# Salford anti-HMO attacks damage homes and cars, prompting 46 reports of criminal damage

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/thugs-smash-windows-and-spray-paint-graffiti-on-dozens-of-homes-where-asylum-seekers-are-believed-to-stay-in-anti-hmo-attacks-leaving-families-fearing-for-their-safety/
- Published: 2026-10-26T15:10:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T15:28:40+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16239755/Thugs-smash-windows-spray-paint-graffiti-dozens-homes-asylum-seekers-believed-stay-anti-HMO-attacks-leaving-families-fearing-safety.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
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## Key points

- Salford police are investigating 46 reports of property damage.
- Long-term residents have also been caught up in the attacks.
- Police and council leaders have condemned the intimidation.

## Summary

A series of suspected anti-HMO attacks in Salford has damaged homes, cars and properties where asylum seekers are believed to be staying. Long-term residents have also been targeted, including a Black father whose home is not a HMO, raising concerns about racial profiling and the effects of online claims identifying addresses.

Greater Manchester Police are investigating 46 reports of criminal damage since 5 October and have arrested three men on suspicion of involvement. The attacks include smashed windows and “No HMO” graffiti; one family reportedly left their home. Salford had an estimated 3,000 or more HMOs in 2024/25, and police and council leaders say they will act against the intimidation and misinformation.

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