Officers respond to violence and disorder in north Manchester and Salford

A stop-and-search order is in place in parts of north Manchester after reports of serious disorder yesterday (10/03/25).

The Section 60 Order – which gives police officers extra powers to stop and search people in defined areas – will run until just before midnight today (11/03/25).

Update: The Section 60 Order will now run until just before midnight tomorrow (Wednesday 12 March 2025)

We made the decision after reports in the Waterloo Road and the Hazelbottom Road areas of Cheetham Hill area between 4:30pm and 10pm last night of several people carrying ‘offensive or dangerous weapons’.

There had been several incidents, including criminal damage, throughout the evening in Salford and north Manchester – two men needed hospital treatment for superficial stab injuries.

We will have extra officers and patrol cars in the areas throughout the day and the next couple of days. There have been no arrests so far as enquiries continue.

Superintendent Muz Kernain said: “Violence will not be tolerated on our streets and we will come after the offenders.

“We strongly believe these were deliberate, targeted attacks with no wider threat to the public.

“While there have been no arrests so far, our officers are making significant progress as the investigation continues.

"Our officers will be in the area to reassure and support our communities, who will understandably be shocked by the events.

“Any members of the public with information on any of these incidents should call us quoting log 2344 of 10/3/25.

“This could include eyewitness accounts or any relevant footage, such as CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam recordings.

"Anybody who has any information or concerns regarding ongoing crime within their community should contact GMP on 101 or via the reporting tools on our website, or by calling Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”