GMP failed to record 80,000 crimes in 12-months and people are being 'denied justice', says blistering report

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained his decision to start Bruno Fernandes against Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.United are taking on the Toffees just three days after their 6-2 win against Leeds United in the Premier League, and Fernandes is one of just two players to have started against Leeds to keep his place at Goodison Park.

GMP in areas including Wardley and Bolton town centre on Wednesday (December 22).  Police traffic officers stopped the driver of an Audi A3 on Manchester Road in Wardley. They claim the driver’s MOT test certificate had expired on January 8 this year.In a tweet, officers said: “XT58 stopped this Audi A3 on Manchester Road Wardley. Test certificate expired 8th Jan 2020.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRobert Lewandowski has reiterated that he was once 'very interested' in joining Manchester United.The Bayern Munich striker has enjoyed a remarkable 2020 which has seen him finish top goalscorer in his club's triumphant Champions League campaign, win the treble and be honoured with several personal accolades.However, before he established himself as the best out-and-out striker in the world, United made a move to sign him from Borussia

direct to your inboxA man has been awarded a £83,000 damages payout in the High Court after his details were published online in a news article after his arrest following the terror attack at Manchester Arena.Libyan Alaedeen Sicri, 26, was arrested and subsequently released without charge in the wake of the bombing on May 22, 2017.The suicide bombing after an Ariana Grande concert claimed 22 lives and left more than 1,000 people injured.Despite not being identified by Greater Manchester Police,

straight to your inbox every day for freeAnthony Martial has had his fair share of critics this season but the build-up to Christmas has been fruitful for the French forward, who ended his Premier League goal drought at Bramall Lane before putting in a classy performance against another Yorkshire side on Sunday.The only thing missing from Martial's display against Leeds was a goal as he showcased his capabilities as a false nine, dropping deep and bringing teammates into play, which led to an

direct to your inboxLeaders from across Greater Manchester have shared their damning assessment of Greater Manchester Police as Chief Constable Ian Hopkins announced he is quitting the force. The police chief announced he was standing down today after his force was placed in special measures due to concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins is standing down after his force was placed in special measures on Thursday because of concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said it was left "deeply troubled" over how cases handled by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were closed without proper investigation.In a statement, Mr Hopkins said: "These

In an exclusive report published last night, the Manchester Evening News revealed that the force had been placed in 'special measures' following a damning inspection report published last week. The report on behalf of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found GMP had failed to record one in four violent crimes reported to it, warning that people were being 'denied justice'.

direct to your inbox Readers of the Manchester Evening News have been reacting to the announcement that Greater Manchester Police will be placed in ‘special measures’ following a damning inspection report. In an exclusive report published last night, the M.E.N revealed how Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for policing has escalated GMP into what is officially known as the ‘national oversight process’.

direct to your inboxThe Chief Constable of Greater Manchester has taken sick leave due to a debilitating ear condition.Ian Hopkins has been living with the illness for several months, but decided to take time off work as it worsened.In a statement, he said: "I would not normally wish to discuss my personal health in public."However, I am happy to share the following personal information."I have been suffering with labyrinthitis since the end of October.

direct to your inboxAn alleged gunman said he had been in contact with a man he had known since primary school about trying to get a rapper a record contract, not firearms.Omar Berryman told jurors that he had known 34-year-old Zico Reid since they were children.Reid has since admitted firearms offences, while Mr Berryman, 31, denies possessing a Walther handgun with intent to cause fear of violence.Jurors at his Manchester Crown Court trial have heard that Mr Berryman's DNA was found on the

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has responded to Priti Patel's letter detailing her concerns about a damning report into Greater Manchester Police. The Home Secretary wrote to both Mr Burnham and GMP to express ‘deep’ concerns about the findings of the inspection report into the force - and to demand their plans for improvement.

direct to your inbox The Home Secretary has written to both Andy Burnham and Greater Manchester Police to express ‘deep’ concerns about the findings of a damning inspection report into the force - and to demand their plans for improvement.

direct to your inbox The mayor’s office has repeatedly refused to say whether it has confidence in the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police after a damning report found the force was failing to record one in four violent crimes. It also cast doubt over the Chief’s long-term future at the helm of the force and criticised the fact he has not fronted up any interviews today.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Scholes is still capable of executing one of his reducers from the pundit's chair and the last time Sir Alex Ferguson suffered a group stage ejection from the Champions League another midfielder went studs-up on Manchester United's younger players. "People have talked about the young players - you've had Jones, Smalling, Young coming in, everybody building them up but they’ve got a lot to do, it’s a reality check for some," Roy Keane said.