A brawl between two notorious Travellers brought a section of Manchester's Christmas markets to a standstill on Sunday evening. The fight erupted in Exchange Square outside Selfridges at 4.35pm, involving Dougie Joyce and Simon 'Simey' McGinley, who have a longstanding feud.
Footage of the confrontation shows Joyce squaring up to McGinley, yelling insults before launching several strikes. The pair then became locked together and crashed to the ground before bystanders intervened to separate them. Both men later claimed victory in the scuffle.
In video statements, McGinley asserted he knocked Joyce out, while Joyce claimed he removed his watch and handed his phone to his partner before McGinley headbutted him. Joyce boasted about knocking McGinley 'spark out' and challenged him to a rematch the next morning.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers attended the scene but the incident had concluded by the time they arrived. Both men declined to provide details, and no complaints were lodged. The feud between the two dates back to 2016.
