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Brutal Stabbing in Manchester Prompts Urgent Police Action

7/3/2025

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In a shocking incident on July 3, 2025, two men were brutally stabbed in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens, leaving one fighting for his life. In response, Greater Manchester Police have enacted a 24-hour Section 60 order, granting them heightened stop-and-search powers as they continue their urgent investigation. Emergency services acted swiftly, but no arrests have yet been made.

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In a shocking incident on July 3, 2025, two men were brutally stabbed in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens, leaving one fighting for his life. In response, Greater Manchester Police have enacted a 24-hour Section 60 order, granting them heightened stop-and-search powers as they continue their urgent investigation. Emergency services acted swiftly, but no arrests have yet been made.