Police are looking for this wanted man, 38, in Bury - officers are asking for the public's help

direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has promised a 'new era' at Greater Manchester Police after the force was placed in 'special measures'.The mayor held his first policing press conference yesterday since former Chief Constable Ian Hopkins was asked to step down in the wake of a scathing inspection report.

straight to your inboxRoy Hodgson says Manchester City's recent form is daunting for his Crystal Palace side as they prepare to visit the Etihad on Sunday.City beat Brighton on Wednesday to make it seven wins in succession in all competitions, and 14 unbeaten since defeat at Tottenham in November.

arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a newborn baby. Felicity-May Harvey was just two weeks old when she died on January 11.

direct to your inboxA drunk man who sexually assaulted a tourist in Piccadilly Gardens in front of police - then denied he had done anything wrong - has been found guilty.Abakwe Adam, 31, had been ‘causing a nuisance’ in the popular spot in Manchester city centre before police officers became involved.After being asked to move on, Adam returned ‘within minutes’, Manchester Crown Court heard during his trial.A tourist from Canada was sitting by herself on a bench nearby when Adam, of no fixed

Manchester Magistrates Court. Bailey was also wanted for an earlier offence of driving while disqualified in Somerset.

direct to your inboxA man has suffered serious injuries following an incident in Old Trafford.GMP said they were called to Shrewsbury Street just before noon after receiving a report of a man with a bladed weapon.A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with injuries described by police as serious but not life threatening.Officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 assault.We have a dedicated Facebook group covering court cases across Greater Manchester.For all the latest trial

direct to your inboxA top cop at Greater Manchester Police says officers are 'really fed up' of having to deal with the same people who won't obey coronavirus laws. Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey has been leading GMP 's response to lockdown rules since the pandemic began.

direct to your inboxPolice have told how they handed out coronavirus fines to four men from London they found 'visiting family' in Manchester.Officers from the Fallowfield and Longsight team said the incident happened a few nights ago.The said they stopped a car and found that all four men inside were from different households in the capital.Posting on the GMP Facebook page, officers wrote: "They'd come to stay with family for the night in Manchester."All four were given tickets for breaching

direct to your inboxNeighbours have described the dramatic moment armed police stormed a north Manchester street after a man was shot with a pellet gun during a 'dispute'. A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a head injury after the incident in New Moston on Friday morning.

direct to your inboxPolice want to speak to a Wythenshawe man, who is wanted in connection with a robbery and kidnap.Dominic McGrath, 28, is from Newall Green and is known to have links to south Manchester.He is wanted in connection with a robbery and kidnap offence that took place in Shaw, in Oldham.A man was assaulted and had to be taken to hospital during that incident, on December 27, 2020.The man has since been discharged.Officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace Mr McGrath.A

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterThe first reaction of most people when meeting Bob Tonge was 'what a smashing bloke'.But he was also a fine police officer.His gentle "humble and kind" way seemed at odds with the often brutal crimes he had to investigate.But his demeanour and ability will be remembered by officers throughout Greater Manchester Police and the families of the victims for whom he sought and got justice.His sudden death on

straight to your inboxGary Neville and Gary Lineker were among those to heap praise upon John Stones after he opened the scoring for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United.City sealed a spot against Tottenham in April's final at Wembley as they aim for a fourth-consecutive campaign lifting the trophy, and took the lead through Stomnes early in the second half at Old Trafford.

direct to your inboxA Greater Manchester Police officer who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl has been jailed.Farooq Ahmed, 37, walked into a police station with a confession note before Christmas.

direct to your inboxA man was arrested after bragging about buying the 'best drugs in Manchester' on the bus - right in front of plain clothes police officers.Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Transport Unit were travelling on the service as part of their daily patrols when they came across the man who they say was shouting and intimidating passengers.He was also 'openly talking' about having bought drugs, unaware the officers could hear him.As a result he was detained and during a

direct to your inboxPolice are trying to find a missing man from Levenshulme.Eric Seddon, 37, was last seen at an ATM at the Medina Superstore on Stockport Road, Levenshulme.The sighting was just after midnight on Wednesday (December 30).He has not been seen or heard from since.Greater Manchester Police say there is growing concern for his welfare.Officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.Eric is described as 5ft 10" tall, of a slim build with very short brown

direct to your inboxA Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended from driving after a boy was knocked down by a police car and left fighting for his life.The 15-year-old was hit by the vehicle on Boxing Day as officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance.The accident happened at 9.30pm on Garners Lane in Stockport.The boy was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where yesterday (December 30) his condition was described as critical but stable.In a statement GMP

Bolton Mountain Rescue volunteers were drafted in to help with the search into the early hours, in the area of Rivington Moor and Wilder's Moor.