Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox A nine-year-old girl managed to fight off three men who tried grab her on a playing field in north Manchester.
Police say have now increased patrols in the area and are doing 'everything they can' to find the men following the 'concerning incident' in Blackley yesterday (Thursday).
The girl was approached by three men whilst on the field Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. READ MORE: Police find two handguns and ammo after officers seen 'digging' in huge woodlands search They grabbed hold of her but she managed to free herself, run away, and raise the alarm.
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