Police have issued an appeal after a man was brutally attacked at Parklife festival.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was admitted to hospital after the attack at Heaton Park on the first day of the festival - Saturday, June 11. He was punched in the face then repeatedly kicked around the head and face, police said.
He required treatment in hospital after being left with facial injuries. Officers have now released pictures of men they want to speak to after the attack.
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Anyone who recognises the men in the photos, which have been shared on the Greater Manchester Police Facebook page, is being urged to get in touch with police. Officers are also appealing for any witnesses of the attack - which happened at around 10pm - to come forward.
An officer wrote: "#APPEAL | We would like to speak to these men in connection with an assault that occurred at around 22:00pm on Saturday 11 June 2022 in Heaton Park on #Bury Road - during Parklife festival.
"A man in his 20s was punched in the face and then repeatedly kicked around the head and face. He suffered numerous injuries to his face that required hospital treatment.
"Anyone with any information about this incident should contact DC 15749 Khatoon on 0161 856 1146 quoting incident number 1591 of 12/06/2022. Information can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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