Man arrested after two people stabbed in Manchester City Centre

The stabbing happened on Market Street in Manchester

Shortly before 6.20pm last night (Sunday 12 January 2020), police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed on Market Street.

Officers attended and a 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault – a taser was deployed during the arrest.

Four people have been injured and one has been taken to hospital for treatment. 

This was treated as an isolated incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage or information is urged to contact police.

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