Greater Manchester Police Release Statement Following Demonstration In Oldham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 23:50hrs A demonstration got underway in Oldham this evening where Police were called to a large group throwing objects at officers. In a statement released this evening, Greater Manchester Police said, “At around 6pm this evening our officers were called to reports ofContinue reading “Greater Manchester Police Release Statement Following Demonstration In Oldham”

Four Arrests Following Hartlepool Disorder

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 23:05hrs Disorder erupted in Hartlepool this evening with Police officers coming under attack by crowds throwing objects at officers. In a statement released tonight, Cleveland Police said, “Police are dealing with disorder following a protest in Hartlepool that began this evening (Wednesday 31Continue reading “Four Arrests Following Hartlepool Disorder”

Man Charged With  Southport Flick Knife Incident

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 23:00hrs A large Police response descended on Eastbank Street last night after reports of a man in possession of a knife. Officers could be seen in footage shared online detaining a man shortly before 7pm. In a statement released tonight, Merseyside Police said,Continue reading “Man Charged With  Southport Flick Knife Incident”

Bolton Woman Broke 81-year-old Man’s Hip During Street Robbery

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 17:10hrs A woman who mugged an elderly man in Bolton has been sent to Prison. In a statement released after sentencing, Greater Manchester Police said, “Jody Ainsworth (22/01/1991) of no fixed abode was today (Wednesday 31 July 2024) at Bolton Crown Court sentencedContinue reading “Bolton Woman Broke 81-year-old Man’s Hip During Street Robbery”

Robber Who Tied Victim Up With Shoelaces Jailed For 13 Years

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 17:00hrs A man has been jailed for 13 years for an attempted robbery in which the victim was tied up with his own shoelaces. In a statement released after sentencing, Greater Manchester Police said, “James Lamb (14/09/1993), of Peel Brow, Ramsbottom, was jailedContinue reading “Robber Who Tied Victim Up With Shoelaces Jailed For 13 Years”

Blackpool Man Sentenced For Raping Girl In Hotel

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 16:20hrs A man who met a girl at the beach then later raped her at a hotel has been sent to prison after being found guilty at an earlier hearing. In a statement, Blackpool Police said, “Matthew Tallentire raped the girl who wasContinue reading “Blackpool Man Sentenced For Raping Girl In Hotel”

Lancashire Police Officers Injured In Southport Disorder Alongside Merseyside Police

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 15:50hrs Violent clashes that broke out in Southport last night caused injuries to 52 officers. In a statement released today, Merseyside Police said, “We are continuing to appeal for footage and information after more than 50 officers were hurt during disorder involving hundredsContinue reading “Lancashire Police Officers Injured In Southport Disorder Alongside Merseyside Police”

Police Treating House Fire As Suspicious After Woman Dies And Two Children Critical

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 14:15hrs Detectives investigating the fatal fire that took the life of a woman and seriously injured two children is being treated as suspicious. The blaze happened in the early hours of this morning in Huddersfield. In a statement released today, West Yorkshire PoliceContinue reading “Police Treating House Fire As Suspicious After Woman Dies And Two Children Critical”

Large Fire Causing Traffic Delays on A59 Towards Blackburn

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 08:00hrs A large fire is causing travel delays this morning coming out of Preston. Firefighters were called around 6am this morning to a farmbuilding fire just off Potters Lane on Preston New Road. The A59 is backed up to Tickled Trout with theContinue reading “Large Fire Causing Traffic Delays on A59 Towards Blackburn”

North West Ambulance Service Declare Major Incident Following Disturbance

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 00:20hrs A protest held at 8pm this evening in Southport descending in violent clashes with Police has left a number of officers injured. Footage widely shared online shows officers under attack with objects, including bricks, bins, and fireworks thrown at officers. A mosqueContinue reading “North West Ambulance Service Declare Major Incident Following Disturbance”