Violent scenes as huge fight involving teenagers breaks out in city centre (2025)

Violent disorder broke out in Manchester on Friday and Saturday night

Violent scenes erupted in Manchester city centre on Friday (April 4) after a mass brawl involving teenagers broke out in the street.

Police were drafted in after the mob of youths began fighting outside the Marks and Spencer store at the junction with Market Street and Corporation Street.

Footage posted online showed a number of people fighting as a large crowd huddled around and filmed the incident on their mobile phones. It's thought there were further outbreaks of disorder on Saturday evening (April 5).

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Police said one man, aged 23, was arrested for assault following an incident on Saturday. CCTV footage is being reviewed to 'identify further offences and those involved'.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Our officers were called to reports of disorder on Friday and Saturday evening in Manchester city centre. Groups of youths had gathered and there were reports of fights.

"However, on each occasion we responded quickly and the crowds dispersed. One male, 23, was arrested for assault on Saturday.

"Dispersal orders was authorised on both Friday and Saturday. GMP are currently reviewing CCTV to identify any further offences and identify those involved.

"We will have extra patrols in the city throughout the Easter holidays and won’t hesitate to use all the tools at our disposal, including further disposal orders.

"The city centre is a public place to be enjoyed safely by everyone and our officers will be out and about to make sure that happens."

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