A man arrested following a stabbing outside a casino in Manchester city centre has been released on bail, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Lever Street, near Piccadilly Gardens, just after 12.20am on Sunday morning (November 1). A large cordon was put in place across the busy street, which was packed with people on Halloween nights out, as police and paramedics responded.
A man was found with stab wounds at the scene, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Arrest and Bail
Police arrested a man on suspicion of section 18 assault. In an update issued today (Tuesday), a force spokesperson confirmed he has since been bailed.
No further details on the arrested man have been released. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Police Statement
GMP previously said the incident was believed to be 'isolated', with 'no wider threat to the public'.
A previous statement issued by GMP said: "Officers were called to reports of a stabbing outside a casino in Piccadilly at 12:22am in the early hours of Sunday morning (1 November). A man was found with injuries consistent with a stabbing and was taken to hospital for treatment.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and remains in custody for questioning. Our enquiries remain ongoing.
"We believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public."
