Crime
Stay informed about the latest crime incidents in the city.
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Drone Drama at HMP Hindley as Two Men Arrested in Bold Operation
The incident, which unfolded on the evening of Tuesday, 28 January 2025, marks the latest success in an ongoing crackdown…
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Officers are appealing for information following a triple stabbing in Manchester City Centre
At 11:45pm on Saturday 23 November 2024, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in Manchester Piccadilly Gardens. Upon arrival…
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Man Arrested After Live-Streamed Quran Burning at Glade of Light Memorial
A man was arrested Saturday afternoon (Feb. 1, 2025) following a disturbance at Manchester’s Glade of Light memorial near Victoria…
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Officers uncover large cannabis farm in Bury after chasing suspect
A large cannabis farm was found, this was after officers used their instinct to conduct further enquiries after chasing a…
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Woman arrested after commenting ‘hey guys’ on her own wanted appeal
A woman who taunted police by commenting ‘hey guys’ on her own wanted appeal posted to a GMP social media…
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Oldham Neighbourhood Crime Team seizes £250k worth of stolen vehicle parts after identifying them for sale on buy/sell sites
Three men aged 32, 35 and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Approximately £250,000 worth of…
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Off-road bike operation in Wigan sees 14 bikes seized and four arrests made over four days of action
Operation Handbrake, is part of Wigan Borough’s Community Safety Partnership work, which sees Wigan Council team up with Greater Manchester…
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Suspected burglars caught after darting for freedom following pursuit and collision in Wigan
Travelling at speed it resulted in a road traffic collision on Wigan Road in Standish. Thankfully, no serious injuries were…
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Nearly 300 shoplifters arrested across December as GMP continues to tackle retail crime
Across December 2024, 296 arrests relating to shoplifting and theft from businesses were recorded force-wide, resulting in 221 being charged,…
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Three arrests made as officers from our Specialist Operations pursue vehicle in Bury
Officers from GMP’s armed response units swiftly attended the victim’s home within minutes of the report being made and officers…
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