The freeholder of an apartment block in Manchester city centre has said the building is 'no longer considered safe' after residents were handed letters and told to move out.
22.09.2023 - 08:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who was arrested in connection with a spate of attacks on an adult store in Manchester's Gay Village has been released on bail, police have confirmed.
Clonezone on Sackville Street has been targeted by thugs five times this year. In the latest incident, on Sunday, September 10, two men approached the shop on a bike before launching the attack.
One masked offender attempted to break the steel panels guarding the shopfront before throwing an object at the doors and security equipment, causing around £3,500 worth of damage. This came after a spate of attacks in March, April and May.
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A few days after the most recent attack, a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with the incident. He was also arrested on suspicion of 24 motor vehicle thefts.
In an update issued today (September 22), a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said he had since been released on bail pending further investigations. After his arrest, Chief Inspector Steve Wiggins, of GMP’s City Centre Neighbourhood Team, said: "This is the second arrest in connection with this series of disturbing incidents but the investigation is still very much ongoing.
"The attacks are very specific with offenders arriving on bikes and causing significant damage. We are keen to find out the motivations behind the attacks and believe that will help us trace those responsible and bring them to justice.
"We have a dedicated team investigating these incidents, so if anybody knows
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