Police are investigating after a couple were caught having sex in Piccadilly Gardens.

Passers-by were left reeling in shock after noticing the man and woman getting carried away on Wednesday morning.

The incident was reported to police at 11.50am when the area was busy with people.

A video of the pair has been circulated on social media but is now thought to have been taken down.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are investigating reports of an indecent exposure.

No arrests have been made and enquiries into the full circumstances around the incident are ongoing.

One witness posted on Twitter: “Have I really just seen two people having sex in broad day light on the grass in Piccadilly Gardens.”

In 2016 police arrested a couple for having sex in the Printworks cinema while watching Batman vs Superman.

The pair were taken to court and received a hefty fine.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with further information to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 805 of 20/06/18.

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