Greater Manchester Police said the charges relate to an incident on 24 September 2024.

Those charged are

  • Karl Anderson, of Woodward Street, Manchester

  • Stefan Bezzina, of Talbot Road, Hyde

  • George Boylin, of Brattice Drive, Swinton

  • Anthony Brown, of Overdale, Bonville Road, Altrincham

  • John Catterall, of Meadowside Avenue, Irlam

  • Conor Cornforth, of Ashton Old Road, Beswick, Manchester

  • Jay Cornforth, of Mayton Street, Openshaw, Manchester

  • Harry Ellison, of Samouth Close, Miles Platting, Manchester

  • Jon Goulden, of Windsor Road, Newton Heath, Manchester

  • Robert Kompus, of Eva Street, Leigh

  • Mark Massey, of Hardman Street, Milnrow, Rochdale

  • Dino McLeod, of Poolfield Close, Radcliffe

  • Ryan O’Keefe, of Thirlmere Drive, Middleton

  • Callum Santos, of Thornton Avenue, Audenshaw

  • Ethan Thorndyke, of Sheringham Drive, Swinton

  • Steven Wark, of Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne

All 16 are on bail and are due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 January 2027.