Officers have been given extra powers to break up and dispel unruly groups after a night of mayhem in one area of Stockport. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) say they were called to Brinnington several times last night (Wednesday, June 26) due to 'gangs of youths' causing a nuisance.
They say gel pellets were fired at members of the public and at vehicles with one seeing its windows damaged. Other police forces have previously issued warnings over gel guns, which fire pellets containing gel or water, and are sold as toys.
It has been claimed they can be mistaken for real firearms and can cause injury if used 'recklessly.' GMP said there were also reports of a 'disturbance' in the street during the night of chaos.
