Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 23:50hrs
A demonstration got underway in Oldham this evening where Police were called to a large group throwing objects at officers.
In a statement released this evening, Greater Manchester Police said,
“At around 6pm this evening our officers were called to reports of a demonstration on Oldham Road in Newton Heath.
Local patrols supported by specialised units, were deployed and dispersed the group after objects were thrown, towards the police and public. Due to the early intervention from our officers this criminal behaviour thankfully didn’t cause any serious injury or damage.
Two men aged 18 and 25 were later arrested for violent disorder and assault of an emergency worker and remain in custody at this time for questioning.
Enquiries into a further related report of an assault of a bus driver is ongoing at this stage.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 1369 of 31/07/2024.
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