A MAN threatened another man with a broken bottle after a fight broke out at Whitefield Metrolink station.

Police were called to reports of the fight at the station, in Stanley Road, at 5.55pm on Thursday.

One man had smashed a bottle and was making threats, while shocked commuters watched on.

However, the man left the station prior to the arrival of police.

A GMP spokesman said: “At 5.55pm yesterday we were called to a reports of a fight at Whitefield Metrolink station on Stanley Road.

“One man had a smashed bottle and was making threats.

“Shortly after the man with the bottle left the station.

“By the time police arrived he had gone.”

Anyone with further information can call GMP on 101, quoting log number 1479/September 6, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.