Threats of rioting in Cheadle yesterday evening (Wednesday 7 August) did not materialise, and the evening passed 'without significant disorder'.

Whilst Cheadle was identified as having a 'credible threat' of far-right riots (after it was named in a leaked list of target areas), no such rioting took place.

Instead, hundreds of counter protestors took to the streets.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We would like to thank residents across Greater Manchester who attended protests last night and expressed their views in a peaceful and lawful manner.

"Many have shown great defiance to disorder and intolerable behaviour, and we would like to reiterate our gratitude to the majority of our law-abiding residents, businesses, and visitors, for their support and determination to keep our communities safe."

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Speaking earlier yesterday, Cheadle MP Tom Morrison said: "Cheadle is a brilliant, open community. Thank you to everyone that is providing support. Together we will stand against racism."

Mr Morrison also visited Cheadle Masjid along with Cllr Mark Hunter and Cllr Mark Jones.

Whilst seven arrests were made across Greater Manchester on Wednesday evening, these were all related to rioting in central Manchester over the weekend (3-4 August).

The police spokesperson also said: "Whilst the evening passed without significant disorder, we are not complacent, and we will continue our proactive approach to ensure anyone participating in criminal activity faces the full force of the law.

"Since we first saw the increase in violent disorder across the country following the tragic events in Southport on Monday 29 July 2024, we have effectively utilised the resources and support of the entire force, with officers out in communities to assure residents, businesses, and faith leaders of our support and determination.

"We recognise that this is an uncertain time for all our communities, and we remain committed to working with you all to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.

"Whilst we have seen an increase in misinformation being circulated online, attempting to fuel divisions, we are proud that our communities are standing against this and working with our officers on the ground.

"So many of our dedicated officers, staff and emergency service colleagues have deployed across the force, day and night, to make sure our communities are safe, and feel safe to have their voices heard."

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