Police are dealing with reports of a stabbing on a busy street in the centre of Manchester.
It is understood the incident happened in Piccadilly Gardens near Morrisons supermarket and that two people have been injured.
The Manchester Evening News understands that police were called at 12.09pm to reports of a man being assaulted outside the supermarket.
It has been established that two people were injured in a fight, but the circumstances are still under investigation.
Staff at one nearby company issued a warning to workers to remain within their building.
The warning says "an individual has been the victim of stabbing. Please stay within the building until this incident is under control"
Witnesses say there has been a large police response and two people appear to being treated by paramedics.
Oldham Street is cordoned off at the corner of Piccadilly Gardens next to Morrisons.
One person wrote on Twitter: "Massive police and ambulance response in Piccadilly Gardens."
Another added: "Huge police presence outside Morrisons on Piccadilly gardens, a couple of stretchers have been brought out of an ambulance.. hope everyone is okay down there."
One man has been taken to hospital with injuries which aren’t believed to be life threatening. Another man is receiving treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
An investigation is underway although officers are currently treating this as a targeted attack. There is no threat to the wider community.
No arrests have been made.
