Two men in hospital after double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens - police remain at the scene
This morning, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has authorised a section 60 authority in the outlined area of the city centre.
The Section 60 will be effective in the following areas;
Ring Road between Great Ancoats Street and Trinity Way and Irwell Street between Trinity Way and New Quay Street. Streets names as below;
- Mancuniun Way Junction of Great Ancoats Street
- Great Ancoats Street to Swan Street
- Swan Street to Miller Street
- Miller Street to Trinity Way
- Trinity Way to Mancuniun Way
- Mancunciun Way to Great Ancoats Street
The Section 60 authority - which grants officers extended powers to stop and search individuals within the area – has been authorised following a double stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens.
Having been authorised at 12.53am this morning (Thursday 3 July 2025) it is set to expire at 12.53am on Friday 4 July 2025.
Police received multiple calls of an ongoing disturbance where weapons were seen and had potentially been used. Officers attended the scene and located two men – one in their 20s and another in their 30s – with stab wounds.
Both men remain in hospital – one is receiving ongoing treatment and the other remains in critical condition.
No arrests have been made at this stage and investigations are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Rob MacGregor from our city centre division said: “The Section 60 authority put in place overnight gives officers additional powers which will be utilised to prevent any further incidents or the carrying of weapons.”
He said: “There will be a significant presence of officers, particularly on foot patrol in the area today. If you have any concerns or any information, then please speak to those officers who will reassure and respond to any queries.”
Adding: “Section 60 powers are crucial to preventing potential further offenses or instances of violence in the community. If anyone has any information then we need to hear from you.”
Anyone with information or footage relating d to this incident is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log 71 of 03/07/2025.
You can also making a report via the LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111