News · 16 August 2026

Police set up forensics tent in Levenshulme park after major Saturday incident

Police have put a large cordon in place in south Manchester following a major incident on Saturday evening. Images depict a forensic tent situated within a park adjacent to Chapel Street in Levenshulme. Crime scene investigators were additionally observed on Chapel Street, an area cordoned off by law enforcement.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 August 2026 at 6:05

Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs

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