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15.06.2022 - 19:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Five men have been charged with criminal offences following arrests at this year's Parklife festival, police have revealed. And a sixth man arrested - caught and held attempting to enter the festival grounds with a knife - has been locked up, the force has confirmed.
Greater Manchester Police said Atiqe Edwards, 18, of no fixed address, was sentenced to eight months in a Young Offenders' Institute on Monday for possession of a bladed article.
The festival at Heaton Park took place over the weekend alongside a number of concerts in or around Manchester. Over 400,000 people are estimated to have attended the events in total, with more than 160,000 at Parklife alone.
Superintendent Andy Sidebotham, GMP's weekend gold commander, said 'just over' 50 people were arrested in connection with Parklife. He said: "The weekend was exceptionally busy with over 400,000 people visiting over the space of four days for concerts and the annual Parklife festival at Heaton Park in Manchester.
"The events were a result of months and months of planning by officers and partners all across the region to make sure they were as safe and enjoyable as possible.
"Over 160,000 people were at Parklife festival alone over the two days and just over 50 were arrested. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by thousands and passed without any large-scale incidents, which, considering the size and scale of the weekend events, is a brilliant result.
"I would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation on what were two very busy days for both the region, and emergency services.
"Security and our partners at Heaton Park worked meticulously alongside us across the whole weekend and weapons and drugs were seized as a result. These items could have
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