A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in a car park at the Arndale Centre in Manchester city centre. Emergency services, including armed police and ambulance crews, attended the scene.
Several police cars and an ambulance were seen in the area around the shopping centre following the incident. The boy was treated by paramedics before being rushed to hospital, where police say he remains seriously injured.
The Arndale Centre is one of Manchester's busiest retail destinations, and the presence of armed officers in the car park drew significant attention. Greater Manchester Police have not yet released further details about the circumstances of the stabbing or whether any arrests have been made.
The incident adds to concerns about violent crime in public spaces, particularly involving young people. Police have appealed for information and are expected to provide further updates as their investigation continues.