BREAKING: Man, 23, arrested on suspicion of murder after man killed in double stabbing

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a double stabbing in Ancoats.

A murder probe was launched after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed after an incident broke out on Pollard Street, close to Manchester city centre, at around 6.30pm last night (Wednesday). Another male, also aged in his 20s, was left with leg injuries after being knifed.

In an update issued this morning (Thursday), police said that overnight, a 23-year-old man turned up to A&E. He was then arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Last night, a huge cordon was put in place on Carruthers Street, as dozens of police vehicles and ambulances parked up outside the old Bank of England pub. An air ambulance landed nearby as an evidence tent was erected at the scene. A major cordon remains in place this morning (Thursday).

Detectives said they don't believe that there is a 'wider threat' to the community after the incident. Any witnesses - or anyone who has dash cam footage from the area at around 6.30pm last night - is being urged to get in touch.

Detective Chief Inspector Wes Knights, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "As our investigation progresses, thoughts remain with the loved ones of the man who's sadly died. Specially trained officers are being deployed to support them. Overnight, our investigation has progressed and we are building a detailed picture of the events leading up to this incident.

"We can now reassure members of the public that we do not believe there is any threat to the wider community, that being said, extra officers will remain in the area in the coming days.

"As always, I would like to use this opportunity to