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'One of a kind': Tributes paid as boxing legend Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

Tributes are being paid to boxing legend Ricky Hatton following his death aged 46.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025

Ricky Hatton, former boxing world champion, dies aged 46

Hatton, known throughout his career as the Hitman, was one of the best-known British fighters of his generation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

Man stabbed to death in Manchester was ‘deeply loved son and father’, family say

Kailem Reece Gibson died in hospital on Saturday after the incident in Newton Heath.

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025

Murder inquiry begins after teenager stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Bury

Nineteen-year-old stabbed several times in a car park and Greater Manchester police are appealing for information

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

Student feared he would be ‘battered’ to death by police officer, court told

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz is on trial accused of assaulting three police officers at Manchester Airport.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Ticketless Oasis fans warned not to try breaking into Manchester shows

Heaton Park gigs will have double fence and security patrols but TikTokers are offering advice on gaining entry

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Oldham disorder involving car chase and machetes prompts police to extend powers

Greater Manchester Police granted officers extended stop and search powers ‘following a number of incidents overnight involving weapons’.

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

Greater Manchester police investigating over 1,000 grooming gang suspects

Inspectorate finds force has made ‘significant improvements’ in how it treats victims of sexual exploitation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025

More than 1,000 grooming gang suspects under investigation in Manchester police probe

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The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Police chief vows ‘relentless’ pursuit of grooming gangs

It comes after a largely positive report about Greater Manchester Police’s turnaround in tackling the gangs.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025