Police are investigating after a brawl broke out outside Radcliffe FC's football ground this weekend, leaving five people injured. The incident took place on Colshaw Close East near to the Nueven Stadium at around 5pm on Saturday, January 25 following the match between Radcliffe FC and Hereford . Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that five people were injured and one man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.
The police officer involved was “not seriously injured”. A video shared on social media shows a group of people running and crowding in a car park before several punches are thrown. READ NEXT: 'Concerns remain' at mental health wards including borough site following new report READ NEXT: 'A real morale boost and great for Prestwich' - Restaurant shortlisted for 5 awards One eyewitness said that they had “never seen anything like it” and recalled seeing people “bleeding, laying on the floor injured".
It is believed that there was a large police presence along with at least one ambulance. Police are now carrying out further enquiries to establish if any other offences took place. A GMP spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a fight on Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, at 5pm yesterday (Saturday).
“Upon arrival, the disturbance was quickly de-escalated, and a man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as .
