in Walkden. Both remain in police custody for questioning, GMP officers confirmed. It comes after five robberies were reported in Parr Fold Park in the space of three days.
Some of the attacks involved a knife. One of the victims, Harry, who has autism, was walking through the park when he was approached by two men.
They punched the 16-year-old in the face and threatened him with a kitchen knife. They then demanded he hand over his cash. Harry was carrying £350 with him at the time.
It had been his birthday and Christmas money. The incident, on January 5, left him in tears. The following day, a group robbed a 17-year-old of his money in the same park.
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