A driver was spotted reversing erratically down a road during disorder.
The white Fiat 500 had its boot open.
A large group watched as the car mounted the kerb and swerved on a grass verge.
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The driver dodged other vehicles as they pulled out onto the road.
A number of arrests were made yesterday (11 Jun) after 50 to 60 people gathered on Lower Broughton Road, in Salford, Gtr Mancs.
Groups of youths reportedly set fire to vehicles and threw bricks at officers.
Cars and wheelie bins were used to block the road.
A dispersal order made by police ends at 2pm today (12 Jun), as reported by Need to Know.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At 1.30pm, we responded to reports of between 50 and 60 people gathered on Lower Broughton Road who were using cars and wheelie bins to block off the road.
“Following investigations by officers this afternoon, we have detained four men in relation to three different incidents in the Salford area.
“A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft and public order, before a man in his 30s was detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and possession of Class A drugs.
“Two men aged 18 and 19 have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.
“A 16-year-old female – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker and has been bailed to appear at court at a future date.”
Supt Marcus Noden added: “I wanted to provide a further update into the disorder in Salford this afternoon, I would like to stress that there have been no further incidents since our last update.
“We have robust plans in place should any further incidents arise in the area, and we will take action like we did earlier on in the day, should we need to.”
