GMP issue update on investigation after man, 50, stabbed with four arrested

ASDA car park. The boy remains in hospital after being brutally knifed several times last night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGreater Manchester Police have issued a statement condemning online racist abuse suffered by Manchester United players in the past few days.Marcus Rashford was the victim of some horrific online abuse in the wake of United's 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Saturday night, which he described as "humanity and social media at its worst".

and Salford, just after 12:30pm this afternoon. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said they received a call at 12:41pm to "reports of a person in the water off a bridge." "One crew attended from Salford Fire station" a spokesman said."However on arrival police were already on the scene and had the matter in hand." The Manchester Evening News understands the alert was sparked after he was spotted suspended from the bridge on abseiling ropes.

direct to your inboxGary Lineker has sent Manchester United and Liverpool a "frightening" Premier League title warning after Manchester City climbed to the top of the table.City thumped West Bromwich Albion 5-0 at the Hawthorns on Tuesday night to leapfrog United and go top for the first time this season.

straight to your inboxAston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has called for a review on the offside law after Manchester City's controversial goal on Wednesday night.Pep Guardiola 's side temporarily moved top of the Premier League table after beating Villa in a hard-fought match at the Etihad Stadium.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police have issued more than 100 fines to people for breaching lockdown restrictions this weekend.Between 3pm on Friday (15 January) and 7am this morning (Sunday 17), the force said they had given out 110 Fixed Penalty Notices for Covid regulation breaches.The majority of the fines were slapped on those attending house parties, with some larger gatherings also reported to police.This included a large party of over 40 people at a flat on Derby Street in

straight to your inboxManchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has issued a message to Manchester City counterpart Raheem Sterling regarding penalties.United 's number of spot-kicks this season has led to criticism, with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp among them, while fans on social media often claim scoring from the spot is 'stat-padding'. Fernandes has hit back at that suggestion though, discussing the challenge of taking a penalty and stating it's not as easy as some think.

Frankie Boyle's New World Order BBC Two show.Comedian Sophie Duker provoked outrage after joking about 'killing whitey' on the show which aired in September, hosted by Glaswegian Frankie Boyle.The BBC dismissed more than 1,000 complaints and said the content of the show was 'within audience expectations' for a post-watershed satirical programme, but Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation.Objections about the reference made by Ms Duker on the show which aired on September 10

straight to your inboxPhil Foden caught the eye again for Manchester City in their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion. The England international opened the scoring just before half-time in Wednesday evening's match against the Seagulls at the Etihad Stadium.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has hailed Phil Foden as a 'superstar' following his latest eye-catching performance. The England international netted the only goal of the game in the 1-0 victory over Brighton, which moved City four points off the top with a game in hand.

direct to your inboxNeighbours have described the dramatic moment armed police stormed a north Manchester street after a man was shot with a pellet gun during a 'dispute'. A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a head injury after the incident in New Moston on Friday morning.

Salford, Trafford and Stockport this morning (Thursday, January 7). One of the warrants was executed at a home in Rake Lane, in Clifton.

straight to your inbox every day for free Paul Pogba says the entire Manchester United squad must 'take the next step' if they are to truly complete their transformation under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Man City at the semi-final stage on Wednesday night as goals from John Stones and Fernandinho secured victory for Pep Guardiola's side.The defeat marked the fourth semi-final defeat United have suffered in the past year - meaning Solskjaer has now lost as

direct to your inbox Paul Pogba has said the Manchester United squad are 'disappointed and annoyed' after they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by fierce rivals Man City. Goals from John Stones and Fernandinho secured a 2-0 victory for Pep Guardiola's side on Wednesday night as United missed out on a Wembley final against Tottenham Hotspur.

straight to your inboxKyle Walker, Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero will all have to be assessed in training before Pep Guardiola will decide when he can turn to his players again. Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup final for a fourth year in a row by beating neighbours United at Old Trafford with goals from John Stones and Fernandinho in a 2-0 win.

straight to your inboxGary Neville and Gary Lineker were among those to heap praise upon John Stones after he opened the scoring for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United.City sealed a spot against Tottenham in April's final at Wembley as they aim for a fourth-consecutive campaign lifting the trophy, and took the lead through Stomnes early in the second half at Old Trafford.