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”

Rapist finally brought to justice 14 years on after DNA taken from arrest to unrelated offence

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 20th February 2025, at 17:50hrs A thorough investigation was undertaken at the time of the rape on a girl aged 15 in Merseyside but no suspect were brought to justice until now A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guiltyContinue reading “Rapist finally brought to justice 14 years on after DNA taken from arrest to unrelated offence”

Manipulative violent man who dragged victim across floor causing carpet burns to her face jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 20th February 2025, at 13:30hrs He also grabbed her around the throat and put his hand over her nose during hotel attack on New Years Day The 63-year-old man from Manchester has been jailed for over two years after pleading guilty to violently assaulting a former partnerContinue reading “Manipulative violent man who dragged victim across floor causing carpet burns to her face jailed”

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”

Man charged with attempted murder after man in his 60s stabbed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 19th February 2025, at 12:30hrs He has also been charged with assault by beating on two others in the same incident  A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Wavertree. In an update posted today, Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that aContinue reading “Man charged with attempted murder after man in his 60s stabbed”

Trio who gunned down man on residential street have been sentenced to life

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, at 14:00hrs Three men have been sentenced for the murder of Rikki Berry in Kirkby last year. Just after 6.30pm on 17 July, emergency services were called to a report that a man had been shot outside Quarryside Drive in Kirkby. Paramedics treated himContinue reading “Trio who gunned down man on residential street have been sentenced to life”