General · 11 hours ago
Children Paid to Attack Greater Manchester HMOs, Police Believe
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Greater Manchester Police believe criminals are recruiting and paying vulnerable people, including children, to vandalise properties thought to be houses in multiple occupation. Around 50 attacks have been reported since 5 October, mostly in Salford, with others in Tameside and Stockport. Four adults were arrested this week, a 13-year-old boy was earlier arrested and bailed, and officers say social media is helping spread the attacks.
Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs