The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester Police

‘Miscarriage of justice’ rapist Paul Quinn jailed for 21 years

Quinn finally faced justice 23 years after the sex attack for which Andrew Malkinson was wrongly convicted.

Evening Standard · Jun 5

UK Police Can Allegedly 'Turn a Blind Eye' to Certain Crimes If Cafe Owner Agrees to Spy on Palestine Activists

A Manchester cafe owner claims UK police attempted to recruit him as an informant on Palestine Action, offering financial benefits and leniency. Greater Manchester Police has not confirmed these allegations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 1

Five arrested on suspicion of fraud offences following local elections

Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation in Tameside in relation to the 7 May elections

The Independent UK · May 21

Three arrested as hundreds of Britain First supporters and counter-protesters demonstrate in Manchester

Three people, including two counter-protesters, arrested by police at mostly peaceful demonstration

The Independent UK · Apr 18

Sex offender found guilty of brutal rape that innocent man served 17 years in prison for

Paul Quinn, 52, has been convicted of the brutal rape and grievous bodily harm of a woman in Little Hulton, Salford, which occurred on 19 July 2003. His conviction comes after Andrew Malkinson, 60, spent 17 years wrongly imprisoned for the same crime, being released in 2020 and having his…

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Police to review complaint over Farage’s free energy bills competition

Reform UK leader stated on Friday he “not the least bit worried” the party has not broken the law

The Independent UK · Apr 11

Police get extra £5m to patrol places of worship after Golders Green and Manchester attacks

It comes amid heightened concern about hate crimes

The Independent UK · Apr 10

Call for more police help from Manchester mosque after ‘concerning’ axe incident

Greater Manchester Police say they have not declared it a terrorist incident but are working with Counter Terrorism Police to investigate.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

A retired police officer, a GB News presenter and a plumber: Who is running in the Gorton and Denton by-election?

As voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday, The Independent looks at who the options are

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Men given life jail terms for plotting attack on mass gathering of Jews

Walid Saadaoui was told by a judge at Preston Crown Court that he must serve a minimum of 37 years in custody.

Evening Standard · Feb 13