A man was stabbed in the neck during a fight between two groups in cars in the city centre this morning.
Police said they were called to John Dalton Street just after 4am today (SUN).
Officers attended and established that an 'altercation' had occurred between a group of males in two vehicles - a white Mercedes and a Silver Golf.
A number of men - reportedly carrying weapons - got out of the white Mercedes and approached the Golf before dragging a man from the passenger seat, police said.
The Mercedes and the Golf then left the scene.
A short time later a 26-year-old man attended hospital with stab wounds to his neck.
He has since been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, police added.
An investigation is underway and GMP said additional patrols will remain in the area as officers carry out their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Daniel Hadfield from GMP's City of Manchester District, said: "This was an unnecessary and violent incident in the city centre. This kind of criminal behaviour won't be tolerated in our communities.
"While we have made an arrest this investigation remains very much ongoing, and we're keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything, as we believe there may have been quite a few people still enjoying their night out at that time.
"If you or anyone you know has any information, CCTV or DashCam footage of the area at the time, please contact police via LiveChat on our website www.gmp.police.uk, or call 0161 856 4409 quoting log number 564 of 16/01/22.
"Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111. Thank you."
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