Overview

• Greater Manchester Police authorised the 24-hour order at 11:30pm on October 10 following reports of a group attacking others with knives and machetes in Ryder Brow.
• The enhanced powers cover key routes including Hyde Road, Mount Road, Belle Vue, Ryder Brow, Reddish Lane to Longford Road West, Gorton Road and Barlow Road.
• A 17-year-old boy found with injuries consistent with a stabbing was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in custody for questioning.
• Extra officers are patrolling on foot and in vehicles, with a cordon in place around Wayland Road as inquiries continue.
• Police are appealing for information via 101 quoting log 3632 of 10/10/2025, the GMP website LiveChat, or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.