Piccadilly tram stop closed ahead of Man City game after woman attacked

One of the city centre's busiest tram stops was closed this evening after a woman was attacked. Manchester City fans and commuters were hit with travel disruption after the Piccadilly station Metrolink was cordoned off.

The Blues take on Sparta Prague in the Champions League, with kick-off at 8pm. However, trams heading towards the Etihad Stadium and Ashton did not stop or pick up passengers at the stop from just before 6pm until 7:45pm.

Police blocked the platform off as they began enquiries into the assault of a woman which happened at around 5:50pm. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time. No arrests have been made.

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The stop is one of the main departure points for Blues heading to the Etihad by tram and is thronged with fans each match day. Supporters were advised to use the Piccadilly Gardens stop or make the half an hour walk to the ground instead whilst the closure was in place.

The Bee Network apologised on social media for the inconvenience. At 7:45pm they said: "The outbound tram platform at Piccadilly has now reopened and normal service will resume in both directions. Thank you for your patience.."

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The stop has now re-opened and trams are now stopping at Piccadilly again, with 15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Etihad.

Manchester City have shared the Bee Network's advice for fans to head to Piccadilly Gardens or walk to the ground with the Piccadilly stop still closed.

Kick -off is now under half an hour away

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