A teenage boy was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a stabbing on Market Street outside Manchester Arndale on Tuesday evening, October 27. Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in custody for questioning.
Greater Manchester Police said it was called to reports of a stabbing at 7pm. Officers taped off a lift in the shopping centre near Roller's café, while multiple police vehicles, including a forensics van, were seen on High Street and Withy Grove. An ambulance was also pictured at the scene.
Police statement and investigation
A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Market Street outside the Arndale Centre at 7pm last night (October 27, 2026). A teenage boy was found and taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries."
"Two 16 year old boys have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in custody for questioning. Inquiries are ongoing." Officers were continuing to investigate the incident on Wednesday morning.
Third knife incident in two weeks
This is the third time officers have attended the Arndale for an incident involving a knife in the past fortnight. On Saturday, October 17, a 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries following a stabbing on the Arndale car park. Two 14-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and later released on bail.
Police returned to the Arndale on October 24 following reports of an assault involving a knife. Two teenagers were arrested after that incident, with one since charged. Marcel Forsyth, 19, of Gawsworth Close, Shaw, was charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and assault on an emergency worker. He was due to appear in Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday.
