Greater Manchester Police said the first of the Oasis homecoming gigs at Heaton Park has passed “without incident” – but there were a number of arrests and drone incidents
Greater Manchester Police have reported that the first Oasis homecoming concert at Heaton Park went off ‘without incident’.
Last night Oasis kicked off the first of their Heaton Park comeback shows. The five nights are the Gallagher brothers first time playing in their hometown since 2009. The gates of Heaton Park opened yesterday afternoon and fans made the most of the booze and sunshine.
The police force have now confirmed the arrest of six individuals, with offences ranging from drunk and disorderly conduct to suspicion of fraud and intent to supply cannabis. The arrested men, whose ages span from 20 to 55, are currently being held in custody. Officers equipped with drone technology responded to several violations of the air space restrictions set from 11am to 11.59pm during the Oasis gigs.
The no-fly zone extends one-and-a-half nautical miles around the venue, and violators risk facing legal action. GMP officers tracked down seven drone pilots, confiscating five drones and giving a cautionary talk to two others.
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A GMP spokesperson warned: “Anyone thinking of attempting to get their drone ‘Up In The Sky’ within the restricted air space should be warned that we will not hesitate to act against you,” reports Manchester Evening News.
Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle expressed satisfaction with the event’s security, stating: “We are really pleased to say that fans attending the concert tonight have been able to do so safely and without incident.” He added that the police maintained a strong and visible presence to ensure public safety and that a dispersal order covering Heaton Park is effective until 2am the following day to address any potential disturbances.
“We would advise all fans travelling to and from the coming events to ensure they keep an eye out for information from our partners about transport options and road closures, allow enough time to get to the concert, keep hydrated and look out for each other.
“As always, if you notice anything that looks suspicious, report this to security staff or police immediately. This operation sits alongside resources there for anyone in need of police assistance across the whole of Greater Manchester.”
The legendary Manchester outfit, fronted by Liam and Noel Gallagher, launched the opening night of their Heaton Park residency last night (July 11) with nearly 80,000 supporters in attendance – including locals and devotees who’ve journeyed from across the globe for this momentous performance.
The Manchester dates, running through to July 20, follow the opening pair of nights from the Live ’25 tour in Cardiff last week. Initially revealed last summer, the tour represents the brothers’ first shared stage appearance in almost 16 years – sparking a frenzy of excitement and nostalgic euphoria amongst supporters.
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