Riot police were deployed to an outbreak of disorder on Lower Broughton Road earlier this month
Riot police were deployed to an outbreak of disorder on Lower Broughton Road earlier this month(Image: Staff)
Another suspect has been charged by police after disorder broke out in a Salford street earlier this month.
Riot police were deployed to Lower Broughton Road after a group of around 50 to 60 people gathered in the area on June 11. number of cars were damaged – with one burned out – and the road was barricaded with wheelie bins.
Four others have already been charged in connection with the incident, with a total of 13 arrests made by officers in the weeks since.
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Robert Service, 31, of Weaste Road, Salford, has been charged with Section 4A Public Order. He has been remanded into custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Manchester Magistrates Court on June 26.
Other arrests are for a variety of offences including breaching public order, possession of a bladed article, assaulting an emergency worker, possession of a class A drug, theft and being drunk and disorderly.
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Bagnall, of GMP’s Salford District, said: “As promised, our investigation has gone from strength to strength and has seen us make 13 arrests so far, and charge four people.
“The afternoon and subsequent evening of disorder was completely unacceptable and we have continued to work hard to identify individuals who were key contributors to the scenes that day.
“We are still appealing for information in relation to the disorder – any witnesses or footage including CCTV, dash cam and Ring doorbell footage can call police on 0161 856 5127. Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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