Parts of Piccadilly Gardens are sealed off this morning after an incident just after midnight in which two people were stabbed
Police say that two men One man is in a critical condition while the other is receiving ongoing treatment
The area outside Morrisons on the corner of Oldham Street is currently cordoned off
Police have also uthorised a section 60 authority in the outlined area of the city centre.
The Section 60 will be effective in the following areas;
Ring Road between Great Ancoats Street and Trinity Way and Irwell Street between Trinity Way and New Quay Street. Streets names as below;
- Mancuniun Way Junction of Great Ancoats Street
- Great Ancoats Street to Swan Street
- Swan Street to Miller Street
- Miller Street to Trinity Way
- Trinity Way to Mancuniun Way
- Mancunciun Way to Great Ancoats Street
There are bus diversions with this from the Bee Network
“Due to a Police Incident, Oldham St at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester City Centre has been closed. Bus services are being diverted to use alternative stops.”
Chief Inspector Rob MacGregor from city centre division said:
“The Section 60 authority put in place overnight gives officers additional powers which will be utilised to prevent any further incidents or the carrying of weapons.
“There will be a significant presence of officers, particularly on foot patrol in the area today. If you have any concerns or any information, then please speak to those officers who will reassure and respond to any queries.
“Section 60 powers are crucial to preventing potential further offenses or instances of violence in the community. If anyone has any information then we need to hear from you.
