Greater Manchester Police call for witnesses after threatened knife attack at trans picnic

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The Greater Manchester Police have appealed to the public for information on the incidents which took place last week at a community event for trans people.

Last Thursday, a picnic organised by Trans Mutual Aid Manchester (TMAM) was interrupted by two seperate groups of men, one threatening to “violently assault” an attendee with a knife, and another which stole the group’s trans Progress Pride flag and set fire to it, organisers claim.

“Our local neighbourhood team have been investigating all potential leads by reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses and we are appealing for any members of the public who have information to come forwards and speak to us to assist our enquiries,” the Greater Manchester Police said in a statement to Attitude.

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