A video has captured the shocking moment “armed men” attacked a vehicle outside a Tesco store in Manchester, in what has been described as a ‘road rage’ incident. The violent altercation led to the closure of a road as emergency services rushed to the scene on Stockport Road in Hattersley on Saturday afternoon. Greater Manchester Police set up a cordon following the incident just before 1pm.
The video, filmed by a passer-by walking his dog, shows a group of men confronting each other with weapons in hand, resulting in smashed windows and damaged doors on the vehicles involved. Although two men seemed to be actively involved in the attack, others appeared to be trying to intervene. The video of the incident was later shared online.
Police have confirmed that two men sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene. The authorities have urged any witnesses to come forward with information on the incident, which is currently under investigation to determine the identities of those involved and the circumstances that led to the altercation.
A road closure remains in place at specific junctions, and Greater Manchester Police stated that officers will continue to patrol the area for reassurance and to progress with their investigation. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the police quoting the log reference provided.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety, and the authorities are working diligently to ensure that such violent episodes do not recur. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining peace on the roads and seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts to prevent endangering lives and causing unnecessary damage.