LIVE: Two people stabbed as police cordon in place in city centre - latest updates

A man and woman were stabbed in the city centre in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). They were taken to hospital after the incident at around 12:30am on Slate Wharf in Castlefield.

Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say the incident is 'totally unlinked' to yesterday's protests in the city centre.

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A cordon remains in place at the scene, near the picturesque Bridgewater Canal basin and The Wharf pub. Specialist forensic crime scene investigation officers wearing suits have been seen working inside the cordon.

GMP are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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This video from the BBC shows forensics working at the scene this morning

Police CSI at work in Castlefield following a stabbing Saturday night / Sunday morning. Police say the incident isn’t connected to disturbances in town yesterday. pic.twitter.com/TGmsl4syPy

The incident is 'totally unlinked' to yesterday's protests and disorder in the city centre, GMP have confirmed

Inspector Gul Khan said:

Those in the area can expect to see an increased visible presence of officers and specialists as work continues to gather evidence and identify the person responsible.

We have already conducted CCTV enquiries and spoken to a number of witnesses, but would appeal for anyone who believes they may have seen or heard anything to contact us or speak to officers on the ground.

I appreciate that incidents of this nature are concerning to hear about, but we are taking it incredibly seriously.”

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