UPDATE: Manchester Stabbings

THE man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after three people were stabbed in Manchester has been detained under the Mental Health Act.

Police said the 40-year-old man, who was taken into custody after the incident at Arndale Shopping Centre, has been assessed by specialist doctors.

Officers continue to investigate “in order to fully understand the motives behind the attack”, which happened earlier this morning when the suspect entered the Exchange Court area of the centre.