内容摘要：There were structural issues and cracked concrete on the steps used to embark and disembark the boat.

There were structural issues and cracked concrete on the steps used to embark and disembark the boat.

Police are also investigating a related report of an assault on a bus driver.People living close to the Holiday Inn in Newton Heath where the violence broke have said they were upset and frightened by what happened.

Samantha Skelton said she saw crowds in balaclavas shouting and throwing rocks and bottles before being chased by riot police.She added the violence scared her elderly neighbour.The disorder followed the killings of three girls at a dance class in Southport, where eight other children and two adults were also seriously injured on Monday.

, Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, has been charged with their murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.Mr Burnham said the city region "cannot descend into mob rule inspired by social media where half truths and half facts are whipping people up".

He said there needed to be a "return to calm", and said the focus should be on the three bereaved families and others who have loved ones in hospital.

as protests broke out across England on Wednesday, including in Hartlepool and Aldershot.If people find themselves in trouble in the sea, they have been urged to tilt their head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control their breathing.

Steve Instance, RNLI Water Safety Lead for the south west said: "We are expecting the half-term holiday to be incredibly busy at the coast and across open water in the UK."We want everyone to enjoy being around the water but we also want to make sure people stay safe and know what to do in an emergency."

He added: "It is important that anyone visiting open water understands the risks of the environment."We want to make sure people know what to do if they find themselves in the water unexpectedly."