IN CHAOS Shocking moment hundreds of school kids run riot in Manchester city centre as cops ‘hit with eggs’

HUNDREDS of school kids are running riot in Manchester city centre after breaking up for the summer.

Cops are reported to have been hit with eggs while tram services were also diverted as a result of the end of term chaos.

Police van in Manchester city centre as teenagers "run riot"

Smashed eggs litter the street after the end of term chaos

Pictures circulating online show a heavy police presence around Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens.

While video footage shows a large group of teenagers gathering in the area.

A McDonald's was also forced to temporarily close its gates as hundreds of yobs amassed with some reportedly hurling eggs.

Manchester Metrolink tweeted: "Due to an incident near Market Street/Piccadilly Gardens, all services are running via Exchange Square.

"No services will operate through Market Street or Shudehill. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to your journey."

Greater Manchester Police advised visitors to the city about "children causing problems".

Manchester councillor Pat Karney condemned the scenes and promised those responsible would be punished.

He said: "Not in the least funny and could injure people. We will check our CCTV cameras and the tram stop cameras

"We will throw the books at them if we identify them."