Cops swoop on huge illegal rave in Greater Manchester after reports of stabbing – The Sun

POLICE swooped on an "illegal rave" in Manchester where thousands were said to have gathered during the coronavirus lockdown.

A huge police presence was seen in the area where it was also reported that someone was stabbed.

Cops were seen in Mile Road in Flixton at around 9.30pm on Saturday evening.

The rave appeared to be take place near a water treatment centre in front of a paper mill.

One eyewitness told Manchester Evening News that thousands had attended the illegal party.

The eyewitness who asked not be named, said: "There's something massive going on at the top of the Mile Road in Flixton.

"Huge police presence, and at least 50 or 60 cars all parked up. Roads blocked off, and about 100 people walking away from the scene.

"It's huge, whatever it is. It looked like a nightclub at kicking out time, it was incredibly busy."

There were also reports that someone was stabbed, those this has yet to be confirmed by police.

The Government banned mass gatherings at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in a bid to slow the spread of the disease.

Boris Johnson announced at the end of May changes to the lockdown rules to allow groups of up to six people to meet outside as long as they maintain social distancing measures.

Greater Manchester Police has been approached for a comment.

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