Police officer injured after making arrest in Piccadilly Gardens – Manchester Evening News
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One man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker
The police scene at the Piccadilly Gardens bus station(Image: M.E.N.)
Everything we know after a cordon was put in place in Piccadilly Gardens on Thursday afternoon:
A police scene was set up at Piccadilly Gardens bus station in Manchester this afternoon. A police officer was injured while detaining a suspect at around 4.40pm today (August 6).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed an arrest following the incident. A man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and remains in custody.
GMP said the injured officer’s condition is not life-threatening. The force described the injury as occurring whilst detaining a suspect in the city centre.
Numerous GMP vehicles were seen at the scene and a large cordon was put in place. The incident caused disruption around the bus station area.
Some people waiting for buses at Piccadilly Gardens were reportedly directed to Chorlton Street instead. This was due to the cordon and ongoing police activity.
By around 5.30pm, the scene had concluded. The cordon was removed and the police presence was no longer in place.
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