A man has been arrested after threatening staff at a city centre betting shop with a knife.
Police were called to Parker Street at around 2pm this afternoon after receiving a 999 call about a man threating staff at a bookies in Piccadilly Gardens.
A man matching the description was apprehended a short time later on nearby Charlotte Street, in possession of a knife.
A 36-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody for questioning.
GMP said: "At around 2pm on Monday, 14 October, police were called to reports of a man with a knife on Parker Street in Manchester City Centre.
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"Officers attended a 36-year-old man was arrested on Charlotte Street on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.
"No-one was injured and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1569 of 14/10/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
