Police and firefighters scrambled after cladding falls off Salford apartment block

direct to your inboxUPDATE: Christian has now been found safe and well.Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a man missing from Urmston.Christian, 20, is missing from home.Officers have not released Christian's surname.He is described as slim with a muscular build.He was last seen wearing a red jacket, grey top and shorts.Police have urged anyone who sees Christian or knows his whereabouts to call 999.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -  download it

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA further police investigation has been launched over the death of a much-loved young dad from North Manchester.Connor Bond, 22, died as a result of multiple injuries after falling from the 31st floor of an apartment block in Greengate where he was working as a concierge, his family were told at an inquest into his death.During the proceedings, Bolton Coroners Court heard that he had been at work on the

direct to your inbox The mayor’s office has repeatedly refused to say whether it has confidence in the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police after a damning report found the force was failing to record one in four violent crimes. It also cast doubt over the Chief’s long-term future at the helm of the force and criticised the fact he has not fronted up any interviews today.

direct to your inboxA police investigation has been launched after a young woman was raped in Sale.Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a woman in her 20s had been raped on Woodhouse Lane.Officers were called to the scene shortly after 1.30am on Tuesday morning.An area of woodland on nearby Cherry Tree Lane was sealed off for a number of hours on Tuesday as part of the investigation.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can

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 here "A male was located at the scene with knife wounds and is currently receiving medical treatment.

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The announcement was made by Health Secretary Matt Hancock to the House of Commons this morning. Outdoor venues that are in Tier 1 areas - those of the lowest risk - will be allowed to host 4,000 spectators or fill 50% of their capacity - whichever is lower.Outdoor venues in Tier 2 areas will be able to welcome 2,000 spectators or 50% of their capacity back into their stadiums, but Tier 3 areas will continue to host events behind closed doors.

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

Manchester city centre were assaulted at around 1.10am on Sunday, September 20. Two were bitten and another was racially abused before being spat at, police said.One of the victims needed medical treatment after the incident.

hereRemi Merrimam, 33, of Cambourne Road, Hattersley, Tameside, has been charged with eight counts of conspiracy to supply drugs and two counts of conspiracy to convey an article into a prison.Lewis Carr, 29, of Hart Mill Close, Mossley, has been charged with eight counts of conspiracy to supply drugs.Andrew Brereton, 54, of Bob Massey Close, Openshaw, Manchester, has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply drugs.Matthew Lister, 40, of Monks Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, has been

Andrew Wadsworth, 37, accepts killing 32-year-old Melissa Belshaw but denies murdering her.Jurors were told that he had been released from prison two months before the incident at Ms Belshaw's home on Upholland Road in Wigan.In November 2011 he was sent to jail after being convicted of two counts of robbery, two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, aggravated burglary and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.On day five of the trial at Manchester Crown Court,

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straight to your inbox every day, freeWest Brom manager Slaven Bilic fumed at the refereeing decisions that went against his side during their defeat by Manchester United.

straight to your inbox every day, freeWest Brom boss Slaven Bilic is under no illusions about the size of his team's task at Old Trafford on Saturday night.Manchester United host the Baggies looking for their first home Premier League win of the season, at the fifth attempt. United are desperately trying to eradicate inconsistencies in their form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this term and build on an excellent win at Everton before the international break.