Police called to seven Tesco stores across Greater Manchester

Police have been called to seven Tesco stores across Greater Manchester overnight following reports of disturbances at ‘Black Friday’ sales events. Thousands of people turned out across the region to bag a bargain. Two people were arrested and one woman was injured by a falling TV.

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• Officers were called to Tesco Central Park, Wigan after reports of several hundred people trying to get in. Two men were ejected before control was regained.
• In Ashton Road West more than 500 people attended the store.
• The Tesco store at Ellesmere Shopping Centre in Walkden was closed down. Shoppers were asked to leave.
• The Tesco Extra in Stretford was closed after fights broke out between shoppers. A woman suffered minor injuries after being hit by a falling television. The store closed just over half an hour after the sales started.
• Shortly after 1am, police were called to Tesco on Woodrow Way, Salford. One man was arrested on suspicion of assault after his conduct in store was challenged by staff. He threatened to “smash” a staff member’s face in.
• At 12.40am, officers were called to Tesco Extra on Barton Road, Middleton, following reports that around 200 people would not leave, despite being told stock had all gone. Doors had been locked but they refused to leave.
• Around midnight police were called to Tesco Extra on Stockport Road, Hattersley, following reports of fighting in store. Approximately 300 people were present. One man was arrested for a public order offence.