Two boys have been injured after being chased by two others carrying knives and a machete in incident in Lower Broughton near the River Irwell in on Sunday night
The boys, part of a larger group, were approached by two other boys who were unknown on Peel Park AstroTurf pitches nearby before being chased with what is believed to be a knife and machete.
The injuries they sustained are not life threatening after treatment and no arrests have been made at this time, but enquiries are continuing.
Detective Inspector David Ogden from Salford’s CID said; “This is an incident that will cause understandable concern in the community involving young people and knives and I would urge anyone who knows anything to get in touch in confidence to help find those responsible.
“We want to be able to keep put local community safe and I can assure members of the public we are working hard to uncover the circumstances.
“We are now in a position following an initial investigation to appeal for additional details from anyone in the area at the weekend that saw something, whether that be eyewitness accounts, CCTV or doorbell footage that can help with our enquiries.
