A CAR has been engulfed in flames as yobs hurled fireworks at cops and erected a barricade in a Bonfire Night “warzone”.
Around 20 to 30 teens were seen making barricades from mattresses and pallets in east Manchester last night.
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They also started an illegal bonfire with waste and a motorbike, torched a car and hurled fireworks at emergency services.
Three teens, aged between 16 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of causing violent disorder.
In a social media post, one local said: “Looks like a full scale war zone down there.”
Cops first scrambled to the chaos in the Vine Street area at 4.15pm yesterday.
Superintendent Richard McNamara said: “Police patrols were quickly deployed within minutes of the report being made to us.
“The incident quickly dealt with and targeted arrests made to stop escalation.
“We know incidents like this will rightly cause concern to members of the local community and people who enjoyed Bonfire Night safely.”
He added: “I want to reassure the public that this is an isolated incident.
“It was dealt with very quickly by local neighbourhood officers with assistance from officers from our Specialist Operations branch, who brought the incident to a safe conclusion.
“We have also worked alongside our partners in the area throughout the evening by deploying joint patrols with youth services and colleagues in the fire service.
“Thankfully, there were no reported injuries made to us.
“Despite fireworks being aimed at our officers, I am also pleased to say that no officers were injured.
“It is shocking that we are seeing fireworks being used as a weapon towards emergency services as they try and keep our communities safe.
“A thorough investigation is underway, and while we have made three arrests in connection with this incident, further arrests will follow.
“Investigating officers are pursuing several lines of enquiry that will ensure that all those responsible are brought to justice.”
The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Shortly after 4:35pm yesterday two fire engines from Blackley and Gorton fire stations were called to reports of a dangerous bonfire on Vine Street, Manchester.
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“With the support of Greater Manchester Police crews were able to bring the area under control and extinguish the fire.
“Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour.”
