Police are appealing for witnesses to a “large-scale violent disorder” that happened in Bolton during the early hours to come forward.
After calls came in at around 1am yesterday morning (11 September 2023) that initially reported fireworks being set off in the Halliwell Road area of the Greater Manchester town, officers then received further reports that fights had subsequently broken out in the same area.
Officers from GMP’s Bolton district attended the scene to find that two men has sustained “serious injuries” during the disorder.
Four scenes were put in place on residential streets off Halliwell Road / Credit: Google Maps
Four men, who are each aged 25, 27, 31, and 35, have since been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following the incident, and they remain in custody for questioning, GMP has confirmed.
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Four scenes were put in place on Maria Street/Gladstone Street, Madeley Gardens, Bride Street, and Weymouth Street in Halliwell while officers worked with Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) to process information – but these have largely been closed now.
With an investigation now currently underway, police have issued a public appeal for information and are asking that potential witnesses come forward.
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Halliwell Road in Bolton / Credit: Google Maps
“What appeared to start as anti-social behaviour in relation to fireworks, quickly descended into large-scale violet disorder,” Detective Inspector Stuart Woodhead of GMP’s Bolton division, explained of the nature of the incident.
“This is completely unacceptable on the streets of Bolton [and we would be interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the incident”.
Do you have any information that may be able to help assist with this investigation? You can contact GMP via 101, the CID office directly on 0161 85 65757, or via the Live Chat function on www.gmp.police.uk.
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You can also pass over information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Printworks launches UK-wide student art competition for Europe’s largest digital ceiling
Emily Sergeant
Printworks has launched a student art competition offering the winner a chance to have their work displayed on Europe’s largest digital ceiling.
Do you know an aspiring artist? Students aged 16 and over are invited to bring the ocean to life in a brand-new creative arts competition launched by one of the UK’s leading entertainment destinations, Manchester’s Printworks.
The venue has now opened entries for UK students from sixth forms, colleges, universities, and art colleges across the country to take part in an exciting new art competition.
This year, students are asked to create an original artwork inspired by the theme ‘Ocean / Under the Sea’, and then the winning design will be transformed into a spectacular digital display across the impressive ceiling installation.
From colourful coral gardens and tropical fish, to mysterious deep-sea worlds and majestic marine life, students are encouraged to unleash their creativity and dive beneath the waves for inspiration.
“We’re incredibly excited to launch this year’s student art competition and can’t wait to see the imagination and creativity that the UK’s young artists bring to this year’s theme,” commented Dan Davis, who is the General Manager at Printworks Manchester.
Printworks has launched a UK-wide student art competition for Europe’s largest digital ceiling / Credit: Supplied
“Our digital ceiling gives students the opportunity to see their work displayed on a truly massive scale in front of thousands of visitors, and we hope the addition of new prizes will encourage creativity to continue beyond the competition.”
The winning artist will also receive an iPad 11th Generation with an Apple Pencil (USB-C) this year too, as well as the main prize of having their artwork featured, giving budding creatives powerful new tools to continue developing their artistic talents and future projects.
Entrants who come in second and third place will also receive vouchers to be used at different venues inside Printworks.
The competition is now open, and further details on how to enter, submission guidelines, and full terms and conditions can be found on the Printworks website here.
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Man charged after ‘serious assault’ of police officers in Manchester city centre
Emily Sergeant
A man has been charged after several police officers were seriously assaulted in Manchester city centre earlier this week.
At around 4:55pm on Tuesday 12 May, officers from Greater Manchester Police‘s (GMP) city centre policing team were patrolling in the Denmark Road area of central Manchester when a man spat at a marked police vehicle as it drove past.
Officers stopped to speak with the man, but he then produced a knife and proceeded to attack them.
During the distressing incident, one officer was slashed in the face and neck and sustained serious injuries in the process, while two other officers were also assaulted and suffered minor injuries.
The offender – who GMP has now formally named as 40-year-old Dwayne Roxbrough – was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, possession of a bladed article, and possession of Class B drugs, and at this time, he remains in custody for questioning.
A man has been charged after police officers were ‘seriously assaulted’ in Manchester city centre/ Credit: GMP
It has now been confirmed that Roxbrough has been charged with Section 18 wounding, two counts of possession of a knife in a public place, possession of a controlled Class B drug, Section 47 assault, and the assault of an emergency worker.
He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today (Thursday 14 May).
“Our officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect the public and this was a violent and potentially life-threatening attack,” commented Detective Superintendent Ian McNabb, from GMP’s City of Manchester district.
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