UPDATE: Suspected Terrorist Attack at Manchester Arndale Centre

 

A man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences after multiple stabbings at The Arndale Centre in Manchester.

At this stage GMP (Greater Manchester Police) believe that four people were injured during the incident – not five as previously reported. 

A 19-year-old woman was taken to hospital with stab wounds. Another woman was also taken to hospital with stab injuries.

Both their conditions are described as stable. 

A man in his 50s has also been taken to hospital with stab wounds. 

A fourth victim , a woman in her 40s , who was not stabbed, has been assessed and did not need to go to hospital following assessment by paramedics. 

Greater Manchester Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson has made a statement to the media this afternoon: 

"At 11.15 am a man entered the Arndale armed with a large knife.

"As he entered Exchange Court, he began lunging and attacking people with the knife. 

"Two unarmed Police Community Support Officers attempted to confront the attacker, as they called or urgent assistance."

Police officers both armed and unarmed quickly responded. 

Mr Jackson went on to say: "The man, in his forties, was initially arrested on suspicion of serious assaults. 

"Police have now arrested him on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of an act of terrorism."

 

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