Police issue appeal after cyclist killed in tragedy

Greater Manchester Police is receiving a huge surge in calls related to mental health as a result of the pandemic, it has emerged. On average, 60 officers a day are dealing with calls from people struggling with mental health - double the normal amount.Bev Hughes, the Deputy Mayor, says GMP has set up a fortnightly gold command meeting with partners including those in mental health service to try and address the problem.

straight to your inboxHarry Maguire's legal team have lodged an appeal over his conviction for his involvement in an alleged fracas in Greece last week. The Manchester United captain was given a suspended prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days on Tuesday after being found guilty of assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following his arrest on the island of Mykonos last Thursday.

straight to your inboxHere are the latest Manchester City evening headlines for Tuesday, August 25. UEFA will consider appealing the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision to clear Manchester City last month, according to president Aleksander Ceferin.

straight to your inbox Aleks Zinchenko has defended his comments and those of his new wife Vlada Sedan about Manchester City's Champions League loss to Lyon. Pep Guardiola was heavily criticised after the 3-1 defeat in Lisbon last week, and the manager's tactics were disputed by sports presenter Sedan on her vlog as she discussed the game with Zinchenko.

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Harry Maguire has appeared in court following an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos.

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straight to your inbox Greek police have issued a statement after an alleged incident involving Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.The 27-year-old, the world's most expensive defender following his £80million move to Old Trafford last summer, is currently on holiday on the island of Mykonos after being given two weeks off.But Maguire and two other men were reportedly involved in an incident with police on the Greek island overnight.The Hellenic Police allege one of their officers was hit as

Gorton following an incident.

Wigan, say officers. They had a two-week-old baby with them and have not been seen since.The disappearance has raised concerns for the baby's welfare.

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Salford, is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday. Three police officers were taken to hospital after being attacked by a man armed with a knife in Harpurhey in the early hours of Saturday.

Ms Waldron has long, blonde hair and is known to wear oversized clothing."Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Vanessa and want to make sure she is safe and well," a GMP statement reads.Anyone with information is asked to call poloce in 0161 856 6086.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 inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -

"Friday night is one of the busiest in terms of demand on the police service and incidents like this one pull invaluable resources away from other people who may need the police more desperately. These blatant breaches slow us down.

Swinton remains cordoned off today (August 15) as police conduct a 'search for evidence'.

Greater Manchester Police call handlers have been 'inundated' with emergency and 101 calls in recent weeks.