A fight broke out at Manchester's Christmas market on Tuesday, forcing a temporary halt to proceedings as police intervened. The incident occurred on the penultimate day of the market, which features almost 350 stalls across 10 sites in the city.
Witnesses reported a scuffle between two groups of travellers, leading to a brief closure of a section of the market. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they attended the scene and restored order, with no serious injuries reported.
The disruption came amid heightened security at Christmas markets across the UK following the Berlin lorry attack that killed 12 people on Monday night. Despite the incident, many visitors expressed defiance, with shopper Nicky Storey from Warrington stating, 'If you stop your life, these people have won.'
Market worker Nicole Capescicova from Slovakia admitted feeling scared after hearing about Berlin, saying, 'If it can happen in a country like Germany, it can happen anywhere.' However, police have strengthened their presence at the markets to ensure public safety.
