Hundreds Protest Outside Rochdale Police Station After Violent Arrest at Manchester Airport
A large crowd of protesters gathered outside a Rochdale police station overnight following the release of a video that captured a violent incident at Manchester Airport. The footage showed a man being kicked in the head by an officer during his arrest, sparking widespread outrage and demonstrations. The situation escalated rapidly, with the use of […]
Manchester Airport Incident: Police Officer Removed from Duty After Violent Arrest Caught on Video
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been removed from operational duties following the release of a disturbing video that shows a man being kicked in the face and stamped on the head during an arrest at Manchester Airport. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked widespread outrage and prompted an official investigation. Assistant Chief […]
Investigation Launched After Video Shows Officers Allegedly Kicking Detained Men at Manchester Airport
A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked public outrage and an impending investigation by Greater Manchester Police. The footage, captured at Manchester Airport, appears to show two officers kicking two detained individuals, one of them a young boy, after he had been subdued with a taser. The caption accompanying the video expressed disbelief […]
Man Charged in Connection with Manchester City Centre Rapes
Mourad Malki of Smedley Road, Manchester has been charged with 12 offences, including sexual offences involving rape and assault as well as theft. He has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday 24 July 2024. If you or someone you know has been a victim of […]
GMP Officer Stabbed at HMP Frankland, Suspect Detained
A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) detective constable is in stable condition following a stabbing incident this morning at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison known for housing some of the UK’s most notorious criminals. The officer was attacked in the chest around 11 AM by an inmate and was promptly attended to by land and air […]
Record number of drivers caught ignoring Red X signs on smart motorways
The Red X is often used to close lanes on a smart motorway when an obstruction such as a broken-down vehicle is detected in the road ahead. Closed lanes are also used by the emergency services attending those who might need urgent assistance at the incident in question. Enforcement cameras automatically detect vehicles passing illegally […]
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Multiple City Centre Rapes
Detectives who have been investigating four separate rapes in the city centre dating back to February 2024, have now arrested a man in his 40s. Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt, Force lead for Rape and Other Sexual Offences said: “Our specialist officers have been and are continuing to support those involved in these incidents, and we […]
Police Force Warn of Rise in QR Code Fraud
Greater Manchester Police have issued a warning to the public about a significant rise in QR code fraud, following a noticeable increase in such crimes within the area. The force has recorded three incidents of fake QR codes being used in the past week alone. The fake QR code will take users to a genuine-looking […]
Man Arrested for Four Rapes in Manchester City Centre
A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with four rapes in Manchester city centre, where he allegedly targeted intoxicated men and women before stealing their personal items. Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt, the force lead for rape and other sexual offences, commented: “Our specialist officers have been and are continuing to support those […]
Four Months On, Police Still Struggle to Identify Woman Found in Chorlton Water Park
Almost four months have passed since the body of a woman was discovered at Chorlton Water Park, and Greater Manchester Police are still struggling to identify her. The woman’s body was found in the River Mersey on March 21 at around 11:10 a.m., prompting a large-scale emergency response. Despite extensive investigative efforts, her identity remains […]
Greater Manchester Police Report Reveals Officers’ Demeaning Strip Searches, Unlawful Arrests, and Retraumatising of Victims
A damning report has found that officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been abusing their power by making unlawful arrests, conducting unlawful and demeaning strip searches, and traumatising victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Chief Constable Stephen Watson has promised immediate action and apologised for what he describes as “incivility, insensitivity, compounded by […]
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault on Colleagues and Friend
James Paterson of Cheadle, Stockport was found guilty at Bolton Crown Court of two counts of sexual assault by penetration and three counts of sexual assault involving three different victims in March 2024, and was sentenced yesterday (Thursday 11 July 2024) to 10 years in prison. At the time the offences were committed both Paterson […]
Man Charged Following Serious Sexual Assault in Hyde
A man has been charged following reports of a serious sexual assault in Hyde on the morning of 5 July. Brandon Smith, of Larch Road, Denton, has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. “I would like to thank members of the public for their support and the victim […]
Man Charged with Murder of Fintan McDwyer in South Manchester
Direece Roche of Longsight will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Tuesday 9 July 2024). If you have any information or footage that could assist our investigation into this incident, please contact GMP on 0161 856 5415 quoting log 695 of 1/7/24. A dedicated portal has been set up and information, CCTV, dashcam, doorbell and […]
Two Men Arrested After Fleeing Trial in Fatal Wilmslow Collision
Two men who fled the country part way through their trial in relation to a fatal collision near Wilmslow have been arrested. The pair fled the county in October 2023, partway through their trial for causing the death of a man by dangerous driving, after taking part in a street race which resulted in the […]
Serious Sexual Assault Reported in Hyde: Police Appeal for Information
Greater Manchester Police are urgently seeking information following a serious sexual assault that occurred in Friday morning in Hyde. At approximately 06:40 BST a woman was walking near Grafton Street, just off Clark Way, when she was attacked from behind and forced to a nearby grassy area. The victim promptly reported the incident, and specialist […]
Former officer jailed after anti-corruption detectives uncover relationship with murderer from previous role in prison service
A former police officer has been jailed after our anti-corruption detectives uncovered her relationship with a convicted murderer from her time as a prison officer in Lancashire. Stephanie Heaps – now known as Stephanie Ramsden – did not declare that she was in an intimate relationship with Leon ‘Layton’ Ramsden (35) – who is on […]
Police Appeal After Vicious Assault on Elderly Man
The Greater Manchester Police are appealing for more information after an elderly man was found with serious injuries following a violent robbery on Bridgewater Canal in Leigh. The incident took place just before 4.30pm. on 8 June 2024 when officers responded to reports of the robbery. They found the victim, a man in his late […]
