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Category: Law & Order

Police make an arrest in connection with the death of a man in Urmston

At around 12:30pm on Monday 22 August 2016, police were called to Atkinson Road to reports of concerns for the welfare of a woman with a head injury. Officers attended...

100 new police officers set to meet communities in Greater Manchester

The first recruits to join GMP in five years will shortly finish training by visiting their new patches. In a few weeks’ time 100 new officers will be attested at a...

Police in Salford issued with body camera and video equipment

Officers in Salford are now issued with body worn video recording equipment, this is to record and gather evidence. No permission is required for the officer to record,...

Tony Lloyd re-opens £200,000 Active Citizens’ Fund

Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner has announced that he is to re-open the Active Citizen’s Fund, and is inviting community groups...

‘Zombie knife’ sellers face jail after ban comes in this week

Sellers of Zombie knives will face jail this week as the ban comes into force on Thursday 18 August 2016. The blades which can be up to 2ft in length are sold as...

Police appeal to find wanted man with Salford connections

Police are appealing for help to trace a wanted man from Manchester. Joe Lee Hayman, 24, is wanted for failing to appear at court for common assault. He is originally...

275 motorists arrested during summer drink and drug drive clampdown

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrested 275 motorists during this year’s summer drink and drug drive operation. More than 800 motorists were stopped as part of a...

GMP welcomes Qatari police cadets

Greater Manchester Police has welcomed police college cadets from Qatar as part of an ongoing commitment to assist with the development of new recruits. Eighty cadets...

Former GMP Special Constable jailed for sexual activity with a child

A former GMP Special Constable has been jailed after pleading guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a child. America Luke Richardson, 22, has today, Tuesday 9...

Salford man jailed for 27 years for child rape and assault

A man who orchestrated a campaign of rape and sexual assaults against a young boy and girl over a period of 14 years has been jailed. Michael John Nicholls, 34, of Buile...