Six Men Arrested Following Violent Disorder on Wilmslow Road
Six men have been arrested after a violent disturbance involving weapons broke out in the early hours of this morning on Wilmslow Road, Manchester. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called shortly before 1:45am today (Monday, 17 March) following reports of a group of men fighting with weapons, including knives and hammers. Several individuals sustained […]
Manchester City Fan Jailed After Causing £10,000 Damage to Police Vehicle Following Champions League Win
A Manchester City fan has been sentenced to 44 months in prison after causing over £10,000 worth of damage to a police vehicle during chaotic celebrations following the club’s historic Champions League victory in 2023. Leon Blackett, 22, of Craigmore Avenue, Manchester, appeared in court where he was handed a three-month jail term for the […]
Machete Terror: Teenagers Arrested After South Manchester Violence Spree
Two teenage boys have been arrested following a disturbing spate of machete-related violence across South Manchester, as police ramp up efforts to crack down on youth disorder involving bladed weapons. Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) executed early morning raids on Wednesday, March 12, detaining a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old on suspicion of wounding. Both […]
Police Appeal: Images Released of Items Linked to Investigation after woman found in River
Police are Appealing After Body of Woman Found in River Mersey, Chorlton Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an investigation following the tragic discovery of an unidentified woman’s body in the River Mersey near Chorlton Water Park. Emergency services responded at approximately 11:10 am on Thursday, 21 March 2024, after reports that a deceased female […]
Morville Road Sealed Off as Investigation Continues in Chorlton
A residential street in south Manchester remains sealed off this morning following a serious overnight incident in Chorlton. Emergency services were called to Morville Road at approximately 11pm on Monday night (March 11), with reports of armed police units and a helicopter being deployed to the area. Police Cordon in Place Photographs from the scene […]
Assault Investigation Underway After Knife Attack on Elderly Woman in Middleton
A serious assault investigation is underway in Middleton after a woman in her 70s was attacked in broad daylight, prompting a major police response and an appeal for information from the public. The disturbing incident occurred at around 11:20am on Thursday, March 6, at Crow Hill South, where Greater Manchester Police were called to reports […]
Dog Attack Turns Routine Horse Ride into Frightening Ordeal in Oldham
A routine horse ride turned into a terrifying ordeal in Oldham on 3 March 2025, after an unleashed dog attacked two riders, leaving one man thrown onto a car bonnet. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an appeal to identify the dog’s owner, who left the scene without assisting. GMP confirmed they are actively investigating […]
Oldham Disturbance Leaves Teen Seriously Injured
Oldham disturbance dominated headlines this morning as police were called to Waterloo Street at 4:30am on Saturday, 8 March 2025. Reports of a group fighting in the early hours led officers to the scene, where they discovered a 19-year-old man with serious injuries. The young man was swiftly taken to hospital for treatment, and his […]
Greater Manchester Police Investigate Viral Video of Alleged Assault
41-Year-Old Man in Custody as Inquiry Continues Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an investigation after a video circulating online appears to show the assault of a woman in a bathroom. The disturbing footage, which has sparked concern on social media, is now part of an active police inquiry. Suspect in Custody Authorities have confirmed […]
Pictured Four-Year-Old Girl Killed in Manchester House Fire, Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
A four-year-old girl who tragically died in a house fire in Manchester has been identified as Lesma-Rose Wibier. The young girl’s grieving family described her as the “star of the family”, paying tribute to her beautiful smile, intelligence, and joyful spirit. Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley, from Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, said: “This […]
Man Jailed for Eight Years After Targeting Elderly Victims in Violent Robberies
Serial Offender Followed Victims Home Before Attacking and Stealing Their Valuables A man who preyed on elderly victims, following them home from the city centre before violently robbing them, has been sentenced to eight years in prison at Manchester Crown Court. Kiril Mihaylov, 30, of Hamilton Road, was found guilty of two robberies and one […]
Four-Year-Old Girl Dies in Manchester House Fire, Woman Arrested for Arson
A four-year-old girl has tragically died following a house fire in Gateshead Close, Manchester, with a woman arrested on suspicion of arson. An investigation is ongoing and an arrest has been made after a four-year-old girl died following a house fire in Manchester. At around 12.35pm today (2 March 2025), emergency services responded to a […]
First Picture of Three-Year-Old Killed in Manchester Tram and Van Crash
The three-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a collision involving a van and a tram in Manchester has been named as Louisa “Lulu” Palmisano. Police confirmed that a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in custody as the investigation continues. In a moving […]
Serious Three-Vehicle Collision Causes Major Disruptions on Chaddock Lane, Worsley
A serious three-vehicle collision on Chaddock Lane in Worsley has caused significant traffic disruption and led to the closure of a major route heading into Manchester on the evening of February 23, 2025. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene following the collision, which occurred near the junction with the A580 East Lancashire Road, a […]
Tragic Manchester Tram Crash Claims Life of Three-Year-Old Girl: Police Hunt Van Driver
A devastating tram crash in Manchester city centre has left a three-year-old girl dead, as police continue an urgent search for the van driver who fled the scene. The tragic incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Mosley Street, when a Metrolink tram collided with a van, causing it to veer onto the pavement and strike […]
Police Manhunt continues Van Driver After Tragic Tram Crash Claims Life of Three-Year-Old Girl in Manchester
Greater Manchester Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a van driver who fled the scene of a devastating collision that claimed the life of a three-year-old girl in Manchester city centre. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) confirmed the collision and extended their sympathies to the family of the young girl. They also noted […]
When Police Get Sent on Fool’s Errands, We All Lose: The Growing Problem of Social Media Complaints Becoming Police Matters
In yet another instance that seems to defy all logic, two Greater Manchester Police detectives were dispatched to a grandmother’s house—not to arrest a criminal or follow up on a serious lead—but to discuss a Facebook post she made. Her crime? Daring to criticize local Labour councillors on social media. The incident has sparked outrage […]
Girl, 3, Dies After Tram and Van Collision in Manchester
A tragic accident in Manchester city centre has claimed the life of a three-year-old girl following a collision involving a tram and a van. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday afternoon after the incident occurred at a busy intersection. The young girl was taken to hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to […]
