 have been arrested on suspicion of assault.”

Superintendent Phil Spurgeon mentioned they have been treating the assault as a “targeted incident” and appealed for anybody with any info to come back ahead.

He defined: “We are treating this as a targeted incident, however, there will be an increased uniformed presence in the city centre to aid the investigation and to provide reassurance to members of the public.

“I want to appeal to anyone with information or footage – including CCTV, mobile or dashcam – to share it with the investigation team.”

Superintendent Spurgeon added: “If you have relevant information, I urge you to report it and help us demonstrate that those who use violence and intimidation have no place on our streets.”

Greater Manchester Police mentioned: “You could make a report by calling 101 quoting Log quantity 3244 of 16/8/2023 or through the LiveChat on GMP’s web site gmp.police.uk.

“Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”