Neighbours say there was a DJ, a PA system and up to 200 people... but police claim the Moss Side incident was not an 'illegal rave'

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Moss Side where two men were fatally shot to come forward. Greater Manchester Police are urging witnesses to 'search their conscience' and 'do the right thing' and report any information to them.

despite local residents telling the MEN that it was attended by up to 200 people and had a DJ, PA system and gazebos. His comments came after Greater Manchester Police also insisted that the shooting happened at 'an unplanned, spontaneous gathering' and not a rave.

Moss Side. Llitter was left strewn across the ground, including empty alcohol bottles and canisters of laughing gas.Footage on social media of the gathering shows a crowd of revellers tightly packed in the courtyard in darkness and dancing to loud music.