Revealed: How police smashed criminal gangs across the region by hacking their phones... and reading ALL their text messages

hereThe victim fled from the house, going to Alton's mother's workplace and staying there for about three hours because they were 'scared', Manchester Crown Court heard.Alton damaged property at the house and took a mobile phone and house keys, which were later returned through the letterbox.He stole a brooch belonging to his mother, which was also returned later.The court heard at the time of the incident, on May 3 last year at about 6pm, Alton had been in the area as he was visiting his father

Officers in Stockport’s Operation Challenger unit, GMP’s City of Manchester District and GMP’s Tactical Aid Unit took action as part of an investigation into serious and organised crime across Greater Manchester. A quantity of suspected class A drugs were seized from an address on Wellington Road South in Stockport and from an address on Mullacre Road in Wythenshawe.  Live ammunition was also seized from an address in Stockport.

hereDespite the efforts of paramedics the 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.The victim has been named locally as Leroy Hanley who is thought to have lived on the street for a number of years.Neighbours have described Leroy as 'such a nice guy'.Greater Manchester Police said there will continue to be an increased police presence in the area while the murder investigation takes place.Chief Inspector Andrew Butterworth of GMP’s Major Incidents Team said: “This is a tragic loss of

Greater Manchester Police for their handling of a car meet attended by 'thousands' in Tameside. The event at an industrial estate on Windmill Lane in Denton on Sunday (July 19), caused traffic chaos on surrounding roads and motorways.

hereThe first gathering disrupted by the force was in Smithills Country Park in Bolton on the evening of Friday July 10.Mr Burnham said the event was broken up without incident and that a sound system was seized.Then late on Sunday July 12 on an industrial site in Oldham, police used a dispersal order to disrupt an event attended by 250 people.“There were three arrests and some minor injuries sustained by officers, which is completely unacceptable,” added Mr Burnham.On the same night GMP

Manchester Crown Court heard. As the pursuit began, Mahmood, of Crumpsall, went through a red light before accelerating at speeds of 90mph.

A road rage driver smashed a metal pole across a stranger's head, leaving blood trickling down his ear. Mohammed Chaudhry, 29, confronted his victim and followed him to a residential street after taking issue with the way he drove on Kingsway in Cheadle.Manchester Crown Court heard how on November 9, 2018, the victim was driving home from work when he became aware of a VW Golf being driven by the defendant.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7769, quoting incident number 259 of 09/07/2020.Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.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 - subscribe here . And you can follow us on

hereGreater Manchester Police continue to investigate.There have been no reports of any arrests and no description of the man has yet been issued.Any witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to contact GMP.A spokeswoman for the Greater Manchester force said: "We were called at 6.15pm to reports of indecent exposure at Woodheys Park."Enquiries are ongoing."Anyone with further information can contact GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting log number

hereThe post, on the Greater Manchester Police Trafford South page, said: "A number of reports have been made of a large gathering of youths (girls & boys) on Weathercock Farm playing fields, off Firs Road, Sale."On police arrival a number of youths run away."Information passed was that it was a planned fight with a number of spectators."Can I ask you make contact with your child and make sure they are not in a large gathering, to prevent any further incidents which may involve your child being

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GMP City Centre Facebook page shows dozens of cannabis plants growing under lights in what appears to be a large basement or loft-type space.

Police are searching for a vehicle which officers say smashed into a learner driver.The silver VW Golf collided with a female learner driver “who was left very distressed” during the incident on Coal Pit Lane in Oldham on Tuesday afternoon (July 7), police say.The same car - with the registration NA53 JHJ - had also failed to stop for officers in Failsworth on Monday (July 6), Greater Manchester Police said.Officers reported on social media that the “drivers will be reported for the offences”

Stockport. Alex Nicholls, 25, drove on the wrong side of the road, through red traffic lights and at speeds of up to 100mph in a 30mph zone, as he tried to escape police.The chase lasted around 14 minutes before police managed to box Nicholls in, causing his car to collide with a police vehicle.Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard that as the chase came to an end, Nicholls was seen throwing small blue bags out of his car window.

Tameside.

hereBack in September a trial run of the bins proved to be successful, with 1,000 weapons being handed in over a five month period.Sergeant Paul Nolan of Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit said: “The total number of weapons deposited in the bins since February was 554 knives, which is a huge amount considering we haven’t advertised the bins during lockdown."The bins remained available throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as a safe option to dispose of a weapon for those who may have felt

Between May 11 and June 30 16 warrants were executed at residential addresses across South Manchester, as part of an intelligence-led operation.Working with the Royal Mail and Border Force GMP intercepted weapons purchased online from abroad.City of Manchester division officers seized 35 knives, 10 batons, six stun guns, five crossbows, four axes, two swords, gas powered air weapons and other weapons.

Abdul Ghafar, 44, of Roberts Street, Nelson: money laundering and supply of Class A drugs.Romaz Ahmed, 37, of Rossall Road, Rochdale, money laundering.Nathan Powell, 29, of Cheney Close, Openshaw, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, and money laundering.Craig O'Brien, 31, of Further Pits, Rochdale, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.Ryan Denton, 36, of Bury Road, Rochdale, conspiracy to supply class A drugs.Craig Cox, 31, of Lance Todd Close, conspiracy to commit robbery; conspiracy to supply