Trio arrested after Manchester George Floyd mural damaged
Police were called to Manchester City Centre early this morning.
Last updated 14th Mar 2021
Police have arrested three men on suspicion of criminal damage in Manchester City Centre.
Officers were called to Stevenson Square at around 1.30am this morning (Sunday 14th March) and established the George Floyd mural has been damaged.
Following enquiries, police traced three men who remain in custody for questioning.
Chief Inspector Denise Pye, of GMP's City of Manchester division, said: "This kind of criminal damage is totally unacceptable and will absolutely not be tolerated.
"I understand incidents like this will cause frustration across the district as this behaviour does not reflect our brilliantly diverse and inclusive communities.
"Thankfully officers swiftly attended and following a number of lines of enquiry including CCTV analysis were able to arrest three people in connection with the incident. I would encourage any witnesses or anyone with any information to get in touch."
Anyone with information about what happened to the mural is being encouraged to call police on 101 quoting incident number 253.
Alternatively you can get in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.