Police appeal to the public following stabbing on Portland Street

At 8:15pm on Monday 12 August, police were called to reports of a stabbing on Portland Street in Manchester city centre.

Operation Vulcan were on patrol in Piccadilly Gardens and arrested a man in his twenties on suspicion of section 18 assault. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries, but police are appealing to members of the public who may have been in the area at that time, to come forward.

The victim, a man in his twenties, has been released from hospital and has thankfully not sustained any life threatening or life changing injuries.

Detective Sergeant Williams from Operation Vulcan said:  “We know that incidents of this nature in our city are concerning for residents and businesses to hear about, but we are following several lines of enquiry and Operation Vulcan and local neighbourhood officers remain in the area for reassurance.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area on Monday or has any information about this incident to contact us. Please don’t assume that what you know is already known to us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 3483 of 12/08/2024.

Information can also be shared using our LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk or via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.