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BBC News
17-03-2025
- BBC News
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 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. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
20-02-2025
- BBC News
Manchester: Boy, 14, critically injured in street robbery
A 14-year-old year boy is believed to have to have suffered a cardiac arrest after he was robbed in Manchester city males stole a designer jacket from the teenager before he collapsed on Market Street and was taken to hospital in a critical condition, Greater Manchester Police force said: "Following an altercation it is believed that the victim went into cardiac arrest. "Thankfully, following treatment he is continuing to recover well." An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery, the force Insp Mark Astbury said: "We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him."Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a teenage boy with serious injuries in hospital." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer
