Two teenage boys arrested after stabbing at Manchester shopping centre
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:57 · Archive
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed on the ninth floor of the Arndale Centre car park in Manchester city centre on Saturday at 3.20pm. Officers deployed armed response units and a Tactical Aid Unit to the scene. The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and is now in a stable condition.
On Sunday, police arrested two 14-year-old boys on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Both remain in custody while officers continue their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Sean McFadden of Greater Manchester Police said the quick-thinking of passersby who helped the victim had 'undoubtedly saved the victim from potentially life-threatening injuries'. He added that the force understands the incident was isolated and there is no wider threat to the community.
Police appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
How it is being reported
- Two arrested after boy, 14, stabbed in car park of Manchester's Arndale CentreTwo 14 -year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an incident on the ninth floor of the Arndale Centre car park, Manchester city centre at the weekendThe Mirror · 19 Oct, 17:41
- Police issue major update after boy, 14, stabbed at Manchester Arndale Shopping CentreThe stabbed teenager was rushed to hospital on Saturday.Daily Express · 19 Oct, 17:35
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