Officers investigating following reports of serious assault after boxing event in Manchester

Officers are investigating after a man was seriously injured in an incident in Manchester city centre.

Shortly after midnight on Sunday, 3 September 2023, officers received reports that a man had been attacked inside the AO Arena on Hunt’s Bank, Manchester, shortly after a boxing event that night.

The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he currently remains. His injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses from around the time of the incident – approximately between midnight and 00.10am – to please come forward.

Additionally, anyone with any mobile phone footage they consider relevant is asked to share this with officers.

Information can be passed to police by calling 101, quoting log number 33 of 03/09/23. You can also report information at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.