Violent clashes erupted in Manchester this week as groups of Kurdish and Syrian heritage confronted each other, resulting in a man being stabbed and several cars and businesses damaged. The unrest began after protests connected to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, drawing hundreds to the city's Curry Mile and Exchange Quay. Police responded with increased powers to disperse crowds and made several arrests for affray and breaches of dispersal orders. While most demonstrations remained peaceful, authorities are increasing patrols and appealing for information after the stabbing incident, as community leaders and officials call for calm.