A boy has been arrested after a 15-year-old was found unconscious in a park in east Manchester. Emergency services were called to the scene in Philips Park in Clayton at around 9pm last night (Sunday) to reports of a 'disturbance'.
Police said it was believed the boy was 'targeted' in an attack. He was taken to hospital from the scene with serious injuries.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community He remains in police custody to be quizzed by detectives.
The incident is believed to have been isolated, police said. This morning, two forensics tents were in place and an area of the park at Bank Bridge Meadow was taped off.
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