An appeal has been launched to identify some of the people who were involved in disorder which took place in Newton Heath on Wednesday (July 31).

At 6pm that evening, around 70 to 100 people gathered on Oldham Road in Newton Heath, with officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) called to the scene.

During the disorder, objects were thrown towards officers, however no injuries were reported.

Some of the individuals police are looking to speak toSome of the individuals police are looking to speak to (Image: GMP)

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Two members of the public received injuries, including a bus driver who had been forced to stop by the crowd, and another man who was hit by a projectile. Thankfully, neither sustained serious injuries.

GMP have now released images of people they would like to talk to, as it is believed they could help investigators with their enquiries.

Police said between 70 and 100 people were gatheredPolice said between 70 and 100 people were gathered (Image: GMP)

The appeal comes after a man was charged in connection with the disorder.

Joshua Stokes, of Ten Acres Lane, Manchester, has been charged with violent disorder and attempting to cause actual bodily harm on a police officer.

The incident took place near FailsworthThe incident took place near Failsworth (Image: GMP)

The 26-year-old was remanded into custody to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (August 2).

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact police.

Information can be passed by contacting police via 101 or using the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1369 of 31/07/24.

Alternatively, members of the public can contact the local CID office directly on 0161 856 1146 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.