Tribute for ‘devoted family man’ following his death in Beswick

Christopher Hanley, 57, was killed on Saturday 16 March, on Olympic Street, Beswick. Chris was found unresponsive by members of the public, and sadly pronounced deceased at the scene, despite the best efforts of emergency services. A murder investigation has been launched by GMP Major Incident Team, and two men have been arrested in connection. […]

20-year-old man from Liverpool jailed for preparing for acts of terrorism

Jacob Graham (DOB: 22/01/2004), from Norris Green in Liverpool appeared at Manchester Crown Court today (18 March 2024) and was sentenced to 13 years in prison and ordered to serve five years on license upon his release. The sentence comes after Graham was found guilty of the following offences: – Preparation of terrorist acts, contrary […]

GMP response to Monday’s Channel 4 news report

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Our full response to tonight’s report on Channel 4 News: “When GMP receives a report of a crime, we investigate allegations and follow every line of enquiry – which often involves arrest. Where someone’s experience of GMP does not meet their expectation, we fully support and encourage their right to hold us to account via the […]

Winners of this year’s prestigious Youth Buzz Awards announced

One of this year’s Youth Buzz Award winners The winners have been announced of this year’s prestigious Youth Buzz Awards that see young people in Manchester recognised for their stand-out achievements that help make a positive difference to them, their communities, or their peers. The awards recognise young people up to the age of 19 […]

Police appeal for information following a stolen e-bike in Bury

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On Sunday 10 March 2024, at around 11pm, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a robbery of a dark silver e-bike in an alleyway connecting Malton Avenue, to Sawley Avenue, in Bury. It’s believed that two suspects, wearing balaclavas, stole the bike and left towards Sawley Avenue. The stolen e-bike has distinctive features […]

GMP joins other forces nationwide to combat spiking in the region’s pubs and clubs

During Spiking Intensification Week (18 – 24 March 2024), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will be continuing work to combat spiking during the night-time economy (NTE) and to protect victims. Spiking Intensification Week follows the publication of a statutory report into spiking at the end of 2023, focusing on the NTE and improving police investigations. Officers […]

Off duty cop arrests wanted man while grabbing her lunch

Manchester city centre neighbourhood Inspector Natalie McDonald was collecting lunch for herself and colleagues in Greggs during her shift today (Thursday 14 March 2024) when she spotted someone attempting to steal food. After calling for back up, the officers secured an arrest, proving that officers are always on-duty, even on their lunch break. A 41-year-old […]

GMP continues to support moorland PSPO ahead of warmer months

Greater Manchester Police have joined multiple partner agencies in renewing awareness and support for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) designed to prevent moorland blazes. The force has joined up with Chorley, Bolton, and Blackburn with Darwen councils, along with the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and Lancashire Police, […]