Isaak Goldschmidt (05/11/1967) of Castlefield Avenue, Broughton Park, Salford has been jailed for eight years and three months at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing. 

In March 2016, officers launched an investigation after receiving information that Goldschmidt had sexually and physically assaulted two young people over a number of years. 

In a disclosure to officers, one of the victims, a girl, told how Goldschmidt sexually assaulted her on a number of occasions and had hit her with various weapons including a walking stick and a belt. 

The offences happened between 2003 and 2014 with his victims being aged between 8 and 14-years-old. 

Today, Monday 30 October 2017, Goldschmidt has been jailed for the following offences: 

·        One count of child cruelty 
·        Three counts of sexual assault of a boy 
·        Four counts of sexual assault of a girl 
·        Three counts of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16 
·        Four counts of causing or inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity 
·        Three counts of causing or inciting a girl under the age of 16 to engage in sexual activity 

Detective Chief Inspector Alan Clitherow of GMP’s Salford Borough, said:

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“The persistence Goldschmidt has showing in carrying out his crimes, undiscovered for a number of years, is truly sickening. 

“It is only down to the courageous decisions the victims in this case have made that we have been able to remove him from society and do everything we can to protect and support them. 

“I’d like today’s result to send a message to those who are victims of abuse that it does not matter when or where abuse happened or by whom. We treat every report with the utmost severity to ensure the right people are behind bars and their victims are freed from the shackles of their crimes.” 

Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.

- If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively people can refer themselves to St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515, whether or not you want make a police report.

- St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them via Greater Manchester Police, or as a self-referral.

- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500. Black and Minority Ethnic helpline: 0161 273 4514.

- Survivors Manchester offers support and counselling for adult male survivors of sexual abuse and rape, regardless of when the event happened. Contact 07919 246 267.

He is white, around 5ft 8in tall with shaven brown hair and stubble. 

It’s believed he’s wearing a grey zipped hooded top, dark grey jogging bottoms and a white Adidas baseball cap with green writing. He may also be wearing white and red Nike Air Max trainers. 

Inspector Darryl Codling of GMP’s Salford Borough, said: “Since we were informed that Anthony was missing, we’ve searched a number of areas and examined CCTV in hope that we can find him and reunite him with his family. 

“Unfortunately, at this time, we haven’t yet been able to do that so we need people to help us and call us as a matter of urgency if they see him. 

“Anthony, if you see this, please make contact with us or your family so we know that you are okay. Your girlfriend, Genna, wants you to know how much she loves you and wants you to get in touch.” 

Anyone who sees Anthony or knows where he is, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 78 of 01/11/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.  

He suffered serious injuries and remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Initial enquiries suggested he may have been involved in an altercation with a group of youths. However, this no longer appears to be the case.

Five 15-year-old boys were arrested yesterday on suspicion of assault. Four have now been released with no further action while one boy is helping officers with their enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Warriner, from GMP’s Trafford borough, said:

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“This is a tragic incident which has left a boy fighting for his life in hospital. My thoughts are with his family who are understandably beside themselves at this awful time.

“Since yesterday we have been analysing CCTV and speaking to witnesses to try and understand exactly what happened.

“But I would urge anyone who might have seen anything to please contact us immediately.

“We know this boy was in the shopping centre with a group of other boys before they went outside where he sadly fell.

“If you remember anything from that evening, no matter how small, I implore you to get in touch.”

 

Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 7525 quoting incident number 2045 of 28 October 2017.

At about 3.45am this morning (Sunday 29 October 2017) police were called to the White Hotel nightclub on Dickinson Street in Lower Broughton.

A man, who had earlier that night been ejected from the club, had returned armed with a knife and an unknown liquid which he threw at doorstaff.

A search of the area was conducted and a bottle containing what officers believe to be acid was found.

Two men are currently in hospital receiving treatment for burns. None of their injuries are life-threatening. 

The offender is described as white, in his late 20s, of average built, about 6ft tall and with short brown hair.

Detective Sergeant Pat Wood, from GMP’s Salford borough, said:

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“This was a vicious and dangerous attack on men who were just trying to their job.

“Although their injuries aren’t life-threatening, they are likely to have permanent skin damage and no doubt at the time of the attack they were thinking the worst.

“There were lots of people inside the nightclub or leaving who are likely to have seen something or the man himself being ejected from the toilets.

“Please contact us. Even if you think it might just be something small it could really help us catch who did this.”

 

Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 5461 quoting incident number 538 of 29 October 2017.

If you want to remain anonymous, you can call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Shortly after 6am on Tuesday 17 October 2017, police were called to reports of a robbery at McColls in Little Hulton.

Two men forced an entry to the shop by using a street grid to smash through the window before proceeding to threaten staff.

The duo fled with cash and bottle of spirits in a dark coloured BMW which was later recovered on Hilton Lane, Walkden.

One offender was wearing a blue and green North Face jacket with dark tracksuit bottoms and grey trainers.

The other thief was wearing a green jacket with a black scarf, dark blue trousers and blue and white trainers.

Both men wore balaclavas to conceal their identity.

Detective Sergeant James Harris, of GMP’s Salford borough, said:

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“This was a brazen attack in the early hours of the morning that has left the employees extremely shaken.

“Thankfully no-one was injured, but that doesn’t excuse the ordeal that the victims were subjected to when they were in their place of work.

“I would urge anyone that was in the area at the time of the robbery that thinks they might have seen anything that could help our investigation to please get in touch.”

 

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 268 of 17/10/17 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Salford is hosting three free events so people can enjoy the celebrations in a safe environment.

The fun begins on Friday 3rd November at Prince’s park in Irlam with a funfair, bonfire and fireworks.

This is followed by Buile Hill Park Bonfire on Sunday 5th November, where up to 12,000 people will watch the skies lit up.

At both events the gates open at 6pm, bonfires lit at 7pm and fireworks will start at 7.30pm.

And in a first, the city will be hosting a Little Sparks in the Park for families with children under seven years old. Starting at 5.30pm at Buile Hill Park, the special ten minute sparkling firework show has been specially put together for younger children.

Council David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety at Salford City Council, said: 

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“We put on these events each year so people do not have to buy their own fireworks, or light their own bonfire and can have a fun time in a safe environment.

“Referrals to accident and emergency have reduced as a result of events and it lessens the impact of antisocial behaviour on residents.

“Best of all, the events are completely free and we want bonfire night to go off with a bang for all the right reasons.”

 

People can find more information on Halloween and bonfire and firework safety and events held in other parts of Greater Manchester at www.safe4autumn.com

Information on Salford’s bonfire can be found at http://www.visitsalford.info/bonfires.htm

The free bonfire and firework events in Salford have been kindly supported by a range of partners in the city – City West Housing Trust, Salix Homes, Salford Community Leisure, Quays Culture, The Lowry, University of Salford, LPC Living, Urban Vision as well as the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Kurtis Mulvaney (03/12/86) of Norbury Street, Salford pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation at an earlier hearing.

Today, Tuesday 24 October 2017, he was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square to 14 months suspended for 12 months, 180 hours unpaid work and has to pay Jet2.com and Jet2holidays £10,000.

Between March 2013 and April 2016 Mulvaney used credit cards that didn’t belong to him to buy airline tickets and holidays with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, and Monarch totalling approximately £15,000.

Mulvaney’s crimes were uncovered when Jet2’s fraud department identified the credit card had been used fraudulently.

On 11 April 2016 Mulvaney was arrested at Manchester Airport when he tried to check in for a flight to Parma using a compromised credit card.

Following an extensive investigation by GMP, with the assistance of Jet2 and Monarch, he was charged.

Detective Sergeant Alex Wild of GMP’s Airport CID said:

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“Mulvaney thought he could live the lifestyle he wanted, with luxurious holidays and flights abroad, without paying a penny for it.

“Thanks to the work of officers and the help of the airlines he defrauded, Mulvaney was caught and will now pay the real price for his exotic holidays, as he now has a criminal record and has to pay back £10,000.

“Let this be a warning to anyone who thinks they can get away with fraud, you will eventually be caught.”

 

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said:

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“This conviction is welcome news in the fight against fraudsters, and sends out a strong message to anyone who thinks they can get away with it. I would like to pay tribute to our fraud department who work tirelessly to prevent this type of deception taking place, and who work closely with police forces across the UK, such as GMP, to stamp it out.”

The statement has been issued to reassure the public after it was announced that the special sex crime unit which deals with Rape and other serious sexual offences is to be disbanded.

Police Chiefs say that the new plans will place 'expertise closer to local communities and improve their response' - but experts fear that they will reduce the effectiveness and quality of investigations and deter victims from coming forward.

Meanwhile a 1,300 signature petition has been launched by the charity Manchester Rape Crisis calling upon the Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, to reverse the decision.

Statement in full from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins:

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GMP takes the investigation of sexual offences extremely seriously. We have specially trained detectives who work with victims to investigate allegations. We work in partnership with, and provide financial support to St Mary's, the best sexual assault referral centre in the country. We also work at a City and Borough level with Independent Sexual Violence Advisors. This is all designed to provide the best possible support to victims of sexual violence. 

Policing has changed dramatically over the past seven years. We have responded to the challenges of having 2000 fewer officers and to the changing nature of crime with a very clear plan for the future of policing in Greater Manchester. This commits us to working in a much more integrated way with partners, which is in line with the Greater Manchester public service reform principals. It also means placing as many officers and staff at a local and Borough level as possible and only centralising capability where it is so specialist it is not cost effective to provide it any other way.

We have moved specialist detectives to a Borough level, in line with our operating model, to work much more closely with those partners who also provide significant support to victims. The same specially trained detectives will be investigating sexual violence at a Borough level. We have strengthened the governance around these investigations by dedicating four Detective Superintendents across the Force to take responsibility for those detectives and the investigations in support of local policing.

The reality is that there has been no central team investigating sexual violence for seven months. To clarify, this has not reduced the number of officers investigating serious sexual offences it has merely moved their experience to help across the force area.

At around 2.20pm on Thursday 12 October 2017, police were called to two reports of racial abuse outside City Tower by Piccadilly.

Two offenders had been stopped by a security guard as they tried to take items from the shop.

They pushed the victim over, before shouting a torrent of racist abuse at him and running off down the street.

Police have now released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

Police Constable Louise McFarlane of GMP’s City of Manchester Borough, said:

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“This racial attack on the man simply going about his job, is unacceptable and totally unfounded.

“It’s appalling that this kind of thing can happen at any time, but especially in broad daylight in a very busy part of town, it’s shocking.

“I’m asking for anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who was there at the time, to please come forward and help with our investigation.”

 

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1128 of 12/10/17. This can also be done anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Following on from a previous story regarding police cars being rammed in Salford..

Daniel Cowell (12/03/1993) of Mayan Avenue, Salford has been charged with the following:

·        Two counts of attempted section 18 assault

·        Two counts of dangerous driving

·        Two counts of aggravated vehicle taking

·        Failing to stop for officers

·        Possession of a class B drug

He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 19 October  2017 and was remanded into custody.

Shortly before 3.15am on Tuesday  5 September 2017 , officers in an unmarked police car were patrolling Salford when they began pursuing a van, which then rammed into a patrol car.

On another occasion, on Wednesday  18 October 2017 , a second police pursuit took place after several police cars were rammed and a man was arrested at the scene.

Ali Aslam, who ran the Alishaan Indian takeaway on Littleton Road, allowed staff to prepare food in an area littered with mouse droppings but blamed his pest control contractor for failing to keep the takeaway mouse-free.

And earlier this month he failed to attend court to answer the charges, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest.

Mr Aslam, of Mount Lane, Gatley, appeared at Salford and Manchester magistrates court on Thursday 19 October. He pleaded guilty to five offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, one offence of serving hot food after 11pm without a late night refreshment licence contrary to the Licensing Act 2003 and one offence of failing to produce documents showing he had trade waste collection arrangements in place, contrary to the Environmental Protection Act 1990. 

He was fined a total of £1,300, ordered to pay costs of £1,200 and a victim surcharge of £650. The takeaway has now closed.

The court heard that during a routine food hygiene inspection on 8 March this year officers found staff preparing food in an area infested with mice. There were large and very visible amounts of mouse droppings on shelves, in card board boxes where food containers were stored and on the floor throughout the premises.

Mr Aslam claimed it was the responsibility of the pest control contractor he employed to keep the premises clear – but records showed the company had not visited since December 2016 and Mr Aslam had not chased them up.

Officers also saw large amounts of food debris and grease on surfaces including the floors, preparation tables and shelving throughout the food preparation area and could clearly distinguish between areas which had been cleaned and those which had not.

A chopping board used for cutting raw meat was stored in direct contact with a board for preparing salad while cooked meat was not being stored at the correct temperature.

The boiler was broken so food handlers had no hot water for cleaning or to wash their hands with and it was unclear what Mr Aslam had done to address this.

From the haphazard and disorganised paperwork he produced it was also impossible to see what food safety controls were in place, including monitoring of high risk food. Staff were not wearing protective clothing and had not received formal food hygiene training.

Mr Aslam agreed to close the premises for a week to put matters right but six weeks after re-opening he closed the shop. 

The court was told that, over the ten years he traded, there had been a recurring pattern of similar problems which he addressed but then allowed standards to slip again.

Mr Aslam also failed to produce evidence that he had trade waste arrangements in place and just 12 days earlier had served a council officer making a test purchase of hot food at 11.45pm. Mr Aslam’s late night refreshment licence was suspended in October 2015 for non payment of the fee and he was well aware he must not serve hot food after 11pm.

In court Mr Aslam said 2016 was a bad year for him as he had suffered ill health personally and in his family, staffing problems and loss of revenue due to other takeaways opening in the area. He continued to blame the landlord for problems with the boiler and his pest control contractor for the infestation but said he had sought to minimise the risk to the public. He now works as a delivery driver.

Speaking after the case, Councillor David Lancaster, lead member for environment and community safety, said:

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“Food business owners have a responsibility to keep their premises clean, safe and well run to protect their customers. If we find traders putting people’s health at risk we can and will take action against them as this case demonstrates.”

The five food safety offences were:

a) Failure to have adequate procedures in place to control pests;
b) Failure to keep a food premises clean;
c) Failure to provide hot running water for the cleaning, disinfecting and storage of working utensils and equipment and for hand washing;
d) Failure to implement and maintain a permanent procedure or procedures based on the HACCP principles; and
e) Failure to supervise and instruct and/or train food handlers in food hygiene matters commensurate with their work activity

All the food safety offences are contrary to Regulation 19(1) of the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.

She was found guilty of 12 counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity by a jury at a previous hearing.

Those present in court heard how following a tip off, footage of Davies molesting the youngster had been recorded and found on a computer used by her partner, footage that was being sold on a market stall in Manchester.

Specialist software had been used to delete materials on the computer which investigators found was used to search for images of both male and female nude teens.

The court heard how Davies subjected the boy to regular sexual assaults and forced him to have sex with her. 

She often threatened to hurt him or would physically assault him if he said no.

In 2015 the victim disclosed the abuse and Davies was subsequently arrested in May 2015.

Detective Constable Vickie Burgess, from Salford's Public Protection Unit, said:

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"What this woman put this innocent boy through is truly abhorrent.

"She physically, mentally and sexually abused him for her own perverse pleasure and not once did she think about the pain and harm she was inflicting on him.

"He genuinely feared this woman and endured these disgusting offences. He was extremely brave disclosing what had happened to him and I hope this sentence goes some way to providing him with comfort."

Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims. 

- If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available. 

- You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively people can refer themselves to St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515, whether or not you want make a police report.

- St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them via Greater Manchester Police, or as a self-referral.

- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500. Black and Minority Ethnic helpline: 0161 273 4514.

Shortly before 3.55pm on Monday 16 October 2017, police were called to reports of a collision involving a black Mercedes AMG and a pedestrian on Worsley Road.

The driver remained at the scene to speak with officers.

The pedestrian, an 83-year-old woman from Swinton, was taken to hospital where she was awaiting surgery after suffering several broken bones.

No arrests have been made.

Inspector Paul Rowe, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

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"This was a serious collision that has left a woman in hospital requiring surgery and our thoughts remain with her at this difficult time.

"Our investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this collision remains ongoing and I would ask that anybody with information contacts the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

"We are appealing for anyone that witnessed the collision or may have any CCTV or dash-cam footage to please get in touch."

Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1014 of 02/09/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Shortly before 3.15am on Tuesday 5 September 2017, officers in an unmarked police car were patrolling Salford when they began pursuing a white Ford Transit van.

During the pursuit the van turned around quickly and drove directly at the patrol car, ramming into on Duchy Street in Irwell, before driving off.

The two officers in the patrol car had to receive hospital treatment and were unable to continue their usual duties.

A 21 year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and was released under investigation.

Last night (Wednesday 18 October 2017) a 24-year-old man was arrested in Salford following a second police pursuit where several police cars were rammed.

The man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of section 18 assault, two counts of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal damage.

Sergeant Danny Kabal, from GMP’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, said:

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“Last night we detained a man who is now currently in custody being questioned by officers.

“At the time of the incident we released CCTV and appealed to the public for help. I want to thank everyone who has contacted police so far and I would urge you to continue to get in touch as our investigation does not stop here.

“Officers put themselves at risk on a daily basis, facing extremely dangerous situations, to help protect the public and keep the streets of Greater Manchester safe for everyone.

“The emotional and physical damage caused by attacks, no matter who you are, is something we will never tolerate and we will always do everything in our power to bring those responsible to justice.

 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5351, alternatively call 101 quoting the reference number 176 of 5/9/17 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

As part of hate crime awareness week (14 to 21 October 2017) the city is raising awareness of how to report incidents and places where they can be reported.

A hate crime is defined as any hate incident that constitutes a criminal offence, and is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate.

It can take many forms – physical attacks, verbal abuse, abusive gestures, damage to property, offensive letters or leaflets – and is motivated by a range of factors, including a person’s age, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, gender or a combination of these.

People can report the crimes at third party reporting centres, if they feel they cannot report it directly to police.

The Bridgewater LGBT group are using social media to share photographs they have taken to challenge prejudice using the hash tags #NoPlaceForHate and #InSalford.

This follows on from 11 projects that were run in the in the community for three months earlier in the year with funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Councillor Paula Boshell, Deputy City Mayor at Salford City Council, said:

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“In Salford we stand together and take a zero tolerance approach to those who think they can spread hate in our communities.

“People from all different backgrounds, races and religions make up this wonderful city and we’re proud to stand together.”

 

A list of the reporting centres can be found on the GMP website.

Shortly after 11.40pm on Friday 13 October 2017, police were called to the Weavers Arms on Swinton Hall Road to a report that a man had been stabbed.

Officers attended and discovered a 30-year-old man with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital but has since been released.

Another man, aged 31, also suffered a minor stab wound to the back.

Two men, aged 30 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and remain in police custody for questioning.

Detective Inspector Ben Cottam of GMP’s Salford Borough said:

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“Our dedicated team of detectives have been investigating this violent attack and we have now made two arrests.

“Our thoughts are with the victims and their family as they thankfully continue to recover”

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2591 13/10/17, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

At about 1.20pm on Tuesday 17 October 2017, a man was riding a Lexmoto Venom 125 motorbike on Liverpool Road and when it reached the junction with Princess Avenue it was involved in a collision with a Renault Trafic taxi. 

The motorcyclist, a man aged 26, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for a fractured leg and knee. 

The taxi driver, a man aged 54, was not injured.   

Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. 

Police Constable Peter Cunningham of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:

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“A man is in hospital in a serious condition and my thoughts are with him at this time. 

“I would ask that, if you saw the collision, or have any dash-cam footage, please come forward as you may be able to help our investigation.” 

Anyone with information, or dash-cam footage, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

All GP practices in Salford now offer patients an online system in addition to phoning or visiting your practice – the choice is yours!   

Sarah Williams, Assistant Practice Manager at Newbury Green Medical Practice, said:

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“Because our patients can book their appointments or cancel them at any time even when we’re closed, it’s much easier for them and has improved access.”

If you want to register for GP online services you will need to fill out a form at your GP practice and show two forms of ID, one of which should have a photo (such as a UK passport or driving licence) and the other should have your address (such as a council tax bill). If you don’t have photo ID or anything with your address on it, it doesn’t mean you will not be able to use online services, just ask in your practice for help.

To register for GP online services, drop in and ask at your GP practice, or to find out more visit the NHS Choices website at www.nhs.uk/GPonlineservices

Adam Wyatt, born 24/06/1969, of Bridgewater Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, has today, Tuesday 17 October 2017, been charged with terrorism offences after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing: North West.

Wyatt has been charged with 11 counts of section 1 and 2 Terrorism Act 2006, (encouragement of terrorism and dissemination of a terrorism publication), and 5 counts of section 58 Terrorism Act 2000, (possessing information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism).

Wyatt will be detained in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow, Wednesday 18 October 2017.

There is no intelligence to suggest a specific threat to the communities of Salford or Greater Manchester relating to the ongoing investigation.

Whilst this activity was part of a planned operation, it is not linked to the investigation into the Manchester bomb attack.