Police tape off alleyway near Costcutter after 'report of shooting' as officers comb area for evidence

straight to your inboxManchester United are still working on more academy signings before the new season starts.United are preparing to formally announce the additions of Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Marc Jurado, and Alvaro Hernandez and the MEN understands there could be 'a couple more' arrivals.Although United are still awaiting international clearance for Hansen-Aaroen, 16, the Norwegian has started training with the Under-18s and believed to have impressed in his first sessions.

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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.

straight to your inbox Swedish police have thanked Victor Lindelof after he helped stop a thief on Monday. The Manchester United defender is currently on a two-week holiday ahead of the new Premier League season, and took the time to go back home to Sweden.

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straight to your inboxSeason tickets suspended at City for next season Amid the continuing uncertainty over when supporters will be allowed to return to stadiums, Manchester City have suspended season tickets for the 2020/21 season. Anyone who had a ticket in the 2019/20 campaign, will not be asked for any money up front towards next season, and will be contacted about a renewal when the decision is made to bring the tickets back in.

straight to your inboxRoberto Martinez has insisted he has no doubts that Vincent Kompany will be a huge success after becoming Anderlecht's full-time manager.Kompany left Manchester City at the end of the 2018/19 season following a trophy-laden 11-year spell where he led the Blues from the early days of the Abu Dhabi takeover to domestic dominance and regulars in the Champions League.He returned to former club Anderlecht as player-manager, but his first season of coaching got off to a tricky

straight to your inboxDavid Silva has issued praise to all three of the managers he played under at Manchester City, in his final interview before leaving the club.Silva was brought to the Etihad by Roberto Mancini, before seeing Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola also take the City hotseat in the last decade.As he prepares to leave City for a new challenge, Silva told City TV that Mancini made a strong effort to try and sign him while he was still a Valencia player."He used to call me quite

straight to your inboxManchester United international scout Tommy Møller Nielsen has been spotted in Norway as the clubs look to make its first signing of the summer transfer window.United are expected to push on with their summer transfer plans following their elimination from the Europa League, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to bolster his squad options.

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.

Love Island winners Paige Turley and Fin Tapp looked all set for their holiday while out on an evening out in Manchester.The loved-up pair were all smiles and were holding hand as they were spotted leaving the popular Alchemist bar. Paige, 23, was wearing a black dress, which had a thigh-high split showing off her shapely legs and her long blonde hair was loose around her shoulders.

Paige Turley has gushed over her boyfriend Finn Tapp after celebrating her 23rd birthday in Manchester. The Love Island winner, who recently teased fans with an upcoming project, took to her Instagram feed to share a photo of herself posing in front of an array of pink balloons.

straight to your inbox Lyon manager Rudi Garcia joked that star midfielder Houssem Aouar will only be up for sale if they win the Champions League, as the player himself distanced himself from links with Manchester City.Aouar, 21, is no stranger to City, after impressing against the Blues in last season's group stage. Lyon took four points from City, prompting Pep Guardiola to say: "Houssem Aouar is a very good player.

The M60 was closed for an hour this morning due to a police incident.The clockwise carriageway was shut at junction 20 for Blackley just before 6am.The A664, Rochdale Road, which runs above the motorway, was also closed while emergency services attended.Greater Manchester Police, North West Motorway Police and the North West Ambulance Service were all called to the scene. Both the road and the motorway have now reopened, and traffic is now running as normal following earlier congestion.