Police are appealing for witnesses after two boys were injured by attackers reportedly wielding a knife and a machete in Lower Broughton.
The boys were hurt in the incident at around 9pm on Sunday August 6 at the crossing of the River Irwell bridge on Hough Walk.
The boys, who were part of a larger group, were approached by two strangers on Peel Park AstroTurf, before being chased with what is believed to be a knife and a machete.
The two victims’ injuries are not life threatening after treatment.
Officers are “confident” witnesses have details to share.
Detective Inspector David Ogden, from Salford CID, said: “This is an incident that will cause understandable concern in the community involving young people and knives and I would urge anyone who knows anything to get in touch in confidence to help find those responsible.
“We want to be able to keep put local community safe and I can assure members of the public we are working hard to uncover the circumstances.
“We are now in a position following an initial investigation to appeal for additional details from anyone in the area at the weekend that saw something, whether that be eyewitness accounts, CCTV or doorbell footage that can help with our enquiries.”
Anyone with information can call GMP direct on 0161 856 5049 quoting incident 3289 of 06/08/23 or details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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