Patrols stepped up in Manchester around Islamic Centres and Mosques
It's after incidents in the city centre over the weekend
Greater Manchester Police are stepping up patrols around Islamic Centres and Mosques after a number of incidents in the city centre this weekend.
The force says it's part of efforts to try and reassure the community.
At 11.20pm last night (Sunday 25th September) officers were called to reports of a disturbance involving in a large group of people outside the Islamic Centre on Sidney Street.
One man was left with a small cut to his eye and the building had been vandalised with graffiti making reference to recent events in Iran.
One man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
Earlier in the day there had been a disturbance during protests in the city centre.
Superintendent Ian Jones, of GMP’s City of Manchester district, said: “We understand the concern these incidents will cause our communities so have increased patrols in locations of significance, both to reassure people and keep them safe.
“Meanwhile, enquiries are ongoing in relation to the disturbances - with officers following a number of lines of enquiry to identify those responsible for these crimes and send a clear message that this behaviour will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester.”