Local MP Paul Goggins has praised local police officers for their brave and timely action in Wythenshawe on the day of the riots in Manchester and Salford.

He met a number of the officers during a visit this week to Wythenshawe Police Station and accompanied them to Civic Centre in support of the appeal by Greater Manchester Police for information about those involved in the riots (pictured).

Paul Goggins said: “Some of the officer went to Salford and Manchester City Centre to help deal with the violence there. Others remained in Wythenshawe and dealt with a large group who were threatening to create disorder in the town centre. Their brave actions prevented serious damage from taking place.”

For more information please contact Matt Strong in Paul Goggins’ office on 07500 845438.