Drug dealer who posted rap videos about his criminality on YouTube locked up for 9 years

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 12:25hrs Officers estimate deals of over £5m were made in five year period Justin Shaw (04/03/2002) of Richmond Grove East, Longsight, was sentenced to nine years at Manchester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 13 February 2025). Shaw was charged with being concerned in theContinue reading “Drug dealer who posted rap videos about his criminality on YouTube locked up for 9 years”

Police Appeal for woman who helped victim of sexual assault on a no607 bus in Bolton to come forward

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 10:45hrs Any further witnesses to the incident are also urged to come forward Detectives investigating the sexual assault against a woman on board a bus are appealing for a woman who helped the victim to come forward. The incident is alleged to haveContinue reading “Police Appeal for woman who helped victim of sexual assault on a no607 bus in Bolton to come forward”

Duo Jailed after killing man with his own car as he tried to stop them from stealing it

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 13th February 2025, at 20:10hrs They abandoned the vehicle and made attempts to set in on fire in the aftermath of the incident On the morning of Saturday, 16th March 2024, Marvin Sutton and Charlene Thomas conspired to steal a Land Rover Discovery in Beswick, East Manchester.Continue reading “Duo Jailed after killing man with his own car as he tried to stop them from stealing it”

Grooming gang who sexually abused children convicted

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 20:00hrs They groomed their victims through social media On Tuesday 11 February 2025, after much deliberation a jury came back with verdicts for eight men from Bolton following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court. The group, who groomed and engaged in sexual activityContinue reading “Grooming gang who sexually abused children convicted”

Offences identified after more than 20 youths rampage through Salford shopping centre

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 13th February 2025, at 08:00hrs The youths caused damage assaulted people and stole from stores during the rampage on Monday 27th January An investigation launched into disorder at a Salford shopping centre has identified multiple criminal offences say GMP. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester PoliceContinue reading “Offences identified after more than 20 youths rampage through Salford shopping centre”

So-called breeders read rights didn’t have to be told twice during illegal parrot raid

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 19:45hrs 25 illegal parrots were seized during the warrants and placed into the care of the RSPCA Officers in GMPs Bury district set up the operation due to the illegal selling of African grey parrots. The parrots are an endangered species and aContinue reading “So-called breeders read rights didn’t have to be told twice during illegal parrot raid”

Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 16:55hrs The charge comes as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North West A man from Nelson arrested yesterday on suspicion of terrorism offences has been charged confirm Greater Manchester Police. In an update posted today, Greater Manchester Police said: “MuhammadContinue reading “Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences”

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Wigan

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 07:30hrs A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident A man has been charged following an investigation into a stabbing in Wigan. Officers were called to Ince Green Lane on Monday to reports of a stabbing. A woman wasContinue reading “Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed in Wigan”

GMP engage with registered dealers and gun clubs to recover blank-firing weapons off the streets

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 06:50hrs A total of 18 blank firers have been surrendered by retailers since the engagement which started back in 2024 In anticipation of a national amnesty to recover Turkish manufactured Top-Venting Blank-Firing (TVBF) firearms, which started on Monday 3 February 2025 and isContinue reading “GMP engage with registered dealers and gun clubs to recover blank-firing weapons off the streets”

Man arrested in morning raid into mobile phone fraud offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 06:45hrs Officers arrested the man as part of a highly sophisticated fraud investigation On Tuesday morning, GMP’s Economic Crime Unit officers conducted warrants at four addresses in the Oldham area as part of an on-going investigation into mobile phone fraud. Officers alongside theContinue reading “Man arrested in morning raid into mobile phone fraud offences”