Pair arrested and third man is wanted following 'violent' incident

No-one received any serious injuries that required hospital treatment

Two men have been arrested for violent disorder following an incident in Ashton.

At approximately 11am on Saturday (May 6), Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Latchford Street.

It was reported that a group of men were fighting.

No-one received any serious injuries that required hospital treatment.

One man was arrest for affray and criminal damage and another for threats to kill and possession of class B drugs.

Police are looking to locate a third man, who is also wanted in connection with this incident.

Inspector Timothy Rudd of the Tameside District said: "This was a violent but isolated incident and we don't believe that there is a wider risk to the community.

"If anyone in the Ashton area witnessed this incident or knows anything regarding the whereabouts this man, we ask that you contact us on 0161 856 9328 or 101, quoting log number 1308 of 6th May 2023."

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity - Crimestoppers - or via the Live Chat function on the GMP website: www.gmp.police.uk

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