Police Probe Nazi-Themed Gathering at Oldham Pub

Greater Manchester Police are investigating a secret gathering by the far-right British Movement at the Duke of Edinburgh pub in Royton, Oldham, where members celebrated Adolf Hitler's birthday by displaying Nazi flags, SS bolts, and a swastika-shaped cake. Images and videos circulated online show attendees posing with Nazi symbols and one man wearing a 'Fuhrer 44' German football shirt while performing a Nazi salute. Pub staff and owners said they were unaware of the group's intentions and reported the event to authorities after learning what occurred. Local MP Jim McMahon condemned the incident as 'vile' and highlighted Oldham's proud history of fighting Nazism. The British Movement boasted about the celebration online and shared plans for further activities, causing distress among the community and pub staff. Police are treating the incident as a suspected offence of inciting racial hatred and are investigating those involved.