BREAKING NEWS: Reports of a stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens Manchester- area cordoned off as people spotted “On the Ground”

Emergency services are responding to reports of a stabbing in city centre Manchester. It is understood the incident happened in Piccadilly Gardens near Morrisons supermarket.

Staff at one nearby company issued a warning to workers to remain within their building. The warning says “an individual has been the victim of stabbing. Please stay within the building until this incident is under control”

Witnesses say there has been a large police response and two people appear to being treated by paramedics. Oldham Street is cordoned off at the corner of Piccadilly Gardens next to Morrisons.

One person wrote on Twitter: “Massive police and ambulance response in Piccadilly Gardens.”

Another added: “Huge police presence outside Morrisons on Piccadilly gardens, a couple of stretchers have been brought out of an ambulance.. hope everyone is okay down there.”