Police swarm Middleton park hosting annual family event after 'assault'

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Police swarmed a park in Middleton on Sunday afternoon (July 14) following reports of an 'assault'. Officers were called to Limefield Park, hosting the Middfest event, shortly after 2pm.

Pictures taken from the scene showed a number of police vehicles in attendance at the park, which was hosting the annual event promising live music, market stalls and a funfair.

It has since been confirmed that emergency services had been called to an 'assault'. Further details about the incident have not been confirmed, but a man has also been arrested. READ MORE Police issue arrest update after man, 28, is killed after being hit by two cars in horror crash A witness said that three police vehicles were called to the scene and added: "Some folk looking upset.

The police were talking to a big group of teen girls. but the event was carrying on. "Loads of effort goes into it every year; it's especially not fair on the kids who come to dance and put on a show.