Large scale disturbance in Piccadilly Gardens

A number of police officers were deployed to Piccadilly Gardens last night

Police were called to reports of a large disturbance in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester last night (Tuesday), involving men suspected of carrying weapons.

Due to the nature of the report, a number of officers were deployed to the scene at around 8.30pm, including armed officers in their capacity as first aid specialists.

Two men were arrested at the scene – one on suspicion of affray and the other on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. Both remain in custody.

A woman was found with injuries in the area. However, it is not currently believed she sustained them as a result of this incident.

Enquiries are ongoing and at this time officers do not believe this incident was connected to the England vs Colombia World Cup fixture.

Anyone with any information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 2030 of 3 July 2018.