Neal Mann · @fieldproducer
10th Aug 2011 from Twitlonger
Greater Manchester Police statement on video showing riot police hitting suspected rioters leaving the city on bikes: Police officers responding to incidents last night in Salford and Manchester were faced with extraordinary and unprecedented levels of violence being used against them.
The Professional Standards Branch is part of GMP's response in dealing with the aftermath of this critical situation.
As the circumstances surrounding the footage of this particular incident are currently unknown, it is inappropriate for GMP to comment further.