Police arrested 26 people on the first day of Parklife festival at Heaton Park. The majority of the arrests were for drugs offences, while one knife was also seized from a festivalgoer.
In total, eight people were arrested on suspicion of possession of illegal drugs. Officers arrested 17 people on suspicion of possession with intent to supply, with one of these suspects also arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.
One person was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. Of those arrested, 18 were taken into custody while eight were released.
Police said a 'robust security plan' was in place yesterday and will remain in place on the second day of the festival today to keep people safe.
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