Man dies after being stabbed in ‘shockingly violent’ brawl in Manchester city centre
Written by News on 01/10/2017
A man has died after being stabbed in a "shockingly violent" brawl outside a nightclub in Manchester city centre.
The 21-year-old suffered a knife wound in his neck during a large fight in John Dalton Street, near Deansgate, early on Saturday morning.
Several others were taken to hospital – including a man who was hit with a glass and two women who were left unconscious after being punched.
Two police officers also sustained minor injuries.
Police believe the fighting started in the Suburbia bar before spilling out on to the road, and say "there is potentially a nightclub full of witnesses who we want to hear from".
Chief Superintendent Emily Higham, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "The level of violence people were using towards each other and police was shocking and this resulted in the tragic loss of a young man’s life.
"We cannot let those responsible get away with this."
Four men – two 19-year-olds, a 21-year-old and a 24-year-old – were arrested and are now being questioned.
Some roads remain closed in the surrounding area as an investigation takes place.
:: Anyone with any information can call the police on 0161 856 4227 or 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(c) Sky News 2017: Man dies after being stabbed in ‘shockingly violent’ brawl in Manchester city centre
