Three men stabbed in city centre fight
BBCThree men have been stabbed during a fight in Manchester city centre.
Police were called to Piccadilly Gardens at 21:54 BST on Tuesday and found a man in his 20s and a man in his 50s with stab wounds.
Both were taken to hospital before a third man, also in his 20s, attended Manchester Royal Infirmary with a stab wound to his back.
Greater Manchester Police said all three of the injured men were also arrested on suspicion of affray.
The force said it is not believed there is a "wider threat to the public" but there would be an increased police presence in the area.
Det Supt Ian McNabb said: "The use of knives or violence in our communities is completely unacceptable.
"Incidents like this are incredibly serious and can have devastating consequences."
Piccadilly Gardens, which has been associated with regular crime and anti-social behaviour in recent years, is undergoing a multi-million pound regeneration.
The work includes revamped street lighting and CCTV cameras while a police team will be based in the area.
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