Officers release CCTV images and continue to appeal for information following a disturbance in the city centre

At approximately 7pm on Monday 25 July 2023, police received a call to reports of up to approximately 200 youths causing a disturbance in and around the city centre.

From initial enquiries, it is believed a group had been attending a party at a bar on Deansgate Locks, when it was shut down due to the threat posed by youths from within the bar and outside. The youths made their way towards the city centre with sporadic fights and anti-social behaviour taking place.

A Section 35 order was implemented by GMP, which prevents individuals from returning to the City Centre for a period of up to 48 hours. If not adhered to, individuals can be arrested for breaching the order.

Four people, aged between 14 - 18 years old have been arrested so far on suspicion of affray. They have been bailed pending further investigation. Four police officers were also assaulted.

Officers have now reached a position in their investigation to release new CCTV images of individuals that they wish to speak to.

Inspector Glen Rees of GMP’s City Centre neighbourhood team, said: “We understand that the recent incidents in Manchester City Centre will undoubtedly cause some concern with local residents and those visiting Manchester; I want to be absolutely clear that incidents of this nature will not be tolerated in the City Centre. We will continue to put measures in place to tackle these issues and you will be seeing an increase in the number of officers on patrol around the local area to help provide reassurance. Those officers are more than happy to provide a listening ear to any concerns or information you may have about any crimes or issues in your area.

“Following our initial enquiries we are now in a position to release CCTV images of individuals that we would like to speak to as part of our comprehensive investigation that is now taking place.

“I urge anyone who recognises these people in the CCTV images or has any information that may help us with our investigation to contact our city centre neighbourhood crime team on 0161 856 2510 or by calling 101 quoting incident log 3030 of 24/7/2023. You can also report information and crimes online via our website: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers - on 0800 555 111 or online.