A 14-YEAR-OLD girl and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested over an incident which involved a group of 30 youths at a tram stop in Oldham.

At 5:30pm on Thursday August 22, police were called to the Westwood tram stop on Middleton Road in response to reports of anti-social behaviour.

Once they arrived the officers spoke to some of the youths but one member of the group became abusive and was detained before the group quickly grew from around 15 to 30 and further problems broke out.

The 14-year-girl was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, committing a section 5 public order offence and committing a racially aggravated public order offence. She has since been released under investigation.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, possession with intent to supply a controlled substance, criminal damage, theft and committing a section 5 public order offence. He remains in custody for questioning.

Sergeant Paul Heap, of GMP’s Oldham District, said: “Yesterday evening, we arrested two teenagers following an incident at Westwood tram stop, which resulted in two officers being injured.

“Thankfully the injuries they sustained are minor so they will make a full recovery but it is still unacceptable that they were injured in the first place.

“We know that anti-social behaviour at this tram stop has been a concern for community members and I want to reiterate our dedication to resolving this issue. The swift response to the initial incident yesterday came as a result of this matter being treated as a priority and I hope that will provide some reassurance to those who regularly use the tram.

“We would continue to urge anyone who sees any incident such as this to please report it. And if you know people who have been involved in anti-social behaviour at tram stops then please come forward.”