A group of nine individuals were recently apprehended after partaking in a disturbing celebration for Adolf Hitler’s birthday at a pub in Oldham. The far-right group known as British Movement North West caused a stir by sharing images online of themselves indulging in a cake adorned with a swastika symbol and brandishing Nazi flags at the Duke of Edinburgh in Market Street, Royton. Allegedly, the group had managed to deceive the pub’s staff by concealing their Nazi memorabilia during the event.
In response to the incident, Greater Manchester Police carried out morning raids in various areas such as Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport, and Southport, resulting in the confiscation of weapons and Nazi-related items. Swords, a crossbow, imitation firearms, and a suspected grenade were among the items seized. The arrests were made on the grounds of Section 18 Public Order Act violations, which included the display of materials intended to provoke racial hatred.
Following the recovery of a suspected grenade in Bolton, Army bomb disposal personnel were dispatched to secure the area. The police continued to conduct searches at different properties while deploying additional patrols to reassure the public. Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker emphasized the importance of addressing concerns raised by such groups to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. Although the investigation is ongoing, the authorities do not believe there is a broader threat to the public.
The far-right group’s website described the event as a tribute to the “136th birthday of Uncle A,” highlighting the group’s disturbing preoccupation with Neo-Nazi ideologies. The celebration was depicted as a jovial gathering filled with reminiscences of past events and future plans for their activities. Despite the unsettling nature of the group’s activities, law enforcement agencies are committed to taking appropriate action to maintain public safety and combat racially motivated hatred
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