Two teenage boys, both 14, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a stabbing at Manchester Arndale.
The incident took place on Saturday, October 17, on the ninth floor of the Arndale Centre car park in Manchester city centre.
A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries consistent with a stab wound and remains in stable condition.
Detective Inspector Sean McFadden of GMP’s City of Manchester district said: "We’d like to thank the local community for their support during our investigation as well as the passersby who helped the victim following this incident.
"Your quick thinking undoubtedly saved the victim from potentially life-threatening injuries.
"We appreciate that incidents of this nature can cause concern, and we’d like to reassure the public that we understand this was an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the community.
"Officers worked quickly and arrested two juveniles on Sunday.
"They currently remain in custody for questioning.
"We are committed to investigating all knife crime and bringing offenders to justice, and we are asking for anyone with information about this incident to come forward to assist with our enquiries."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2050 of 17/10/2026, or via the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Enquiries remain ongoing.
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