This summer, one of the UK's biggest car boots sales will take place in Greater Manchester. The Classic Car Boot Sale will hold its first event in the region at MediaCity in Salford this July.
15.05.2024 - 16:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two men who were arrested after a huge brawl erupted in the street in Wythenshawe have been released on bail, police have confirmed.
Four men in total have been arrested since the violent scenes escalated on Floatshall Road on Sunday afternoon (May 12). The clash involved around 10 men, some of whom had weapons, police said.
Five were hurt in the chaotic scenes. Video footage of the incident showed a vehicle being surrounded by a group who went on to attack those inside, with the windscreen smashed during the fracas.
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The same vehicle was then driven at a group who were standing on a grass verge before speeding off. Two men - aged 25 and 31 - were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
They were released on bail, police revealed yesterday. Two further suspects - another aged 25 and 27 - were then arrested on suspicion of wounding.
In an update issued today (May 15), a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said they have now also been bailed pending further investigations.
Enquiries are ongoing and detectives are asking for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. In particular they are seeking any relevant doorbell, dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage.
Previously, a spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are appealing for information following reports of a fight between two groups of people in Wythenshawe. At around 4.25pm on Sunday May 12th, were called to a disturbance on Floatshall Road, Manchester.
"It is additionally believed that a car was used to attack someone during the incident, which in total saw five people receive injuries. None are believed to
This summer, one of the UK's biggest car boots sales will take place in Greater Manchester. The Classic Car Boot Sale will hold its first event in the region at MediaCity in Salford this July.
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