Manchester: Six arrested after armed clash with knives and hammers
Six men are under arrest after a fight with weapons including knives and hammers broke out on a city's streets, police have said.The disorder occurred at about 01:45 GMT on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme, Manchester, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. Each of the six men, aged between 18 and 24, was arrested on suspicion of affray after the fight, in which they suffered serious injuries. Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP said the incident took place in a busy area, "showing an unacceptable disregard for the safety of the community".
Officers have cordoned off parts of Park Crescent, Kent Road West and Denison Road to investigate the scene. Though serious, the six men's injuries were "not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening", a GMP spokesman said. Det Insp Astbury said the force believed the incident was a "targeted attack". He said: "We do not underestimate the impact this will have on the local community."Fortunately, no further injuries have been reported to us, and we were able to arrest those who we believe to be involved immediately."Anyone with information about the incident, including CCTV and dashcam footage, has been urged to contact police.
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