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Two men in hospital after Piccadilly Gardens double stabbing

Two men in hospital after Piccadilly Gardens double stabbing

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Two men have been stabbed in Manchester city centre, police have said.Emergency services were called to Piccadilly Gardens just after midnight following reports of an ongoing disturbance in which weapons were seen.Officers found two men - one in his 20s, the other in his 30s - with stab wounds.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said both men were taken to hospital. The force said one was in a critical condition while the other was receiving "ongoing treatment".
GMP said its investigation was "ongoing" and that no arrests have been made.A Section 60 order has been approved within the ring road between Great Ancoats Street and Trinity Way, and Irwell Street between Trinity Way and New Quay Street.It gives officers extended powers to stop and search individuals within the area.The order will be in place until 00:53 BST on Friday.
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