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Police Review Drone Complaints Linked to Man City’s Rodri in Salford

Officers are assessing whether the flights breached UK drone rules that require registration, operator testing and respect for privacy.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police confirmed they have received multiple reports from residents and are reviewing the complaints, with no charges or enforcement actions announced.
  • Residents say a drone repeatedly flew close to their windows at the Salford building where the Spain international lives, leaving some feeling watched and distressed.
  • Tabloid outlets The Sun and Daily Mail published images they say show Rodri operating a drone from his attic balcony, a claim not verified by police.
  • The concerns began as messages in a residents’ WhatsApp group and were later escalated into formal complaints to authorities.
  • Neither Rodri nor Manchester City has issued a public statement, and officials have not reported findings from the Civil Aviation Authority.