The victim collapsed in the street
The incident happened in Piccadilly Gardens(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
A man was left pouring with blood before collapsing after an alleged robbery involving a broken glass bottle in Piccadilly Gardens.
Greater Manchester Police said the incident happened in the popular hotspot between 11.20pm and 11.30pm on October 15 this year. An argument initially broke out between a group of around 15 people.
During the argument, one man was seen to be holding a broken glass bottle, police added. This man ran from the scene, before another man followed him.
Both men turned onto the corner of Lever Street near the casino, where they then went out of view of CCTV. Then man who followed was then seen entering back into the footage with blood pouring from his ear.
He collapsed on the street. Officers believe the victim had his phone stolen and had followed the man to get it back.
GMP have today (December 2) issued any appeal for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Officers want to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened, or who was in the Piccadilly Gardens or Lever Street area at the time.
They also want to speak to anyone who has any footage of the incident as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number of 3737 of 15/10/2025. Information can also be shared using the ‘report’ tool or LiveChat function on GMP’s website: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity – Crimestoppers – anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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