Four more charged over violent disorder in city

Police say cars were set on fire during the disturbance around Lower Broughton Road

A further four people have been charged following scenes of violent disorder that broke out in Salford.

A total of eight people have now been charged in connection with the disturbance, which saw 50 to 60 people gathering in the city's Lower Broughton Road at about 13:30 BST on Wednesday.

Cars were stolen and set on fire, motorbikes were being ridden erratically and bricks were thrown at officers, while wheelie bins and cars were used to block off the road.

Greater Manchester Police had already charged three people - including a 16-year-old girl - with offences including assaulting police being drunk and disorderly and possessing a weapon.

A further four men have now also been charged, with the number of people arrested for questioning now totalling 10.

Steven Fielding, 20, of Partington, has been charged with violence disorder and criminal damage while Michael Ennis, 38, of Eccles, was charged with violent disorder, possession of a Class B drug and two counts of criminal damage. Both have been remanded in custody.

Kwami Sibthorpe-Walsh, 20, of Swinton, has been charged charged with breaching a public order and Nico Collins, 27, of Failsworth, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a Class C drug. Both have been bailed.

Det Ch Insp Helen Bagnall said officers were still patrolling the area.

Anyone with information or footage of the incident has been urged to contact police.