Drug Dealer Jailed for 12 Years After £150k Cash and Stash Seized in Oldham
Massive Drug Haul and Cash Found in Car and Home Matthew Harrison, 52, from Lees New Road, Oldham, has been slapped with a 12-year jail sentence at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court. The sentence comes after a massive drug bust uncovered £156,000 in cash along with a haul of class A and B drugs. […]
Man Locked Up for Brutal Axe Attack
Colan Entwistle, 38, from Great Arbor Way, Middleton, has been jailed for 12-and-a-half years after launching a savage axe assault in a jealous rage. Jealousy Sparks Brutal Axe Ambush On 3 April 2025, Entwistle lay in wait outside his partner’s home. Armed with an axe and filled with jealousy, he ambushed a man leaving the […]
Nurse Stabbed in Brutal Hospital Assault
A man has been slammed with a massive 28-year sentence after launching a savage attack on a nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital. 28 Years for Attempted Murder Romon Haque, 38, from Yasmin
Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Child in Hale
A 28-year-old man from Hale has been charged with sexually assaulting a child under 13. Hamed Mohamodie appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on January 3 and was remanded in custody.
Man Charged with New Year’s Eve Murder of 24-Year-Old in Greater Manchester
A man has been charged with the murder of Joe Burton, 24, who was found stabbed to death on New Year’s Eve in Greater Manchester. Fatal Stabbing in Bury Police were called
Flashy Porsche Thieves Nabbed After £1 Million Crime Spree
Luxury Porsche Pilferers Brought to Heel Two homeless crooks have been slammed behind bars for nicking 25 luxury Porsches across Greater Manchester, raking in around £1 million worth of motors. Eidmantas
Predatory Cousins Jailed for Decades After ‘Campaign of Rape’ Against Vulnerable Girls
Manzorr Hussain and Imtiaz Ali face justice for historic torture of young victims Two cousins have been locked up for decades after a relentless “campaign of rape” against vulnerable girls in the 1990s. Manzorr Hussain, 55, and Imtiaz Ali, 54, were convicted at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court for systematically grooming and sexually abusing five […]
Online Predator Busted: Tameside Paedophile Jailed for 10 Years Over Teen Grooming
Fake Profiles, Real Crimes A vile Greater Manchester paedophile who posed as a teenager online to groom and sexually assault teenage girls has been locked up for a decade. Scott Kirkham, from Tameside, used fake profiles to trap his victims before carrying out sick abuse. Thirty Charges, Guilty Plea Kirkham, from Hope Street, Audenshaw, pleaded […]
Manchester Burglar Caged for Over Eight Years
A Manchester man has been locked up for eight years and five months after a spate of break-in attempts across Ancoats and Denton. Darren Townsend’s Crime Spree Darren Townsend, 51, from Carfax Street, pleaded guilty to burglary and attempted burglaries. His crime wave hit local communities hard throughout August 2025. 14 attempted burglaries in Denton […]
Man Jailed After Corrosive Substance Attack on 16-Year-Old in Stockport
A man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison after hurling a corrosive substance at a 16-year-old boy in a brutal attack that left the teenager with serious injuries. Gilson Martins, of Rochdale, was handed an eight-year and two-month prison term at Minshull Street Crown Court today (15 April 2025). The […]
Manhunt Underway for Convicted Rapist Amjid Khan Wanted on Recall to Prison
Greater Manchester Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate Amjid Khan, a 48-year-old convicted rapist who is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his release. Khan, born on 11 June 1976, is known to have strong connections to the Rochdale area, and officers are calling on the public to […]
Three Jailed in the UK for People Smuggling Operation
In a significant development in the fight against illegal immigration, three individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of over 10 years in prison for their involvement in a people smuggling operation. The sentencing took place yesterday at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester. A British pensioner, Rashida Ayub, 69, and Afghan nationals Jumagaul […]
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. Osama Saeed and Asgar Taj were arrested at Manchester Airport on Monday 8 July after travelling to the UK on a flight from Abu Dhabi. Both men will appear at Minshull Street Crown […]
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his sister’s former boyfriend
Today (Wednesday 3 April) Liam Fosbrook of Sheen Gardens, Wythenshawe, has been jailed for seven years. He was found guilty of manslaughter following a retrial that concluded this afternoon at Minshull Street Crown Court. On Friday 17 December, in 2021, Liam Fosbrook fatally attacked Dylan Towers. Towers had recently split up with Fosbrook’s sister and […]
Manchester Woman Sentenced for Vicious Stabbing in Piccadilly Gardens
In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens in July 2023, Jessica Taylor, a resident of Haddington Drive, Blackley, has been sentenced to 3 years and 5 months at Minshull Street Crown Court. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article, following a sentencing on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
The court heard that Taylor stabbed her female victim three times in the head after a minor verbal exchange. The victim suffered two puncture wounds to the right side of her head and one to the left side of her forehead, all requiring stitches. In addition to the physical injuries, substantial bruising around the victim’s left eye was noted.
DC Annabel Lewis, who led the investigation, described the attack as a “vicious and unprovoked” incident in a busy location. Taylor used a steak knife pulled from her handbag during the assault. After being tracked down through social media enquiries, Taylor, when arrested, remained silent during interviews and was later positively identified via a video identification parade.
The victim, left with both physical and emotional scars, expressed the profound impact the incident has had on her life. She shared, “Before this happened, I used to go out several times a week to socialize with friends. Now I barely go anywhere other than to visit family.” The emotional toll has manifested in heightened irritability and occasional outbursts, behaviors she finds challenging to reconcile with her previous character.
DC Annabel Lewis underscored the significance of the sentence, hoping it would send a strong message that carrying knives on the streets of Greater Manchester is not acceptable. The victim’s narrative sheds light on the lasting effects of such violent encounters, urging collective efforts to combat, prevent, and reduce knife crime.
Greater Manchester Police encourages the public to report any knowledge or suspicion of knife carrying, emphasizing the role everyone plays in maintaining community safety. Reports can be made to Greater Manchester Police via gmp.police.uk or 101. In emergencies, always dial 999. Anonymous reports can also be submitted to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, while 11-17-year-olds can make anonymous reports via Fearless.org.
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Driver Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison Following Fatal Collision in Rochdale
Trent Jason Simm, aged 24, has been sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, after a fatal collision that resulted in the death of an 82-year-old woman and injuries to three other passengers. The incident occurred on Friday, May 13, 2022, at approximately 23.55 in Halifax Road in Rochdale. Greater Manchester […]
Two sentenced to prison for perverting the course of justice in Kerry Newman’s death
Two individuals have been sentenced to two years in prison for perverting the course of justice in connection with the investigation into the death of Kerry Newman, a 40-year-old woman. Robert Halliwell of Olney, Rochdale, and Melanie Bullen of Shirburn, Rochdale, appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court, where they pleaded guilty to the charges. The […]
Man Jailed After Leaving 60-Year-Old Woman to Die in Rochdale Collision
A man who callously left a 60-year-old woman to die after a collision in Rochdale has been sentenced to prison following an investigation by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU). John Brazil, 28, of Waithlands Road in Rochdale, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Anne Jones in a hearing prior […]
