Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 25th January 2025, at 07:00hrs Police are urging people to take steps to keep themselves safe following series of robberies Officers investigating what is believed to be three linked robberies in south Manchester are warning Facebook Marketplace shoppers to be vigilant. In a statement released on Friday,Continue reading “Police warn Facebook Marketplace shoppers to be vigilant”
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Wigan man who sexually abused girl and sent photos on messenger app jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 19:00hrs He must also sign the sex offenders register for life A man who made images of himself sexually assaulting a young girl and then distributed them online has been jailed. Gareth Vickers, 45, from Wigan, was identified by National Crime Agency investigatorsContinue reading “Wigan man who sexually abused girl and sent photos on messenger app jailed”
Man sentenced for modern day slavery and drug offences
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 17:10hrs He was also made subject to a 10 year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order A man has been jailed for a total of 12 years following an investigation into Modern Day Slavery and drug supply offences in the Newton-le-Willows area. In aContinue reading “Man sentenced for modern day slavery and drug offences”
Man incriminated himself by bragging how many cars he’d stolen through social media
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 17:00hrs He and his associates brought a reign of terror on the communities of Greater Manchester Following an intricate investigation into a cohort of car thieves, codenamed Operation Napoleon, a ninth man has today been sentenced. He pleaded guilty to three counts ofContinue reading “Man incriminated himself by bragging how many cars he’d stolen through social media”
Man who sent text saying he’d killed his estranged partner handed hospital order
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 16:50hrs Charlene has been described as beautiful inside and out A man has been handed a hospital order for killing his estranged partner in 2023. Peter Pitt (22/12/70), of Hyde Road, Manchester, had earlier pleaded guilty to manslaughter, following the death of CharleneContinue reading “Man who sent text saying he’d killed his estranged partner handed hospital order”
Man arrested after reports of carrying knife and Police car damaged
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 16:30hrs A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon A man has been arrested following a disturbance in which reports of a man with a knife were made. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester PoliceContinue reading “Man arrested after reports of carrying knife and Police car damaged”
Police Officer commended for tackling knifemam
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 16:00hrs The man was eventually arrested and sectioned under the Mental Health Act It was back on the morning of Tuesday 29 October 2024, when response officer Antony Spence was the first on the scene in the Hollins area of Oldham to reportsContinue reading “Police Officer commended for tackling knifemam”
Bolton man who sexually assaulted teenage girls jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 21:30hrs He was also handed a lifetime restraining order against two teenage girls On Wednesday 22 January 2025 Hasseb Afzal (11/08/1996) appeared at Bolton Crown Court, where he was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexual assault against a woman over theContinue reading “Bolton man who sexually assaulted teenage girls jailed”
Police Officers commended after saving man’s life following machete attack
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 16:50hrs Both officers have been recognised for their quick actions in delivering first aid to the victims Two police officers have been commended after they saved a man’s life following a machete attack in Greater Manchester. In a recognition post made today, GreaterContinue reading “Police Officers commended after saving man’s life following machete attack”
Victim impact statements read out in court at sentencing hearing
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 16:00hrs Liverpool Crown Court have been hearing impact statements from both the victims in this horrific attack and their families. You can see those in full below. Child C’s father – “Our daughter is everything Axel Rudakubana is not” “As a family, weContinue reading “Victim impact statements read out in court at sentencing hearing”
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