The Pride Festival, which takes place over four days in Manchester city centre every August Bank Holiday (23 - 26 August), sees thousands take to the streets as part of the pride parade, with this year’s theme being ‘Deep Space Pride: A Future World of Equality’.

GMP have been participating in the parade from as early as 2003 and this year we expect around 150-200 officers marching, along with the ‘Bobby’ bee mascot and the new GMP rainbow car.

Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry said:

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“Once again we are getting ready to join in with this year’s Manchester Pride Festival celebrations and are looking forward to welcoming visitors into our fantastic city.

“Each year, Manchester Pride brings our communities together to celebrate the diversity and tolerance for which Greater Manchester is renowned.

“Events such as this are a fantastic opportunity for our officers to engage with the people of Greater Manchester and demonstrate our commitment to supporting those in the LGBTQ community.

“Having a presence at events like this shows the LGBT community and any other possible victims of hate crime that the police are inclusive, we understand and we are there for them.”

 

To celebrate the upcoming Manchester Pride festival this weekend, we have been posting different images each day from the archives on GMP social media channels, featuring police participation in the Manchester Pride Parade dating back to 2003.

The rainbow flag was raised at GMP Force HQ on Friday 23 August with Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, Carl Austin-Behan, former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and Inspector Jacqui Prest, Chair of GMP Pride Network. Also GMP has given the crest a rainbow makeover to join in the celebrations and to show our support.

The iconic new building will be one of the stars of the float created by Salford City Council’s youth service. 

This year’s theme for Pride is deep space, celebrating 50 years of Pride and looking at what the world might look like in 2069.

Young people, with sponsorship and support from Seddon, have created a Salford float of the future with iconic buildings and some which have yet to exist –such as the Salford FC mega stadium.

They will dress as cyber punks with magenta tee-shirts saying ‘Building Pride in Salford.’

Deputy City Mayor Councillor John Merry said,

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“Young people have let their imaginations flow. Who knows, in 2069 Salford City FC may be as big as Manchester United and Manchester City are today as both those clubs came from small beginnings.

“It’s been fantastic for the group to work with joiners from Seddon on building the float on board a vehicle supplied by the company. They have also been very generous in sponsoring materials, equipment and fees in support of the young people.”

 

Peter Jackson, managing director at Seddon, said,

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“We are thrilled to be supporting Salford City Council’s youth service with its float for the Manchester Pride Parade again this year.

“This year’s theme is all about celebrating how far the LGBTQ community have come while looking to the future, and the team has done a fantastic job of representing what this means to Salford and the wider community. We can’t wait to see the float as it takes to the streets this weekend”.

 

The play features Ben, an 11-year-old totally fed up with spending his Friday nights at Granny’s (we would be too, Ben!) playing scrabble and eating cabbage!

But when Ben goes searching Granny's house for things to do he stumbles upon a biscuit tin containing Granny’s big secret; she is in fact a jewellery thief and Ben helps her pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels.

Prices are £16 adults, £10 kids and under 5's go free.

Bring a picnic or snacks (food and drink is available to buy at the show).

The event will be held indoors if the weather is poor or outdoors in the stunning gardens if the weather is dry.

Bring your picnics, drinks and snacks (or buy food and drink on-site). For more information and to buy tickets go to https://ordsallhall.com/whats-on/open-air-theatre/

At sometime between 11:30pm and midnight on Monday 19 August 2019, a 17-year-old boy was walking along Monton Road when he was attacked and stabbed a number of times by another boy who afterwards fled the scene in a grey coloured Volkswagen Polo.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and he remains there for treatment, although it is believed his injuries are not life threatening.

Detective Constable Darren Lowe, of GMP’s Salford District, said,

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“We are keen to speak to anyone who may have information about this incident, which can help us find those responsible.

“Thankfully the victim’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening, however that could easily have not been the case.

“We believe that there may have been a number of witnesses to the attack and I want to urge those people who saw something to please contact police.”

 

Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 2079, quoting incident number 11 of 20/08/19, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Daniel Dewhurst was released from prison in April 2019 after being jailed in May 2018 for affray.

Dewhurst is known to have links to the Salford and Gorton area of Greater Manchester .

Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Dewhurst should contact the police on 0161 856 5238 independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police officers responded to yet another shooting incident in Salford at around 11pm last night (Sunday 18th August) after two separate homes were targeted by a gunman on Coronation Street in Pendlebury.

Police have revealed that no one was injured in the attacks but the windows of both properties have been shattered by what is said to be consistent with a firearms discharge.

Local residents in the area reported hearing two loud bangs followed shortly afterwards by a huge police presence descending upon the street. The homes are currently taped off as police carry out further investigations.

This comes just a day after a home was shot at in a similar incident on New Barton Street on The Height on Saturday (17th August).

It is now believed that police are considering all three incidents to be linked.

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Shortly after 11pm on Sunday 18 August 2019, police were called to reports that shots had been fired in to a property on Coronation Street in Swinton.

Officers attended and found evidence consistent with a firearms discharge.

There are no reported injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing.

 

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7103 or 101 quoting incident number 3326 of 18/08/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Photo: Sarah Whitehead

Police were called at around 9:45pm on Saturday 17th August after reports of a gun being discharged at a property on New Barton Street, Irlams o'th' Height.

There have been no casualties reported and a police cordon has been put in place around the house and surrounding area as forensics teams continue their investigations.

A GMP Spokesperson said,

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 “Police were called at 9.45pm on Saturday 17 August 2019 to reports that a gun had been fired at a house on New Barton Street, Irlams o’th' Height.

“There have been no reported injuries and a scene remains in place to allow officers to carry out further enquiries."
 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9403 quoting incident number 3068 of 17/08/19 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

This Flood Alert is no longer in force

Persistent heavy rain has triggered a flood alert along the Lower Irwell Catchment Area around Kersal and Broughton as well as into Manchester.

The rain will clear southeastwards before midnight, with winds easing. Much of the rest of the night will be dry for most part with only isolated showers, but the showers will become more frequent towards dawn.

Further showers are forecast throughout the day of Saturday 17th.

Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 19:30 today and 03:00 am tomorrow, 17/09/19.

It is believed there is also a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Irk and Medlock, Wince and Worsley Brooks and their tributaries too.

It is expected that river levels will peak at 23:45 on 16/08/19.

Incident response staff  are closely monitoring the weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood alerts if necessary.

Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.

You can sign up for flood alerts and warnings using this link: https://www.fws.environment-agency.gov.uk/app/olr/register

On a sunny day in August, 60,000 - 80,000 peaceful and predominately working class people from the region, embarked on a journey to call for parliamentary reform and a fairer and more just society for all.

What would happen later that day would become a stain on the fabric of our nation which would still continue to resonate 200 years after.

It is said that at least 18 people would lose their lives that day in the ensuing bloodbath, a further 650 men, women and children would suffer life changing horrific injuries in what would go on to be forever known as the Peterloo Massacre.

What was aimed to be a peaceful protest for greater democracy for the people, had descended into carnage as the order by overly spooked magistrates to send in the Calvary was given, a decision that would forever change our nation.

The first to be killed would be a two-year-old child who was knocked from his mothers arms and trampled to death under the hooves of horses as the the mounted yeomanry made their charge. The young William Fildes would be the first of many to be killed or injured that day.

John Ashton  was sabred and trampled on by crowd.

John Ashworth was sabred and trampled, he was a Special Constable, presumably attacked unintentionally by the cavalry.

William Bradshaw was shot by musket.

Thomas Buckley sabred and stabbed by bayonet.

Robert Campbell was killed by a mob in Newton Lane he was also a Special Constable.

James Crompton was trampled on by the cavalry.

Edmund Dawson died of sabre wounds at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.

William Dawson was sabred, crushed and killed on the spot.

Margaret Downes was killed by a sabre.

William Evans was trampled by cavalry, Evans was also a special constable.

William Fildes was just two-years-old when he was ridden over by cavalry, he was also the first to die that day, his mother was also struck and injured by the Calvary. 

Mary Heys was ridden over by cavalry, the mother of six children, and pregnant at the time of the meeting.  She died having been left disabled and suffering from almost daily fits following her injuries, the premature birth of her seven-month-old child resulted in her death.

Sarah Jones had no cause given for her death by Marlow but is listed by Frow as "bruised in the head". She was the mother of seven children and it was said she had been beaten on the head by a constables truncheon.

John Lees was an ex-soldier who had fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

Arthur Neil was said to have been inwardly crushed.

Martha Partington the Eccles woman was thrown into a cellar and killed on the spot.

John Rhodes sustained a sabre wound to the head. His body would suffer the further indignity of being dissected by order of magistrates who wished to prove that his death was not a result of Peterloo. The coroner's inquest concluded that he had died from 'natural causes'.

Joshua Whitworth was shot at New Cross.

To mark the bicentennial anniversary, a number of events will be taking place across the region.

For a full list of events please see the official website: https://peterloo1819.co.uk/events/

On Saturday the 17th of August a section from Salford will set off at 1:15 pm from Cobden Street to the big event outside Manchester Central Exhibition Centre where speeches will be given and and the six-acts 'illegal picnic' will take place. The march will join up with fellow marchers from Middleton en-route at Deansgate.

The following day on Sunday the 18th of August will see a 'March for Democracy' led by local trade unionists who will be meeting at 11:30 am on Queen Street before rallying upon Albert Square at 1:00 pm whereupon speakers will address the crowds and live family friendly entertainment and appearances by several well known celebrities are set to mark the occasion. The event will close at 4:00 pm.

Update: Police have now made an arrest and he is no longer wanted.

Police are looking for Jonathan Carroll (18/07/77) who was released from prison in June 2019 after being jailed in 2017 for malicious wounding.

He is now wanted on recall to prison after breaching the conditions of his license.

Carroll is known to have links to the Salford area.

Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of Carroll should contact police on 0161 856 5238 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace family of Peter David Gilbody from Salford.

Peter passed away aged 72-years-old at his home address on Liverpool Street, Salford on 12 August 2019.

There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone with information about Peter's next of kin should contact the Police Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 5376

The Ammies are set to square off against rivals Leeds this evening for the first round of the Carabao Cup and GMP is taking no chances by fielding its own increased visible police presence around the Peninsula Stadium and Manchester's City Centre this evening.

Leeds fans will be heading across the Pennines to watch their club do battle with Salford FC and Police have been working with both clubs to ensure that it all goes off without a hitch as the cup rivals go head to head.

Chief Superintendent Stuart Ellison, Match Commander for the Salford City v Leeds United fixture, said:

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“This Tuesday will see Salford City host Leeds United at the Peninsula Stadium for the first round of the Carabao Cup.

“We have been working closely with both clubs to ensure that everyone can enjoy the game in a competitive but safe environment.

“We expect the city centre and around the stadium to be busier than usual, so if you are travelling then plan your journey in advance and be mindful that it may take longer than usual.

“There will also be a visible police presence at the game and in the city centre prior to the match, so if you have any concerns before, during or after the match then please speak to one of our officers.”

 

Salford is competing for the first time for the Carabao Cup after its historic 3-0 Wembley victory against Fylde last season which saw them elevated to League Two. This also marks the first time that the teams will have met and it is sure to reignite old rivalries for the Ammies 'Class of 92' owners who have history with Leeds.

Roads around the area are expected to be extra busy tonight so ensure you take that into account if travelling.

Housing association Salix Homes and its youth panel Boost4Youth are hosting the event at Buile Hill Park on Monday, August 19 to help raise awareness of some of the real issues that affect young people today.

The agenda has been set by members of the Boost4Youth group, which is made up of a group of Salford teenagers who act as the voice of young people in Salix Homes’ neighbourhoods across Salford.

Jeanette Green, neighbourhood manager at Salix Homes, said:

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“We are incredibly proud of our Boost4Youth group who were formed to help us make a difference to the lives of young people living in our communities.

“Some of the topics up for discussion are really hard-hitting from knife crime to sexual exploitation and body image, but these are some of the real concerns facing young people today, which is why our Boost4Youth group felt it was so important to organise this event

“We hope our inaugural Youth Conference, which was the idea of our Boost4Youth group, will help open up the channels of discussion about these tough topics and let young people find out more information and raise awareness that it’s ok to share and talk about their own feelings and experiences.”

 

The event will comprise of a series of interactive workshops and sessions around knife crime, sexual health, body image and eating disorders, child sexual exploitation, healthy eating and exercise and employment opportunities.

There will also be a range of fun challenges, competitions and entertainment as well as refreshments served.

Salix Homes has teamed up with a number of partner organisations to deliver the sessions including the LGBT Foundation, Greater Manchester Police, the Audacious Foundation and the Salford Foundation.

Boost4Youth member Orin Oyewale, aged 18, said:

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“Our Youth Conference is a great opportunity for young people in Salford to get together and talk about some of the issues that affect us every day.

“Some people may find it hard to open up and share their worries and concerns, so we wanted to organise this event to help young people who might be struggling to come along and get support if they want it or just find out more information about important issues in a fun way.”

 

The Youth Conference is one of a number of events taking place as part of Salix Homes’ annual Love Your Neighbourhood Week, which takes place from August 19 – 23, and encourages local people to make a difference in their communities.

The free event takes place at Buile Hill Park Hall from 1pm-4pm. Register for your free ticket at Eventbrite: HERE

Captions: Salix Homes’ Boost4Youth group have organised a Youth Conference in Salford.

Within this role, you will be responsible for providing vital information for the effective, safe, and efficient conduct of flights using the aerodrome and the associated air traffic zone. Previous experience is not essential as full training is provided.

City Airport is a busy general aviation airport with a complex traffic environment and are looking for an individual who is able to work under a variety of workloads, is flexible, and willing to help us develop and grow our business whilst providing first class service to our customers.

Employment is subject to passing a defined medical standard, passing of written examinations and suitable progress through initial training programme and successful validation during a probationary period in accordance with CAP 1032 Aerodrome FISO Licensing.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

Conduct duties to provide an Aerodrome Flight Information Service, and maintain FISO competency in accordance with Airport policies and procedures.

Co-ordinate the interaction of aircraft operations and airside activities.

Monitor and maintain aerodrome status systems and equipment.

Promulgate and record information about aerodrome status and conditions.

Inspect the apron and manoeuvring area and monitor/co-ordinate work in progress.

Carry out FISO training and instruction to maintain own qualification and support the training activity of the Airport.

Assume Airport Duty Officer Responsibilities when required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 

Excellent IT skills (Word Processing, Email etc)

Excellent Practical Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work with others at all levels within the organisation

Self-reliant and resilient

Able to work to targets and deliver results

Willing and able to work flexibly

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 

 The holder must; 

 Hold a Current UK driving licence

 Be of suitable fitness to hold an appropriate medical certificate

 Have an ability to work well under pressure

 Have an ability to prioritise and organise own workload

 Be capable of fast decision making in a high paced, multitasking environment.

 Be a good team player

 Be able to maintain the confidentiality of company and security-related information within the department.

FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE OFFICER 

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (annualised) on a repeating shift rota basis which will include regular weekend working including eight and ten hour shifts. 7 day/week availability required. Flexibility essential. Additional hours will be required to cover provide shift cover and for operational requirements.
Term: Permanent following suitable medical assessment and validation within a 6 month probationary period.

Salary: Starting at £23,000 per annum. 

Location: City Airport & Heliport (Barton Aerodrome).

https://www.cityairportandheliport.com/vacancy-fiso

There were over 200 firearms handed in made up of real guns, replicas and plastic imitation guns.

Among the firearms handed in there were a number of deactivated guns including an AK47, an Uzi sub-machine gun and a Bren WW2 machine gun.

Superintendent Danny Inglis said,

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“The firearms surrender was a great success and any gun that gets handed in is one less on the street for criminals to get their hands on.

“The success of the surrender is as a result of continued efforts from officers, and our partners working together to safeguard, intervene and educate at the earliest opportunity.

“Guns have no place in Greater Manchester and we will continue to work hard to ensure the streets of Manchester remain a safe place to be.”

The UK Met Office has issued a yellow warning for strong winds and heavy rainfall which is expected over the coming 48 hours.

Today:

Heavy rain and strong winds clearing northwards this morning, with a mixture of bright spells and scattered showers following. The showers are likely to turn heavy and possibly thundery, especially during the afternoon. Feeling warm and humid. Maximum temperature 23 °C.

Tonight:

Scattered showers continuing overnight, turning heavy and thundery at times, and perhaps merging to give some longer spells on rain. Winds also increasing overnight. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Saturday:

Bright spells and showers on Saturday. The showers will be heavy at times with a risk of hail and thunder, and slow-moving in the north. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

If you are looking to kick the kids off the Xbox, free them from Fortnite and ditch the devices, there are many affordable sports camps and activities available at schools and leisure centres in Salford including four summer clubs that £2 per child (per day). Some even come with a free lunch and free transport (for Salford residents). 

Sports camps, gymnastics and dance activities

Teen weights sessions

New for summer 2019 are teen weigh lifting sessions at Worlsey Leisure Centre. These fully supervised hour-long classes are designed to develop the core movements required in Olympic Weight Lifting. Sessions cost £2.90 for non members and free for teen members. Running until August 29^th. Book online in advance. Teen memberships are ideal for 11-17s in the summer holidays costing £10-20 per month.

Co-Op Academy Walkden (formally Walkden High School) summer club - £2 PER CHILD PER DAY
Running until 30 August, 10am-3pm, £2.00 per person, per day (additional costs for off site trips) for 8-16s. Children will enjoy swimming, climbing wall, watersports, parkour, street dance, arts and crafts, basketball, dodgeball, rounders, football, Nintendo Wii and Xbox giant screen experience, plus off site trips. Free fruit and free transport available from selected locations. To book call 0161 778 0569 or email amy.hallsworth@scll.co.uk

Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre  - £2 PER CHILD PER DAY

Running until 30 August, 12-3, £2.00 per person per day, for 8-16s.

Take part in our fun holiday programme this summer with our experienced sports and arts team in fantastic facilities. Enjoy multi-sports, games, arts & crafts, junior fitness and much more. Attendees can also access our popular 'Free Running' sessions. 

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Chris Smith on 0161 778 0570 or chris.d.smith@scll.co.uk

St Patrick’s RC High School - £2 PER CHILD PER DAY PLUS FREE PACKED LUNCH

Running until 30 August, 10-3, £2.00 per person, per day for 8-16s – FREE packed lunch included. Take part in our fun holiday programme this summer with our experienced sports and arts team in fantastic facilities. Enjoy multi-sports, games, arts & crafts, junior fitness and much more. Attendees can also access our popular 'Free Running' sessions. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Chris Smith on 0161 778 0570 or chris.d.smith@scll.co.uk

SAYO and SPARKY summer club ­- £2 PER CHILD PER DAY PLUS FREE PACKED LUNCH

At Oasis Hub MediaCityUK until 23 August. 10-3, £2.00 per person, per day for 8-16s - FREE packed lunch included

Enjoy Swimming, climbing wall, watersports, parkour, street dance, arts and crafts, basketball, dodgeball, rounders, football, Nintendo Wii and Xbox giant screen experience, plus off site trips.

Free transport available from selected locations. To book call 0161 736 1494 or email sayosparky@scll.co.uk

 Summer Holiday Camps at St Ambrose Barlow High School 
The leading, competitively priced holiday camp runs from 5-22 August offering top-quality coaching in a safe, modern venue so parents will have peace of mind, and children will have a great time. The camps include a wide range of activities including trampolining, dance, tennis; rock climbing; rounders; football; gymnastics; tri-golf; Art Italia and more. For children aged 5 – 12 from 8am - 6pm. Book online or call 07851451988. £15/20 per day or £55/85 per week.

For full details, visit www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/summer

Housing association Salix Homes is hosting its annual Love Your Neighbourhood Week to encourage people to take pride in their communities.

The event runs from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 23 and involves an action-packed week of activities across Salford.

The line-up includes community clean-ups, family fun days and even a clampdown on fly-tipping.

The fun kicks off on Monday, August 19 with a Youth Conference at Buile Hill Park, organised by Salix Homes’ Boost4Youth panel, which is made up of Salford teenagers who act as the voice of young people in Salford.

The Youth Conference will focus on some of the real issues facing young people today including knife crime, mental health and body image.

On Wednesday, August 21, Salix Homes’ dedicated Environment Team will be out and about in the community targeting fly-tipping, as part of the ‘Catch the Culprit’ campaign.

Illegally dumped waste will be cordoned off as a ‘crime scene’, while investigations will take place to identify the perpetrators. After last year’s event, Salix Homes officers were able to trace eight people who’d dumped their waste, who were subsequently issued with tenancy warnings.

Sue Sutton, executive director of operations at Salix Homes, said:

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“Love Your Neighbourhood Week is now in its third year and it’s always brilliant to see so many people getting involved and doing their bit for the community.

“We know the people of Salford are proud of this great city and Love Your Neighbourhood Week provides the perfect opportunity for people to take a bit of ownership of the environment on their doorstep and help us make a difference.

“Salix Homes is passionate about building safe, clean and happy communities where our residents can be proud to live and work and we’ve got an action-packed week planned, providing fun for the whole family, so we’re urging as many people as possible to get involved and show a bit of love for their neighbourhood.”

 

Other events taking place include a family fun day at Ordsall Café on Tuesday, August 20 from 1pm-4pm and a community clean-up in Broughton on Friday, August 23, meeting at St James’ Church from 10am.

Salix Homes will also be crowning the winner of its Springboard Heroes Awards, when a community group will be awarded the £1,000 prize pot as voted for my members of the public. 

Throughout the week, we’ll also be launching the recruitment campaign for our new Salix Homes Customer Committee, who will support us to make a difference in our communities in Salford.

The full line up of events is available on the Salix Homes website.

Three youths were caught in the act breaking into an address near to Dutchy Road at 5am on the 7th August.

They were all arrested and a 17 year old boy has since been charged with 8 offences following a spate of burglaries and thefts around the Langworthy area of Salford. Two other youths that were arrested have been released under Police Bail while further investigations take place and evidence is gathered.

The 17-year-old has been remanded in Police custody and is due in court today.

The offences include -

1. Burglary.
2. Attempt aggravated burglary.
3. Theft of motor vehicle.
4. Breach of court order.
5. Having a bladed article.
6. Driving with no licence.
7. driving with no insurance.
8. Going equipped to steal.

At around 3.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 7 August 2019) police were called to Cadishead Way, Salford to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Hilux D-4D and a Scania Tipper truck.

Emergency services attended and the driver of the Toyota – a 22-year-old man – was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains there in a critical condition.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Police Sergeant Joe Barron, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

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“First and foremost our thoughts are very much with the young man and his family and what must be an incredibly difficult time.

“I would appeal to anyone that was in the area at the time and saw either vehicle in the lead up to the collision to please get in touch with us, as even the smallest detail could prove vital to our investigation.

“We are also particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dash cam footage as we continue with our enquiries and work hard to piece together exactly what happened.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 1777 of 08/08/19. Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.