Police are still searching for a topless man who sparked 'mass gun panic' at the Arndale.
The centre was evacuated as armed police responded to reports of a man with a gun.
The man was seen stood on a table and shouting in the food court, according to witnesses.
He was said to be 'shushing everyone', 'telling them to be quiet' and saying they should 'listen to him' before he started to undress and take his jacket and bag off.
The man was asked for 'everyone's attention' in what police say was a 'deliberate attempt to cause mass panic'.
Officers attended at around 1.20pm on Saturday, July 13 and said they found no evidence of anyone with a firearm.
GMP said in a statement that although the man was not seen with a weapon, it is believed 'his actions were intended to cause alarm and panic amongst members of the public'.
The man fled amid mayhem.
GMP confirmed today (Tuesday) that no arrests have been made.
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They are continuing to appeal for help to trace the man. Police believe he put a t-shirt on as he ran away.
He was black, in his mid-to-late teens, around 5ft 7, of medium build and was wearing light-coloured tracksuit bottoms.
Detectives are also asking anybody with any mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward.
Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle, of GMP’s Specialist Operations Branch, said: “We responded immediately to this incident, and thankfully it was quickly established there was no credible threat to the public.
“The man who caused the disturbance was not seen with any weapons, but nevertheless it caused fear and panic to quickly spread amongst people in the Arndale.
“Despite no evidence of a credible threat, we are taking this very seriously.
"A full investigation has been launched to establish the full circumstances of what happened and enquiries are ongoing to trace the person responsible.
“There will be increased patrols in the area, and anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to speak to officers on the ground.
Anyone with information or footage of the incident is asked to call GMP on 0161 856 4275.
