Police were scrambled and had to close off a road in Manchester this afternoon following a "road rage incident" between two men.
Emergency services raced to the scene outside a Tesco Extra earlier this afternoon, with Greater Manchester Police forced to cordon Stockport Road in Hattersley. Police were called to the scene shortly before 1pm, but, now hours later, emergency personnel remain in the area.
The road cordon remains in place, and is blocked off to all vehicles and pedestrians at the junction of Underwood Road and Ashworth Lane. Photographers at the scene have captured pictures of police cars, with tape seen stretched across the road and a man wearing a hi-vis standing behind.
Video footage now circulating on social media and seen by the Manchester Evening News reportedly shows the incident, and captures two vehicles stopped on the middle of the road. A group of three people can be seen standing at the central reservation while armed with weapons following what appeared to be a road rage incident.
Among the group is one man holding what appears to be a large stick. The MEN added that it understands any of the "weapons" involved in the incident were not knives. A second photo shows a dented grey van parked behind a police car outside the Tesco Extra.
GMP has confirmed in a statement that two men involved in a "reported assault" suffered "minor injuries" - which are not believed to be life-threatening - and received treatment at the scene. Police have now launched inquiries as they seek to establish the full circumstances.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement that officers would remain in the area for "reassurance" and issued an appeal for further information relating to the incident. A spokesperson 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.
A road closure is in place at the junction of Hyde Road as well as junctions of Ashworth Lane and Underwood Road. Officers remain in the area for reassurance and to progress the investigation. Anyone with any information which may assist us is encouraged to call 101 quoting log 1388 of 12/10/24. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."