Police 'concerned' over girl, 15, missing for almost a week

Manchester Evening News that 'football and rugby fans' began to fight each other before the skirmish turned into a 'big brawl'. In dramatic scenes, one man was left 'crawling' from the pub before being taken away in an ambulance, according to those passing the pub at the time.The eyewitness said: "Roughly three or four lads got put in the back of the police vans.

Police have issued a warning to Trafford Centre to shoppers to wear a face covering - or receive a fine.The Greater Manchester Police team in Stretford said they had officers in the shopping centre yesterday, and will be back again on Sunday.So far five tickets have been issued to people who did not have a covering and could not present valid exemption.The fine is now £200 for a first offence, reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days.The government has also warned that repeat offenders receiving

hereGreater Manchester Police have confirmed that two people were injured.

straight to your inboxAymeric Laporte and Benjamin Mendy have been ruled out of Manchester City's clash at home to Arsenal and it has led to plenty of reaction.City were already without the services of Kevin De Bruyne for the clash with the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium but have been now dealt a further double blow.Both Laporte and Mendy have been ruled out due to injuries despite starting City's last game against Leeds United.Neither were involved in France's matches during the international

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Police investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Manchester city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to. Officers were called to the canal tow path near Dale Street at around 6.50pm on Saturday, July 11.  A girl and her friends were approached by a group of men at around 5.15pm, police said.

Hare Hill Park in Littleborough was cordoned off for much of Thursday (October 8) following the report.Police were called to the park at 1am on Thursday after a man reported he had been sexually assaulted by another man.Officers confirmed details of the allegation, appealed to the public for more information and started an investigation.Today a statement from Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers had conducted an investigation and concluded no crime had been committed.The statement said:

Manchester Magistrates' Court heard. The next day, Ogle-Waite, from Hulme, pulled his pants down and exposed his genitals to a female police officer in Manchester city centre.He was handed a community order in court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to sexual assault and exposure.

Wythenshawe on July 16 this year, he told them: "Yes, it's all on that computer there". As well as having the 'extraordinary large amount' of images on his work computer and a hard drive, Donkin also had 80 videos and 12,000 images of young girls taken in public spaces.

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coronavirus laws.Around 20 people tried to flee from another gathering at a house in south Manchester. A takeaway was found to be serving after hours.

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Manchester council still wants the Christmas markets to go ahead - despite the city's soaring coronavirus rates.With just a month to go until the markets usually open, the council has still not made a final decision.The markets were notably absent from a list of events that were cancelled issued last week including Bonfire and Fireworks displays, the Christmas lights switch-on and New Year's Eve fireworks.In a press release, the council said the markets remain 'under review'.On Monday, a council

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Sale. John Harris has been missing since Thursday, October 1.The 78-year-old was last seen in the Sale area at around 5pm.Police said he was wearing a green cap, blue jumper and blue jeans.He was also carrying a red rucksack.If you have seen John or have information, contact police on 101 quoting 1959 021020. Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your

hereSir John Saunders, a retired High Court judge, is leading the inquiry which is examining events before, during and after the attack, including the radicalisation of Manchester-born Abedi, to see if lessons can be learned.It resumes on Monday and is expected to continue into the new year.

hereGMP said it has a Covid-19 contingency plan in place to minimise the impact on police resources, but said the virus 'remains an on-going concern for us as an emergency service'.The force added that following any positive tests among staff, 'internal track and trace protocols are launched and if there are indications that there is learning then we work with both individuals and the organisation to effect changes to minimise future infections amongst our staff.' During the first peak of