Greater Manchester Police has condemned the "widespread sharing of misinformation online." This information is often created to incite "fear" and promote "intolerable hate," the force say. In a message to the communities, the police urged people to stay calm and carry on with their daily lives.
The force stated that they are ready and monitoring any disorder in the area. A significant number of officers, specialists, and staff are working tirelessly to keep the communities safe. Regular communication with community leaders ensures they're informed about any planned protests.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We understand the uncertainty and worry that people are feeling about current tension, much of which is being fuelled by the widespread sharing of misinformation online which is sometimes being created with the purpose of creating fear and inciting intolerable hate. "Our advice to communities is to remain calm and to try to go about your every-day life. GMP continues to monitor the intelligence to ensure we can respond effectively to any incidents of disorder.
And, if we believe there needs to be specific information about anything emerging we will tell people and offer advice." Emphasising a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime , the police said any individuals participating in disorder would be swiftly dealt with. They stated that ongoing efforts have resulted in 26 arrests for various offences, including assault and possession of weapons, with 20 indivi.