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8th November 2024 | By Aryaman Prabhakar

GMP police dog arrests high-risk domestic violence perpetrator 

PD Kyp the police dog helped bring a 26-year-old man into custody after class A drugs and weapons were found at a house in Hyde.

Three women and a man sit on two brown sofas in front of a digital whiteboard that reads: "Tackling Modern Slavery and Exploitation in Greater Manchester: An Introduction with Local Experts." They are sat in an open area with a glass wall behind them that faces the wall of another building. All four people are in conversation, and are well-dressed in business attire. There is a microphone on the left sofa, and the woman on the far-right of the image holds the other. In order, they are: local business lmanager Angela Hughes; Deputy Mayor of Manchester Kate Green; Dr Jon Davies from the University of Manchester; and Amy Bond from anti-slavery charity Causeway.

30th October 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Modern slavery ‘major cause for concern’ in construction and care industries

Instances of modern-day slavery have been ‘on the rise’ within the construction and care industries in Manchester, with the Deputy Mayor also outlining concern for...

21st May 2024 | By Oyindamola Daramola

Manchester Comedy Event might change venue: ‘Silent Disco-Style Gigs’ No Longer at Didsbury Sports Ground

Potential Relocation of ‘Dead Meet’ Festival A podcast and comedy event highlighting ‘the best of north-west’ scheduled to take place in Manchester this summer, might...

Families and attendees stand in a crowd outside Friends Meeting House, holding banners, lit candles, and homemade carboard signs. They are all wearing coats. The sky is dark, and the pavement is wet from rain. The visible signs say: "End state violence", "End police killings", and "End police pursuits". The visible banners say: "Who do we turn to for support or answers when an egent of the state kills a loved one? Ronaldo was innocent", "#RonsWorld. Ronaldo Johnson. R.I.P.", and "G.M.P. have blood on their hands."

10th April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

No justice no peace: families and campaigners call for an end to ‘unnecessary’ police pursuits by GMP

Grieving families in Manchester are calling for an end to ‘unnecessary’ police chases which end in the deaths of young people.

Headshot of Ronaldo Johnson. He is a Black teenage male wearing a red waterproof jacket and black life jacket, staring directly into the camera and smiling. Behind him is a river and green foliage. He is in a canoe, but the canoe has been cropped out.

2nd April 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

17-year-old passenger in speeding car chased by police was ‘unlawfully killed’, inquest determines

The death of a 17-year-old passenger who was driven through a red light while being pursued by police has been ruled an unlawful killing, an...

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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.

31st January 2024 | By Leslie Kerwin

Police report rape next to Mancunian Way as Man Met issues warning to staff and students over safety

Reports of a rape next to the Mancunian Way underpass in the early hours of this morning have intensified concerns over safety in the city centre.

8th January 2024 | By Osaro Ojo

GMP tackle Christmas robberies, arrest 27 in Operation Calibre

GMP intensified their actions to tackle Christmas robberies after arresting 27 people during the National week of Operation Calibre in Greater Manchester GMP increased patrols...

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1st December 2023 | By Martha Norris

Fallowfields named as bike theft hotspot. 

A report by Greater Manchester Police has revealed that bike thefts in the city are three times higher than 2021 with Fallowfield being the worst...

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.

Greater Manchester Police Vans Photo: Ruby Qaimkhani

17th May 2023 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

GMP seize Bentley car and other goods in suspected money laundering case

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering. The men, aged 50 and 48, were arrested on Tuesday 16 May after a lengthy investigation in two areas of North Manchester. Warrants were obtained to search four properties and seized goods included a Bentley car and money.

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...

7th February 2023 | By Miles Cooke

Three men arrested in dawn raid on Cheetham Hill property in connection with gang related burglaries

Greater Manchester Police has arrested three men suspected of involvement in gang related burglaries following a dawn raid on a property in Cheetham Hill this...

7th February 2023 | By Thomas Mansbridge

GMP continue to investigate missing woman one year after disappearance

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for further information from the public about the disappearance of a women from Manchester, one year after she went missing....

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31st January 2023 | By Beth Ibbotson

Former Salford police officer dismissed for improper relationship with vulnerable woman

A Salford police officer has been sacked from Greater Manchester Police for carrying out an “improper relationship” with a vulnerable woman. Paul Banks appeared before...

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16th March 2022 | By Okiemute Obotuke

Police forensics team seen at a residential street in Moston after ‘disturbance’

Police officers were seen on Thursday evening at a residential street in Moston, taping off Edale Avenue. Specialist investigators and crime scene investigators were in...

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9th February 2022 | By David Smith

Police respond to deadly three weeks of knife crime by increasing stop and search powers

Greater Manchester Police have increased their stop and search powers after three fatal stabbings in three weeks.   Over the weekend police stopped and searched...

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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...