Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 11th March 2025, at 13:20hrs
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have implemented a Section 60 stop-and-search order in parts of north Manchester following a series of violent incidents on Sunday, March 10th, 2025.
The order, which grants officers increased powers to stop and search individuals, will remain in effect until just before midnight on Monday, March 11th, 2025.
The decision was made after reports of serious disorder in the Waterloo Road and Hazelbottom Road areas of Cheetham Hill between 4:30 pm and 10:00 pm on Sunday.
Witnesses reported seeing multiple individuals carrying “offensive or dangerous weapons.”
Throughout the evening, police responded to several incidents of criminal damage across Salford and north Manchester. Two men were taken to hospital for treatment of superficial stab wounds.
Superintendent Muz Kernain condemned the violence, stating, “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.”
Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made at this time. However, Superintendent Kernain assured the public that officers are making “significant progress” in their inquiries.
GMP has deployed additional officers and patrol cars to the affected areas to provide reassurance and support to the local community, who are understandably shaken by the events.
“Our officers will be in the area to reassure and support our communities, who will understandably be shocked by the events,” said Superintendent Kernain.
Police are appealing to the public for any information related to the incidents.
They are urging anyone with eyewitness accounts or relevant footage, such as CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam recordings, to come forward.
Please quote log 2344 of 10/3/25 when contacting the police.
Anyone with information or concerns about ongoing crime in their community is encouraged to contact GMP on 101 or through the reporting tools on their website.
Alternatively, individuals can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In case of an emergency, always dial 999.
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