A teenager who was arrested after a 15-year-old boy was found unconscious in a park in east Manchester has been bailed, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to a 'disturbance' in Philips Park at around 9pm on Sunday night (April 23). They found the 15-year-old boy unconscious having suffered serious injuries.
Police believe he was hurt in a 'targeted attack'. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
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In an update issued this morning, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed the boy had been released on bail pending further enquiries. On Monday morning, two forensics tents were in place and an area of the park at Bank Bridge Meadow was taped off.
Crime scene investigators were pictured placing evidence markers on the ground near an area of woodland. Police said the incident was believed to be 'isolated'.
Inspector Charlotte Quinn said: "We believe this to have been a targeted attack and are treating it as an isolated incident. A scene remains in place in the Philips Park area whilst officers carry out their enquiries.
"We are still trying to understand the full circumstances and are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area of Philips Park last night between 8:40pm and 9:10pm and may have seen or heard anything. Likewise if you have footage that could assist with enquiries - including mobile, CCTV or dashcam - please get in touch.
"You can make a report by calling 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 3098 of 23.04.2023, or via the LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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