Parents have been warned to keep their children away from two north Manchester parks following a fight.
Police were called to Plant Hill Road Park in Blackley on Wednesday (May 17) to reports of a brawl, which the Manchester Evening News understands was between local kids. Officers say no serious injuries were reported, and an investigation into affray has been launched.
Texts sent by local schools and seen by the M.E.N. advised parents to keep them away from the parks and to pick them up instead of allowing them to walk home.
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One reads: "Anti-social behaviour has been taking place after school in local parks (Cooper Lane Park and Plant Hill Park). We want you to be aware and discourage students from going to these areas for their safety. Other schools are sharing this. Police will be present in these areas."
It is understood that a large group of students congregated to watch the fight, which took place at around 3:30pm.
In a statement, the force said: "Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a fight at Plant Hill Road Park on Wednesday 17 May 2023 at around 3:30pm.
"Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported at the scene. Subsequently an investigation was launched into an affray with enquiries still ongoing at this time."
If any members of the public have information or details that may help officers, they are asked to call 101 quoting incident 2263 of 17/05/2023.
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