Police were called to a “violent road rage” incident outside a Tesco Extra in Manchester where a group of men “with weapons” appeared to surround two cars in broad daylight.
The altercation, which occurred on Stockport Road, Hattersley shortly before 1pm this afternoon, involved four men and resulted in the area being cordoned off.
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show men armed with weapons surrounding vehicles at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police attended, closing the road to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Police were called to a violent road rage incident outside a Tesco Extra in Manchester where a group of men ‘with weapons’ appeared to surround two cars in broad daylightGoogle maps
Officers said two men were treated at the scene.
Their injuries are not thought to be life changing or threatening.
Video footage of the incident reportedly shows two vehicles stopping in the middle of Stockport Road.
A group of individuals can be seen standing on the central reservation, allegedly armed with weapons, according to the Manchester Evening News.
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One man in the group appears to be holding what witnesses describe as a makeshift weapon.
The confrontation appears to have stemmed from a road rage incident.
Emergency services established a cordon on Stockport Road, at the junction of Underwood Road and Ashworth Lane.
Police continue to maintain a strong presence in the area as they conduct their investigation.
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show men armed with weapons surrounding vehicles at the scene
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Local residents and shoppers at the nearby Tesco Extra are advised to expect ongoing disruption.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or eyewitness accounts to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
In a statement the force said: “We are responding to a reported assault of two men on Stockport Road at 12.50pm today (Saturday 12 October 2024).
“The two men suffered minor injuries which are not thought to be life changing or threatening at this time, and were treated at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identities of those involved and the full circumstances.”
