A man from Bolton is among six men who have been charged after a number of arrests were made at the Parklife music festival in Prestwich at the weekend.

Harvey McMulkin, 20, of Abbeylea Drive, Bolton, has been charged with obstructing police and has been bailed to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 4 August 4.

The festival took place alongside a number of concerts in or around Manchester.

Superintendent Andy Sidebotham, Greater Manchester Police's gold commander over the weekend, said: “The weekend was exceptionally busy with over 400,000 people visiting over the space of four days for concerts and the annual Parklife festival at Heaton Park in Manchester.

“The events were a result of months and months of planning by officers and partners all across the region to make sure they were as safe and enjoyable as possible.

“Over 160,000 people were at Parklife festival alone over the two days and just over 50 were arrested.

“The event was thoroughly enjoyed by thousands and passed without any large-scale incidents, which, considering the size and scale of the weekend events, is a brilliant result.

“I would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation on what were two very busy days for both the region, and emergency services.

“Security and our partners at Heaton Park worked meticulously alongside us across the whole weekend and weapons and drugs were seized as a result.

“These items could have led to fatal consequences.

“The transport network experienced probably its busiest day of the year alongside the hundreds of officers deployed and all of our partners at every single event on what was a challenging weekend.”