Stabbing Incident at Wigan Bus Interchange
A schoolboy, aged 15, and a 42-year-old man were stabbed at the Wigan Interchange bus station around 5:20 PM on 10 September 2025. A 15-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in police custody for further questioning. Police Investigation Underway Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have cordoned off the area […]
Man Jailed for Preying on Young Girls Over a Decade
A trusted private tutor who abused his position to sexually assault young girls for more than a decade has been jailed for 14 years. Groomed Pupils in His Care Umair Iqbal, 37, from Manchester, worked as both a Quran and maths tutor. He exploited his role to prey on vulnerable girls aged between eight and […]
Two Greater Manchester Police officers investigated for gross misconduct after death in custody
Two police officers are under investigation for gross misconduct following the death of a man in custody in Wigan, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed. The watchdog launched an investigation after Ellis Rocks, 26, was found unresponsive while being held in custody earlier this month. He had been arrested at the Britannia […]
Rescue Operation Underway at Strinesdale Reservoir, Oldham
Emergency services rushed to Strinesdale Reservoir this afternoon following reports that a woman had got into difficulty in the water. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that a rescue operation is currently underway. In a statement, the force said: “Emergency services are currently at Strinesdale Reservoir after reports of a woman getting into difficulty in the […]
Police Hunt Bury Man Convicted of Child Sex Offences Who Fled During Trial
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are urgently appealing for information on the whereabouts of Hassan Mahmood, who fled during his trial for serious child sexual offences. Following a four-day hearing at Manchester Crown Court, Mahmood, of Gigg Lane, Bury, was found guilty of: Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 13 Causing a child […]
Tragedy at Manchester Airport: Man Dies After Falling From Car Park Roof
A man has died following a tragic fall from the roof of a car park near Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport. Emergency services, including Greater Manchester Police and air ambulance teams, rushed to the scene around 3.30pm on Thursday, August 7, after receiving a report of a concern for welfare. Sadly, the man was […]
Two Arrested After Viral Video Shows Jewish Community Targeted in Bolton Water Attack
Two men have been arrested after a disturbing video circulated online appearing to show members of the Jewish community being sprayed with water from a vehicle in Farnworth. The video, which has sparked widespread condemnation, appears to show occupants of a car deliberately targeting Jewish individuals. Police say the incident is being treated as a […]
Whistleblower Police Officer Under Criminal Investigation for Leaking Footage That Revealed the Truth
Whistleblower Police Officer Under Criminal Investigation for Leaking Footage That Revealed the Truth Overview Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer is under criminal investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after allegedly leaking CCTV footage to the media, which exposed the full circumstances of a high-profile incident at Manchester Airport last year. The footage, […]
Protester Dies After Arrest Outside Hotel – Family Blames Police
Protester Dies After Arrest Outside Hotel – Family Blames Police Overview Details A 26-year-old man has died after being found unconscious in a police cell following his arrest at a protest outside the Britannia Hotel in Wigan on Thursday night. Ellis Rocks, described by his family as a passionate and peaceful campaigner, had been […]
Girl, 4, Mauled by XL Bully on River Footpath as Police Launch Urgent Appeal
Girl, 4, Mauled by XL Bully on River Footpath as Police Launch Urgent Appeal Overview Police have launched an urgent appeal after a four-year-old girl was bitten by an XL Bully dog in broad daylight on a popular river footpath. The incident happened between 2pm and 3pm on Saturday, 19 July, along the River […]
Disgraced Wigan Doctor Vijay Gaikwad Jailed for Sexual Assaults on Patients
Default Heading H1 A former GP who abused his position of trust to assault patients during consultations has been sentenced to six years in prison. A Wigan-based doctor has been jailed after being found guilty of multiple sexual assaults committed during medical appointments. Vijay Gaikwad, 44, of St Catherine’s Gardens in Lowton, was sentenced at […]
Manchester Bus Crash: Driver Arrested After 20 Injured in Bridge Collision
Default Heading H1 A bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving after a double-decker bus crashed into a low bridge in Eccles, Greater Manchester, injuring 20 people. The incident happened on Barton Lane, where the bus collided with the Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct, ripping the roof off the top […]
Terrifying Crash in Eccles as Double-Decker Bus Hits Bridge, Rips Off Roof – 15 Hospitalised
Default Heading H1 Fifteen people have been taken to hospital — three with serious injuries — after a double-decker bus crashed into a low bridge, ripping its roof clean off and sending passengers into a panic. The incident occurred around 12:30pm at the junction of Barton Lane and Trafford Road, Eccles, when the 100 Stagecoach […]
Two Men Stabbed in Manchester City Centre – One in Critical Condition
Default Heading H1 Two men have been hospitalised with stab wounds following a violent disturbance in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Thursday morning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to Piccadilly Gardens just after midnight after reports of a group disturbance involving weapons. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men—one in his 20s, […]
Large Fire Erupts at Derelict Hotspur Press in Manchester City Centre
Default Heading H1 A major fire has broken out this evening at the disused Hotspur Press building in Manchester city centre, sending thick plumes of smoke across nearby roads and rail lines. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8pm, where the historic building—located just off Oxford Road and close to the train […]
Moss Side Double Murder Still Unsolved Five Years On
Default Heading H1 Five years after the tragic double shooting in Moss Side, the families of Cheriff Tall, 21, and Abayomi “Junior” Ajose, 36, are still waiting for justice. As the anniversary approaches, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has renewed its appeal for witnesses, emphasizing that key information remains within the community. What Happened? Just before […]
Teen Boy, 14, Fatally Stabbed in North Manchester – Four Arrested Including Two Teens
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in New Moston, north Manchester. Emergency services were called to Nevin Road shortly before 5pm on Sunday (8 June) after receiving reports of a serious assault. Paramedics and an air ambulance attended, but despite their efforts, the boy tragically died from […]
Teenage Boy Found Dead in New Moston as Police Launch Murder Investigation
A murder investigation is underway in New Moston, north Manchester, after a teenage boy was tragically found dead near Nevin Road on the evening of June 8, 2025. Police described the incident as “distressing and heart-breaking” and are actively appealing for public assistance. What Happened in New Moston? Emergency services were called to the Nevin […]
