Police storm street after report of person with gun ... that turned out to be WALKING STICK

An investigation has been launched into the 'sudden death' of a teenage girl in Swinton on Tuesday afternoon (September 5).

Police patrols in south Manchester and Trafford will be high profile for several days in a bid to diffuse gangland violence believed to be behind a stabbing and shooting. The move comes after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in the back at the Love Factory venue in Manchester city centre on Saturday.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested amid a police investigation into an alleged assault involving Manchester United great Roy Keane on Sunday.

A teenage boy has been seriously injured after being 'stabbed in the back' on a night out near Manchester city centre on Saturday evening (September 2).

Police stormed Manchester Airport on Sunday morning (September 3) after a gun was found in luggage. Officers were called out to Terminal 2 at around 10.45am to reports of a possible firearm being uncovered by staff.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan couldn't have looked happier as he enjoyed a fun-filled outing with his co-star. The actor headed out to try Manchester's new karting experience that's like being inside a game of Mario Kart.

Three men have been arrested after reports of a burglary in Salford.

Baby killer Lucy Letby will spend the rest of her life in jail after being sentenced to a whole life order for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six more. The evil nurse will never return to the three-bedroom house where she lived during her heinous crimes.

Kevin De Bruyne reached out to new Manchester City signing Jeremy Doku when he first heard that the Blues were interested in his international teammate.

Police are continuing to investigate after a huge brawl broke out following the Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic football match.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury may not have walked out of the Love Island villa as winners, but they are arguably the most successful couple to come from the ITV reality show. Having welcomed baby daughter Bambi in January and getting engaged this summer, the loved-up pair are showing no signs of slowing down their epic romance which has gripped fans since they first met on screen in 2019.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City showed why they have been so successful with a charismatic performance against Newcastle on Saturday night.

A teenager has been rushed to hospital following reports of a stabbing in south Manchester.

Officers have issued an update after a woman was dragged into a car and kidnapped in Failsworth. The woman, aged in her 20s, was seen being pulled into the dark vehicle on Valentine Street.

Officers descended on Manchester city centre after concerns were raised about a man carrying a possible 'gun'. Greater Manchester Police was called out about the incident at around 8.50am today (August 16).

Coronation Street's Bella Flanagan has been flooded with support as she celebrated six years on the show.

Police are still hunting suspects after 'loud bangs' were heard in a 'targeted' shooting in Levenshulme on Saturday (August 12).

Two men were rushed to hospital after a 'disturbance' broke out in Moss Side in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 13).

Police have issued an update after a cyclist was killed in a crash with a HGV near the Trafford Centre on Thursday evening (August 10).

Two boys who were arrested after a 16-year-old was shot in the chest in Stretford have been released on bail, police have confirmed.