‘Protecting victims a priority’: GMP arrest 80 in Valentine’s domestic abuse crackdown
In a massive domestic abuse crackdown Greater Manchester Police have made 80 arrests in a two-day sweep of the region ahead of Valentine’s weekend.
Wigan woman, 67, ‘bravely’ fights off knife-wielding thug in newsagents robbery
A Wigan shopkeeper, 67, has shown ‘tremendous bravery’ and fought off a thug who threatened her with a 12-inch knife while demanding cash.
Leigh gang member tasered and four arrested after officer threatened with gun in face
Four Leigh gang members were arrested late last night after confronting police with an air rifle and machetes – with one even pointing a gun to an officer’s face.
Snacks snatch: Sandwich robbers with baseball bat terrorise Swinton store staff for cash
The incident occurred at around 2.25pm when two men entered Snacks on Moorside Road
‘Hi, we just stole your phone – how do you use it?’: Chadderton knife gang go back to iPhone theft victim for advice
The victims, aged 19 and 21, had been walking from One Stop Shop on Butler Street
Masked robbers threaten Salford social club staff with crowbar and knife as customers watch in shock
The men stormed into Chandos Grove at around 11.10pm
CCTV: Suspect caught on camera after ‘terrified’ travel agents held-up by knife-wielding robber
The incident occurred on Friday August 16
JAILED: Desperate debt-ridden robber who used imitation shotgun to threaten Asda staff in Manchester
David Jones was given a five-year prison spell