Two arrested after multiple offensive weapons seized outside Caribbean Carnival

Two men have been arrested at Manchester's Caribbean Carnival after an emergency worker was assaulted and multiple weapons seized.

At 1:30pm on Saturday (August 12) , a 17-year-old boy was arrested on Claremont Road for possession of an offensive weapon and suspected assault of an emergency worker and possession of a class B drug. Later, a 31-year-old man was arrested for possessing multiple offensive weapons and posession of a class B drug.

Police say they are 'committed' to making the annual celebration held in Moss Side a 'safe event for the community', and violence 'won't be tolerated'.

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Superintendent Arif Nawaz said: “Every arrest made and knife seized is a fantastic result as it means one more weapon is taken off the streets of Greater Manchester.

“Officers out on patrol are committed to making Caribbean Carnival a safe event for the community – violence and criminal activity won’t be tolerated.

“As part of our policing plans, officers from GMP’s Operation Venture with unique expertise in detecting, deterring, and responding to serious violence are deployed in the event site and surrounding areas.

“Anyone who carries a knife is a danger to themselves and others and I hope these arrests serve as a deterrent to carrying knives. If you suspect someone is carrying a knife, we urge you to contact GMP via www.gmp.police.uk or 101.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Crimestoppers also have a dedicated website which enables 11 – 17-year-olds to pass on information anonymously – this can be accessed through www.fearless.org

In an emergency, always dial 999.”