A “security group” around the Rusholme and Victoria Park area near Manchester Central Mosque has decided to start their own security firm. “Manchester Community Watch” started as a WhatsApp group for reporting “unjust behavior” against minorities. It quickly grew to over 130 verified recruits through a strict ID + selfie verification process to keep out bad actors. The group has now applied for Security Industry Authority licences so they can operate legally as a private security firm.