GMP's improving 'basics', policing minister says, but recognises there's more work to do

Police are investigating after a woman was filmed without her consent and sexualised in voyeuristic TikToks twice in the space of four days. The woman was filmed outside the Puregym in Spinningfields on two separate occasions by a prolific TikTok account posting sexualised videos of women unaware they are being filmed.

Police are investigating an indecent exposure after a man walked up to a teenager waiting for a bus in Trafford and started to perform a sexual act in front of her.

An incident in which a teenager reportedly left a ‘suspicious item’ outside Rochdale police station and ‘confronted’ officers with a knife is not believed to be terror-related, police have confirmed.

Boris Johnson is "no longer fit" to be in Downing Street, a Greater Manchester Tory fumed as MPs debated whether to refer the Prime Minister to a misconduct investigation over his Partygate fine.

A judge has blasted a GMP investigation into a prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted an Asda supermarket. Michael Gormley, 31, was spotted time and time again by a security guard at the Harpurhey store entering through the main door, taking hundreds of pounds-worth of alcohol, and walking out via the fire escape.

Police have confirmed a house fire on Easter Monday in which a woman was rescued by a neighbour is being treated as suspected arson. Witnesses said an heroic neighbour banged on the door as flames tore through the house in Bolton in the early hours and helped the woman escape.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man who is believed to be in the Manchester area.

Police have released a new CCTV image of a man who was last seen three weeks ago. Officers believe this image is the last sighting of Francis Higman, from Oldham.

GMP's troubled computer system could remain in place for another 18 months. That is despite the force recently announcing it was to be scrapped.

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has admitted the force were "borderline incompetent" in their handling of the Rochdale grooming gangs.

Greater Manchester Police has appealed for information in a series of crimes this month, from a shooting, to hit and runs, to burglaries and robberies. They took place across the region - some in broad daylight, others after dark, and while some happened days ago, others remain unsolved after weeks.

A drone, drugs and mobile phones have been intercepted by police near Strangeways prison.

Chair of Greater Manchester Police Federation Lee Broadbent has hit out at "decades of cuts" which have "removed the visible and physical deterrent of policing" and have left officers powerless to stamp out problems "at source". Taking a broad look at law and order, Mr Broadbent believes the police have become a purely "reactive" force.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has welcomed GMP's apology to three victims of grooming gangs in Rochdale.

Police have launched an appeal for information after a staff member at a shop in Bury was threatened during a theft. Images of two people officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident have been released.

Blossoms have revealed how their unlikely feud with Johnny Marr over forming a Smiths covers band was put to bed.Last year, the band teamed up with Rick Astley to cover The Smiths. While playing a gig in London, they invited Astley on stage to perform ‘Panic’ and ‘This Charming Man’.The artists subsequently announced two Smiths covers shows in Manchester and London the following month, with Blossoms becoming Astley’s backing band for a full set of theirs and fans’ most-loved Smiths songs.At the time, Marr gave her verdict on the covers, writing on Twitter: “This is both funny and horrible at the same time”. He also added: “Well, I met The Blossoms a few weeks ago and they elected to not mention it.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of hurling racist abuse at the Manchester City v Atletico Madrid game.

Police are looking for a missing woman who was last seen at a hospital in North Manchester.

Richard Madeley was spotted signing autograph for fans after being slammed by GMB viewers for being "rude" to Scarlett Moffatt on the show.The Good Morning Britain host, 65, was spotted out in Manchester after his latest appearance on the show, where he dressed casually in a pair of jeans, a crisp white t-shirt and a khaki jacket.The star smiled as he was seen carrying a holdall bag and a suit carrier bag draped over one arm, as he signed autographs for some excited fans who seemed thrilled to meet the former I'm A Celebrity star. It comes after the star was criticised by GMB viewers after the way he spoke to former Gogglebox star Scarlett when she appeared on the show.