GMP continue to tackle disorder and provide a safe environment for all in the City Centre with Manchester City Council

Greater Manchester Police alongside Manchester City Council (MCC) are following their robust plan to deal with any disorder in the City Centre over the summer period.

The Antisocial behaviour action team (ASBAT) have patrol plans in place, in certain hotspots and key busy areas, with officers in support to ensure those visiting Manchester as well as its residents can enjoy the sights and sounds that is has to offer in the usual safe, vibrant and friendly environment.

Following a number of reported incidents over recent weeks, and the understandable concern this will have caused, both GMP and MCC are reiterating the message that you don't have to put up with antisocial behaviour. We will help you stop and act swiftly on:

-             Violence or threats

-             Racist, homophobic and other hate behaviour

-             Property damage

-             Abusive or foul language

Although rare in occurrence, it is important to not let these events tarnish the experience for those who want to visit Manchester.

Chief Inspector Steve Wiggins of GMP’s City Centre Neighbourhood Team, said: “We create patrol plans based on demand and regularly patrol areas of Manchester City Centre, including Piccadilly Gardens, with dedicated neighbourhood officers speaking to members of the local community, visitors to the city centre, local business owners, store assistants and security about any concerns they have about crime and personal safety.

“By putting neighbourhood officers where you need them most is an integral part in keeping our communities safe, and helps prevent potential offenders and people re-offending.

“We act on reports in a swift manner and will focus on our approach to deploy further resources when it is necessary. Our aim is to make sure we provide a visible presence, listening to concerns from the community and making sure everyone who wants to visit the City Centre can do so safely.”

Cllr Luthfur Rahman, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "These high visibility patrols underline our joint message that antisocial behaviour will absolutely not be tolerated here and that residents, visitors and businesses can be reassured that we are taking active steps to prevent and deter it - while supporting the police's actions to bring perpetrators to justice. 

"The city centre is the busiest and highest profile part of the city so it's inevitable that when incidents, however rare, occur there they are more prominent.

"Our city centre is rightly celebrated as a vibrant and varied place to spend time and together with the police we are determined to ensure that remains the case."

To report any anti-social behaviour that is affecting you, please call GMP on 101 in the first instance and 999 when in an emergency. Information can also be submitted by clicking here: Report antisocial behaviour | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk)

Alternatively, details can be passed on to the City Council direct who will share details with GMP based at the Town Hall by calling 0161 234 4612, emailing [email protected] or visiting Crime, antisocial behaviour and nuisance | Manchester City Council

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