Young man detained under Mental Health Act after police and paramedics rush to Salford tower block

Nothing But Thieves are among the leading names on the line-up of the virtual Headstock Weekender festival, which is being held to mark World Mental Health Day next month.Set to take place from October 10-11, Headstock Weekender will be broadcast for free on the United We Stream GM platform and will feature live music, exclusive talks and immersive wellbeing experiences.This two-day virtual festival replaces the initial week-long event that had been planned to take place across Manchester back

Victoria Station when the officers approached him and explained he needed to wear a mask. However, Hussaini, of Blackley, refused to do so, telling the officers that face masks were for ‘animals’, Manchester Magistrates Court was told.

in Oldham which left emergency workers injured.Police were called to reports of a fight outside a pub on Fircroft Road on Wednesday (September 23). As part of their enquiries, officers then visited a house on Bankfield Drive and were assaulted.They suffered minor injuries, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said.

Manchester Evening News contacted Greater Manchester Police, but spokesperson was unable to provide details.

hit by a vehicle seconds after he had been floored by an assault in the town centre.

A man suffered burns and smoke inhalation after a fire at a home in Burnage today (Sunday).Fire crews were called to the home on Kingsway at around 1.30pm.The blaze was out by 2.30pm.A spokeswoman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Fire engines from Withington, Wythenshawe and Stockport were quickly on the scene of a fire involving the rear bedroom of a two-storey building."Firefighters used four breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets, a Honeywell gas detector, a thermal

hereCheshire Police were called to reports of a smash between two cars and two motorbikes.A grey Audi RS3, a dark blue Audi R8, a black Suzuki GSXR motorbike and a blue Suzuki GSXR motorcycle crashed near to the shopping centre roundabout.The rider of the black Suzuki - a 34-year-old man from Bradford - was pronounced dead at the scene.Police said the rider on the blue Suzuki, a 32-year-old man thought to be from Bradford, was also injured.He was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary.A 28-year-old

straight to your inbox Manchester City EDS were beaten 2-1 by Blackburn on Friday night after goalkeeper James Trafford was shown a straight red card in injury time. The young City team started well at Leyland and James McAtee gave them an early lead with a fine run and finish past the keeper from outside the box.

Macclesfield Town FC supporter has been banned from watching football for the next three years after he was caught with a flare at a derby game.Oliver Bateman, 27, is said to have ignited the pyrotechnic before his pal threw it onto the pitch during a game at Salford City FC in November 2019.Manchester Magistrates Court heard at the time of kick off, a dedicated football officer spotted a blue smoke bomb being set off.Minutes later, the officer spotted another blue flare which was lit, then

Levenshulme, is on a skills and employability course at Manchester College. He returned to his studies on Monday (September 14) after the summer break.

straight to your inboxVincent Kompany has explained how Kevin De Bruyne failed to make a good first impression on him with the Belgian national team.Kompany has this summer retired from football after a glittering career that will see a permanent statue of him outside of the Etihad in recognition of his achievements with Manchester City.De Bruyne, meanwhile, made history in the last week by becoming the club's first ever player to receive the PFA Player of the Year award, in recognition of his

Manchester Airport.Annalee Wood has been trying to get a test for the last 24 hours, after her 11-year-old daughter was sent home from her school in Stockport with a cold.She has been told her daughter cannot return to school until she has completed the isolation period, or obtained a negative test.Annalee phoned the 119 help line on Thursday and was on hold for an hour, only to be told the nearest available test centre was Sheffield.After agreeing to drive there, she was then told that there

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes Pep Guardiola will be desperate to reclaim the Premier League title this season.City endured a rough season last year as they missed out on the Premier League title to Liverpool, who finished 18-points clear of them. But with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres already this summer, it is clear the Etihad club mean business.

The victim is now in a stable condition, according to a GMP. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

in Stockport. The Citroën C1 had its windscreen damaged following an incident in Reddish in July.

straight to your inbox Phil Foden has been criticised by Manchester City after he was sent home from the England camp. The 20-year-old was lauded at the weekend after making his senior international debut but has been condemned for a "totally inappropriate" decision that has seen him unable to travel with Gareth Southgate's squad to Denmark for their game on Tuesday.

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 Facebook here.