BREAKING: Police called to city centre as emergency services respond to major incident

A large police presence has been reported in Manchester city centre this evening as emergency services respond to reports of an incident.

Emergency services were reported to be in attendance on Dale Street just before 7pm on Wednesday evening (August 16).

Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service have both been contacted for more details.

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have also been approached by the M.E.N.

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The M.E.N understands police are responding to reports of a possible stabbing.

Two men are believed to have been assaulted at around 6.30pm.

We are still waiting for an official statement from police.

Eyewitnesses say armed police are at the scene, with around 16 police cars in total on location.

Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) have confirmed they ave not been called to the scene.

We are still waiting for details from the police regarding the nature of the incident.

A large police presence is reported on scene on Dale Street, near the Piccadilly Basin archways. This is as the road goes towards Ducie Street.

We have a photographer and reporter on route to this breaking incident.