<p>GMP fear vulnerable people being paid to attack buildings suspected of housing immigrants or refugees</p><p>Vulnerable people, including children, are being recruited by criminals to damage houses suspected of being HMOs, police in Manchester believe.</p><p>In recent weeks, dozens of properties have been targeted across Greater Manchester, mostly in Salford, but also in Stockport and Tameside.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/children-being-exploited-by-criminals-to-target-greater-manchester-hmos-police-say">Continue reading...</a>