Strelchenko’s ‘partner’ charged with murder after pianist found with fatal injuries in Manchester home
John Martin, 48, has been charged with the murder of Natalia Strelchenko, an international concert pianist who lived in Newton Heath.
GMP appeal: Moston masked duo nab cash and cigarettes from One Stop shop
Two balaclava-clad thieves raided a One Stop shop in Moston yesterday morning, fleeing with cash and cigarettes – police are appealing for witnesses to the crime.
Witness appeal: Young woman tragically killed after head on collision in Wigan
A young woman has tragically died from serious head injuries after a head on collision between two cars in Wigan yesterday.
Police explore connection between Salford shooting and ‘Mr Big’ Paul Massey’s murder
A Salford man has been shot in the hip and investigating officers believe it may be connected to the ‘targeted attack’ that killed Paul Massey a few weeks ago.
Bolton burglary: ‘Defenceless’ old lady’s jewellery ripped off in ‘violent’ home invasion attack by masked gang
A ‘vulnerable’ elderly woman has been assaulted, pinned down and had her jewellery ripped off during a ‘violent’ attack at her Bolton home by a gang of balaclava clad burglars.
Openshaw woman grabbed by kidnapper in broad daylight saved by passer-by
Following the attempted kidnapping of a woman in broad daylight in Openshaw, Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Oldham Post Office worker threatened by trio with crowbars in morning break-in
An Oldham post office worker is ‘traumatised’ after she was dragged to the floor and threatened by a trio of crowbar-wielding thieves.
Tram scam: Teen ‘distraught’ as gang snatch her change at Market Street Metrolink stop
A teenage girl is distraught after she was robbed of her change in a ticket dispensing scam at the Market Street Metrolink stop in Manchester city centre – police are warning travellers to be vigilant.
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.
Clubber stabbed in neck on dance floor of Oldham bar in run-in with group of men
A man has been stabbed in the neck while he was on the dance floor of an Oldham nightclub.
‘Horrific’: Blackley teen dragged into bushes and raped in broad daylight in popular dog walking area
A Blackley teenager has been dragged into bushes and raped as she was walking home in broad daylight near a wooded area said to be popular with local dog walkers.