More than 1,300 homeless people died across the UK last year, according to research by a social justice group.
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It’s the ‘cruel’ crime that affects 14 in every 1,000 households in Greater Manchester. But where the police once struggled to respond to reports of burglary - or didn’t at all - they now respond to the most serious cases within 15 minutes.
Almost all victims now get a visit after a burglary and outcomes have improved dramatically. But senior leaders say ‘there is more hard work to be done’.
I’ve been speaking to the man leading Greater Manchester Police’s burglary strategy about how a more 'sophisticated' approach will improve things further. Let’s begin.
Superintendent Chris Foster is a busy man. As Greater Manchester Police’s lead for burglary his work feeds into the new neighbourhood model. That new model - said to be the biggest change in a generation - will see 264 police officers posted to neighbourhood teams in the hope of better tackling crimes like burglary, drug dealing and car theft.
Supt Foster moved to GMP two years ago from South Yorkshire Police - the force his boss, Chief Constable Stephen Watson, was credited with turning around. He’s worn a number of hats since, but consistent has been his role as force lead for burglary. And he says things are looking up.
In the 12 months to February 2023, officers solved 68.7 per cent more residential burglaries than in the previous year. In that time, the number of people arrested on suspicion of burglary in Greater Manchester rose by 42.1 per cent. And in the same period, the force recorded 688 fewer residential
More than 1,300 homeless people died across the UK last year, according to research by a social justice group.
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Chelsea are adamant that defender Levi Colwill will stay at the club this summer despite reported interest from Manchester City and Liverpool.
A new Covid variant that could be 'more infectious' than previous strains has been identified in the UK.
Manchester United are interested in Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni but will face competition from rivals Manchester City, according to reports.
Two more police officers have been disciplined following an investigation into a 'racist' police WhatsApp group, it has emerged.
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The MP of the Greater Manchester town rocked by a child abuse scandal says he wants 'some action, not just more words' after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launched a new grooming gangs taskforce to root out and jail paedophiles preying on vulnerable youngsters.
Officers have issued an appeal to find a 30-year-old man who was last seen more than 24 hours ago. Kieron Partington has not been seen since leaving his Bury home at around 6am yesterday (April 3).
Superintendent Chris Foster is a busy man. As Greater Manchester Police’s lead for burglary his work feeds into the new neighbourhood model. That model - said to be the biggest change in a generation - will see 264 police officers posted to neighbourhood teams in the hope of better tackling crimes like burglary, drug dealing and car theft.
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Manchester United are preparing to make their move for Harry Kane in the hope of agreeing an £80million deal, according to reports.
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Police have arrested two more men following the death of 32-year-old Zikel Bobmanuel last weekend.
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Homes and businesses across Greater Manchester have reportedly been hit by two power cuts. More than 1,000 properties in total are affected by the incidents this morning (March 23), according to Electricity North West.