Police were forced to break up a 'huge' crowd of young people who had gathered in chaotic scenes outside the Arndale centre on Sunday night (November 27). A video showed 'hundreds' of people, thought to be mainly children and teenagers, gathering on the steps and blocking tram lines.
Witnesses, including Councillor Pat Karney, told the Manchester Evening News on Sunday that 'alarms and fireworks' had been set off at the centre, with a number of police officers called to the scene to disperse the crowds who were also stood on the tram lines at Exchange Square.
Police have since confirmed that they were made aware of anti-social behaviour at the centre on Sunday afternoon and had to break up the crowds, with enquiries still ongoing. No arrests have been made in relation to the incident.
