The key facts

  • A 14-year-old teenager was stabbed on the 9th floor of the Arndale Centre car park at around 15:00 BST on Saturday
  • Police believe the injuries are not life-threatening and the incident was isolated
  • No arrests have been made so far; the centre was closed for several hours

Stabbing at the Arndale Centre

A 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the car park of the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester. According to Greater Manchester Police, the teenager was injured on the 9th floor of the centre shortly after 15:00 BST on Saturday. The force said the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and will not lead to permanent consequences.

Police response and the course of the investigation

After the incident, the Arndale was closed for several hours. Detective Inspector Sam Jones said: 'It is believed to be an isolated incident posing no threat to the wider public.' The BBC, citing its own understanding of the situation, reports that an argument with other young people took place before the attack. No arrests have been made in the case so far, and the investigation continues.

A woman walks in front of the glass-fronted Manchester Arndale shopping centre
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The Arndale was closed for several hours after the stabbing

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