Overview
- GMP said the dispersal zone covered the town centre until 2am Sunday and allowed officers to direct suspected troublemakers to leave or face arrest.
- Riot-trained Tactical Aid Unit officers, several police vehicles and paramedics were seen near the McDonald’s on Knowsley Street around 7pm.
- Two 16-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of ABH and of a racially aggravated public order offence and violent disorder, and both remain under investigation.
- Police said the group dispersed after the order was imposed and no further arrests were made.
- Inspector Nick White stated behaviour that puts the public at risk will not be tolerated and advised residents they would see increased police visibility.