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Greater Manchester Police prepare crowd-control powers for protests

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Greater Manchester Police are adding powers before Saturday’s Manchester protests.
Police expect hundreds of far-right anti-migration protesters and counter-protesters downtown.
Chief Superintendent Marcus Noden said officers will keep a large presence to protect the public.
Officers may use Section 34 of the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour Act to disperse crowds.
Officers may use Section 60AA of the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act to remove face coverings.

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Greater Manchester Police are adding powers before Saturday’s Manchester protests.
Police expect hundreds of far-right anti-migration protesters and counter-protesters downtown.
Chief Superintendent Marcus Noden said officers will keep a large presence to protect the public.
Officers may use Section 34 of the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour Act to disperse crowds.
Officers may use Section 60AA of the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act to remove face coverings.