Rochdale Community on Edge After Indecent Exposure Incidents Spark Police Investigation
The quiet town of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has been shaken after a series of disturbing indecent exposure incidents, culminating in the arrest of a 22-year-old man on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was apprehended on suspicion of harassment following multiple reports from women in the area. The […]
Police Watchdog Refers Case of Man’s Death in Custody to Prosecutors
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has referred the case of a 20-year-old man who died shortly after being arrested by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for review. Jack Higham was detained by officers near Mill Lane in Leigh on 9 February 2023, following reports of an assault. However, […]
Driver Arrested After Car Crashes Onto Railway Tracks in Manchester
A driver has been arrested after a dramatic crash in Salford, Greater Manchester, which saw a car smash through a railway bridge and land upside down on the tracks below. Rail Disruption Between Manchester and Liverpool The crash has caused major disruption to commuters, forcing the closure of railway lines between Manchester and Liverpool […]
Predator Philip Hamer Sentenced: 36 Years for Devastating Crimes Against Seven Victims
Sexual predator Philip Hamer, a 34-year-old from Worsley, has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for a horrific series of sexual offences against seven victims, marking a significant victory for justice and victim protection. The Extent of Hamer’s Crimes In a landmark case heard on Wednesday, 5 February 2025, the court found Hamer guilty […]
Manchester Sexual Assault Investigation: Police Release CCTV Image in Search for Suspect
Police Seek Public Assistance in Manchester Sexual Assault Investigation A Manchester Sexual Assault Investigation has entered a crucial phase as detectives release CCTV footage of a potential suspect following a New Year’s Day incident in the city centre. Investigation Details Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are intensifying their Manchester Sexual Assault Investigation after an incident reported […]
Police Appeal After Suspicious Man Spotted in Manchester City Centre
Police have launched an urgent appeal following reports of a suspicious man in Manchester city centre on Tuesday evening. The incident has prompted increased police presence around the Deansgate area. Timeline of Suspicious Activity Two separate reports were received around 9:20pm on Tuesday regarding a suspicious man in the Deansgate area. Witnesses indicated the individual […]
American Muscle Car Seized in Manchester After Driver Found Without Licence
Traffic police in Manchester have seized a Chevrolet Corvette after its driver was found to be operating the high-powered American muscle car without a valid licence. The driver was reported for driving without a licence, and the vehicle was impounded as it was deemed illegal to operate on public roads under the circumstances. The incident […]
Nurse Stabbed in Hospital A&E Department – Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
A nurse in her 50s has been left with life-changing injuries after being stabbed in the A&E department of Royal Oldham Hospital. A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. Incident Details The attack took place at about 11:30 PM on Saturday, 11 January inside the Accident […]
Police Watchdog Investigates Video of Arrest at Manchester Airport
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation following the circulation of a video showing police officers allegedly hitting and kicking a man during an arrest at Manchester Airport. The incident, which took place near the airport’s bus terminal around 1 pm on Sunday, December 29, 2024, was captured by a holidaymaker […]
Video Shows Greater Manchester Police Officers Using Force During Arrest at Manchester Airport
A video has surfaced showing Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers allegedly punching and kicking a man during an arrest at Manchester Airport. The footage, filmed by a holidaymaker shows the man being restrained by multiple officers at a bus stop in the airport’s terminal. Incident Details The arrest occurred at approximately 1 PM on Sunday, […]
Five Hospitalised After Serious Bus and Car Crash in Salford
A serious collision involving a Bee Network bus and a car has left five people hospitalized and prompted the closure of Blackfriars Road in Salford. The crash occurred shortly before 10 PM on Sunday, December 29, with emergency services responding to the scene. The collision took place on the bridge between Mount Street and Lower […]
Blackpool Man Sentenced in Historical Child Sexual Abuse Case
A child sexual abuse case reached its conclusion as Jordan Blenkinship, 31, of Livingstone Road, Blackpool, received a six-year prison sentence and lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order on Friday, December 20, 2024. The conviction stems from multiple sexual offences committed against a young child between 2009 and 2011. Case Background and Investigation The sexual […]
Police Seek Witnesses After Brick Attack and Hit-and-Run Injures Young Child in Oldham
Police in Oldham are investigating two linked incidents that occurred on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, resulting in damage to a police vehicle and injury to a young child. At approximately 18:19 BST, a male suspect threw a brick at a police car on Ripponden Road, causing damage to the vehicle. The offender then fled the […]
IOPC Issues Statement After CPS Decides Not to Charge Police Officers in Manchester Airport Incident
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has responded to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision not to pursue charges against police officers involved in a controversial incident at Manchester Airport on July 23. In their statement, the IOPC said: “At that point, we will decide whether anyone serving with GMP should face disciplinary proceedings, […]
Man who posed as a 14-year-old to groom child online jailed
Terence Raymond Lewis, of Bolton Street, Blackpool has been jailed for 9 years and 9 months with an extended 3 year licence period, following a comprehensive investigation by our Child Protection Investigation Unit in Stockport. On Monday 12 June 2024, Lewis pleaded guilty to 19 counts of child sexual offences including one count of meeting a […]
Unregulated Immigration Adviser Sebastian Valencia Jefferson Sentenced for Unlawful Services
Sebastian Valencia Jefferson, a 47-year-old Manchester-based consultant, was sentenced on Friday, 6 December 2024, at Manchester Crown Court for providing unauthorised immigration advice and services.
Murder Charge in Wythenshawe: Local Man Remanded in Custody
A Wythenshawe resident has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 47-year-old man in the Manchester suburb. Scott Thomson, 57, of Skye Walk, Wythenshawe, was charged in connection with the death of James Murray, who was stabbed on Whitburn Road on December 4th, 2024. Thomson is set to appear at Stockport Magistrates […]
Police Appeal 40 Years After Lisa Hession’s Murder
As the 40th anniversary of Lisa Hession’s devastating murder approaches, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) continue their unwavering commitment to solving this heartbreaking cold case and bringing her killer to justice. On December 8, 1984, 14-year-old Lisa Hession’s life was brutally cut short when she was sexually assaulted and fatally strangled in an alleyway just 200 […]
