Gel pellets were fired at members of the public and a vehicle was damaged
Officers have been given extra powers to break up and dispel unruly groups after a night of mayhem in one area of Stockport. Greater Manchester Police say they were called to Brinnington several times last night due to 'gangs of youths' causing a nuisance.
It has been claimed they can be mistaken for real firearms and can cause injury if used 'recklessly.' GMP said there were also reports of a 'disturbance' in the street during the night of chaos.They have now issued a dispersal order covering the area for 48 hours. They provide the police with the extra powers to break up groups of two or more people, where they believe their behaviour is causing a nuisance, harassment or distress.
Inspector John Picton, of GMP's Stockport Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Greater Manchester Police received numerous calls relating to incidents of anti-social behaviour in Brinnington on Monday.
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