Overview
- Officers were called to Irwell Vale, a new-build estate near Dumers Lane in Radcliffe, on Friday night after reports of a disturbance.
- Eyewitness video showed large numbers of teenagers leaving once Greater Manchester Police arrived, with one witness comparing it to a concert finishing.
- Several police cars and vans, including Tactical Aid Unit vehicles, were seen on the estate during the operation.
- The Manchester Evening News reported that six boys aged 16 to 17 were arrested at the scene.
- One witness said the homeowners were on holiday and had left the house to their son, and Greater Manchester Police have been asked for further details.