Riot breaks out after funeral for teen killed in crash as bricks hurled at cops

Daily Mirror

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A dispersal order was put in place after around 50 to 60 people gathered from around 1.30pm in Salford, as people were using cars and wheelie bins to block off a road
Serious disorder broke out the day a funeral was held for a teenager who died in a horror crash, with riot police called into deal with the trouble.
A dispersal order was put in place after around 50 to 60 people gathered from around 1.30pm in Salford, as people were using cars and wheelie bins to block off a road on Wednesday night. Greater Manchester Police said bricks were thrown at officers as Vehicles were damaged and burnt out.
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Footage from the night showed a white Fiat 500 being driven erratically with the boot open, as it narrowly missed a crowd of people. A black car was also seen speeding along the street, with people appearing to be clinging to the roof and hanging out of the windows.
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The car's front bumper was missing and another vehicle was seen on fire. Police have since said a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft; and public order. A man in his 30s was detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly; and possession of Class A drugs.
Two men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article. A 16-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
Officers said: "We are aware of speculation online that this incident is linked to immigration, this is categorically incorrect." The force has not commented further.
Salford's deputy mayor said the trouble was 'provoked' by the funeral of one of the teenagers who died following a crash in the area on May 22. Kailem Robinson, 16 and Kaine Darby, 17 both died following a collision between a car and the motorbike they were on.
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The driver of the car, a 24-year-old woman, stopped to assist officers at the scene. Kailem's funeral took place on Wednesday.
Councillor John Merry posted on X, to say: "I fully support the actions of GMP in Lower Broughton today. The death of two young people is a tragedy, but it would also be tragic if vulnerable residents were left frightened and afraid to go outside."
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He told the Manchester Evening News the "funeral of one of the individuals... provoked the disorder". He said he believed most people went out to honour the teenagers, but that there were "a few hotheads determined to cause trouble".
He said GMP handled the incident 'correctly' as there was a 'serious threat to property'.
In a statement issued via GMP on June 4, Kaine's mum Danielle Hughes said: "I don't condone the behaviour that has been going on at the scene since the accident - the spray-painting, vandalism and motorbikes riding round.
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"This is not what Kaine would have wanted. We want peace and to remember Kaine calmly, surrounded by his loved ones. This has shocked the whole family. It was a tragic accident that should never have happened that I don't want to tarnish Kaine's legacy."
Kailem's mum Jill said in a statement issued on Saturday (June 7) the community had 'rallied round' her, taking her flowers and shopping and raising money for the family. "I would like to thank the community of Lower Broughton for their support, from both those who knew Kailem and those who didn't," she added.
"Everyone has rallied round to help with donations, flowers and a Go Fund Me page to help with the funeral. Kailem's friends have been amazing, bringing shopping round and just being here trying to comfort me and give me some normality.
"Kailem will be missed by everyone, the reaction from the community has shown how loved he was by everyone who knew him."