大曼彻斯特警方指控犯罪分子利用儿童破坏住房

大曼彻斯特警方表示，犯罪分子正招募包括儿童在内的弱势人群，对多人共住房屋（HMOs）进行有组织的破坏活动。1警长Marcus Noden指出："我们怀疑弱势人群被剥削并获得报酬来破坏他们认为是HMO的建筑物。一些被剥削者据信是儿童。"1

自10月5日以来，萨尔福德、斯托克波特和塔梅赛德等地至少有46处房产遭到破坏。1破坏行为包括砸碎窗户以及在墙壁和门上喷涂"滚开"和"不要HMO"等文字。1

警方已逮捕多人，包括一名13岁男孩、一名42岁男性、一名46岁男性、一名39岁男性和一名33岁男性。1此外，萨尔福德议会移除了写有"IRLAM AND CADISHEAD SAY NO TO MIGRANT HMOs"的路边横幅。1警方指责社交媒体在事件中推波助澜。1

Greater Manchester Police have reported that criminals are recruiting vulnerable people, including children, to carry out coordinated attacks on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).1 Since October 5, at least 46 properties across Salford, Stockport, and Tameside have been targeted with vandalism, with the damaged buildings believed to house migrants or refugees.1 Chief Inspector Marcus Noden stated: "We suspect vulnerable people are being exploited and paid to damage buildings they believe to be HMOs. Some of those being exploited are believed to be children."1

The campaign of destruction has involved smashing windows and spraying slogans such as "Go away" and "No to HMOs" on walls and doors.1 Police have made several arrests in connection with the incidents, including a 13-year-old boy, a 42-year-old man, a 46-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and a 33-year-old man.1 Salford Council has also removed a roadside banner that read "IRLAM AND CADISHEAD SAY NO TO MIGRANT HMOs."1 Authorities have pointed to social media as a factor in fueling the criminal activity.1