Six men arrested over clash of armed gangs

Six men were arrested yesterday following 13 dawn raids at addresses across Greater Manchester, but mainly in the Moss Side area, as police continued investigations into a clash between rival gun gangs.

The men were held on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. Two other men were arrested for unconnected public order offences and a third was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs.

In July, the local Doddington and Gooch gangs clashed close to one of Manchester's busiest streets and are believed to have been armed.