Earlier this afternoon (Wednesday 11 June 2025), Greater Manchester Police mounted a response to disorder in Salford.
Between 50 and 60 people gathered on Lower Broughton Road at around 1.30pm, using cars and wheelie bins to block off the road.
There were numerous reports of anti-social behaviour, vehicles being damaged and burnt out, stolen cars, electric bicycles, motorbikes being used and bricks thrown at police officers.
Police have revealed that a 16-year-old female has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, and remains in custody for questioning.
The windscreen of a police vehicle was also smashed during the disorder.
Superintendent Marcus Noden said:
“This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated and we took robust and appropriate action.
“In response to this disorder we have dispatched a large number of officers to the scene, and we now have a dispersal order in place until 2pm tomorrow afternoon (Thursday 12 June 2025). A large number of officers will be remaining in the area over night as a precaution.
“We are aware of speculation online that this incident is linked to immigration, this is categorically incorrect.
“There are currently no ongoing incidents in the area, however, tensions remain heightened, and we have robust plans in place, should we need to respond to any further incidents.
“I would also like to thank members of the public for their patience and support while we continue to deal with this incident.”
