Police issue statement after shocking video shows thugs brawling on Market Street
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOfficers have moved to reassure Mancunians their city centre is safe after shocking video emerged of a brawl on a busy shopping street.
Footage shows punches being thrown and kicks lashed out among a group near to Market Street tram stop. The video, which the Manchester Evening News has been working to verify, has been widely shared on social media throughout the weekend.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police confirms it is aware of the incident, which is believed to have taken place at around 9pm on Friday, July 21.
GMP says officers were called out to the disturbance, but upon attendance, all parties quickly dispersed from the area. So far, a 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the incident. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The grim scenes unfolded hours after hundreds of youths ran riot in the same area of Manchester city centre, following the last day of school before the summer holidays.
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