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Children being exploited by criminals to target Greater Manchester HMOs, police say

Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent · The Guardian · World
Published 24 Oct 2026, 5:19 am·1 h ago·1 min read
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GMP fear vulnerable people being paid to attack buildings suspected of housing immigrants or refugees Criminals are recruiting vulnerable people, including children, to damage houses suspected of being HMOs, police in Manchester believe. In recent weeks, dozens of properties have been targeted across Greater Manchester, mostly in Salford, but also in Stockport and Tameside. Continue reading...

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