A police officer has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Manchester city centre. Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing near Oxford Road, close to the Denmark Road Sports Centre behind the Whitworth Art Gallery. A large police cordon is in place on Denmark Road and Cecil Street, with multiple police cars at the scene.
Arrest Made
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, possession of a bladed article, and possession of Class B drugs. He remains in custody for questioning. The officer's injuries are non-life-threatening, and they are receiving hospital treatment.
Eyewitness Account
Eyewitness Simon Bailey described the scene: 'The injured officer was pulled away and got treated. There were about 30 officers there and they cordoned off the road. I saw loads of officers on top of a young guy. One officer had a large cut to his left cheek and was bleeding.'
GMP was called at around 4:55 PM to reports of a man brandishing a knife on Denmark Road. The officer was assaulted during the response. An extensive cordon remains in place as investigations continue.
