Community Update - Arndale Centre

Community Update - Arndale Centre

Residents may be aware of a serious incident that occurred at the Arndale Centre car park in Manchester city centre on Saturday 17 October 2026.

At approximately 3:20pm, emergency services were called to reports of a stabbing on the ninth floor of the car park. A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries consistent with a stab wound. He remains in a stable condition in hospital.  

An investigation is ongoing and Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for information. At this time, officers do not believe there is any wider risk to the community. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage, or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, quoting incident 2050 of 17 October 2026.

Neighbourhood officers will continue to provide reassurance patrols in the area.