Motorist led police on high speed chase then tried to blame brother after being caught drug driving months later

direct to your inboxTwo properties in Manchester where large crowds of ‘selfish’ revellers attended house parties during lockdown - including one attacked by a gunman - have been shut down.A closure order was issued against a student house in Fallowfield on March 5 after police and the city council received several complaints from neighbours.The main occupier of the property on Brailsford Road received a £10,000 fine for hosting an illegal gathering attended by around 40 people on February 26.It

Bolton and Wigan. Officers spotted a suspected stolen car speeding along Manchester Road in Blackrod on Monday (March 8).

direct to your inboxManchester United Women boss Casey Stoney believes captain Katie Zelem is beginning to demonstrate her true potential after the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa Women.United put back-to-back defeats behind them to strengthen their hold on third position in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at Leigh Sports Village.

direct to your inboxArmed police surrounded a flat in Salford tonight following reports of an intruder.Greater Manchester Police said they were called to the address on Bury Old Road at around 5.50pm to reports of 'persons breaking into a property.'An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said the incident prompted a major police response with a number of patrol vehicles and Tactical Aid Units."I saw the blue lights and at first I thought it must have been ambulances," the witness said."But

Stretford, Trafford, Manchester Magistrates' Court heard.As the two officers took his details, they noticed his son in the front passenger seat with no seatbelt on, the court heard.Suspicious Mr Mombeyarara may have been drunk, PC Anthony Hannan attempted to conduct a breath test, the trial was told.He failed to provide a specimen of breath three times, the court heard.

Oldham this evening.

'Possible human remains' have been discovered close to an abandoned pub in Bolton.Police have cordoned off an area of woodland close to the building.Tests and forensic analysis is currently being carried out to ascertain the circumstances of the incident, Greater Manchester Police said.It is not believed that this incident is linked to any ongoing investigations, they added.Two eyewitnesses say officers were called to the building, just off Blackburn Road, near Egerton Park, at around

direct to your inboxTwo cars chased each other through Manchester city centre before multiple gunshots were fired last night, eyewitnesses have said.A large police cordon remained in place in St Peter's Square on Sunday morning after the shocking incident unfolded at around 8.30pm on Saturday evening.A silver Vauxhall continues to be examined by forensics officers at the spot where it was abandoned between the Metrolink stop and Wagamama restaurant.Crime scene markers were laid out across the

direct to your inboxA large cordon was in place in Manchester city centre on Saturday night after police were called to reports of shots fired.Officers were called to St Peter's Square just before 8.30pm following reports of a suspected firearms discharge and a road traffic collision.Emergency services quickly attended and found an abandoned vehicle on the tram tracks in the square.No one is believed to have been injured in the incident.Two 16-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man have been

direct to your inboxDetectives are investigating following a firearms discharge in Sale overnight.Officers received a report of a party at an address on Fairway Avenue, just after 1am on Saturday.Around ten minutes later, a further call to a report of shots being fired at the address was received. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereOfficers attended and no one was

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direct to your inboxPolice discovered cannabis plants after being alerted to an attempted break-in in Stockport.Police were called to reports that two men were trying to break into a property on St David's Road in Cheadle shortly after 1pm yesterday (Thursday).Officers attended and two men - aged 26 and 28 - were arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by

direct to your inboxThe Government's failure to vaccinate police against Covid-19 as a priority has been described as a 'damaging betrayal'. The view, from National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, John Apter, was supported by Greater Manchester Police Federation chairman Stuart Berry.

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Greater Manchester Police traffic officers in Irlam flagged down a black Audi revealed to be using a false number plate. But taking a closer look at the plate, officers noticed that in small print, the words 'catch me if you can' were branded across the bottom of the plate.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDonny van de Beek has been urged to remain patient at Manchester United as he bids to establish himself in English football. Van de Beek has found his first-team chances limited since arriving at Old Trafford from Ajax during last summer's transfer window.