Manchester tram station sealed following attack on teenagers

    A tram station in Manchester was cordoned off by police following an attack involving teenagers.

    Wythenshawe tram station was sealed off to the public and two boys were taken to hospital after they were attacked on Tuesday night, 31 October.

    Police were called to reports of a disturbance at Wythenshawe Interchange involving two groups of teens, at around 7.40pm.

    The two victims, aged 14 and 15-years-old, managed to get away from the attackers and took refuge in The Silver Birch pub, on Poundswick Lane.

    They were both taken to hospital with face and head injuries, but have since been discharged.

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