Police issue update after 'neighbours' row over children playing football' leaves man fighting for life
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man and a woman who were arrested after a violent attack in Wythenshawe have both been bailed, police have confirmed. Armed police descended on Panfield Road after a 'disturbance' broke out at around 7.15pm on Sunday night (July 21).
A 54-year-old suffered 'life-threatening injuries' after being attacked. He was rushed to hospital from the scene. A 33-year-old man and 42-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault. READ NEXT: Dramatic video shows moment bus bursts into flames on busy road In an update issued today (July 23), a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said they had both since been bailed.
Neighbours on Panfield Road claimed that a brawl broke out following a year of torture' between residents over children playing football outside their homes.
Residents said two families had been at loggerheads over children playing football on a green on Panfield Road. On Sunday night, a brick was thrown at the front window of a home overlooking the green, prompting a confrontation in the street, it was claimed.
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