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More than 300 people have been arrested after a massive police blitz on violent criminals across Greater Manchester.
Three thousand police officers have been involved in Operation Admiral which began with police raids on suspects' homes.
In total the overall number of arrests stands at 362, with more expected.
Police targeted criminals wanted for alcohol-fuelled violent assaults and those who have jumped bail and were on the run.
The major crackdown is in response to a government survey showing a third of people across the north west perceive drunk or rowdy behaviour as a big or fairly big problem.
Simon Byrne, Deputy Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), said: "We have sent out a powerful message to criminals who are responsible for the sorts of violent attacks the majority people of Greater Manchester rightly abhor.
"All too frequently, alcohol is a major cause of aggression and results in innocent people being subjected to violent and unprovoked assaults. What the offenders don't realise is the effect it has, not just on their victims, but their whole families. It can lead to depression and a real fear of not wanting to go out.
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"That sort of behaviour will not go unpunished and today we have responded positively to the message we have been getting from our communities that these criminals should be locked up.
"That is why today we have launched this huge operation and a significant number of criminals have been arrested. But this is just the start of an ongoing process that will see Greater Manchester Police continually target those responsible for violent crime until the message sinks in."
Police will have a heavy presence in and around the region's pubs and clubs to ensure they are not breaking licensing laws. Extra Community Support Officers, custody officers and solicitors have been drafted in help make arrests and deal with those in custody. All available cells throughout Greater Manchester have been opened and additional prisoner buses have been hired for the day.
