Greater Manchester Police have made seven more arrests overnight all seven on suspicion of violent disorder from the weekend’s protests.
Five people have so far been charged and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today
Marcus Foster aged of Oswald Road, Chorlton, has been charged with violent disorder,as has Paul Smith 21 of Keynsham Road, Manchester,Steven Miller aged 38 of Farnworth, Bolton, and Joseph Ley aged 28 of Hardman Street, Stockport
They have all been remanded into custody ahead of their court appearence.
Oliver Chapman aged 23 of Connaught Avenue, Whitefield, has been charged with criminal damage, and likewise has remanded into custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court
Police also thanked residents across Greater Manchester who attended protests last night and expressed their views in a peaceful and lawful manner.
In a statement released this morning police said Whilst the evening passed without significant disorder, we are not complacent, and we will continue our proactive approach to ensure anyone participating in criminal activity faces the full force of the law.
“We recognise that this is an uncertain time for all our communities, and we remain committed to working with you all to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.
Whilst we have seen an increase in misinformation being circulated online, attempting to fuel divisions, we are proud that our communities are standing against this and working with our officers on the ground. So many of our dedicated officers, staff and emergency service colleagues have deployed across the force, day and night, to make sure our communities are safe, and feel safe to have their voices heard.
We will continue to engage with people across Greater Manchester in the coming days and weeks, if you have any concerns, please speak to us.
If you see information circulating online about possible order, please report this to us so we can investigate and respond.
We have a proud tradition of actively enabling our communities’ voices to be heard and upholding the democratic right to protest. We see large scale events take place peacefully week in, week out, across Greater Manchester, often passing without incident.
We will not tolerate any incidents of intimidation, abuse, or violence, and Greater Manchester Police will take swift, appropriate action against anyone breaking the law.”
