BREAKING: Man arrested after spate of attacks on Gay Village adult store Clonezone
A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of attacks on an adult store in Manchester's Gay Village. Clonezone on Sackville Street was targeted by thugs for a fifth time on Sunday (September 10) at around 2pm.
Police said a masked offender attempted to break the steel panels guarding the shopfront before throwing an object at the doors and security equipment, causing around £3,500 of pounds worth of damage.
This came after a spate of attacks in March, April and May. In an update issued today (Thursday), Greater Manchester Police said a 29-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. This was in connection with a 'series of incidents' at Clonezone, police said.
He remains in custody where he will be quizzed by detectives. GMP said: "#UPDATE I Officers in Manchester city centre arrested a 29-year-old man this morning on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with a series incidents at the Clonezone store on Sackville Street – he remains in custody for questioning." On Sunday, two men approached the shop on a bike and attempted to smash the windows before throwing an object at them, officers said.
