Oasis fans without tickets 'storm Heaton Park gates' in attempt to see band perform

Dozens of Oasis fans who didn't have tickets for Heaton Park attempted to gain access. Hundreds of fans had previously been watching the concert, as Liam and Noel Gallagher took to the stage via the big screens, which were visible a short distance away, but some took their chances.

Video footage from "Gallagher Hill" showed a fallen metal fence panel, which disappeared behind a line of trees. It's claimed that police intervened as hundreds of fans who attempted to gain access realised that there was a much taller fence behind the one that had fallen.

However, none of those who had tried to gain access were successful in their attempts. Earlier in the day, hundreds who missed out on getting tickets when they went on sale gathered around Heaton Park to soak up the atmosphere and listen to the tunes, while catching a glimpse on the large screens.

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Journalist Chris Slater, who works for the Mirror's sister publication, the Manchester Evening News, said: "An eyewitness has told me that just before Oasis came on stage around 50 people tried to 'rush' one of the internal entrances to the gig area. They said around 10 appeared to get in but the rest were apprehended and turned away."

Images taken at the scene show one man in handcuffs as a member ofGreater Manchester Police escorted him away, while another was carrying a ladder. Another image showed a line of police officers standing outside several entrances along the perimeter to stop people attempting to gain access for free. Currently, it is not known whether any individuals were arrested this evening.

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Those in attendance in and outside of Heaton Park saw the show on huge screens, measuring 84 meters by 12 meters, a whole 20 meters bigger than those in Cardiff last week and are also the largest ever used at a concert in the UK.

On Friday, when the band were playing their first gig, around 50 fans had also attempted to jump the fences with the hopes of getting in for free. Currently, a dispersal order is in place for Heaton Park and the surrounding areas, giving the police and PCSOs the power to disperse crowds and prevent any commotion.

They say that while there currently is no risk to the public, the safety of those attending the Oasis shows and people around the area is the "main priority."

On Friday, the force said that the first concert kicked off "without incident." They went on to confirm that six individuals had been arrested, ranging from drunk and disorderly conduct to suspicion of fraud. The ages of those arrested span 20 to 55. The force also used drone technology in order to respond to several violations of the airspace, which is restricted from 11am to 11.59pm on the gig days.

The no-fly zone extends one-and-a-half nautical miles around the venue, and violators risk facing legal action. GMP officers tracked down seven drone pilots, confiscating five drones and giving a cautionary talk to two others. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle expressed satisfaction with the event's security, stating: "We are really pleased to say that fans attending the concert tonight have been able to do so safely and without incident." He added that the police maintained a strong and visible presence to ensure public safety and that a dispersal order covering Heaton Park is effective until 2am the following day to address any potential disturbances.

"We would advise all fans travelling to and from the coming events to ensure they keep an eye out for information from our partners about transport options and road closures, allow enough time to get to the concert, keep hydrated and look out for each other.

"As always, if you notice anything that looks suspicious, report this to security staff or police immediately. This operation sits alongside resources there for anyone in need of police assistance across the whole of Greater Manchester."

Manchester legends, Liam and Noel, are performing five sold-out concerts in their hometown, with Friday being their first Manchester performance since 2009.

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