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| Andy Burnham calls Arndale stabbings an 'isolated incident' | Andy Burnham calls Arndale stabbings an 'isolated incident' |
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| Andy Burnham said he believed the stabbings at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre were an “isolated incident” and praised the “bravery and professionalism” of emergency services and security staff. | Andy Burnham said he believed the stabbings at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre were an “isolated incident” and praised the “bravery and professionalism” of emergency services and security staff. |
| Three people were stabbed and taken to hospital on Friday morning while following an assessment, one more individual was treated at the scene and another later went to hospital with a superficial wound. | Three people were stabbed and taken to hospital on Friday morning while following an assessment, one more individual was treated at the scene and another later went to hospital with a superficial wound. |
| Armed officers were on the scene within five minutes and arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of terrorism offences who was later compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act. | Armed officers were on the scene within five minutes and arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of terrorism offences who was later compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act. |
| Speaking inside the shopping centre, Burnham, Greater Manchester’s mayor, said: “This would appear to be an isolated incident. So the message is it is business as usual. | |
| “It is important not to jump to conclusions but what I can say is that at this stage, it would appear to be more mental health-related than political or religious motivated – but of course we need to allow the police to conduct their full inquiries and we keep an open mind on that until that work is complete. | |
| “People should go about their weekend as they were planning to do.” | |
| Nevertheless, additional officers are patrolling Arndale and the city centre this weekend. | Nevertheless, additional officers are patrolling Arndale and the city centre this weekend. |
| Burnham said the incident shows that Greater Manchester always responds “in a considered way” that entails “providing support to those who need it, prosecuting those responsible and of course learning any lessons that need to be learnt”. | Burnham said the incident shows that Greater Manchester always responds “in a considered way” that entails “providing support to those who need it, prosecuting those responsible and of course learning any lessons that need to be learnt”. |
| “We think first of those recovering from their injuries,” he added. | “We think first of those recovering from their injuries,” he added. |
| “I am sure I speak for everybody, when I wish them a well and speedy recovery in need. Our thoughts next turn to the outstanding work of Great Manchester police offices who were on the scene immediately and their armed response within five minutes. | “I am sure I speak for everybody, when I wish them a well and speedy recovery in need. Our thoughts next turn to the outstanding work of Great Manchester police offices who were on the scene immediately and their armed response within five minutes. |
| “I would like to praise the bravery and professionalism particularly of police and other security and emergency services that were on sight immediately.” | “I would like to praise the bravery and professionalism particularly of police and other security and emergency services that were on sight immediately.” |
| The suspect, who was seen shouting and behaving erratically, was apprehended within five minutes. The police investigation is believed to be focusing on whether he was influenced by Islamist propaganda and how big a factor mental health issues may have played. | The suspect, who was seen shouting and behaving erratically, was apprehended within five minutes. The police investigation is believed to be focusing on whether he was influenced by Islamist propaganda and how big a factor mental health issues may have played. |
| The suspect was not believed to have been known to counter-terrorism authorities nor be present on MI5’s list of 3,000 current subjects of interest or its list of 20,000 former ones. | The suspect was not believed to have been known to counter-terrorism authorities nor be present on MI5’s list of 3,000 current subjects of interest or its list of 20,000 former ones. |
| Police have asked the public for any images or footage that may have been taken at the scene and said anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation should call 0161 856 0394. | Police have asked the public for any images or footage that may have been taken at the scene and said anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation should call 0161 856 0394. |
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