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01.06.2024 - 14:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Four people were arrested in a late night raid after city centre buildings were smashed and covered in red paint. Two Barclays branches, on Market Street and Mosley Street, and the BNY Mellon office at Piccadilly Gardens were targeted early on Friday morning (May 31).
Palestine Action claimed responsibility for the damage caused to all three sites yesterday. At around 10.30pm last night, several police officers descended on Chorlton, south Manchester, as part of their investigation.
A warrant was executed at a property on Wilbraham Road, near the junction of Corkland Road. Greater Manchester Police says four people, aged between 20 and 37, were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage offences and remain in custody for questioning today (Saturday).
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Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Harris, from GMP's City of Manchester district, said: “We understand the concern incidents of this nature cause amongst our communities, and I want to reassure you that we continue to treat these reports with the utmost severity and sensitivity. We will continue to follow all lines enquiry to take robust action against criminal damage.”
Police remain in attendance on Wilbraham Road as they continue to search the property that was raided. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a 'massive' police presence at the scene last night, including Tactical Aid Unit officers.
One told the M.E.N.: "Don’t know what’s happened though it’s very dramatic. [Police] smoked the doors in with the red bats. Officer went rushing in."
Efforts to clean up the Barclays and BNY Mellon premises are ongoing this morning. It's the latest incident of vandalism targeted against the two banks in recent months.
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