O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:38 pm  

Been told off someone who works in the precent that the shops have been told to close early as there expecting the rioting to spread there, also been told that crowds are appearing in the Arndale in town, can anyone confirm this?

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:46 pm  

Twitter says that all is quiet in Salford, just unfounded rumours atm.

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:54 pm  

Wouldn't be suprised if there was rioting in town. All the chavs'll be after what they can get!!!

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:33 pm  

TheButcher wrote:

Twitter says that all is quiet in Salford, just unfounded rumours atm.

Thought it'd just be rumours, apparently the bus routes have changed though and the precent's been completely shut and most shops in town are closed at 3 or are closing at 4.

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:44 pm  

Looking at this board, I'm pretty sure that if the club don't announce some signings soon, it's going to kick off big style. It's like a powder keg on here.

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:02 pm  

GMR News suggests a stand-off situation between Police and youths in Salford, Fitzwarren St closed

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:37 pm  

at 10 past 5 gmpolice tweeted;

Reports of 'stand off' between gangs and police in Salford exaggerated. 20 or so youths dispersed by police - one brick thrown, no injuries

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:57 pm  

From BBC live text:

1752:

BBC reporters in Salford say looters are breaking into Bargain Booze and the Money Sho on Hankinson Way. A BBC cameraman has been assaulted.

1746:

BBC Radio Manchester reporter Richard Stead says rocks and stones are being hurled at police vans by a large gang of youths in Salford, Manchester. He says there's a stand off between officers and a crowd of between 70 and 80 at Salford Precinct and businesses there have closed early.

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:59 pm  

BBC Mcr reporter just stated ' his camerman' asaulted and youths breaking into Salford Precinct east side & Bargain Booze .
looks like we'll be on telly tonight for the wrong reasons...

Re: O/T Rioting in Salford? : Tue Aug 09, 2011 5:13 pm  

Looks like the Kaiser Chiefs knew what they were talking about after all...