A police cordon is in place in Piccadilly Gardens following reports of a 'fight' this evening.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a fight at around 6.45pm. One man was injured and has been taken to hospital, the force said.

It does not appear that his injuries are life threatening or life changing, the M.E.N. understands.

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The cordon stretches from outside Nandos to the Travel Lodge, and is opposite the 216 bus stop, in the city centre. Cars and buses are able to drive past, but the pavement has been closed off whilst police investigate.

Pictures sent to the Manchester Evening News show a section of the pavement is cordoned off. An ambulance and police cars are also in attendance.

There is a number of items scattered within the cordon including rubbish, some crutches and a hat.

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Eyewitness reports seeing man taken away from the scene in the back of an ambulance

An eyewitness told the M.E.N. that they saw a man was taken away from the scene in the back of an ambulance.

They also said that a number of police cars and van 'raced towards Manchester Arndale' after the incident.

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Cordon now cleared

The M.E.N. understands that the cordon has now been cleared

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Injuries not life threatening, the M.E.N. understands

The Manchester Evening News understands that it doesn’t appear that man's the injuries are life-threatening or life-changing.

A man was detained on suspicion of affray, it is understood.

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Greater Manchester Police statement

A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 6:45pm this evening, June 25, police were called to reports of a fight in the Piccadilly Gardens area of Manchester. One man was injured and has been taken to hospital for treatment."

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More images from the scene as paramedics speak to police

These images taken earlier show paramedics at the scene.

Paramedics at the scene on Piccadilly Gardens (Image: Supplied)
Paramedics at the scene on Piccadilly Gardens (Image: Supplied)
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Rubbish, a hat and crutches remain within cordon

A number of items remaining within the cordon include a hat and some crutches.

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"There's always something going on here"

One passer-by told the M.E.N.: "There's always something going on here."

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Eyewitness reports seeing male beaten 'very badly'

One eyewitness told the M.E.N: "Three or four lads were beating this one boy - they beat him very badly.

"The police came within five minutes."

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Reports of a 'fight' with person rushed to hospital, M.E.N. understands

The Manchester Evening News understands that the incident involved a 'fight' between two people. It is understood that one person has been rushed to hospital.

We are waiting for further information from Greater Manchester Police.

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Two bus stops and pavement cordoned off - the road is still accessible

Cars and buses are able to drive along the road outside the cordon, but the pavement and the two bus stops are closed off by the cordon.

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Video from the scene

Here is a video from the scene as police continue their investigations

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Number of items discarded within the cordon

Nicole has said that there are a number of police cars at the scene as well as an ambulance.

She also said that a number of items can also be seen on the floor within the cordon.

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Pictures from the scene

In images taken from the scene, there appears to be three police vehicles and an ambulance.

A cordon is in place in Piccadilly Gardens (Image: Manchester Evening News)
A cordon is in place in Piccadilly Gardens (Image: Manchester Evening News)
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Reporter Nicole Wootton-Cane is at the scene

Nicole Wootton-Cane is at the scene on Piccadilly Gardens.

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