Two police officers were hurt during an operation to tackle a machete gang caught breaking into an industrial unit last night.
It is understood one was saved by his body armour. Police - later joined by armed cops - swooped on Riverpark Industrial Estate close to the Etihad stadium in east Manchester late on Wednesday night following reports men were breaking into one of the units with crowbars.
When the unarmed officers arrived, they were confronted by masked men armed with machetes, bats and an axe, and a car with the keys in the ignition. READ MORE: Woman fighting for life after being hit by car while crossing the road At first the gang locked themselves inside the unit but later made a run for it, Greater Manchester Police confronted.
It prompted a huge manhunt involving the police helicopter and armed police. Two police officers suffered minor injuries in the pursuit.
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