A woman has been left fighting for her life after she reportedly ‘fell from a height’ near Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
Police were called to the junction of Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road, close to the Premier League ground, at around 6.50pm on Sunday.
A large cordon was put in place as a result of the incident.
The footbridge linking the stadium to Manchester City’s football academy was also reportedly taped off.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed the woman had been taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.
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A witness reported seeing detectives and crime scene investigation officers working at the scene.
A GMP spokesperson said: ‘At around 6.50pm last night (25 October), officers were called to reports of a woman falling from height on Ashton New Road, Manchester.
‘Sadly, she was subsequently taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition. Enquiries are ongoing.’
Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.