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).

The masked mob, many wearing black, stormed through the city centre. A demonstration organised under the banner of 'Enough is Enough' in Piccadilly Gardens became violent as attendees clashed with counter-protesters and police.

Fights broke out, a supermarket had to be closed and public transport was brought to a standstill before crowds were moved along Mosley Street.

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In recent videos shared online, a huge crowd can be seen attempting to loot the Vape Supermarket store, as advertisement boards were hurled at the shop front and others were kicking the door and windows.

Cops quickly moved in to stop them on Saturday (3 Aug) afternoon. Crowds could be heard shouting as a line of officers flooded the area and moved the group along.

It is understood that Greater Manchester Police are investigating the incident as part of their wider and ongoing enquiries into the protests on Saturday. Vape Supermarket declined to comment when approached by the M.E.N.

A day later, missiles were thrown in Bolton during another protest, with the situation becoming even more tense following the arrival of a group of counter-demonstrators. The violence in both Manchester and Bolton has led to 23 arrests and counting.

Mayor Andy Burnham and council leader Bev Craig said there would be 'an increased police presence in our neighbourhoods' after the recent protests and scenes of disorder.

Mr Burnham has sought to reassure communities that cops will be able to keep the peace over the coming