Police respond to youths throwing fireworks at trams in Chadderton

Police at Freehold Metrolink stop

Police were deployed to a tram station in Chadderton this week, after reports of youths throwing fireworks. 

They patrolled an area close to Freehold Station, to ensure the location was safe. 

In a tweet they said:  "Come rain or shine our #GMPTransport unit officers will respond to incidents on the transport network.

"Tonight there have been youths throwing fireworks at trams near to freehold station.

"Please know where your children are."

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