Crime

PM Keir Starmer stood in front of Downing Street.

5th December 2024 | By Ed Charlesworth

A police officer for every neighbourhood – key pillar of Starmer’s ‘plan for change’

Image: PA Media The Prime Minister is set to promise a named, contactable police officer for every neighbourhood in England and Wales today (Thursday) as...

Stockport police officer arrests anonymous man

16th April 2024 | By Thomas Why

Dramatic drop in Stockport crime due to neighbourhood team

Stockport has seen a huge drop in crime following the Neighbourhood Crime Team's operation over the past year.

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2nd April 2024 | By Martha Norris

18 months since Operation Vulcan – but how successful has it been?

Operation vulcan have been thriving for the Cheetham Hill's community making it safer and less crimes.

Murder victim, Chris Hanley, holding baby

19th March 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Suspect charged with murder of ‘devoted family man’ after suspected car theft

A man has been charged with the murder of a “devoted family man” reportedly killed while trying to stop his car being stolen in Manchester.

Police cars swarmed Manchester city centre after two men were knocked down by two buses.

11th December 2023 | By Rebecca Mills

Night of Chaos: Two men rushed to hospital after being hit by buses in Manchester City Centre.

Police shut off Princess Street and Portland Street last night after two men were involved in two separate road accidents. Emergency services transported a 54-year-old man...

Laughing gas canisters discarded by the side of a road near Ebbsfleet, Kent

30th November 2023 | By Rebecca Mills

Laughing Gas ban aims to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Laughing Gas, also known as nitrous oxide, has been made illegal for recreational use in the UK, making it the second country to do so....

metal arches in Piccadilly Gardens, guarded by GMP

26th October 2023 | By Meg Jones

‘Operation Vulcan’s Now At Piccadilly Gardens In Attempt For GMP To Crack Down On Knife Crime

Greater Manchester Police are knuckling down on Knife crime with unavoidable metal detectors in the centre of Piccadilly Gardens.

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23rd May 2023 | By Kate Gaetto

Fallowfield residents raise concerns after petrol station alcohol licence is granted

Fallowfield Residents Group object license application to sell alcohol at the Shell Petrol station on Wilmslow Road. This is due to safety concerns about the station's proximity to temporary accomodation.

A photo of the start of the Curry Mile.

19th May 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Illegal shisha café on Curry Mile has £174k confiscated after breaching planning law

A café on the curry mile has been found to be operating as an illegal Shisha bar and forced to hand over £174,000.

A photo of the start of the Curry Mile.

1st May 2023 | By Zara Gallimore

Stop and searches in Rusholme increased after series of violent robberies

Stop and searches have been increased in Rusholme following a serious of violent robberies of mopeds.

Man found with £10k

14th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

Man arrested by police in Cheetham Hill on suspicion of money laundering after being found carrying £10k

A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after a police search found the man carrying £10,000. Officers were on a routine...

7th February 2023 | By Joe Hylton

75-year-old grandfather’s death labelled ‘suspicious’ by police

A 75-year-old man’s death is being treated as ‘possibly suspicious’ by police. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an investigation into the death of beloved...

27th October 2022 | By Kate Gaetto

Black Lives Matter mural vandalised at Chorlton Church and changed to ‘All lives matter’

A Chorlton church has had its ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural vandalised and painted over with the slogan ‘All Lives Matter’. Leaders at Chorlton Central Church...

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8th March 2022 | By Joseph O'Shea

‘Had this kit had been available he might still been here today’: Manchester’s first bleed safety cabinet installed in memory of schoolboy Rhamero West

Manchester’s first life-saving ‘bleed safety’ cabinet has been installed in memory of schoolboy Rhamero West who died in a knife attack. The cabinet will help...

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25th February 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke

Organised crime group involved in conspiracy to launder money and possession of firearms jailed for 45 years

An organised crime group from Manchester has been jailed for a total of 45 years for conspiracy to launder money, supply drugs, and conspiracy to...

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9th February 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Train driver treated in hospital after brick smashes windscreen

A train driver was taken to hospital last Friday after being rained on with shards of glass when a brick was hurled at his windscreen

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9th February 2022 | By Eddie Toomer-McAlpine

Man found guilty of ‘callous’ murder after dousing mother in petrol and setting her alight

Mark See, 34, has been found guilty of the murder of his 63 year old mother after starting a fire at their Gorton home on 13 July last year

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2nd February 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke

Body of 17 year old boy found stabbed to death in Salford park

A 17-year-old teenage boy was found dead in a Salford Park on Sunday morning. Police investigations revealed that Alan Szelugowski was stabbed to death in Clowes Park...

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2nd February 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury

‘Sadistic’ Oldham couple jailed after violent torture leaves ex-partner scarred for life

An Oldham man has been left scarred for life after the violent kidnapping and assault last summer

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2nd July 2021 | By Rory Gannon

‘It’s horrible knowing someone has been through your stuff’: tackling crime in Fallowfield

Fallowfield is home to a wide array of people and as a result, the ward is teeming with life. However, with more people brings the...