Girl 3 killed following collision between tram and van in Manchester City Centre

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 12:50hrs|Updated on Saturday 22nd February at 17:15hrs|Updated Sunday 23rd February at 22:45hrs The collision happened on Saturday morning in Manchester City Centre A girl aged three sadly died after being struck following a collision between a metrolink tram and a van confirm GreaterContinue reading “Girl 3 killed following collision between tram and van in Manchester City Centre”

Greater Manchester Police recover imitation firearm thanks to local community tip-off

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 07:10hrs GMP are encouraging local residents to report any suspicious activity to them Officers working as part of a new operation in Little Hulton recovered an imitation firearm in an area off Parkway on Monday night (17 February). The work comes as partContinue reading “Greater Manchester Police recover imitation firearm thanks to local community tip-off”

Four Just Stop Oil Protesters found Guilty after GMP foil Manchester Airport disruption plans

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at 07:00hrs They had planned to glue themselves to the taxi runway on the airfield of the airport to cause disruption Following a trial at Minshull Crown Court, four defendants; Indigo Rumbelow, Leanorah Ward, Margaret Reid and Daniel Knorr were today (Friday 21 February)Continue reading “Four Just Stop Oil Protesters found Guilty after GMP foil Manchester Airport disruption plans”

Investigation underway following fatal fire in Oldham

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 21st February 2025, at 15:30hrs Work is ongoing to identify the person who sadly died in the fire on Thursday night An investigation is underway after a person sadly died in a fire at a domestic property in Oldham. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester PoliceContinue reading “Investigation underway following fatal fire in Oldham”

Two arrests in city centre robbery investigation that saw victims friend suffer medical episode

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 21st February 2025, at 11:50hrs A teenager has been released on bail whilst one remains in custody on suspicion of robbery Detectives investigating reports of a robbery in Manchester city centre at the weekend have made two arrests. The incident occurred on Market Street shortly before 9pmContinue reading “Two arrests in city centre robbery investigation that saw victims friend suffer medical episode”

Police cordon in place following the supected discovery of body in Bury

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 20th February 2025, at 19:30hrs A stretch of Longsight Road in Bury remains sealed off on Thursday night following the discovery A Police cordon remains in place in Bury following the suspected discovery of a body on an embankment close to Holcombe Brook Sports and tennis club.Continue reading “Police cordon in place following the supected discovery of body in Bury”

IOPC release statement after man dies in Manchester Airport Border Force arrest

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 20th February 2025, at 21:10hrs An independent investigation will now take place into this incident An investigation is underway derway following the death of a man arrested by border force officers at Manchester Airport. In a statement released today, the Independent Office for Police Conduct said: “TheContinue reading “IOPC release statement after man dies in Manchester Airport Border Force arrest”

Man arrested on suspicion of harassment after reports of exposure, man hiding in bushes and asking women for sexual favours

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th February 2025, at 07:45hrs A 22-year-old man remains in custody for questioning confirm Greater Manchester Police Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following reports of a man following women and harassing them in Rochdale. In an appeal made on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said:Continue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of harassment after reports of exposure, man hiding in bushes and asking women for sexual favours”

Witnesses sought in New Years Day Rochdale murder investigation

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th February 2025, at 12:55hrs It is important to stress that these in the images are not connected to the murder in any way but detectives believe they could hold vital information that may help their investigation Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Rochdale onContinue reading “Witnesses sought in New Years Day Rochdale murder investigation”

Operation AVRO make 65 arrests in crackdown on crime across Greater Manchester

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th February 2025, at 21:00hrs The operation also saw fifty-five traffic offences committed Operation AVRO returned to the district of Stockport on (Thursday 13 February 2025). Officers in Stockport made a total of 65 arrests  for a range of offences including drug supply and burglary as partContinue reading “Operation AVRO make 65 arrests in crackdown on crime across Greater Manchester”