Large police scene and bloodied tissues amid reports of 'fight' in Harpurhey

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.

Social media posts alleging a political cover-up of child grooming have cast a long shadow over Oldham in recent years, enabling the rise of a new independent political group and contributing to the dethroning of two council leaders in successive years.

Police in Wigan have seized cocaine and cash and apprehended two suspects in a drugs raid this morning. In the early hours of June 28, Greater Manchester Police conducted a warrant at an address in Ashton-in-Makerfield and found the cash and drugs.

Police are hunting for a man from Gorton who is wanted on recall to prison.

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.

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).

A helicopter has crashed into a field on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

A police sergeant has resigned in disgrace after an investigation found he had shared vile pornographic videos as well as discriminatory jokes on WhatsApp.

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

Police have taped off a park in Trafford this evening. Officers are guarding a scene at Seymour Park in Old Trafford.

Traffic is backing up for FOUR MILES on the M60 due to a police incident. Two lanes were shut near the junction for Eccles on the anticlockwise carriageway of the motorway.

Police in Rochdale have released a new image of a man who was reported missing a week ago. GMP officers have issued a new photo of Daniel, who has been missing from Middleton since June 10.

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.

Officers have issued an urgent appeal for information after a 50-year-old woman was stabbed at an Oldham property. Greater Manchester Police says it received a report of a stabbing at a property on Blanche Walk, in the St Mary’s area, shortly before 2.30pm yesterday (June 15).