On Tuesday 10 January 2023, at around 4:25pm, GMP officers responded to reports of a stabbing at an Aldi car park on Heywood Way in Salford. 

A 62-year-old man was then taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Greater Manchester Police can now confirm a man has been charged in relation to this incident.

Kayden Worthington (02/01/2003) of no fixed abode has been charged with attempted murder.

Worthington has been remanded into police custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on Saturday 14 January 2023.

The remaining three suspects have been conditionally bailed pending further enquiries.

If you are concerned about crime where you live, report it to them directly by calling 101 or report via their website: www.gmp.police.uk

ALWAYS call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Police are asking for the publics help in locating two people on recall to prison.

Both Anthony Haney (5/8/86) and Candice Knox (11/4/86) are thought to have connections to Eccles and Urmston area.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

On Tuesday, 10 January 2023, at around 4:25pm, GMP officers responded to reports of a stabbing at an Aldi car park on Heywood Way in Salford. 

A 62-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He remains in hospital receiving medical treatment.

Salford detectives have this morning arrested a fourth person in connection with this incident.

All four people; a 42-year woman, a 20-year man and two 17-year-old males have all been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and the attempted murder of the victim and remain in custody for further questioning.

GMP would continue to urge the public to come forward if they believe they may have any information about this incident.

If you have information regarding this incident, please report it immediately by calling 0161 856 5235 or 101 and quote log 2025 of 10/01/2023.

You can submit dashcam recordings, CCTV footage, mobile footage, or images to their dedicated online portal here: https://gmp.uk.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/op_toronto

You can also report information online by using their reporting tool via our website: www.gmp.police.uk

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

On 22 December 2022, the body of delivery driver Johnny Tama, was found in a section of Worsley Woods following a high risk police search after concerns were raised by his family.

A post mortem revealed the provisional cause to have been caused by hanging.

Statements were requested from Mr Tama's GP, mental health services, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as well as the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).

The inquest was adjourned until May 25, whereupon it will be held at Bolton Coroners' Court at 2pm.

On Tuesday, 10 January 2023, at around 4:25pm, GMP officers responded to reports of a stabbing at an Aldi car park on Heywood Way in Salford.  A 62-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.  He remains in hospital receiving medical treatment.

Salford detectives have this morning, 12 January, arrested three in connection with the incident: a 42 year woman, a 20 year man and a 17 year old man.  They have all been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and the attempted murder of the victim.

GMP continues to appeal to members of the public to come forward if they believe they may have any information about this incident.

Detective Superintendent Ryan Davies of GMP's Salford District said:

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"Whilst we have arrested three persons, the investigation remains in its early stages and we are keeping an open mind.  Our investigations to date have not found any evidence to suggest that the victim was robbed or that theft was the motive for this attack.

"Our assessment remains that the victim was purposely followed and targeted.  On that basis, we do not currently believe there is any wider risk to the community.   

"We have a team of detectives dedicated to investigating numerous lines of enquiry in an effort to establish the motive and bring any offenders to justice.

"Uniformed and detective officers continue to patrol the local area, carrying out further enquiries and providing reassurance to the local community.

"I once again urge anyone who was in the vicinity of Salford Precinct on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 January, particularly between the hours of 4pm and 5pm, and who saw anyone acting suspiciously or out of place, either near there or in the vicinity of Aldi, Heywood Way; or who witnessed the incident taking place; or who witnessed the aftermath of the incident; or who saw anyone running – please come forward without delay and talk to us in confidence. 

"Any information that is forthcoming could be vitally important to this investigation.

"I am again requesting that anyone who may have CCTV footage on their nearby premises; or who was in the area at the time and has dashcam footage; or who filmed the incident, should please contact us or submit such footage to our dedicated online portal.

"Any information that we are provided with gives us the best chance of bringing the offenders to justice."

 

If you have information regarding this incident, please report it immediately by calling 0161 856 5235 or 101 and quote log 2025 of 10/01/2023.

You can submit dashcam recordings, CCTV footage, mobile footage or images to our dedicated online portal here: https://gmp.uk.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/op_toronto

You can also report information online by using our reporting tool via our website: www.gmp.police.uk

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A community garden, forest school and café in the heart of Eccles has a new lease of life thanks to electricity and water supplies provided by Liberty.

The Ivy Den Café and Garden Shop at Cleavley Community Forest Garden on Port Salford Greenway in Winton started out as a local community hub and was officially opened last summer by Mayor Paul Dennett and MP Barbara Keeley.

Incredible Education, the community interest company that runs the project, specialises in health and wellbeing programmes delivered through horticulture and ‘forest school’ activities, such as making bug hotels using natural materials or creating a new pond.

Cleavley Community Forest Garden offers the perfect place for local schoolchildren and volunteers from across Salford to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing. For the same reason, it has become a frequent place for GPs to refer patients in need of relaxing, outdoor activities as part of social prescribing.

Ian Bocock from Incredible Education, who lives locally and is the driving force behind the project, converted a storage container into the Ivy Den Café with it initially running on a generator.

North-West property services company Liberty was introduced to the project by local landlord ForHousing and supported by building foundations for the community garden and polytunnel, and providing a reliable electricity source to the Ivy Den Cafe.

Liberty’s local team donated materials worth almost £5,000, as well as 90 hours of staff time to dig a trench by hand for electric cables and plumbing, connecting the buildings to the main supply. Additionally, the team fitted sockets and a heating supply while United Utilities ensured water supply to the project.

Overall, Liberty’s help totalled more than £10,000 of work and has created a comfortable and modern café.

The improvements are enabling the café and shop to expand the activities they offer, as Ian Bocock from Incredible Education explains;

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“I'd like to say a massive thank you to Liberty and ForHousing for supporting us. Installing essential utilities on our site means we’ll be able to offer so much more here and I’m looking forward to seeing us grow, thanks to this help.

“Our next challenge is setting up a multipurpose workshop with ‘living roof’ made from plants to teach people woodwork skills.” 

 

The project has also been supported by funding from the National Lottery, NHS Salford CCG and Salford CVS, and is now starting to generate its own income, standing it in good stead for the future.

Interim Assistant Regional Director of Liberty, Jason Marston, said: “Supporting Cleavley Community Forest Garden has been a real privilege. The facilities installed are excellent and it will add lots of benefits for the local people and school pupils to enjoy while learning more about horticulture.”

Watch Ian Bocock talk about the difference the changes have made to the project on Facebook: https://fb.watch/eSfzI6E5-S/

Learn more about the Cleavley Community Forest Garden here: https://www.incredibleeducation.co.uk/ccfg

For more information, visit: https://liberty-group.co.uk

The venture team were out in Broughton yesterday (10 January 2023) and whilst on patrol, the observant officers noticed a 17-year-old male on a push bike who was behaving a little suspiciously.

After a short pursuit on foot, the officers apprehended the male on Orion Place and conducted a stop search.

Police say that the seventeen-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a substantial amount of suspected Class A drugs and was taken into police custody for questioning.

Police are said to be treating yesterdays vicious knife attack upon a 62-year-old man on a car park next to Salford Shopping Precinct as an attempted murder.

The elderly victim was stabbed four times as he walked back to his vehicle in what is believed to be a targeted attack. 

Initially it was reported that he could have been targeted for his shopping, but police say that there is no evidence that he was robbed.

On Tuesday, 10 January 2023 at around 4:25pm, officers were called to reports of a stabbing at an Aldi car park on Heywood Way in Salford.

Officers attended the scene, and a 62-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.  He remains in hospital receiving medical treatment.

No arrests have been made at this time.

GMP is appealing to members of the public to come forward if they believe they may have any information about this incident.

Detective Superintendent Ryan Davies of GMP's Salford District said:

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"This incident will, understandably, have shocked members of the Salford community and caused concern amongst those who visit and shop in the area where the incident occurred.

"Our investigations to date have not found evidence to suggest that the victim was robbed or that stealing anything from him was the motive for the attack.

"Our current assessment is that the victim was purposely followed, targeted and that it was an isolated incident.   

"We have a team of detectives dedicated to investigating numerous lines of enquiry in an effort to establish the motive, identify who is responsible and arrest them.

"Uniformed and detective officers are patrolling the local area, carrying out further enquiries and providing reassurance to the local community.

"I urge anyone who was in the vicinity of Salford Precinct yesterday between 4pm and 5pm and who saw anyone acting suspiciously or out of place, near there or in the vicinity of Aldi, Heywood Way; or who witnessed the incident taking place; or who witnessed the aftermath of the incident, to please come forward without delay and talk to us in confidence.  Any information that is forthcoming could be vitally important to this investigation.

"I am also requesting that anyone who may have CCTV footage on their nearby premises; or who was in the area at the time and has dashcam footage; or who filmed the incident, should please contact us or submit such footage to our dedicated online portal.

"Any information that we are provided with gives us the best chance of arresting the person or persons responsible and obtaining justice for the victim.

 

If you have information regarding this incident, please report it immediately by calling 0161 856 5235 or 101 and quote log 2025 of 10/01/2023.

You can submit dashcam recordings, CCTV footage, mobile footage or images to their dedicated online portal here: https://gmp.uk.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/op_toronto

You can also report information online by using our reporting tool via our website: https://gmp.police.uk

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Four men from Salford appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday 10 January 2023, where they were sentenced following an investigation which uncovered a large scale drug conspiracy after a cannabis farm was located at one of the defendants homes in Worsley.

Kyle Darbyshire (20/05/1987) of Blantyre Avenue, Walkden, was sentenced to 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs and production and cultivation of cannabis.

Mark Burgess (17/05/1978) of Ellenbrook Road, Worsley, pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis and received a 24 month suspended sentence, 18 month supervision order, and was ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and 5 rehabilitation days.

Mark Cox (13/02/1985) of Runnymeade, Swinton, was sentenced to a 10 month suspended sentence, 12 month supervision order and was ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to the production of cannabis.

Geoffrey White (05/01/1978) Thorpe Ave, Swinton, also pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis and was sentenced to a 10 month suspended sentence, 12 months suspension order and was ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and 10 rehabilitation days.

The investigation into the organised crime group was part of Operation Venetic; the National Crime Agency led investigation in relation to the use of encrypted mobile phones, which are almost exclusively used for criminal activity including money laundering and drug supply, in a bid to evade police detection.

The gang were found to be using the encrypted devices on a regular basis to organise the purchasing of the drugs, namely cocaine and cannabis. Financial investigators valued the gangs potential returns from the drugs to be nearly £400,000.

Following a raid at the home address of Darbyshire in Walkden, a total of £15,799 cash as well a number of designer watches and jewellery were seized.

DI Rebecca McGuigan of the District of Salford, said:

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“This was a complex investigation undertaken by the Operation Arctic Team who worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build the case against the four offenders.
“I hope today’s result sends a message to anyone who involves themselves in the supply of drugs, that we will not tolerate our communities being blighted by this destructive trade and we will be knocking on your door. Drugs can have a devastating impact on communities and our job is to bring these criminals down.
“I’d urge anyone who has any information about the supply of drugs in their local area to get in touch with the police”.

Some 24 ambulance workers stood on the picket line today at Barton Lane ambulance station in Eccles, waving placards to show their solidarity and voice their opinions as to why they are taking strike action.

This is their first strike since 1989 and as then it's due to complaints of poor working conditions and pay, also to ensure that the services they are providing are of the highest quality.

I spoke to Ashley McDermott the Unison representative and Medical technician who, said:

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"We are striking about the overall working conditions and our pay,  but patients safety comes first, on Christmas Day evening I was queueing for nine hours with a patient in the ambulance at the A and E department at Salford Royal before they could be seen, due to staff shortages, that is intolerable.

The irony is that there are 1,000s of NHS jobs available but people are not willing to work for low pay and in these stressful working conditions.

There is a myth that we will not turn out for some calls, that is untrue, we will turn out for category one and two calls, men on this picket line will attend these calls, despite the Government saying otherwise.

We are pleased with the general publics attitude towards us, cars are beeping their horns in support and several people have called into the station with cakes, biscuits, hot drinks and words of encouragement which we appreciate"

 

The workers will be there until 7pm tonight so if you are passing beep your horn or feel free to stop and have a chat with them.

Earlier in the morning, Salford Mayor Paul Dennett attended the picket-line along with a number of Salford Councillors, including Broughton's very own 'Media Maria' Brabiner who is always found out and about using her voice in staunch support of the unions.

John Catterall and Mike Kelly also popped along to unfurl the Salford TUC Banner before distributing butties to their comrades on the picket-line.

The next proposed strike action day for NHS workers is 23rd January 2023 and once more we will all be showing our support.

GMP Detectives are appealing to the public for further information after a 62-year-old man was stabbed in Salford.

At around 4:25pm this afternoon (Tuesday 10 January 2023), officers were called to reports of a stabbing at a car park on Heywood Way in Salford.

Officers attended the scene, and a 62-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Upon conducting initial enquiries this incident is believed to be an isolated incident.

The man is thought to have been stabbed for his shopping after returning to his car.

A man hunt is now on to find the knife attacker.

Officers will remain at the scene to conduct further enquiries.

GMP are appealing to the public for further information regarding this incident to help locate the suspect.

Detective Sergeant Gareth Bannister of GMP's Salford District said:

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"I would like to reassure the public first and foremost that this is an isolated incident, and our officers are leaving no stone unturned to locate the suspect in question.

"Our officers will remain in the local area to conduct further enquiries this evening and we have an increased number of patrolling officers across the centre of Salford to provide further reassurance to our community.

"If you were at Salford Precinct this afternoon, saw anything suspicious, saw the suspect in question or have any information no matter how small it may be, this could be a huge help in locating the suspect and achieving justice for the victim."

If you have any information regarding this incident, you can report it by calling 0161 856 5235 or 101 quoting log 2025 of 10/01/2023. You can also report information online via our reporting tool on our website: www.gmp.police.uk

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Photo: Rob Siddall

Emergency services are responding to reports of a serious incident having taken place on Salford Shopping Precinct at around 5pm this evening.

A police cordon is currently in place with part of of the precinct cordoned off towards the Aldi store and we are told that all shops within the precinct have been asked to close early as a result. Aldi, however, remains open.

So far there has been response from GMP as to the nature of the incident, although a number of unconfirmed sources via social media are suggesting that an elderly gentleman was stabbed

We have contacted GMP for further details.

Photo: Rob Siddall

A prisoner was taken to hospital for medical attention and a female prison officer was reportedly injured during what is described as a ten-man brawl which took place at HMP Forrest Bank on Monday 9th Jan.

The nature of the inmates injuries are not known but it is said that he was violently assaulted. 

The female officer's injuries are also unknown.

The prison was recently in the news again after another death on site.

A spokeswoman for HMP Forest Bank, said:

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"We can confirm an incident took place on 9 January, and a prisoner was taken to hospital for medical attention."

A flood alert for Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester has been issued by the Environment Agency.

This means that flooding is possible within the catchment area and to be observant of the river levels and act with caution.

It should be noted that this is just an alert and not a warning.

Currently the Irwell River at the Former Manchester Racecourse (Kersal Wetlands) is just above what is considered to be normal levels at around 3.10m which is still far short of the measuring station record of 5.6m (recorded on Boxing Day - 26 December 2015).

The alert was automatically generated.

The Environment Agency does not expect the Irwell to reach such heights and in the event they do, the gates will be opened on the flood defences that were constructed as a result of the boxing day floods in 2015, which left low lying parts of Kersal and Lower Broughton under water.

I may have mentioned that a good friend of mine, Glenn Kennedy the premier Genealogist with over 35 years experience, and who has worked on several television shows as a researcher amongst other things, did my family tree for me with both amazing and frankly bizarre results going back as far as 1730!

Since then Glenn has done quite a few more family tree's including Fred Fielder's which threw up some surprises as can be imagined, the depth of research is frankly meticulous with both sides of the family tree i.e.Mother and Father's side being researched and recorded.

Glenn has kindly offered to donate the fee he charges for a full family tree research to our appeal to help local foodbanks, a magnificent gesture for which we can't thank him enough but we would like to stress that this is a one off offer.

He usually charges around £360 -£400 for his work, which is less than half the price that many, other Genealogists would charge, some charge over £1,000!  this a great way to pass on your Ancestry and Family History all housed in a full keepsake book/file, with full research done on your Ancestors including all censuses, including the forthcoming 1921, plus event reports and original documents.

Joan Fielder our mutual friend read about Glenn's offer and has bid £370 to have her family tree researched.

Joan, said:

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"I have always had an interest in local history and this chance to both find out about my ancestors and help local foodbanks, a cause very close to my heart and is a win/win for me and I just hope my bid is the winning one!"

If you have ever fancied doing your own family tree and like me couldn't be bothered, but was keen to find out more about your family, I can't recommend Glenn highly enough and the added bonus of helping local foodbanks, well this is your chance.

If you can top Joan's bid of £370...£400 would be nice please get in touch with me at newsdesk@salford.media and we shall do the rest, well Glenn will obviously!

We shall be closing this offer on January 31st, get bidding.

For further information contact Glenn on familyancestry044@gmail.com or via his Facebook page.

They have been helping Salfordian's look up to the wonders of the universe for decades, I should know as I was once a member of the S.A.S. and hold fond memories of peering through the scope as a child.

In recent years the old scope has been upgraded and it's mirror reground and silvered, in fact it is in better condition today than when it was manufactured.

However, I also remember the observatory having no toilet facilities. Not a problem for a youngster in need of a quick pee as it is surrounded by convenient bushes and foliage, but for the ladies and those with disabilities, it is a huge problem should they get caught short.

Now, SALFORD ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY is fundraising and every donation will help this cherished Salford Society to finally have some proper facilities.

Salford Astronomical Society was established in 1964 and in 1971 the Observatory was built on Chaseley Fields in Salford, but when it was built the water and drainage were never installed.

The society is planning to update the facilities on offer at Chaseley Fields by installing water and drainage so that they have toilets available for visitors.

Their ambition is to become a valued addition to the local community (they already are), opening the observatory up to schools and groups such as scouts.

The society already has regular well attended open evenings, allowing the people of Salford to pop along and look at such sights as the Moon, Mars and Uranus. It also holds monthly open lectures which are always well received by members and the public.

So please help if you can, spend a penny so that they can spend a penny.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/installation-water-drainage-to-building

A pillar in the Salford community has been transformed by a £30,000 refurbishment following an essential fundraising appeal. 

The Hive community centre in Victoria Park, Swinton has long been providing life-changing support and welfare advice to Salford residents but needed a refurbishment it couldn’t afford. Now it has been refreshed and re-energised by the transformative works. The works allow it to continue to help support and promote residents to gain self-confidence and assist in finding employment in addition to wellbeing support for mental health issues and substance abuse.The Hive also facilitates free alternative education provision, delivered by the Community Social Inclusion Network (CSIN), which trains and mentors many individuals through difficult periods in their lives. It has played an integral part in improving the lives of residents, including ex-armed forces officer Jamie, who served in Iraq. He has found The Hive to be a “place to come to have a chat, share life experiences and access support to guide my life in a positive direction” and cannot imagine life without The Hive’s nurturing.  

Danielle, who is currently homeless, has championed the community spirit of the hub. She said:

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“The Hive provides me with friendship and support within an informal environment where I feel welcomed and valued.”

A key part of the work carried out by family-run contractor Seddon was the installation of central heating and high-quality insulation, which it hadn’t previously had. The centre has also had all windows replaced and a new kitchen fitted alongside painting and joinery work to make The Hive a more vibrant, welcoming, and comfortable space for all. The refurbishment has given the highly valued community space a new lease of life, with the investment allowing the facility to remain open throughout the year. 

Its refurbishment was celebrated at a launch event 6th January. Key leaders from Salford City Council, including The Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett and Les Woolhouse, head of building and facilities were in attendance as well as Seddon CEO Jonathan Seddon and owner and director Nicola Hodkinson. They were joined by residents who spoke positively about what The Hive and this refurbishment means to them and the Salford community at large.

 Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said:

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“The much-needed transformation of the Hive Community Centre is fantastic. I’m absolutely delighted to see it open, meet the people who use the centre and hear about the wide range of positive differences it makes to their lives. It is now a building fit for the excellent services it provides and set for a positive future.

“Salford City Council has supported the Hive since it opened its doors to both veterans and the wider community. We’re proud of the incredible people who work there who clearly have the Spirit of Salford and provide local people with the vital support and care they need.”Seddon was touched by the value The Hive brings to the local community and was eager to provide the refurbishment works it desperately needed."

 

Nicola Hodkinson, owner and director at Seddon said:

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“The Hive is a fantastic and well-valued pillar of the community which has been providing so much to the residents of Salford for so many years. Hearing stories from the people they’ve helped support and get back on their feet has been inspirational. When we saw their appeal for central heating and just how much the refurbishment would mean to the local area, it was an easy choice for us to step in and provide as much assistance as we could.”

“CSIN and The Hive make a real, positive difference to people. We are proud to have refurbished The Hive so that residents of Salford have a much-needed space to come together to socialise and enjoy activities and enrichment all year round.”

 

A firearm discharge at a house in Ordsall, which took place just days before another on Ryecroft Avenue in Weaste, is not thought to be linked at this stage, according to police.

Police believe that at some point between December 23 and December 27, shots were fired at the ground-floor window of a house on McCready Avenue in Ordsall.

No one was injured during the attack and there have been no arrests made so far.

A similar attack took place in the early hours of New Years Day in Weaste.

GMP can be contacted on 0161 856 5235 or 101 quoting incident number 1985 of 27/12/22. Alternatively, details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace the next of kin of a man from Salford.

Roy Hill, 68, sadly died at his home in the Weaste Lane area of Salford, on the 30th December 2022.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone with information about Roy's next of kin should contact the Police Coroner's Office in Bolton on: 0161 856 4687.

Police have uncovered a stash of drugs and a metal cosh whilst attending an address in Ordsall to make enquires in relation to the sale of stolen pedal bikes.

As a result of the visit a male juvenile was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs as well as the possession of offensive weapon.

An off road bike was also seized that had previously been identified to be involved on anti-social behaviour and drug dealing in the Ordsall area.

GMP continues to tackle drug crime and anti-social behaviour in your area.

If the public have any information in relation to drug dealing and off road bikes in the Salford area, they can report the information anonymously via GMP online report or crime stoppers.