This is the moment riot police moved in after cops were pelted with fireworks in last night's terrifying attack in Moston. Police were called to reports of an assault on a female police officer just after 9.30pm on Friday (November 5) on Moston Lane.
Shortly after officers arrived, large groups of people starting throwing fireworks and other missiles at them. Up to 50 people were involved, GMP said. READ MORE: Police issue update on crash that left one man dead and another seriously hurt More patrols were sent to the scene.
In a video shared with the Manchester Evening News, a large number of officers in riot gear can be seen marching along Moston Lane.
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