The Metropolitan Police has expressed “regret” over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters on Coronation day, according to Republic …
Smith, who was among the group, said he has now received a personal apology from police officers but he did not accept the apology and would take legal action after no charges were brought against him. The Met also confirmed it had used a controversial new law to detain the group. Recent changes to the […]
The Metropolitan Police has expressed “regret” over the arrests of six anti-monarchy protesters on Coronation day, according to Republic chief executive Graham Smith
Smith, who was among the group, said he has now received a personal apology from police officers but he did not accept the apology and would take legal action after no charges were brought against him. The Met also confirmed it had used a controversial new law to detain the group. Recent changes to the […]
Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation following an incident on Seedley Road in Salford
Officers received a call to reports of an ongoing disturbance at around 4pm on Friday 5 May 2023. Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered a man who had been injured. The victim was transported to hospital by colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service, but was later pronounced dead at 5.10pm
Detectives have released CCTV footage and images of a man who is wanted in connection with a suspected firearms discharge incident
It occurred on Wilmslow Road in Heald Green. The incident occurred at around 16.00 on Friday, April 21, 2023, when the man was caught on camera taking aim at a property on Wilmslow Road. Fortunately, there were no injuries sustained during the incident. The man ran off up Wilmslow Road and was captured on CCTV […]
A Police officer has been sacked after admitting an animal cruelty offence
Police Sergeant Martin Dunn, who worked in GMP’s Specialist Operations Branch, admitted gross misconduct at an independent disciplinary panel at GMP Force Headquarters on 2 May 2023 and was dismissed without notice. Sgt Dunn pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary harm to an animal contrary to the Animal Welfare Act at Leeds Magistrates’ Court in April […]
Detectives from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are requesting information regarding the occurrence of a firearm being discharged at a business establishment situated on Kingsway in Manchester
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) detectives are appealing for information following the discharge of a firearm at a business premises on Kingsway in Manchester. The incident occurred at approximately 10.55pm on Sunday 30 April 2023. According to reports, a male, who was described as tall and slim, entered the building and discharged a firearm twice before […]
Detectives from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are requesting information regarding the occurrence of a firearm being discharged at a bu…
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) detectives are appealing for information following the discharge of a firearm at a business premises on Kingsway in Manchester. The incident occurred at approximately 10.55pm on Sunday 30 April 2023. According to reports, a male, who was described as tall and slim, entered the building and discharged a firearm twice before […]
A Greater Manchester Police officer has been dismissed by the force at a disciplinary hearing following a conviction for drink-driving
PC Jarmila Kocanova, who worked in GMP’s City of Manchester district, pleaded guilty at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court in June 2022 and was handed sanctions including a community order and a 29-month driving ban. Kocanova admitted her behaviour amounted to gross misconduct with GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson saying her ‘conviction was incompatible with […]
An 85-year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for multiple sex offences against children
Gerald Glancy of Beswick Royds Street, Rochdale was yesterday found guilty of multiple sex offences against children at Minshull Street Crown Court. The court heard how Glancy had previously pleaded guilty to: rape and sexual activity with young children, entering into sexual communication with a child under the age of 16, making no fewer than […]
Detectives are appealing for further information after a man was killed at a property in Hyde
On Sunday 23 April 2023, at around 2.55pm officers were called to reports of a domestic disturbance at a property on Thorsby Avenue in Hyde. Emergency services attended the scene, and a man was found in critical condition.
A former police officer has been found guilty of five counts of sexual assault and 15 counts of misconduct in a public office
Greater Manchester Police is continuing action to ensure predatory employees are rooted and booted out, following the conviction of a former PC. Adnan Ali was, today (Monday 24 April 2023), found guilty of five counts of sexual assault and 15 counts of misconduct in a public office. The charges relate to incidents, between 2015 and […]
A puppy that was taken from a girl while she was swinging in her garden has been found, according to authorities
The four-month-old Dachshund named Dotty was stolen at 6.50pm on Saturday on Moor Road, Orrell, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The individual then fled in an unknown direction, according to a Facebook post from the force’s Wigan West unit.
A man has been charged following the circulation of a video online involving a large knife
Astley Skeene of no fixed abode has been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article. He has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday 24 April 2023.
A dog has been shot dead by police officers following an incident in the East Midlands
After a man was discovered with “serious injuries” at a home in Derby, armed police officers shot and killed a “out-of-control” dog. In connection with the incident on Saturday morning at a property in Cameron Road, a male has also been detained.
Detectives are appealing for further information after receiving a report of a woman being assaulted in Trafford
On Wednesday 19 April 2023 at around 12.20am police were informed by a member of the public of an assault of a female on Maher Gardens in the Old Trafford and Hulme areas. A report came in that up to three males were seen assaulting a female in a car park, before all parties, including […]
Woman attacked with a drill in her own home
A 31-year-old woman has been jailed for aggravated burglary and grievous bodily harm. Jade Kent from Abbey Hey, Manchester, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary having entered an address in Abbey Hey as a trespasser and inflicting grievous bodily harm on a disabled woman within the address.
A man has been jailed for child sex offences
Matthew Singleton of the Westhoughton area of Bolton, was today (Wednesday 19 April 2023) sentenced at Bolton Crown Court to 22 years in jail for serious sexual offences against two young girls Singleton was caught after intelligence from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led Greater Manchester police officers to his door […]
A serving police officer has been dismissed as Greater Manchester Police continues to ‘root out and boot out’ corruption – ensuring emplo…
Sergeant Richard Proctor, who worked in GMP’s City of Manchester district, was also barred from policing after behaviour amounting to gross misconduct was proven during an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing yesterday. Proctor apologised, saying he had ‘made a mistake’ and was ‘sincerely sorry’. The hearing was told that Proctor ‘behaved in a manner which discredits or […]
