Four arrested as hundreds turn up to 'utterly ridiculous' Manchester lockdown protest - police vow organiser will get a £10,000 fine

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Three men arrested following a suspected road rage shooting in Salford have been released under investigation, police have said.The suspects were held on suspicion of attempted murder yesterday (Thursday).It came following an incident on November 17 in Lower Kersal.A 38-year-old man turned up at hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand at around 7.20pm.He was discharged the next day.Greater Manchester Police said that following an altercation between two drivers, one got out of his vehicle,

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

in Rochdale.The drama unfolded at around 7pm on Thursday evening.Officers were called to a report of a domestic incident on Wardle Road in the town, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said."A man and a woman were believed to have been involved in a disturbance in a vehicle which later collided with a wall on Whitworth Road" a spokeswoman said.The woman suffered injuries but they are not believed to be serious.A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, assault, kidnap and

Tameside. Police seized a 'substantial amount' of drugs during the raids including crack cocaine, a quarter kilo of heroin and a cannabis farm.They also seized some cash.Seven men - aged between 22 and 54 - were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.A 54-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence.They all remain in custody for questioning.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United youngster Tahith Chong insisted he is only focussing on his development and not his long-term future whilst on loan Werder Bremen. The United academy graduate is on a season-long loan with the Bundesliga side in a bid to earn more first-team minutes after struggling for opportunities under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.

Andy Burnham has warned against the introduction of ‘permanent’ coronavirus restrictions once the national lockdown ends.The mayor of Greater Manchester says talks are underway between local leaders and the government about what will happen after December 2.Changes to the national tiered system of restrictions were being considered according to Mr Burnham, though he admitted that it was likely that the city-region would remain in Tier 3.In their decision-making the government has been urged to

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.

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Manchester Evening News, we have pledged to pay tribute to the special people who have died with this terrible disease.This week, more families have been in touch with tributes for loved ones.Here are some of their stories.If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here.Brenda was born in Rusholme and moved to Wythenshawe in 1973.She was wife to Derek, mum to Mark and Dawn and sister to Bernadette.Brenda moved into a care home in February 2019.She died aged 87 at Wythenshawe

hotel guest was arrested and detained after leaving bad review on TripAdvisor.TripAdvisor has slammed he Sea View Resort in Thailand after they legally challenged a customer for leaving a negative review.Wesley Barnes from the US posted a series of negative reviews following his stay via the travel website when police were alerted. Mr Barnes was then detained and charged under the country's strict defamation laws, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Fallowfield Loop. Officers were called to a report of a robbery on the off-road path in Manchester yesterday (November 11) at around 4.14pm.Enquiries established that a cyclist in his 30s had his bike stolen and was stabbed in the leg.He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.Officers later found the bike and arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery and section 18 assault.

claims he organised the anti-lockdown protests in Manchester city centre this weekend has been ordered by the council to shut his gym today - but he said it was already closed.

'Rise Up Manchester' rally attended by as many as 600 people in Manchester city centre on Sunday afternoon was justified and 'wasn't illegal'. Greater Manchester currently has some of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country and hospitals have had to suspend non-urgent surgery as they cope with a surge in Covid-19 patients.