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ITV News
08-05-2025
- ITV News
Nine people arrested and weapons seized after 'Hitler birthday party' in Oldham pub
Nine people have been arrested and weapons seized after an investigation into a group who allegedly celebrated Hitler's birthday with Nazi memorabilia at a pub in Oldham. They were arrested on Wednesday morning, 7 May, 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, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The pub, the Duke of Edinburgh in Royton, said it was "unaware" of the nature of the event. Greater Manchester Police said it had conducted morning raids across Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport and Southport seizing swords, a crossbow, imitation firearms and Nazi memorabilia. Explosive ordnance disposal were deployed following the recovery of a suspected grenade at a property in Bolton. The item has since been declared safe and there is no risk to the wider public, police said. GMP 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. 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.'
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nine arrested over 'Hitler birthday party' in pub
Nine people have been arrested and weapons and Nazi memorabilia seized after a group "celebrated Adolf Hitler's birthday" in an Oldham pub. Members of the far-right group British Movement North West posted pictures online of themselves eating a cake with swastika icing and appeared to hold up Nazi flags at the Duke of Edinburgh in Market Street, Royton, last month. The pub's owners said its staff had been tricked by the group, who had allegedly concealed their Nazi paraphernalia. Greater Manchester Police said it had conducted morning raids across Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport and Southport seizing swords, a crossbow, imitation firearms and a suspected grenade. The force said the nine had been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Public Order Act offences, including displaying written material intended to stir up racial hatred. GMP said "as a matter of course" it had been in contact with Counter Terrorism Policing North West who had "offered advice" on some of the materials seized. The owners of the Duke of Edinburgh pub said last month its staff had been tricked by the far-right group [Google] Following the recovery of a suspected grenade at a property in Bolton, Army bomb disposal experts were deployed and the item was declared safe. The force said officers remained at some of the properties while searches continued, and extra patrols had been deployed to reassure residents. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: "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." She said that while the investigation was at an early stage the force did not believe there was a wider threat to the public. A website run by the Neo-Nazi group described the event as a celebration of the "136th birthday of Uncle A". The write-up described "laughter and lively conversation" with members reminiscing "about the good times while planning their future BM escapades". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Related internet links
Metro
07-05-2025
- Metro
Nine arrested after group celebrated Hitler's birthday with cake at a pub
Nine people have been arrested after a group of people gathered in a pub in Greater Manchester to celebrate Adolf Hitler's birthday. A group caused outrage when they turned up at the Duke of Edinburgh in Royton on April 19 to celebrate the Nazi leader's 136th birthday with a cake emblazoned with a swastika. Pub landlord Terry English told Metro that the group 'snuck in the pub' and 'none of the staff saw anything', adding that he had since reported them to the police. All nine were arrested this morning on suspicion of Section 18 Public Order Act offences, which includes displaying written material which is threatening, abusive or insulting, intended to stir up racial hatred. Greater Manchester Police have searched homes in Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport and Southport as part of their investigation and have found imitation firearms, weapons including swords and a crossbow, and Nazi memorabilia and materials. A suspected grenade was found at a property in Bolton, but explosives experts were deployed and the item has since been declared safe. There are still cordons in place while officers continue to search a number of addresses. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: 'Due to the nature of the materials we recovered at the warrants today, we have liaised with colleagues at Counter Terrorism Policing North West. 'This is a matter of course, and it very much remains a GMP led investigation. More Trending '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.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Men accused of felling Sycamore Gap took part in 'thuggish' attack for a 'laugh' MORE: Raccoon found trying to smoke meth on driver's seat in traffic stop MORE: Woman's dismembered body found on beach after telling friends she was going to party
