A major police probe has been launched after a man was stabbed in Manchester city centre.

Emergency services were called to the Northern Quarter district in the early hours of this morning following reports of an attack in Oldham Street.

A 20-year-old man was taken to hospital, though his injury - 'consistent with a stab wound' - is 'not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing'.

Officers have urged asked for anyone with information about the incident, which took place shortly before 2.18am, to come forward.

A spokesman for the force said detectives are 'continuing to work at pace they carry out diligent enquiries' - though no arrests have currently been made.

Photographs from the scene show a number of officers patrolling the area and a large police cordon stretched across the road. 

Chief Inspector Robert MacGregor, Neighbourhood lead for Greater Manchester Police's City of Manchester district, said he understood the incident would 'cause concern for the community'.

He added: 'Whilst the injuries suffered by the victim are neither life threatening, nor life changing, Greater Manchester Police are committed to diligently investigating all knife crime and bringing offenders to justice.

'The response of emergency services overnight was quick and detectives will now continue to carry out enquiries. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider public. 

'Neighbourhood Officers will be in the area today to speak with local residents and businesses to provide reassurance.'

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 495 of 28/06/2026, or via the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.