Armed police descend on street 'disturbance'

Greater Manchester Police have launched an operation to tackle violence against women in town centres at night. Operation Lioness was set up in 2021 in response to the nationwide call for police forces to crack down on the issue.

A supercar believed to be worth in excess of £170,000 was put on display outside a police station after being seized for having no insurance.

Police found a ‘drug den’ in Salford following numerous reports of dealing in the area. Officers in the area were on a patrol around the Clarendon Park area when they spotted the makeshift structure.

Police and fire crews descended on a south Manchester street after a fire involving a barbecue. People living close to the scene in Lloyd Street South, Fallowfield, reported hearing a 'huge bang' moments before emergency services arrived at about 6pm last night.

Manchester saluted military personnel past and present to mark Armed Forces Day. The outstanding contribution of the nation's armed forces was honoured with a special day of family activities and entertainment.

A Greater Manchester Police officer has been sacked after he was convicted of stalking and harassment. The offences involved PC Gareth Walker's ex-wife and her new partner after their divorce in 2019, GMP's Chief Constable said as he chaired a misconduct hearing at force HQ.

An incident sparked a large police presence outside a takeaway and shop in Harpurhey on Thursday evening (June 23). A cordon was erected after police arrived amid unconfirmed reports of a 'fight'.

A man involved in a smash in Harpurhey on Thursday evening was later found with a gun and machete when searched. Officers cornered the man along Rochdale Road, by the gates to Queen's Park, in the north Manchester town.

Police in Wigan have arrested six people following raids that uncovered money laundering as well as numerous drugs. Greater Manchester Police conducted warrants at four addresses in the Marsh Green area.

Detectives are appealing for a missing man in his 50s who has not been seen for more than 24 hours. The man is from north Manchester, but was reported missing from a mental health hospital.

Officers investigating a stabbing in Oldham last week have released a new CCTV image as they continue to appeal for help. Police received a report of a stabbing at a property on Blanche Walk, in the St Mary’s area, shortly before 2.30pm on Wednesday, June 15.

The horrific case of a 12-year-old girl who was raped by strangers and let down by authorities in Oldham is ‘not unique’, says the ex-detective who has repeatedly blown the whistle on child abuse failings.

Comedian Joe Lycett has revealed that a fan who attended one of his stand-up gigs called the police because they found one of his jokes offensive. The 33-year-old funnyman revealed he'd been questioned after police received the complaint about a joke that involved the phrase "giant donkey d***."

Police have issued a stern warning after youths hurled bricks and stones at vehicles on the M60. Officers say six vehicles were damaged after being hit by projectiles between junction 2 and 3, near Cheadle, on Sunday afternoon (June 19).

Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl who was last seen around 4pm yesterday afternoon.

Police officers were attacked by a woman whilst helping someone due to concerns over their welfare tonight (Friday). Police say they were helping a female in Exchange Square, in the city centre, when the incident happened.

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Police have issued an appeal after Transport for Greater Manchester worker was attacked at a bus station. The assault happened at Rochdale Interchange on June 3.