Police secure charges against man who damaged tributes at Manchester Victoria station

Rico Jones (11/05/2004) of Tarnside Close, Rochdale, has been charged with criminal damage and going equipped. 

He has been remanded into custody before his next court appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today (Tuesday 26 November 2024).

The charges relate to reports of criminal damage on Sunday 24 November in and around the Manchester Victoria station area.

Officers received reports of a man damaging property around the AO car park, including breaking glass and a traffic cone. Damage was also reported to some of the tributes left for victims of the Arena attack.

The damaged items were subsequently cleaned up and the area was respectfully tidied.