Parents in Trafford have been urgently warned after a disturbing incident in Moss Park, Stretford, where a primary school pupil faced a knife threat last weekend.

A Year Five student was reportedly threatened by someone of high school age. The police are currently investigating this alarming event, and Trafford Council has informed parents through local schools to raise awareness and caution.

The communication to parents highlighted concerns raised by children about older students who reportedly carry knives in Moss Park. Although these claims are yet unverified, the local authority deemed it necessary to convey this information due to a recent high-profile knife crime case in the same area.

Authorities, including the police in Stretford, are being asked to address the issue through community engagement and prevention talks aimed at educating children about the severity of knife crime before the summer break.

The local community is on high alert as police continue to investigate the incident, seeking ways to ensure safety and prevent further occurrences of such incidents.