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Manchester Arndale stabbings: Five hurt as man arrested | Manchester Arndale stabbings: Five hurt as man arrested |
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Five people have been injured in a knife attack at the Arndale Centre in Manchester. | |
A man, 41, is being held on suspicion of terror offences after three people were stabbed and two others were hurt. | A man, 41, is being held on suspicion of terror offences after three people were stabbed and two others were hurt. |
The centre was evacuated at about 11:15 BST when a man with a large knife started "lunging and attacking people", according to police. | |
The attacker chased two police community support officers (PCSOs) before being detained, the force said. | |
One witness said they saw a man "running around with a knife lunging at multiple people", while another described people "screaming and running". | |
The centre was put on lockdown as officers confronted the attacker, with some shoppers taking refuge in stores. | |
A shop worker, who only gave his name as Jordan, 23, said: "A man was running around with a knife lunging at multiple people, one of which came into my store visibly shaken with a small graze. | |
"Soon after, security staff told all retail staff to close their doors and move the public to the back of the stores." | |
Speaking at a press conference, Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson said it was a "random" and "brutal" attack. | Speaking at a press conference, Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson said it was a "random" and "brutal" attack. |
ACC Jackson said a man armed with a knife entered the Exchange Court area of the centre before he "lunged" at shoppers and began "attacking people with the knife". | |
"Two unarmed police community support officers were in Exchange Court and attempted to confront the attacker. | "Two unarmed police community support officers were in Exchange Court and attempted to confront the attacker. |
"He then chased them with the knife as they were calling for urgent assistance." | "He then chased them with the knife as they were calling for urgent assistance." |
Within five minutes armed officers detained the suspect on Market Street outside the centre, he added. | Within five minutes armed officers detained the suspect on Market Street outside the centre, he added. |
In a tweet, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "Shocked by the incident in Manchester and my thoughts are with the injured and all those affected." | |
Three people were taken to hospital, a fourth self-presented with a "superficial" injury and a fifth person did not require hospital treatment, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. | Three people were taken to hospital, a fourth self-presented with a "superficial" injury and a fifth person did not require hospital treatment, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. |
The force previously said two women, including a 19-year-old, were in a stable condition in hospital, while a man in his 50s was being treated in hospital for stab wounds. | The force previously said two women, including a 19-year-old, were in a stable condition in hospital, while a man in his 50s was being treated in hospital for stab wounds. |
One patient suffered "serious" injuries, North West Ambulance Service said. | One patient suffered "serious" injuries, North West Ambulance Service said. |
Freddie Holder, 22, from Market Drayton, Shropshire, said he heard "a load of screams just outside" the shop he was in. | Freddie Holder, 22, from Market Drayton, Shropshire, said he heard "a load of screams just outside" the shop he was in. |
He said a woman then came into the shop and told others "a guy just ran past the shop and tried to stab me". | He said a woman then came into the shop and told others "a guy just ran past the shop and tried to stab me". |
He added: "I'm still kind of in shock from it, I'm shaking a little bit... all shops had been locked down just for safety. | He added: "I'm still kind of in shock from it, I'm shaking a little bit... all shops had been locked down just for safety. |
"The police arrived extremely quickly, which was very lucky." | "The police arrived extremely quickly, which was very lucky." |
Feroze Bilal told the BBC he saw "every single shop" in the centre "start closing down" before police evacuated the building. | |
"People were screaming and running," he added. | |
A large number of officers were called to the the scene, one of whom was seen with a Taser. | A large number of officers were called to the the scene, one of whom was seen with a Taser. |
Police originally said five people had been stabbed but have since clarified the number of people hurt. | |
A GMP spokesman said the force was "keeping an open mind" about the motivation for the attack. | A GMP spokesman said the force was "keeping an open mind" about the motivation for the attack. |
The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of an act of terrorism. | |
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes praised the emergency services. | Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Hughes praised the emergency services. |
Labour councillor Pat Karney, for Harpurhey and Collyhurst, tweeted: "Armed police on guard. Shocking scenes right out of a movie but real people with injuries." | Labour councillor Pat Karney, for Harpurhey and Collyhurst, tweeted: "Armed police on guard. Shocking scenes right out of a movie but real people with injuries." |
David Allinson, centre director of Manchester Arndale, confirmed the centre had been evacuated but said he was unable to comment further while a police investigation was under way. | David Allinson, centre director of Manchester Arndale, confirmed the centre had been evacuated but said he was unable to comment further while a police investigation was under way. |
Exchange Square, which was previously closed, has since reopened. | |
Nigel Murphy, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said the "incident is under control" and advised people to stay away from the scene. | Nigel Murphy, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, said the "incident is under control" and advised people to stay away from the scene. |
He also encouraged people not to speculate. | He also encouraged people not to speculate. |
GMP tweeted: "A rendezvous point has been established at Piccadilly Gardens, so you will see a large police presence in this area. Please don't be alarmed." | GMP tweeted: "A rendezvous point has been established at Piccadilly Gardens, so you will see a large police presence in this area. Please don't be alarmed." |
The Arndale Centre is located close to Manchester Arena, where 22 people died in a terror attack in May 2017 when a bomb was detonated at the end of an Ariana Grande concert. | The Arndale Centre is located close to Manchester Arena, where 22 people died in a terror attack in May 2017 when a bomb was detonated at the end of an Ariana Grande concert. |
The shopping centre was also damaged in a major IRA bomb in 1996. | The shopping centre was also damaged in a major IRA bomb in 1996. |
More than 200 people were injured when the 1,500kg (3,300lb) device left on a lorry on Corporation Street exploded. | More than 200 people were injured when the 1,500kg (3,300lb) device left on a lorry on Corporation Street exploded. |
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