Bolton Council of Mosques (BCOM) appealed for unity amid a report of a potential protest on Chorley New Road. It comes as the police prepare for the possibility of dozens of potential protests all across the country on Wednesday. Yesterday (August 6), BCOM appealed for unity in a post on social media attributed to Asif Patel, the chairman of the council, which works with thousands of Muslims across more than 20 Mosques.
Mr Patel said he was in touch with the Chief Superintendent for GMP Bolton, Stephanie Parker, about a report of a potential protest on Chorley New Road as well as Deane Road and Derby Street. The Bolton News saw a police presence on the main road in the area of Queens Park during the day on Wednesday. Mr Patel said: "[Chief Superintendent Parker] confirmed there may be a protest on Chorley New Road, Bolton, [on Wednesday] and GMP have resources in place to deal with any potential protest.
"There is no information or intelligence of a protest on Deane Road or Derby Street. We advise everyone to be vigilant." pic.
twitter.com/Z4EaXCetL6 — BCoM : Bolton Council of Mosques (@THEBCOM1) August 6, 2024 On Sunday (August 4), there was violence in the town centre amid similar scenes all across the country since the killing of three girls in a knife attack in Southport, Merseyside, at the start of last week. Across Greater Manchester, around 28 people have been arrested, some of whom have been brought before the courts since the start of this week for a range of offenc.