Arrests have been made after a group of teenagers were reportedly seen driving around Failsworth, carrying large knives and causing 'violent disorder' over the weekend.
At approximately 8pm on Sunday (July 21), police were called to reports of an 'altercation' on Alder Road in Failsworth between two groups of youths.
Disturbing video footage on social media appears to show a group arrived on the scene in a red car by the Green Store grocery shop and off licence.
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The group ran towards an alleyway with the knives before returning back to the car (Image: @travelsofshaun/TikTok)
At least four youths exited the car and ran towards the narrow alleyway and footpath at the side of the shop, some carrying a large knife in their hands.
Moments later, the footage shows the four reemerged from the passage and got back in the car which drove away down Alder Road.
Another youngster could be seen running away from the area.
Officers attended the scene but found that the groups had dispersed.
The path at the side of the shop on Alder Road (Image: Google Maps)
Greater Manchester Police then visited several addresses in Limeside and arrested a 17-year-old on suspicion of affray.
The car believed to have been used in the incident was also recovered.
GMP Failsworth and Hollinwood neighbour team arrested another two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, on suspicion of violent disorder yesterday (Tuesday, July 23).
The car has reportedly been recovered by police (Image: @travelsofshaun/TikTok)
The 17-year-old remains on bail pending further investigation.
Greater Manchester Police say the investigation will continue and has thanked residents who have submitted CCTV evidence.
Anyone with further information is still requested to email oldhamborough@gmp.police.uk quoting log reference 3096 21/07/24.
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