Illegal raves were held in Trafford and Oldham last night, with ‘huge’ police scenes at both and unconfirmed reports of a stabbing.
Images show police and paramedics in Carrington and at Daisy Nook Country Park late last night (Saturday, June 14).
Pictures of people dressed in party gear streaming to the Carrington rave have also emerged.
A large number of police vehicles were seen on Mile Road in Flixton at around 9.30pm. Some witnesses said there were around 50 emergency vehicles.
Manchester Road was closed between Partington and Carrington.
According to witnesses, the rave appeared to be around the water treatment centre in front of the paper mill.
One person claimed there were ‘thousands’ of people in attendance.
There have also been multiple reports of a stabbing in the area, though these have not been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police.
A witness, who asked not be named, said: “There’s something massive going on.
“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.”
There are reports of ‘thousands’ of people people gathered at Daisy Nook.
Pictures showed a number of emergency services vehicles at the scene.
MP Angela Rayner said she was out with a charity in Oldham ‘dealing with the illegal rave’ at Daisy Nook
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.
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