Greater Manchester Police responds to 'vigilante' group 'standing guard' outside schools

Police issue statement as 'vigilantes' found 'standing guard' outside school gates

The community group sparked controversy last autumn after being spotted patrolling the streets and standing outside of school gates

Greater Manchester Police responds to 'vigilante' group 'standing guard' outside schools

The ‘vigilante’ group that has been ‘standing guard’ outside schools in Heywood remains active, but is being monitored by the police. Organisers behind Heywood Community Guard (HCG) say it was set up to ‘keep women and children safe’ in the town.