Investigation after man assaulted in the Arndale
He was rushed to hospital after the incident on Friday night
An investigation is underway after a man was assaulted and left needing medical treatment in the Arndale Centre.
The 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with injuries, although they aren't thought to be lift threatening.
Officers were called to the shopping centre at around 7.30 on Friday night.
An investigation has now been launched by Greater Manchester Police, who are looking for any CCTV or mobile phone footage that might assist.
Detective Inspector Natalie McDonald said: "This was a violent assault that took occurred in a public place early yesterday evening.
" Thankfully the victim was not seriously harmed but we absolutely will not tolerate such violent behaviour and are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace the person responsible and hold them to account.
"We are treating this as a targeted incident and are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this or who has relevant information - including footage - to share it with the police"