Police officers were pelted with missiles as they attempted to intervene to stop a party in Gorton yesterday.
It followed reports a street party on Harlow Drive after party-goers gathered in large numbers.
Police have identified an organiser of the party and issued her with a with a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice. The woman is aged 27.
An anti-social behaviour closure notice has also been issued, which prohibits anyone from outside the household from entering the property.
Superintendent Helen Caldbeck said: “Only yesterday afternoon did we made an urgent plea to the public after an unprecedented surge in 999 calls. Our message was firm and clear – there is a real worry that people who need us desperately, won’t be able to get through to us via 999 because we’re so busy.
“This illegal house party was a blatant breach of legislation and meant that needed resources were pulled from the force. Even worse was the fact on attendance, our officers were met with such hostility, with missiles were thrown at them.
“We want to be clear that the issuing of an FPN, as well as imposing an anti-social behaviour closure notice, is just the first step in our action and we are working unreservedly to ensure that all possible lines of enquiry are followed up. We have officers reviewing CCTV and other evidence with a view to identifying others responsible.
GMPs Deputy Chief Constable has condemned large gatherings that again took place in Greater Manchester last night for the second night running. Following gatherings on Wilmslow Road on Friday officers responding to a street party on Harlow Drive last night
DCC Pilling said “Despite having significant number of GMP officers on duty, supported by officers from North Wales and Cheshire, we were extremely stretched again yesterday with unprecedented demand. The last thing we need is large gatherings such as this, as well as unacceptable attacks on officers attending the scene.
“Quite frankly, it is beyond comprehension and I am incredibly disappointed that people feel they can gather in this way – blatantly flouting the rules. I can honestly say that in 30 years of policing I have never seen anything quite as outrageous as this behaviour. It is appalling.’
“We are still in the midst of a global pandemic and over 40,000 people have lost their lives. Greater Manchester is specifically affected to the extent we have a local lockdown and many places still have a rising infection rate. People behaving in this way are contributing to an already difficult situation.
“This morning, I have officers examining the footage and I hope to act shortly. We are considering all options with regards to prosecution and also have officers back at the scene gathering evidence. GMP owes it to our communities to not tolerate this kind of behaviour.”
“The people of Greater Manchester deserve better and quite frankly they’re being let down by the selfish few who are shamelessly breaching the very guidance and legislation that is there to protect us.”
“If anyone has any information about this I’d urge you to get in touch to us via 101, or report it online.”
