Teenagers arrested after armed fight with 'machetes' outside corner shop Residents reported a group 'fighting with machetes' Police were called to Hazelbottom Road in Crumpsall (Image: Adam Vaughan ) Three teenagers have been arrested after an armed fight with 'machetes' broke out outside a north Manchester corner shop. Police raced to Hazelbottom Road in Crumpsall at around 7:30pm on Thursday (May 1) to reports of an 'armed fight with knives'. The group were reported to be causing 'further disturbances' in the area when police apprehended them. ‌ A Section 60 dispersal order was issued 'in order to keep residents safe', according to Greater Manchester Police. This has since been lifted. ‌ The three teenagers, who are all male, remain in custody for questioning. In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 7:30pm Thursday 1 May, we received reports of an armed fight with knives. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Article continues below "Officers made to the location on Hazelbottom Road in Manchester, where further disturbances were in the area. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported. "Three male teenagers were subsequently arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and intentional wounding and remain in custody for questioning at this time. "A Section 60 dispersal order was also issued in response to continue to keep local residents safe. This has since been lifted. ‌ "Anyone with additional information, whilst enquiries continue are asked to call 101 quoting incident 3459 of 01/05/2025. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. ‌ That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. Article continues below If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.