Man arrested over viral 'Manchester nightlife' clips after Manchester Evening News investigation

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A man has been arrested on suspicion of harassment and voyeurism following a series of viral ‘Manchester nightlife’ videos filming intoxicated women in Manchester city centre.

Officers conducted a warrant in Bradford on Wednesday morning (November 27) after a Manchester Evening News investigation into the videos, which saw women filmed without their knowledge - often in vulnerable positions - on Peter Street and Deansgate.

Investigations by the M.E.N exposed the trend and revealed how vloggers were posting more explicit videos behind paywalls. Footage posted for subscribers paying £13 per month and seen by the Manchester Evening News zoom in on women's chests and bottoms as they walk, unaware they are being filmed. READ MORE: CCTV shows moment thugs 'smash and ransack' Greater Manchester salon Information collected during our investigation was passed to Greater Manchester Police, who traced a suspect and conducted this morning’s arrest.

It is understood to be the first arrest in the country linked with viral videos on social media platforms filming women on nights out.