Manchester Caribbean Carnival

It is police-resource intensive, and Greater Manchester Police have faced criticism after being accused of using “deeply racist” tactics.

Nearby Alexandra Park, a 31-year-old man was arrested for possessing multiple offensive weapons and a class B drug.

Two rival gangs clashed on 15 August 2022 following the Caribbean Carnival, Manchester Crown Court heard.

Mikyle Bucknor and Karmarni Batler were jailed on Tuesday for attempted murder and Harlan Richards was imprisoned for possession of a firearm.The violence led to the death of Javell Morgan, 20, and two people have been jailed separately for his murder.The two rival groups travelled from Huddersfield to Moss Side in Manchester ahead of the incident, according to police.

The carnival had been cancelled that year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but at the time of the shooting, a large crowd of 300-400 people were present having an unofficial street party.