Teenagers riot with police
Greater Manchester Police officers
were attacked by teenagers
but they didn’t mind as it was
part of a training exercise.
 Ten pupils from The Radclyffe
School took part in a public-order
training exercise, accompanied
by teachers and officers from
the Chadderton Neighbourhood
Policing Team. The teenagers
acted out a riot scenario of
throwing rubber bricks at the police
officers.
Sergeant Kam Hare said: “As
part of our commitment to delivering
the Policing Pledge, we
have built up a great relationship
with the pupils and teachers,
ensuring that we listen to their
concerns. Officers regularly visit
the school and have spoken with
the youngsters about the role of
neighbourhood officers and what
we are doing to make their neighbourhood
safer.
“Inviting the school to take part
in the training exercise provided
a unique opportunity to show a
different side to policing.
“Not only does it allow our officers
to improve their skills in
dealing with disorder, but it also
breaks down barriers between
the police and young people and
makes us more approachable on
the street.”
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