Man, 21, arrested and four injured after major police response to stabbing at Worsley pub

was knifed in the heart by his pal James Hurst in Heywood in January 2017. Hurst was convicted of murder and possession of a bladed article - and jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 26 years in July 2017.He was released from prison 18 months before the fatal attack after being sentenced for an unrelated offence.Manchester Crown Court heard Mr McKenzie's body was discovered by a dog walker in an alleyway off Promenade Street in Heywood.

Two guns have been recovered after a dawn raid on a house in Salford.As reported in the Manchester Evening News four men were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences during a planned strike on Tuesday.Armed police were involved when a search warrant was executed at the property in Goulden Street, Langworthy, based on intelligence.More than 25 officers plus staff from other agencies were involved in the operation.The house was sealed off as a crime scene and the investigation is ongoing.Now

In a statement to local councillors GMP said: "Officers will continue to patrol the surrounding locality to offer reassurance to the community following on from this morning's action, however this is only to bolster our relations with residents/business owners, and not in response to any subsequent threat whatsoever." In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers executed a warrant at an address on Goulden Street in Salford at around 6am today.

hereBut the force was also facing criticism of its slow response to the attacks, including why the man was allowed to wander the city for as long as he did.Five other people, aged between 23 and 33, were also injured during the incident.They were treated in hospital, with two later being discharged.A man and a woman, aged 19 and 32, who sustained serious stab wounds, remain in a critical condition in hospital, police said on Monday.Following the arrest, Birmingham Police Commander Chief

ire crews raced to tackle a blaze in Dunfermline last night. Two fire engines were deployed to Whitemyre Court, in the Rumbling area of the Fife town, at around 10pm after reports of a shed on fire.

police investigation. Officers were called to Fortrose Gardens in Strathaven at around 3.10am on August 16.

"Officers attended an established that two vehicles, a black Vauxhall Astra and blue Ford Focus, had been in collision and a teenager had subsequently been assaulted. "The victim, a boy aged 17, was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries."Two men, aged 21 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

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Atherton, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon after a man was spotted wielding a 'two foot-long' blade, say tenants. A number of armed police officers reportedly attended the incident and 'apprehended' the man.In video footage from the incident, a number of officers, two of whom appear to be armed, arrive at Spring Gardens.There appears to be six police cars visible in the footage, including two 4x4s.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.A man was seriously injured after being hit by a van in Hamilton on Friday.Emergency services were called to the scene on High Blantyre Road shortly before noon on August 14.The pedestrian was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.The B7012 High Blantyre Road was closed between Russell Street and the East Kilbride Expressway for five hours whilst police carried out their enquiries.A

Manchester Evening News show police vehicles surrounding a blue car with its doors open. A police helicopter was seen hovering overhead.