Riot arrest total rises as Andy Burnham expresses 'gratitude' to counter-protesters who 'made a statement' last night
Rioting arrests in Greater Manchester have surged, the mayor has announced — with ‘more to come’.
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'I did not want to leave the house today' - What it's like to wear hijab in the streets of Manchester this week
Muslim women in Manchester say they are having to be ‘extra vigilant’ following the recent events in the country. The UK was a scene of chaos this weekend following a spate of protests that soon devolved into riots.
Footage of yobs smashing up vape shop during protests in Manchester city centre
Footage has emerged appearing to show a group of demonstrators smashing up a vape shop amid protests in Manchester city centre on Saturday (August 3).
Beer and flares thrown in the air as two groups clash in protests in Plymouth
Beers and flares were thrown in the air as two groups of protesters clashed in Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police officers, donning helmets, began dividing the two groups as chants were shouted on Monday night (August 5).
'Greater Manchester is better than this': Andy Burnham vows 'rioters will not prevail' as he pledges 'all resources GMP need'
Andy Burnham ‘will personally ensure’ GMP gets ‘all the resources they need to maintain control’ following a weekend of rioting in Greater Manchester.
LIVE Andy Burnham holds emergency press conference after violent scenes across Bolton and Manchester - updates
Andy Burnham is holding an emergency press conference after scenes of disorder erupted during protests in Manchester city centre and Bolton over the weekend.
'Full truth has yet to be told' - Burnham backs public inquiry into Christmas Island nuclear tests
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for a public inquiry into the Christmas Island nuclear bomb tests that some people claim caused the premature death of hundreds of veteran soldiers. Mr Burnham said: ‘We are still not at the point where the full truth has been told.”
New Manchester Airport video family solicitor issues 'complaint' update
The new solicitor representing the Rochdale family at the centre of the Manchester Airport arrest storm says he has spoken to the police watchdog over 'lodging a formal complaint'. Aamer Anwar announced he was taking over the case on Monday (July 29), after Akhmed Yakoob 'stepped aside'.