Several people stabbed at Manchester shopping centre

At least four people have been injured in stabbing in Manchester. There are no reports of any fatalities. Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of serious assault.

London: Several people were stabbed at a busy shopping centre in the city of Manchester on Friday, police said.

Emergency services said that at least four people have been injured in the incidents. There are no reports of any fatalities.

There is no indication of a terrorism link to the incident at the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester city centre, the police said.

Officers are in attendance and early inquiries suggest several people have been stabbed, a GMP statement said.

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault. He has been taken to custody for questioning, the statement said.

The shopping centre was evacuated as police responded to reports of the stabbings.