Manchester: Six arrested after armed clash with knives and hammers
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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