Overview
- The Section 35 order took effect at 3:30pm on Saturday, January 17, and is set to expire at 5:00am on Monday, January 19.
- It covers all of Greater Manchester and allows officers to direct people to leave or remove those suspected of anti-social behaviour.
- Greater Manchester Police described the measure as a precaution linked to last week’s multiple-fatality collision in Bolton.
- Reports suggest several car meets were planned this weekend, but police have not disclosed any times or locations.
- Chief Inspector John Haywood urged potential attendees to consider community impact and follow officers’ directions to keep people safe.