Teenager, 14, stabbed at Arndale Centre Car Park
Emergency services were called to the ninth floor yesterday afternoon - the teenager's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening
A 14-year-old boy has been hospitalised following a stabbing at the Arndale Centre car park in Manchester City Centre.
Police were called to the scene around 3.15pm yesterday afternoon (17/10), where the boy was found with injuries consistent with a stab wound and taken to hospital.
His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Detective Inspector, Sam Jones of GMP’s City of Manchester District CID, said: “This incident will understandably cause concern, but thankfully the injuries suffered by the victim are not life threatening.
"Detectives at the scene are working extremely hard to process the scene with Crime Scene Investigators. The car park is expected to be closed for several hours, so we ask for your understanding and patience whilst we gather evidence to bring these offenders to justice.
“Detectives and Officers will be in the area today to speak with local businesses and members of the public to provide reassurance. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider public.
"Greater Manchester Police are committed to diligently investigating all knife crime and bringing offenders to justice, and we are asking for anyone with information about this incident to come forward to assist with our enquiries.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2050 of 17/10/2026, or via the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."