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BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Nine people bailed after 'Hitler birthday party' held in pub
A group of people arrested after they were accused of celebrating Adolf Hitler's birthday with a swastika-themed cake in a pub have been released on bail, police have nine people were arrested as Nazi memorabilia and weapons including swords and a crossbow were seized on Wednesday in raids across Greater comes after members of far-right group British Movement North West posted pictures online last month of themselves holding up Nazi flags and eating the cake at a pub in Oldham. Greater Manchester Police said all nine people been bailed "under strict conditions" while their investigation continues. The force had arrested the group on suspicion of Section 18 Public Order offences, which includes displaying written material intended to stir up racial were detained after raids on homes in Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport, and Southport, where imitation firearms, weapons including swords and a crossbow, and Nazi memorabilia was discovered.A suspected grenade was also found at a property in Duke of Edinburgh pub in Royton, Oldham, said its staff had been tricked by the far-right group who allegedly concealed their Nazi paraphernalia when entering. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Telegraph
08-05-2025
- Telegraph
Nine arrested over ‘Hitler birthday celebration in pub'
Nine people have been arrested after celebrating Hitler's birthday at a pub, police have said. The suspected neo-Nazis arrived at the Duke of Edinburgh in Oldham to mark the occasion with a swastika-emblazoned flag and a cake with icing of the same decoration. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the individuals were arrested on Wednesday morning on suspicion of offences including displaying written material that is threatening, abusive or insulting, and intended to stir up racial hatred. Officers recovered imitation firearms, weapons including swords and a crossbow, as well as Nazi memorabilia and materials, after attending addresses in Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport and Southport. Police said they have been in contact with Counter Terrorism Policing North West which has offered advice on some of the materials that have been seized. A suspected grenade has since been declared safe with no risk to the public after the deployment of a bomb disposal unit in Bolton. On its website, 'British Movement' posted pictures of a 'Northwest platoon' gathering to celebrate the birthday of 'Uncle A' over the Easter weekend. Pictures were posted online, with the faces of their members pixelated out, showing them holding a flag covered in Nazi symbols. In a now-deleted post, a cake with swastika icing was also posted by the group. On its website, they describe themselves as 'a force for the preservation of white Aryan culture'. The group added that its members had gathered on a 'gorgeous sunny afternoon' to celebrate Hitler's 136th birthday. It described the celebration as 'one of many more to come'. 'Absolutely appalled' The pub's operator, Craft Union Pubs, said it was 'absolutely appalled' at the party and had been unaware of it going on after the group 'concealed' their clothing and activities. GMP said the investigation remains ongoing, with the suspects being held on suspicion of Section 18 Public Order Act offences. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: 'It's important that all avenues are explored to establish the extent of the criminal offences which have been committed, and whilst our investigation is still in its early stages, we do not believe there to be a risk to the wider public. 'This group clearly has a deep fascination with ideas that we know are unsettling for communities across Greater Manchester. 'We must take action when concerns are raised, and where weapons are suspected, to ensure people are free to live without fear of intimidation or harm. 'Public safety is at the forefront of our investigation, and as always, we ask that you remain vigilant, and if you have any information or concerns, then to contact us.'
The Independent
08-05-2025
- The Independent
Nine arrested after group celebrated Adolf Hitler's birthday at Oldham pub
Nine people have been arrested after a group tricked staff at an Oldham pub and held a celebration of Adolf Hitler 's birthday last month. Members of the north west branch of the far-right British Movement gathered at the Duke of Edinburgh pub on Saturday 23 April and posted pictures online of themselves eating a cake with swastika icing. Images shared on their website showed three men, with their faces pixelated, holding a Swastika flag, SS bolts and the Iron Cross, with the caption that they had met up to 'celebrate the 136th birthday of Uncle A'. The venue was reportedly unaware of the party and contacted the police the following day. The pub's operator, Craft Union Pubs, said it was 'absolutely appalled' by the event. In a series of morning raids, nine men have been arrested by Greater Manchester Police at various locations across Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport, and Southport. Weapons seized included swords, imitation firearms, a crossbow and a suspected grenade, which has been declared safe after an investigation by the explosive ordnance disposal unit. The force said it had been in contact with counter terrorism policing who have 'offered advice' on some of the seized materials, with scenes remaining in place while officers continue to search addresses. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker of Greater Manchester Police said: 'Due to the nature of the materials we recovered at the warrants today, we have liaised with colleagues at CTPNW. This is a matter of course, and it very much remains a GMP led investigation. She added: 'We must take action when concerns are raised, and where weapons are suspected, to ensure people are free to live without fear of intimidation or harm. 'Public safety is at the forefront of our investigation, and as always, we ask that you remain vigilant, and if you have any information or concerns, then to contact us.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nine arrested as group 'celebrates' Hitler's birthday with swastika cake
Nine people have been arrested after a group reportedly celebrated Adolf Hitler's birthday with a swastika themed cake. The arrests came after the Manchester Evening News reported the British Movement members had gathered at the Duke of Edinburgh pub in Royton, Oldham and posed for photos with Nazi flags. One photo, reported to have been posted on social media, appeared to have been altered to include a black and white photo of Hitler, while another showed a cake with a swastika iced on to it. READ MORE: DWP says 'contact us straight away' as millions have payments impacted READ MORE: Mum, 21, found dead after doing laughing gas A website for the northern region of the group, which describes itself as "a force for the preservation of White Aryan Culture", said members had gathered on a "gorgeous sunny afternoon" to celebrate the 136th birthday of "Uncle A". The post, about the activities of the group over the Easter weekend, said: "It certainly didn't take long for the dimly lit interior of the Oldham boozer to be filled with the warm laughter of comrades old and new. Tables were filled with a plethora of drinks: frosty pints of beer, fruity cocktails, schooners, and birthday cake!" It described the celebration as "one of many more to come". Greater Manchester Police said nine people were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of Section 18 Public Order Act offences, which include displaying written material that is threatening, abusive or insulting, intended to stir up racial hatred. A force spokesman said officers attended addresses in Southport, Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford and Stockport and recovered imitation firearms, weapons including swords and a crossbow, and Nazi memorabilia and materials. Counter Terrorism Policing North West offered advice on some of the materials seized, police said. Explosive ordnance disposal teams were also deployed after the recovery of a suspected grenade at a property in Bolton, but the item was later declared safe, according to police. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: "Whilst our investigation is still in its early stages, we do not believe there to be a risk to the wider public." She added: "We must take action when concerns are raised, and where weapons are suspected, to ensure people are free to live without fear of intimidation or harm. "Public safety is at the forefront of our investigation and, as always, we ask that you remain vigilant and if you have any information or concerns, then to contact us."
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Neo-Nazis caught celebrating Hitler's birthday in twisted pub party with swastika cake
Last month a group of neo-Nazis celebrated what would have been Adolf Hitler's birthday with a swastika cake, leading to a number of raids in the north west by Greater Manchester Police A group of neo-Nazis were caught celebrating the birthday of Adolf Hitler in a pub before police carried out a number of dawn raids this morning. Police executed search warrants in Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Urmston, Southport and Merseyside, following investigations. Officers discovered an imitation AK47 rifle, a suspected grenade, a crossbow, a series of fake handguns as well as a number of swords, one decorated with a swastika. Police also found a ''Zyklon' gas canister, which was used by the Nazis in the mass killing of Jews in the Second World War. Greater Manchester Police said the gas canister was not viable and the grenade was found to be safe, according to bomb disposal officers from the Army. A spokesman for GMP confirmed that nine people, aged from their 20s to their 60s, were arrested on suspicion of a section 18 public order offence, which prohibits 'threatening, abusive or insulting' displays of written material intended to stir up racial hatred. The police operation follows a Manchester Evening News exposé of north west members of the fringe far-right extremist group British Movement who pulled out racist flags and a cake decorated with a swastika at the Duke of Edinburgh, in Royton, on Saturday April 19. Pub staff said they had been unaware of the group's activities, and reported the matter to police. Video footage from the gathering at the pub in Royton showed men holding a flag emblazoned with a swastika, SS bolts and the Iron Cross as they pose in photos with several other men, one of whom is holding up a British Movement flag. The footage shows the men unfurling the flags to pose for pictures before quickly hiding them away. A post on the group's Telegram feed read: "On a gorgeous sunny afternoon in Greater Manchester, a platoon of Northwest British Movement met up to celebrate the 136th Birthday of Uncle A." Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker of Greater Manchester Police said: 'Due to the nature of the materials we recovered at the warrants today, we have liaised with colleagues at CTPNW. This is a matter of course, and it very much remains a GMP led investigation. 'It's important all avenues are explored to establish the extent of the criminal offences which have been committed, and whilst our investigation is still in its early stages, we do not believe there to be a risk to the wider public. 'This group clearly has a deep fascination with ideas we know are unsettling for communities across Greater Manchester. We must take action when concerns are raised, and where weapons are suspected, to ensure people are free to live without fear of intimidation or harm. 'Public safety is at the forefront of our investigation, and as always, we ask you remain vigilant, and if you have any information or concerns, then to contact us.'
