Heywood....kicking off?

[pinkwheeltrim]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17149799

Gangs of youths have clashed with police after targeting a takeaway business in Greater Manchester.

Police were pelted with bricks and other missiles in Heywood, Rochdale, on Thursday evening as a takeaway was attacked and four vehicles damaged.

Eyewitnesses said about 200 youths were in Bridge Street and Market Street, prompting nearby businesses to shut.

A Greater Manchester Police officer suffered bruising to his arms and legs. A man and a teenager were arrested.

The man, aged 35, was held on suspicion of a public order offence and police assault and a 14-year-old boy was arrested for causing danger to a public highway.

A takeaway business had its windows smashed while three police cars and a fourth car were damaged.
'Difficult time'

Police, who sent a number of vans and dog units to the scene, said they had since dispersed the groups and had stepped up patrols in the area.
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It hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen”

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The disturbances coincide with the trial of 11 men from Rochdale accused of having sex with girls under the age of 16. They all deny the charges.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said police were aware of "tensions in the borough" and that local people would be concerned following the trouble.

He said: "We will maintain and increase police presence in the coming weeks to keep up our reassurance. We ask that the community acts responsibly during this difficult time."

Earlier, he said a group of youths had "attacked a local business and clashed with police officers".

"A number of local businesses have closed of their own volition and we will continue to work closely with them," he added.
'A lot of outrage'

Zeeshan Khokhar, 23, the owner of Bits n Pizza, a takeaway on Market Street, said he had been verbally abused, but his shop was not damaged.

Mr Khokhar said "white friends" came to his shop to protect him as trouble began in the afternoon.

He said: "It started about 4pm, kids banging on windows. They were shouting: 'Why are you still open?'
Greater Manchester Police in Heywood Police vans and dog units were sent to the scene

"The police came and told us to shut up shop. We are just doing business. It's not good, it hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen."

A woman who called herself Kedge told the BBC she had been in the area at the time of the disturbances.

She said: "I went there to keep an eye on things. All the stuff that's happened, it's riled a lot of people. There's a lot of outrage, it could happen again."

Neighbourhood police Insp Steve Clark said: "There were a number of young children out yesterday evening and I would like to ask that their parents are conscious of this in the coming days and weeks."

After officers dispersed the group from Market Street some youths shouted "EDL" - English Defence League - as they left, according to the Press Association.

The EDL said on its official Twitter account that it had not been involved in the events in Heywood but praised the youths.

Police said they were monitoring social media sites.

God I love the Police!

 

[Blue Smarties]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17149799

Gangs of youths have clashed with police after targeting a takeaway business in Greater Manchester.

Police were pelted with bricks and other missiles in Heywood, Rochdale, on Thursday evening as a takeaway was attacked and four vehicles damaged.

Eyewitnesses said about 200 youths were in Bridge Street and Market Street, prompting nearby businesses to shut.

A Greater Manchester Police officer suffered bruising to his arms and legs. A man and a teenager were arrested.

The man, aged 35, was held on suspicion of a public order offence and police assault and a 14-year-old boy was arrested for causing danger to a public highway.

A takeaway business had its windows smashed while three police cars and a fourth car were damaged.
'Difficult time'

Police, who sent a number of vans and dog units to the scene, said they had since dispersed the groups and had stepped up patrols in the area.
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote

It hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen”

End Quote Zeeshan Khokhar Takeaway owner

The disturbances coincide with the trial of 11 men from Rochdale accused of having sex with girls under the age of 16. They all deny the charges.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said police were aware of "tensions in the borough" and that local people would be concerned following the trouble.

He said: "We will maintain and increase police presence in the coming weeks to keep up our reassurance. We ask that the community acts responsibly during this difficult time."

Earlier, he said a group of youths had "attacked a local business and clashed with police officers".

"A number of local businesses have closed of their own volition and we will continue to work closely with them," he added.
'A lot of outrage'

Zeeshan Khokhar, 23, the owner of Bits n Pizza, a takeaway on Market Street, said he had been verbally abused, but his shop was not damaged.

Mr Khokhar said "white friends" came to his shop to protect him as trouble began in the afternoon.

He said: "It started about 4pm, kids banging on windows. They were shouting: 'Why are you still open?'
Greater Manchester Police in Heywood Police vans and dog units were sent to the scene

"The police came and told us to shut up shop. We are just doing business. It's not good, it hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen."

A woman who called herself Kedge told the BBC she had been in the area at the time of the disturbances.

She said: "I went there to keep an eye on things. All the stuff that's happened, it's riled a lot of people. There's a lot of outrage, it could happen again."

Neighbourhood police Insp Steve Clark said: "There were a number of young children out yesterday evening and I would like to ask that their parents are conscious of this in the coming days and weeks."

After officers dispersed the group from Market Street some youths shouted "EDL" - English Defence League - as they left, according to the Press Association.

The EDL said on its official Twitter account that it had not been involved in the events in Heywood but praised the youths.

Police said they were monitoring social media sites.

God I love the Police!

Should have seen the shit on my BBM last night, they can't view that unfortunately (well so they say).

 

[stonerblue]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

Good too see the edl 'praising' the kids who shut down legitimate tax paying businesses. That should help eh?

 

[peoffrey]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

Heywood is down the road from my native Middleton and was always a nice enough place. So sad to see social cohesion degenerating again.

 

[Hamann Pineapple]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17149799

Gangs of youths have clashed with police after targeting a takeaway business in Greater Manchester.

Police were pelted with bricks and other missiles in Heywood, Rochdale, on Thursday evening as a takeaway was attacked and four vehicles damaged.

Eyewitnesses said about 200 youths were in Bridge Street and Market Street, prompting nearby businesses to shut.

A Greater Manchester Police officer suffered bruising to his arms and legs. A man and a teenager were arrested.

The man, aged 35, was held on suspicion of a public order offence and police assault and a 14-year-old boy was arrested for causing danger to a public highway.

A takeaway business had its windows smashed while three police cars and a fourth car were damaged.
'Difficult time'

Police, who sent a number of vans and dog units to the scene, said they had since dispersed the groups and had stepped up patrols in the area.
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote

It hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen”

End Quote Zeeshan Khokhar Takeaway owner

The disturbances coincide with the trial of 11 men from Rochdale accused of having sex with girls under the age of 16. They all deny the charges.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said police were aware of "tensions in the borough" and that local people would be concerned following the trouble.

He said: "We will maintain and increase police presence in the coming weeks to keep up our reassurance. We ask that the community acts responsibly during this difficult time."

Earlier, he said a group of youths had "attacked a local business and clashed with police officers".

"A number of local businesses have closed of their own volition and we will continue to work closely with them," he added.
'A lot of outrage'

Zeeshan Khokhar, 23, the owner of Bits n Pizza, a takeaway on Market Street, said he had been verbally abused, but his shop was not damaged.

Mr Khokhar said "white friends" came to his shop to protect him as trouble began in the afternoon.

He said: "It started about 4pm, kids banging on windows. They were shouting: 'Why are you still open?'
Greater Manchester Police in Heywood Police vans and dog units were sent to the scene

"The police came and told us to shut up shop. We are just doing business. It's not good, it hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen."

A woman who called herself Kedge told the BBC she had been in the area at the time of the disturbances.

She said: "I went there to keep an eye on things. All the stuff that's happened, it's riled a lot of people. There's a lot of outrage, it could happen again."

Neighbourhood police Insp Steve Clark said: "There were a number of young children out yesterday evening and I would like to ask that their parents are conscious of this in the coming days and weeks."

After officers dispersed the group from Market Street some youths shouted "EDL" - English Defence League - as they left, according to the Press Association.

The EDL said on its official Twitter account that it had not been involved in the events in Heywood but praised the youths.

Police said they were monitoring social media sites.

God I love the Police!

Chief Inspector likes this

 

[nelsons willie]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-17149799

Gangs of youths have clashed with police after targeting a takeaway business in Greater Manchester.

Police were pelted with bricks and other missiles in Heywood, Rochdale, on Thursday evening as a takeaway was attacked and four vehicles damaged.

Eyewitnesses said about 200 youths were in Bridge Street and Market Street, prompting nearby businesses to shut.

A Greater Manchester Police officer suffered bruising to his arms and legs. A man and a teenager were arrested.

The man, aged 35, was held on suspicion of a public order offence and police assault and a 14-year-old boy was arrested for causing danger to a public highway.

A takeaway business had its windows smashed while three police cars and a fourth car were damaged.
'Difficult time'

Police, who sent a number of vans and dog units to the scene, said they had since dispersed the groups and had stepped up patrols in the area.
Continue reading the main story
“Start Quote

It hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen”

End Quote Zeeshan Khokhar Takeaway owner

The disturbances coincide with the trial of 11 men from Rochdale accused of having sex with girls under the age of 16. They all deny the charges.

Assistant Chief Constable Terry Sweeney said police were aware of "tensions in the borough" and that local people would be concerned following the trouble.

He said: "We will maintain and increase police presence in the coming weeks to keep up our reassurance. We ask that the community acts responsibly during this difficult time."

Earlier, he said a group of youths had "attacked a local business and clashed with police officers".

"A number of local businesses have closed of their own volition and we will continue to work closely with them," he added.
'A lot of outrage'

Zeeshan Khokhar, 23, the owner of Bits n Pizza, a takeaway on Market Street, said he had been verbally abused, but his shop was not damaged.

Mr Khokhar said "white friends" came to his shop to protect him as trouble began in the afternoon.

He said: "It started about 4pm, kids banging on windows. They were shouting: 'Why are you still open?'
Greater Manchester Police in Heywood Police vans and dog units were sent to the scene

"The police came and told us to shut up shop. We are just doing business. It's not good, it hurts and we are very worried about what's going to happen."

A woman who called herself Kedge told the BBC she had been in the area at the time of the disturbances.

She said: "I went there to keep an eye on things. All the stuff that's happened, it's riled a lot of people. There's a lot of outrage, it could happen again."

Neighbourhood police Insp Steve Clark said: "There were a number of young children out yesterday evening and I would like to ask that their parents are conscious of this in the coming days and weeks."

After officers dispersed the group from Market Street some youths shouted "EDL" - English Defence League - as they left, according to the Press Association.

The EDL said on its official Twitter account that it had not been involved in the events in Heywood but praised the youths.

Police said they were monitoring social media sites.

God I love the Police!

Chief Inspector likes this

twat ive just spilt me drink

 

[MCFCTrick]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

So, locals reckon this guy or someone in that takeaway is 'linked' to the sex case?

 

[Hamann Pineapple]

Re: Panic on the streets of Heywood

So, locals reckon this guy or someone in that takeaway is 'linked' to the sex case?

No, they took offense to him calling his takeaway Rochdale Pie 'n' Ears

 

[scottchorlton]

them pictures are not heywood, lived here for 35 years, no streets that wide in centre, it's a one way system

 

[nijinsky's fetlocks]

Re: Heywood

Doesnt really matter who owns it thought does it? Disgrace a load of yobs are looking for some asians to pick on.

I think you'll find it's the paedo element they object to. No doubt the EDL and BNP have jumped on the bandwagon, but it's only a few years ago they released a known kiddie fiddler who had warned that he would strike again. The rumour went around that he was in a Heywood bail hostel and within minutes there was an angry/excited mob surrounding the place. As I recall he wasn't Asian.

Ssssssshhhhhh stony, you'll upset the liberal lefties.....

Card-carrying leftie in da house.
In the unlikely event that you have a valid point to make,rather than hijacking the thread to make a cheap political jibe,feel free to get back to me.<br /><br />-- Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:57 am --<br /><br />

I think you'll find it's the paedo element they object to. No doubt the EDL and BNP have jumped on the bandwagon, but it's only a few years ago they released a known kiddie fiddler who had warned that he would strike again. The rumour went around that he was in a Heywood bail hostel and within minutes there was an angry/excited mob surrounding the place. As I recall he wasn't Asian.

Ssssssshhhhhh stony, you'll upset the liberal lefties.....

Card-carrying leftie in da house.
In the unlikely event that you have a valid point to make,rather than hijacking the thread to make a cheap political jibe,feel free to get back to me.

Rumours that the unrest over alleged paedophilia was caused by an impromptu acoustic gig by Phil Collins at Heywood Town Hall are,as yet,unconfirmed...