Teenager injured in attack on tram before Man City game
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The assault took place on a Metrolink service heading towards the Etihad Stadium
A teenager was injured after violence broke out on a tram before Manchester City's match against Huddersfield.
Police were called to reports of an assault on a Metrolink service heading towards the Etihad Stadium at about 13:00 GMT on Sunday.
The boy suffered a head injury was given first aid by tram network staff before being taken to hospital, Greater Manchester Police said.
No arrests have been made and inquiries continue, the force added.
Danny Vaughan, head of Metrolink at Transport for Great Manchester, said the organisation was "aware of an incident that took place" on a tram before the game and would be "working closely" with operator KeolisAmey Metrolink and police to investigate what happened.
"The safety of our passengers and staff is absolutely critical and we will to assist in any way we can," he added.
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