Horrific video shows moment mass brawl involving school children breaks out in street

Horrific video footage has shown the moment a mass brawl involving school children broke out on a street in Bury on Wednesday afternoon (January 22).

The scrap erupted on Poplar Lane, near to the Hazel Wood High School, at around 3.30pm. Footage shared with the Manchester Evening News showed a large group of youths, thought to have involved students, becoming involved in the disturbance.

Swear words can be heard being shouted throughout the clip, as those involved appear to gather in a circle around a smaller group fighting.

Multiple punches are thrown before one person falls onto the ground and is then jumped on by two others. Further kicks and punches are then thrown before others become involved in chaotic scenes.

Mr Greenhalgh, Executive Secondaries Headteacher for the Oak Learning Partnership issued a statement on behalf of the Hazel Wood High School school confirming that some of its students were involved and that a 'thorough investigation' was being conducted.

One parent, who reached out to the M.E.N, said: "I was told via my child that two boys were set upon by more than ten other students. It happened at around 3.30pm.

"I'm petrified of my son going back because he has also been the victim of bullying. I was sent the videos from another child's mother who was worrying that her child was involved, but luckily they weren't. I'm heartbroken that this is the type of world we are living in."

Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called to reports of a fight at around 3.25pm but that groups had dispersed by the time officers arrived. Enquiries are ongoing.

In a statement, Mr Greenhalgh said: "We have been notified about a disturbance that occurred after school on Poplar Avenue, away from the school, which