Heywood, Greater Manchester — A self-styled vigilante group that has been patrolling the streets of Heywood remains active, prompting a call for increased police oversight from local councillors concerned about the group’s activities and past associations. The Heywood Community Guard, which organisers say was established to, “keep women and children safe”, continues to operate in the area, often wearing high-visibility vests while patrolling at night. However, the group is currently being monitored by Greater Manchester Police following concerns raised by a group of local councillors. Led by Councillor Angela Brown, chair of the Heywood Township Committee at Rochdale Council, politicians have formally urged GMP to step up its management of the Heywood Community Guard. In a letter sent to Chief Superintendent of Rochdale, Danny Inglis, Councillor Brown expressed fears among parents that the group could return to school gates to, “stand guard”, a practice that has previously drawn s...