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Thomas Molloy

Police arrest three in Piccadilly Gardens amid 'disturbance' with blood-stained clothes at the scene

Two men and a woman have been arrested after a man was injured during a 'disturbance' in Piccadilly Gardens. A 38-year-old man suffered a hand injury following the incident at around 9pm last night (Wednesday May 4).

A large area of Piccadilly Gardens was taped off, including a cordon in front of Morrisons and another cordon in front of Five Guys. Photographs also showed blood-stained clothes at the scene.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that two men, aged 19 and 21, have been arrested on suspicion of affray, along with a 22-year-old woman. All three remain in custody.

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A GMP spokesman said: "Officers were called just before 9pm last night (4 May 2022) to a report of a disturbance Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester. Emergency services attended and a 38-year-old man suffered a hand injury.

There were two separate cordons in place (ASP)

"Two males aged 21 and 19 and a 22-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of affray. They remain in custody at this time."

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can report it online using GMP's Live Chat feature. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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