Police officer steals cash from vulnerable widower he was supposed to help in shock video

A Greater Manchester Police officer has been sacked after he hit a man over the head with his baton during a 'disturbance' on Deansgate Locks.Police constable Philip Ellis was found to have used 'excessive force' and breached standards of professional behaviour, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.The incident in October 2016 left a 23-year-old man needing hospital treatment for his injuries.The IOPC launched an investigation that concluded in March 2017 and evidence was handed

Hundreds of Greater Manchester travellers have been referred to the police after failing to comply with quarantine rules.A total of 263 people have been visited by police and two two fixed penalty notices have been issued following “repeated breaching of the self-isolation regulations”.Travellers who return to the UK from certain countries - including France, Spain and the Czech Republic - must self-isolate for 14 days to try and tackle the spread of coronavirus.Greece and Portugal could become

The deputy mayor of Greater Manchester has called for a rethink on the policing of coronavirus restrictions after revealing that less than half of lockdown fines have been paid.Baroness Beverley Hughes says enforcement is ‘the only tool on the government’s box of tricks’ and has suggested a new approach is needed.Police are finding it 'impossible' to enforce ‘resented’ measures introduced in Greater Manchester in late July according to the deputy mayor, who oversees policing for the combined

Manchester city centre.It's on Mount Street, just metres away from St Peter's Square, and would usually be bursting with customers.But Yasin, 42, is starved of his most valued and regular customers - Manchester's army of office staff."I was shut from March 24 to July 1.

A dad from Wythenshawe stuck two fingers up at PCSOs and shouted 'f*** off, I'll run you over', a court heard.Robert Ellis' victims feared his threats were real and 'feared for their personal safety'.The 26-year-old, from Wythenshawe, had been in an argument with his partner about childcare when he left the home to 'clear his head', Manchester Magistrates' Court heard.But a probation officer explained that he ended up taking out his anger on PCSO Duffy and PCSO Spencer.

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.

Manchester Evening News.He claimed to have seen a police officer knee Mr Moura in the head 'several times' as he was being restrained.GMP made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the incident and all ten officers who attended were placed on restricted duties.Mr Martin's video was seized as part of the probe and IOPC investigators also looked into his allegation that police waited ‘around 15 or 20 minutes’ after Mr Moura was put into the van before

Harry Maguire was kicked in the leg by police officers who told him 'your career is over', a Greek court heard this morning. The court had been asked to postpone proceedings over the Manchester United  captain's alleged involvement in a brawl in Mykonos in Greece - but the trial started today.

Strong winds and gales could batter Greater Manchester tomorrow and Wednesday, according to forecasters.A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Met Office.The weather warning covers a large part of England and Wales, from Lancashire in the north down to the south coast.The strong winds could bring some delays to road, rail, air and ferry, disruption to journeys, delays for high-sided vehicles, and some short term power loss for businesses

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Stockport where an officer was left with a broken jaw.

straight to your inboxManchester United Women's manager Casey Stoney has revealed how her summer transfer plans were affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.United saw their first season in the Women's Super League come to an abrupt end when competitive sport was brought to a halt earlier in the year, with Stoney's side eventually awarded fourth-place on a points per game system.The next step for United is to try and break into the top-three with Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal currently

A yellow weather warning is in place for tonight in Greater Manchester - and it's looking 'unsettled' for the rest of the week.The warning for thunderstorms today is expected to be the last in a series of weather warnings issued last week as mercury levels dip in the region.Expect a mixture of sunshine and showers for the rest of the week as temperatures dip to the mid to low 20s following last week's hot temperatures.Nicola Maxey, a spokeswoman for the Met Office, said: "It's an unsettled

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 -