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Manchester is getting hit hard. From BBC tweet.

Manchester's chief constable, Gary Shewan, says his officers are "gaining control" of the city centre, "street by street" to "flush out" the rioters.

He added: "We have been shocked by the level of violence we have seen this evening. The level of violence has taken us all by surprise."

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Also South Liverpool might have problems.

Merseyside Police are asking people to avoid Smithdown Road in South Liverpool again as large group of youths have gathered and are causing disorder.

[ZX12R]

Manchester is getting hit hard. From BBC tweet. Manchester's chief constable, Gary Shewan, says his officers are "gaining control" of the city centre, "street by street" to "flush out" the rioters. He added: "We have been shocked by the level of violence we have seen this evening. The level of violence has taken us all by surprise."

Thanks for the info. The BBC link with the live coverage seems to have gone poof. I can't even get most BBC sites to load. Anyone else?