Girl, 9, fights off three masked men trying to grab her in playing field

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A nine-year-old girl managed to fight off three men who tried grab her on a playing field in north Manchester.

Police say have now increased patrols in the area and are doing 'everything they can' to find the men following the 'concerning incident' in Blackley yesterday (Thursday).

The girl was approached by three men whilst on the field Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

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