Three hurt in violent 'disturbance involving weapons' as police tape off street

Three hurt in violent 'disturbance involving weapons' as police tape off streetGreater Manchester Police taped off an area in Oldham following reports of a disturbance involving a group of individuals which became violent, with three people left injuredOfficers at the scene on Copster Hill Road, Oldham (Image: ASP)ByJames HoltZahra KhaliqNews Reporter21:10, 7 Apr 2026Updated21:21, 7 Apr 2026Police raced to a street in Oldham and sealed it off after three people were injured in a violent disturbance thought to have involved weapons. Officers were called to Copster Hill Road just before 3pm today following reports of a disturbance involving a group of individuals which became violent. Three men, aged 19, 23 and 24, were taken to hospital from the scene with injuries not deemed to be life-threatening. Greater Manchester Police are now investigating the potential use of weapons during the brawl. Three men, aged 19, 23 and 24, were taken to hospital ( Image: ASP) Police and paramedics were pictured at the scene, where a cordon was seen stretching over the pavement. Blood was also seen splattered on the ground, reports Manchester Evening News. Anyone with information or CCTV footage is being urged to contact police. Detective Inspector Kelly Paterson from GMP's Oldham CID said: "We appreciate the concern an incident of this nature would cause the local community and we're like to reassure them there is believed to be no wider threat. Police sealed the area off just before 3pm on Tuesday April 7 ( Image: ASP) "There is a scene in place as our forensic investigators establish the full circumstances of the incident however, we are working at pace to identify those involved. "Violence has no place on our streets, and our officers will be out in the local area to support communities. If you have any information or footage of the incident, please contact Oldham CID on 0161 856 8906, quoting log 1895 of 07.04.2026."Top Stories Don't Miss FollowMirro...