Ten people police would still like to speak to after Piccadilly Gardens disorder
by Stephen Topping · Manchester Evening NewsWhile a community mourned for three young children, violence erupted across the country. Disorder spread in the days following devastating knife attacks which took place in Southport on July 29.
Alice Da Silva Aguiar, nine, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Bebe King, six, died after horror unfolded at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class - while eight other children and two adults were also injured. Wholly inaccurate claims about the identity and ethnicity of the alleged attacker spread online - fuelling scenes of anger.
Violence erupted in Southport the next day before similar scenes followed across the country. In Manchester, there was disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Newton Heath on July 31, before ugly scenes at Piccadilly Gardens on August 3.
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Dozens of those involved have since been arrested, charged and have faced justice in courtrooms up and down the country. In Greater Manchester, men, women and children have all faced justice.
But Greater Manchester Police is still tracking down individuals who are alleged to have taken part in the riots. The force has today (November 1) released the images of 10 more people that officers want to speak to in connection with the Piccadilly Gardens disorder.
The people pictured, or anyone who recognises them, are urged to come forward by contacting GMP on 101 or online. Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.