who gathered in large crowds on Wilmslow Road last night to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day.Afzal Khan, the Labour MP for Gorton and Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, said those who took part had shown disrespect to the residents of Rusholme and 'put us all at risk' by ignoring coronavirus lockdown rules.Videos posted on social media showed hundreds of people gathered in the Curry Mile area blocking the road, waving flags, setting off green flares, shouting and beeping car horns.The incident prompted a major police response with some footage appearing to show pushing and shoving towards a line of officers.Greater Manchester Police confirmed Wilmslow Road was shut but said no arrests were made and the crowds were eventually.
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