Manchester, England – A teenage girl remains hospitalized with serious injuries following a violent assault at Southern Cemetery in Manchester. The incident occurred on a quiet Sunday morning while mourners were visiting the cemetery to pay their respects.
The 16-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after the assault, which took place around 11:40 am. Although her injuries are serious, they are not believed to be life-threatening. A section of the cemetery was cordoned off as police conducted their investigation.
Witnesses at the scene described their shock at the incident, with one visitor expressing disbelief that such violence could occur in a peaceful setting like a graveyard. The atmosphere at the cemetery, one of the largest in the UK, was disrupted by the assault.
Police have not confirmed reports that a person on a bike was involved in the incident. However, multiple witnesses recounted seeing police vehicles and an air ambulance near the cemetery. The attack took place just meters away from the cemetery’s southern entrance gate.
In a separate incident, another attack occurred at a cemetery in Tameside later that day, involving a dog attacking a woman. The ongoing police investigation has not led to any arrests yet, and the cordon remains in place near the north chapel of Southern Cemetery.
Local residents and visitors to the area expressed concern over the violence that marred the quiet Sunday morning, disrupting what is usually a serene and peaceful environment for reflection and remembrance. Police are urging anyone with information about the assault to come forward as they continue their investigation into the incident at Southern Cemetery.