Greater Manchester Police Authorise Section 60 Following Double Stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens

Greater Manchester Police have authorised a Section 60 authority in response to a double stabbing incident in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre. The Section 60, effective from 12:53am on Thursday 3 July 2025, grants officers extended stop and search powers within a defined area for a 24-hour period.

The area affected includes:

• Ring Road between Great Ancoats Street and Trinity Way
• Irwell Street between Trinity Way and New Quay Street
• Mancunian Way from Great Ancoats Street to Swan Street
• Swan Street to Miller Street
• Miller Street to Trinity Way
• Trinity Way to Mancunian Way
• Mancunian Way to Great Ancoats Street

The authority, authorised under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, follows an incident where two men were found with stab wounds. One man, in his 20s, and another, in his 30s, were both taken to hospital where they remain. One is described as in critical condition while the other continues to receive treatment.

Chief Inspector Rob MacGregor said: “The Section 60 authority put in place overnight gives officers additional powers which will be utilised to prevent any further incidents or the carrying of weapons.”

The Section 60 will expire at 12:53am on Friday 4 July 2025. No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information or footage relating to the incident is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log 71 of 03/07/2025. Alternatively, you can make a report via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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