07/10/2026
🚨 COMMUNITY APPEAL – ONGOING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN ORDSALL PARK 🚨
Greater Manchester Police and partner agencies are continuing to investigate ongoing anti-social behaviour in and around Ordsall Park.
Officers conducting proactive patrols in the area responded immediately to these reports. As a result of their attendance, a young person was arrested on suspicion of Arson.
This arrest demonstrates the importance of the information and reports we receive from members of the public. We would like to thank those residents who continue to report incidents and support our efforts to tackle the ongoing issues affecting the park and surrounding community.
Recent incidents have included:
🔥 Deliberate bin fires
🎆 Misuse of fireworks
🚲 Youth-related anti-social behaviour
🚔 Criminal damage and other associated offences
As part of our ongoing enquiries, one individual has already been arrested in connection with an arson-related bin fire, and a number of young people involved have already been identified.
Whilst positive action has been taken, further information is required to identify those responsible and prevent future incidents.
📹 Do You Have Footage?
We are appealing to residents and members of the community to review and share any:
Mobile phone footage
Ring doorbell footage
CCTV recordings
Dashcam footage
Photographs
Footage that may seem insignificant could provide vital evidence and help identify those involved.
🎆 Information About the Supply of Fireworks
We are particularly keen to understand how young people are obtaining fireworks.
There is information suggesting that some adults may be purchasing large quantities of fireworks and subsequently selling them individually to young people.
We would like to hear from anyone with information regarding:
Individuals supplying fireworks to young people
Locations where fireworks are being stored
The sale of fireworks within the local community
Anyone facilitating or encouraging this activity
🔒 Anonymous & Confidential Reporting
We understand that some members of the community may be reluctant to come forward.
Please be assured that all information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.
✅ Reports can be made anonymously.
✅ Your identity does not need to be disclosed.
✅ Information provided will not be shared with those under investigation.
✅ Every piece of information, no matter how small, may assist ongoing enquiries and help prevent further incidents.
📢 We would like to reiterate the importance of reporting all incidents and sharing information with police.
Information provided by residents, no matter how small it may seem, can be crucial in identifying those responsible for anti-social behaviour and criminality, building intelligence, and supporting positive enforcement action. The information we receive helps us target our resources effectively and take action against those causing harm within our community.
📸 Where safe to do so, please continue to provide photographs, videos and any other relevant information.
📧 If you have information regarding those involved in anti-social behaviour, fireworks-related incidents, fires or any other criminality in Ordsall Park, this can be reported in confidence directly to:
Working together with our community remains key to addressing these issues and ensuring Ordsall Park remains a safe place for everyone.
📧 Contact
If you know something, have witnessed any of the incidents, have footage that may assist, or have information regarding the supply of fireworks, please contact:
Sgt 13490 Atherton
📧 [email protected]
Information can be provided directly, anonymously, and in complete confidence.
The support of the local community is vital in tackling anti-social behaviour and keeping Ordsall Park safe for residents, families, and visitors.
Please share this appeal widely within the community.
Police Sergeant 13490 Matthew Atherton
Neighbourhood Police Sergeant Salford Central team 1 Ordsall & Salford Quays
Pendleton Police Station
