A significant armed police presence has descended upon Manchester City Centre following reports of a ‘suspected stabbing’.
A police helicopter was also observed circling the area for at least forty minutes, reportedly in search of those involved.
Eyewitnesses have claimed that several people were stabbed, though this has yet to be confirmed by Greater Manchester Police.
A male was spotted being rushed into an ambulance as emergency services flooded the city centre in large numbers.
With roads closed and cordons firmly in place, medical waste can be seen strewn across the ground, with bloodied bandages visible within the blue tape.
CID officers were also present at the scene.
Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Police seeking further comment.