Police operations have transformed Cheetham Hill, once notorious for fake goods and organised crime, but many customers have disappeared too
At any time of day or night, Strangeways, the area in the shadow of the Victorian prison tower of HMP Manchester, used to be a hive of activity. This part of Cheetham Hill just north of Manchester city centre was a focus for counterfeit goods hunters.
Even lockdown couldn’t put a stop to the roaring trade, with shops staying open illegally and customers crawling under the almost-closed shutters to bag a bargain.
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Police operations have transformed Cheetham Hill, once notorious for fake goods and organised crime, but many customers have disappeared tooAt any time of day or night, Strangeways, the area in the shadow of the Victo...
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