Man, 26, charged after police cordon off section of Piccadilly Gardens

A man has been charged after police were called to a 'stabbing' in Piccadilly Gardens.

Officers were called to the incident on Monday evening (April 3) at around 8pm. A 26-year-old man was arrested on the scene.

Mohamed Abdi has now been charged with affray and possession of a bladed article. The 26-year-old, of no fixed abode, will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday).

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In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "On Monday 3 April 2023 at around 8pm, officers were called to a report of a disturbance in Piccadilly Gardens. Officers arrived at the scene and a 26-year-old male was arrested.

"Mohamed Abdi (28/02/1997) of no fixed abode was charged with affray and possession of a bladed article. He will attend Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court court on Wednesday 5 April 2023.

"If you want to report any crime or information to GMP you can call 101 or report on our website: www.gmp.police.uk Always call 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

GMP previously said a man was hurt but did not receive life-threatening injuries.