Third arrest after stabbing outside McDonald's

Police investigating a stabbing outside a McDonald's restaurant in Manchester have made a third arrest.

They were called to Harpurhey Shopping Centre on Wednesday afternoon where four people had received minor injuries.

All victims after between 17 and 19.

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Three people have been arrested:

  • A 16 year old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

  • A 16 year old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

  • An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been released under investigation.

Greater Manchester Police said their investigation is ongoing, and they "will not tolerate this kind of behaviour".

Detective Inspector Mark Davis paid tribute to the bravery of GMP officers who "despite the danger that faced them with a group fighting with knives – acted with the utmost professionalism and bravery."