This weekend will see the second Manchester derby of the season as United and City go head-to-head in the Premier League.
10.02.2024 - 20:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the early hours of Saturday morning, February 10, in Manchester city centre.
Police were called to reports of an incident on Bridge Street at around 3.30am. A man, in his 30s, suffered injuries to his arm and back, but are not believed to be 'life threatening or life changing'.
A cordon was in place for a few hours outside the a restaurant. Officers and forensic investigators were spotted at the scene.
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Locals spoke of their 'shock' at the incident. Greater Manchester Police have said that no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 3.30am this morning, officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Bridge Street in the city centre.
"A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries to his arm and back, which are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.
"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."
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