The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester Police

Police launch fresh appeal for information on schoolgirl murder 40 years ago

Lisa Hession’s body was found on December 8 1984 after she was sexually assaulted and strangled in an alleyway near her home.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

Inquest date set seven years after family of five murdered in arson attack

The blaze in Walkden, Greater Manchester, killed Demi, Brandon, Lacie and Lia Pearson, as well as their mother Michelle.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

Man arrested after investigation into viral videos of women on nights out

Greater Manchester Police said the 27-year-old man from Bradford is being questioned.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Ex-detective who stole £400k of seized cocaine in Manchester jailed for 19 years

Andrew Talbot took drugs from a Greater Manchester police evidence store and supplied them to criminals

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

Former detective jailed after stealing almost 4kg of cocaine from police stores while at work

Investigation into Andrew Talbot was launched after he accidentally dropped a bag of cocaine outside his daughter’s primary school

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2024

Boy, 7, left with life-changing injuries after being hit by bus in Manchester

Greater Manchester Police is investigating the crash

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

Cyclist kills pensioner with one punch in argument over riding on the pavement

Members of the public bravely chased down Nathan Pilling before he was arrested by police and later charged with the manslaughter of pensioner Michael Dawson

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

Manchester detective found guilty after stealing cocaine and giving it to dealers

Andrew Talbot used police systems to look up dealers to help him sell the drugs

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024

Tributes to ‘smiley’ church leader killed as her husband and daughter fight for life after triple stabbing

Greater Manchester Police say arrest has been made over death of Alberta Obinim

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Man charged with attempted murder of Greater Manchester Police officer in Frankland Prison

David Taylor, 62, remanded in custody pending magistrates’ court hearing

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024