The Latest Breaking News from GMP

Disgust after attack on children's playground causes £25,000 damage

“This is heart breaking news for everyone who worked so hard with us to make the park more accessible for children with disabilities. It is an appalling and mindless attack on them and the local community."

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023

Police can take up to 18 MONTHS to make arrests in child online sex abuse cases, report finds

In one case officers did nothing for 18 months following a report from the National Crime Agency of two videos showing a nine-year-old girl being raped

Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023

Teenager rushed to hospital after violent street brawl involving weapons

There will be an increased number of officers patrolling the area over the coming days

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

Masked gang grabbed dog before issuing terrifying threat to its owner in park robbery

The man handed over a 'high-value' watch and suffered minor injuries

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

GMP officer called Manchester Eid revellers 'smelly P*** c***s', police disciplinary hearing told

PC Aaron Jones is said to have made the comment to his police officer girlfriend Rebekah Kelly after trouble broke out on Manchester's Curry Mile

Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2023

'We’re trying to be a bit more sophisticated' - what police are doing to crack down on Greater Manchester burglaries

"Though it has reduced, the number of burglaries being committed in Greater Manchester is still too high - with 14 per every 1,000 households," Superintendent Chris Foster says.

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023

The Mancunian Way: An explosion of hedonism

The verdict on mooching about in Manchester’s nightlife PLUS PM and Home Secretary launch 'grooming gangs’ taskforce while in Rochdale

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023

Police issue urgent appeal to track down wanted man in Tameside

Ian Fletcher is wanted on recall to prison

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023

Rochdale child grooming scandal 'one of the greatest failures of our society', says Rishi Sunak

Greater Manchester Police, meanwhile, have welcomed the creation of a new grooming gangs taskforce

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023

Prime minister Rishi Sunak launches 'grooming gangs' taskforce on visit to Rochdale

'What's happened and is sadly still happening to too many of our young girls, in particular vulnerable girls across communities, is unacceptable'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 3, 2023