Manchester Arndale Stabbing: 14-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stabbing at the Manchester Arndale Centre car park on Saturday, October 17, prompting an armed police response. A 14-year-old boy has been seriously injured following a stabbing in a car park at the Arndale Centre in Manchester city centre, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed. Emergency services, including armed police, were called to the shopping centre at 3.20pm on Saturday, October 17. The teenage boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police have said enquiries into the incident are ongoing but have not confirmed whether any arrests have been made.Armed Police Response at Manchester ArndaleMultiple Greater Manchester Police vans and cars were seen parked outside the shopping centre, including on High Street, Dantzic Street and Withy Grove. At least two armed response units were deployed to the centre, alongside the force's Tactical Aid Unit.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a stabbing in a car park at Manchester Arndale. The spokesperson confirmed that emergency services attended and that a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, adding that enquiries are ongoing.Witness Describes Fear Near ShudehillA witness, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Daily Mail she was walking near Shudehill in the city centre when she saw police cars, sirens and ambulances. She said she was scared and vacated the area as soon as possible because there were lots of sirens and police cars everywhere.The presence of armed response units and the Tactical Aid Unit reflects the standard deployment protocol for reports of a stabbing in a busy public area. Police have not released further details about the circumstances of the incident or the condition of the injured boy beyond describing his injuries as serious.Ongoing Enquiries Into City Centre StabbingThe Arndale Centre is one of Manchester's busiest shopping destinations, located in the heart of the city centre and close to major transport links including Shudehill and Victoria station. The car park where the incident occurred serves shoppers and visitors to the centre.Greater Manchester Police have appealed for information as their enquiries continue. The force has not confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing. Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact police.The injured boy remains in hospital. Further updates are expected as the investigation into the Manchester Arndale stabbing progresses and officers establish the full circumstances of the attack.