Two more arrested after huge brawl erupts before car 'driven at people'
14.05.2024 - 16:29
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two further suspects have been arrested after a huge brawl erupted in Wythenshawe on Sunday afternoon (May 12). Around ten men were involved in the vicious clash on Floatshall Road before police descended on the scene.
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.
The same vehicle was then driven at a group who were standing on a grass verge before speeding off. Five were left with injuries that were not described as life-threatening or life-changing. Police also believe weapons were used in the incident.
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Two men. aged 25 and 31, who were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm have since been bailed.
Two further suspects, another aged 25 and 27, have now been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and remain in custody.
Enquiries are ongoing and detectives are now 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 be life-threatening or changing."
Detective Sergeant Craig Barry,