LIVE as boy stabbed in Manchester city centre with huge police cordon - updates

A huge cordon has been erected by police in Manchester city centre this evening after a boy was stabbed.

A number of police vehicles are at the scene on Portland Street, near to Piccadilly Gardens, with the busy main road currently taped off.

GMP say officers were first called at 8.15pm after a boy was stabbed. He was taken to hospital with injuries that are not described as life-threatening.

Buses are being diverted, with a large cordon stretching from the Jamboree restaurant to the junction with Aytoun Street.

Videos shared on social media show a number of police cars in attendance, with officers standing at either end of the tape.

This is a breaking incident. Live updates to follow below.

More police have just arrived at the scene.

Another two vehicles have just arrived on Portland Street with a number of officers seen going under the tape.

New video footage taken by our reporter Alfie shows the size of the police cordon in place.

We are continuing to bring you the latest updates from the scene tonight.

Officers with torches have been seen scouring the area around the Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink stop amid investigations tonight.

It's understood the male was stabbed nearby, on Portland Street.

The victim was stabbed near to the Piccadilly Gardens tram stop this evening, the M.E.N understands.

A large cordon remains in place on Portland Street as investigations continue.

No arrests have been made.

Greater Manchester Police have issued a full statement on the incident tonight.

They say a male, whose age has not been disclosed, was knifed on Portland Street at around 8.15pm. He was taken to hospital with injuries that are not described as life-threatening.

A spokesperson said: "At around 8.15pm this evening (Monday