"We’re humans too, and are in this with you" - police officer's appeal to public

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.

straight to your inboxHarry Maguire's legal team have lodged an appeal over his conviction for his involvement in an alleged fracas in Greece last week. The Manchester United captain was given a suspended prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days on Tuesday after being found guilty of assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following his arrest on the island of Mykonos last Thursday.

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

United sources have reiterated Maguire's legal team's claims heard in court that the player's sister, Daisy, fainted after being injected by a group of men, who provoked the United defender and his friends. The 27-year-old denies any accusations of bribery and that he ever said "do you know who I am?", as claimed by prosecutors in his trial.

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.

straight to your inboxUEFA have not ruled out appealing the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision to clear Manchester City of their charges last month, with president Aleksander Ceferin insisting only 'procedural' reasons saw the sanctions overturned.City were fined and banned from the Champions League for what UEFA called 'serious breaches' of Financial Fair Play regulations.

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Stockport where an officer was left with a broken jaw.

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 -

Manchester Evening News show police vehicles surrounding a blue car with its doors open. A police helicopter was seen hovering overhead.

Swinton remains cordoned off today (August 15) as police conduct a 'search for evidence'.

CCTV footage has captured the moment a police officer stole money from a vulnerable widower he was called out to help.In the clip, PC David Bunting reaches into a coffee table and swipes a bag full of £2 coins while attending the 44-year-old man's home.Emergency services were called to the bungalow after reports of a person in 'dire medical situation' having believed to have taken an overdose of tablets, according to the Manchester Evening News.He also allegedly had a knife and was 'bleeding

Manchester Magistrates' Court was told.

Didsbury. James Cleere was last seen turning left out of Ashley House care home on Barlow Moor Road, heading towards Chorlton.