A large police cordon is in place in Manchester city centre this evening following reports of a stabbing.
Officers have taped off an area of Piccadilly Gardens, a short distance from the Metrolink stop.
Pictures from the scene show several police officers guarding the scene.
The Manchester Evening News understands a man has been stabbed in the back.
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Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further information.
Coun Pat Karney tweeted: “GMP just informed us there was a dispute within a group that led to a stabbing.”
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