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Armed police respond after 14-year-old stabbed in Manchester

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC · How we work

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Greater Manchester Police deployed armed units after a 14-year-old was stabbed in the Arndale car park.
The stabbing occurred at 3.20 pm on 17 October 2026.
GMP officers transported the teen to hospital, where he suffered serious injuries.
Multiple GMP cars, vans and an ambulance were positioned on High Street, Dantzic Street and Withy Grove.
Two armed response units and the Tactical Aid Unit remained on site while enquiries continue.

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Story summary

Greater Manchester Police deployed armed units after a 14-year-old was stabbed in the Arndale car park.
The stabbing occurred at 3.20 pm on 17 October 2026.
GMP officers transported the teen to hospital, where he suffered serious injuries.
Multiple GMP cars, vans and an ambulance were positioned on High Street, Dantzic Street and Withy Grove.
Two armed response units and the Tactical Aid Unit remained on site while enquiries continue.