Manchester stabbings suspect detained under mental health laws

(BBC) A terror suspect arrested over a “frenzied” knife attack on three people in Manchester has been detained under mental health laws.

The 25-year-old is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after the stabbings on New Year’s Eve at the city’s Victoria railway station.

Police said there was nothing to suggest others were involved.

Officers have been praised for their “fearless” response in containing the attacker with pepper spray and tasers.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said the suspect had been assessed by specialist staff and detained under the Mental Health Act.

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