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24.04.2023 - 19:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Those living close to a park in east Manchester where a teenage boy was found seriously injured have spoken of their shock and horror. Police say they were called to reports of a 'disturbance' at Philips Park at around 9pm on Sunday night (April 23).
There they found a 15-year-old unconscious having suffered serious injuries. He was taken hospital to for treatment. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily and remains in custody for questioning.
Police stress their enquiries to 'understand the full circumstances' are ongoing. Nearby residents said Fernclough Street on the border of Clayton and Miles Platting was blocked immediately afterwards with paramedics and officers shining torches seen making their way inside.
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And they now say they have been left upset but also taken aback and worried after confirmation of what happened.
Paul Shortman, 40, said: "The first I was aware was when I dropped my step-daughter off at school, there was a police van parked there. It was only when I came back I noticed there was more police activity and then my wife saw something on Facebook.
"It's shocking, it really is. It's normally really quiet around here. Clayton has got a bad reputation but round here especially, it's always very quiet. We don't normally have any trouble. I have two sons, one's 16 and one is 14, so it's worrying. Very worrying. It's not good at all.
"My kids play in the park all the time but it would you make you think twice about letting them now. It's sad. I just hope he makes a full recovery."
A resident on Stuart Street East who didn't want to be named said: "I saw the police, all the blue
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