Salford City Council is asking local people to help make a difference this Clean Air Day.

This national Clean Air Day is Thursday 17 June and the council would like residents to try and travel on foot – or by bike or another sustainable way. 

Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council, said:

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“Every less journey made by car makes a real difference to air quality.

“So we really want local people to get behind this campaign and see travel by bike or foot if they can.”

Statistics show that it takes around four minutes to travel a kilometre on a bike – or 10minutes on foot.

 

Councillor McCusker continued:

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“We understand it is not possible for everybody to take part but if you have a short journey to make, try and make it a green journey.”

To try and help cut emissions the council’s environmental services has recently swopped their diesel vans with 12 electric equivalents.

The council bought the new Renault Kangoo vans in November,  which will be used in environmental operational service areas such as: waste and recycling collection monitoring; fly tipping investigation and enforcement; dog, animal and pest welfare and control.

An E-scoter pilot is also taking place in Salford covering the University of Salford Peel Park and Fredrick Road campuses, Ordsall and the city centre and MediaCityUK, since launch in October 2020 80,000 miles of journeys have been made saving a potential 82,850lbs of CO2.

Salford City Council has over the last few years implemented a number of walking and cycling improvements to develop our network including Port Salford Greenway, Salford Cycleway, Ordsall Quietway and Walkden Quietway.  Most recently a number of segregated cycle routes have been provided on key corridors such as Oldfield Rd and Chapel to improve access to the city centre.

Investment in walking and cycling continues and future developments funded through the Mayors Walking and Cycling Challenge Fund (MCF) which are currently being constructed include Liverpool Street, Trafford Road, Swinton Greenway and RHS Links.  These will provide best in class cycling and waling routes for Salford ready for Clean Air Day 2022.

You can join in by cycling or walking on the day and sharing your journey on social media using #GMCleanAirDay. Follow @CleanAirGM on Twitter and Facebook and visit cleanairgm.com for tips to get you moving.

And people can use the code MANCRIDETORECOVERYJUNE to get four free 30minutes rides on E-scooters in Salford on Clean Air Day. See more on the E-scooter pilot here www.salford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/e-scooters/

Photo: Salford Councils Renault Kangoo Electric Vehicles

Police are asking members of the public to help find Malgorzata Swiatlon, aged 37 years-old, who was last seen on South Radford Street in Salford at around 1.00pm on Monday 14th of June 2021.

She is described as white with dark hair, of slim build and wearing glasses. Malgorzata was last seen wearing a grey hoody, blue jeans and yellow slippers.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Malgorzata and want to make sure she is safe and well.

Anyone with information about Malgorzata’s whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 5488.

It brings us great pleasure to announce that our friend Nick Abbott FRICS, Partner at Manchester-based Chartered Quantity Surveyors Simon Fenton Partnership, has been awarded an MBE for services to Young People and Social Inclusion in Salford in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021.

Nick, 53, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution as Chair of local charities: Salford Foundation, Salford Foundation Trust and the Salford Children’s Holiday Camp in Prestatyn. This accolade recognises the difference that Nick and his charity colleagues have made to the lives of young people and families across the City of Salford. 

In response to receiving the award, Nick said:

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“As a proud Salfordian, I have always been committed to helping improve young people’s lives in Salford. I was raised in the Ordsall area of the city surrounded by love, friendship and a community that helped those in need, the work I do is a continuation of this. I hope that I can inspire others to do the same”.

The Trust supports children and young people by providing opportunities for personal development and growth with a focus on offering activities that support young people’s mental wellbeing. Since 2004 we have supported more than 700 young Salfordians.

The Trust provides help to families whose financial circumstances limit young people’s opportunities for development. In the longer term, we also support talented young people who cannot develop their talent without financial assistance e.g., a regional and national swimming champion from a low-income family, a Cerebral Palsy world championship participant amongst many other examples. Lack of financial resources should not be a barrier to success for talented young people in our city.

In 2015, Nick was part of the team who saved the Salford Children’s Holiday in Prestatyn from closure, raising over £100,000 to refurbish the camp which re-opened in 2016. Since its re-opening, the camp has provided a holiday by the sea for over 3,000 children, young carers and families.

Many of those who attended had never been to the seaside or had a holiday previously. 

The camp has gone from strength to strength over the years since reopening and has been revamped and improved, with a new play area among other facilities added.

Upon its reopening in 2016 the camp threw a celebratory party which was attended not only by dignitaries from both Salford and Prestatyn but also by former campers from Salford who came out in their thousands to support the efforts against its closure so as to ensure that further generations of children can continue to experience the special experience they once had.

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“our refurbishment and modernisation of the camp continues, and we have embarked upon an ambitious fundraising programme aiming to raise over £1 million to celebrate the camp’s 100th year anniversary in 2022. 

We are proud of what we have achieved so far and are committed to help more young people achieve their aspirations. This would not be possible without our amazing team and benefactors, who, like me, are committed and passionate about improving the lives of young people in Salford.”

 

Nick is a true Salford community hero and his award is much deserved.

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police's dedicated team to tackle organised crime in Salford are speaking to a man and woman in custody after a shotgun was recovered during a warrant in Little Hulton.

At around 7.30am earlier today (Friday 11 June) officers from the local neighbourhood team raided an address on Carrfield Avenue where a viable shotgun was seized and taken away in evidence.

A 48-year-old man and 54-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and are currently being interviewed.

The action is part of GMP Salford's long-running wider operation into organised crime in the city - codenamed Arctic.

Members of the public with concerns or information are asked to continue reporting to police in confidence.

Detective Inspector Rebecca Mills, of GMP Salford's Operation Arctic, said:

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"Another potentially lethal weapon that we believe to be illegally possessed has been removed from suspicious hands this morning as our work to keep our streets safe continues.

"Our team across Salford, in partnership with the local authority and specialist units across the Force, work tirelessly to remove such firearms from the reach of criminals to ensure that crime in the city remains on a downward trajectory in terms of gun crime."

 

Anyone with information or concerns around crime in Salford should report to police online, if able, via www.gmp.police.uk or 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Salford City Council has 50 paid placements available in primary, secondary and special needs schools across the city, ranging from teaching assistants and caretakers to outdoor learning assistants, gardeners, administrators and ICT technicians.

The vacancies which last six months and include full training are part of the government’s Kickstart scheme to help young people aged 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit escape the risk of long-term unemployment.

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“The training will help young people build their skills and confidence, give them real work experience and references so they’re in a good position to snap up permanent vacancies that come up either in the field of education or in other areas,” said Councillor Jim Cammell, lead member for children’s and young people’s services.

“It’s a great opportunity for them to get back into work and see where it takes them.”

 

Salford City Council is offering a series of information sessions to find out more about the placements and the training and support on offer in early July. 

Anyone interested who meets the eligibility criteria can find out more information and register for the sessions by Monday 5 July at https://www.salford.gov.uk/kickstartvacancies

Detectives in Salford and north Manchester are investigating three firearms discharges in the last three days.

Thankfully, no life-threatening injuries have been reported at any of the incidents in the Cheetham Hill, Broughton, and Boothstown areas respectively, and there is nothing to support that the three are linked.

However, police are treating the incidents very seriously following a stark decrease in discharges since the end of March thanks to targeted disruption activity by dedicated taskforces in both cities.

The first of the incidents occurred before 8pm on Tuesday 8 June to a report of a 30-year-old man arriving with a serious wound to the leg.

Subsequent enquiries have found evidence that it's likely to have been a targeted incident that may have taken place on Dinnington Drive, Cheetham Hill, and investigators continue to appeal for information.

The night after, two shots were fired at an address on Great Cheetham Street West, Broughton, shortly prior to 11pm. No one was injured.

The latest incident was last night (Thursday 10 June) at around 6.20pm when shots were fired from a black Vauxhall Astra towards a group of men following an altercation which happened off Booths Hall Way.

Detectives have been unable to identify any victims of the attack so far and their enquiries, including speaking to the many witnesses in the area and CCTV, are ongoing.

No arrests have been made for any of the incidents and appropriate patrol plans are in place for over the weekend.

Detective Superintendent Chris Packer, of GMP Salford's district, said:

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"In Salford and across the border in north Manchester we have seen substantial decreases in recent months of these kinds of incidents, and that is down to the robust disruptive work that has been carried out, supported by specialist units and partners.

"These incidents all appear to be targeted but there is no apparent link between them, nor is it exactly known what each of the discharges have arisen from; however, what is clear is that we refuse to tolerate a continuation of this violence.

"We are actively working to establish the circumstances of each of these incidents with a view to targeting those responsible and remove them from being a danger on our streets.

"In last night's incident, there were many people in the area who we have already been given important information from, and it is vital that the public continue to assist us by providing details in confidence to police or Crimestoppers anonymously.

"We have demonstrated our endeavour to drive down gun crime in the area and this will not relent, and I would like to reassure communities, while there is no direct threat to them, we will do all we can to make their streets a safer place."

 

Anyone with information or concerns about the Salford incidents should call GMP Salford's Swinton CID on 0161 856 4532.

Information about the incident in Cheetham Hill should be called into City of Manchester North's Central Park CID on 0161 856 3728.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Eight men dressed as grannies are to travel from Anfield to Old Trafford on June 26th dressed as grannies to raise funds for specialised physiotherapy for ten-year-old Freya Bailey from Irlam, Manchester.

Freya was born with two holes in her heart and has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Her physiotherapy, which is not available on the NHS, costs around £1,000 per month.

Dad Darren, 49, came up with the Scooter Grannies idea in 2016 to help raise funds for an operation which helped ease Freya’s pain. He now has to continue to raise money for ongoing physio which helps to keep her mobile and means she can continue to ride her adapted bike and go swimming

Darren said:

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Originally I was thinking of some kind of event with us dressed as superheroes but my friend Olive, who is 80, said: ‘Everyone does that, why not dress as grannies? So I took myself to the charity shop, bought some outfits and Scooter Grannies was born.’

In previous years, Darren and his colleagues have scooted from Irlam to Blackpool, Irlam to Chester and Huddersfield to Irlam. Darren hopes to raise around £5,000 from 20 local businesses who sponsor the race to continue to pay for Freya’s physiotherapy.

Freya will need physiotherapy indefinitely so I have to continue to think of innovative ways to raise funds for her and keep people’s interest. Scooter grannies is great fun to take part in and gives the people who see us a laugh too, I hope.

 

Darren and his supporters are also keen to raise funds for other local families with children with disabilities, so this year any money collected along the route will support Michelle Vincent and her son Kaiden, 16, who has Angelman Syndrome. Michelle set up a group for local carers @m44 and Darren is also a member.

Gill Gibb, CEO of Tree of Hope said:

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‘We’re delighted to be helping with Freya’s fundraising and Scooter Grannies is certainly an innovative event! We wish Darren all the best with it.’

To donate to Freya’s fund, visit https://www.treeofhope.org.uk/freyaslittlelegs

Schools and organisations across Salford have come together to offer an action-packed range of fun activities, and food, for four to 16-year-olds this summer.

The activities, which range from baking and cookery to arts, crafts, sports and music will run across Salford from Monday 26 July to Thursday 19 August.

The initiative is aimed to help keep young people in safe, fun and interactive environments during the long summer holidays.

Councillor Sharmina August, Lead Member for Inclusive Economy, Anti-Poverty and Equalities at Salford City Council said:

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“The summer holidays are a very exciting time for young people and we want them to have a great time and be safe.

“Many families do not have access to lots of spare money and it can be very expensive to occupy youngsters during the weeks they are off school. So we have made it that most of the activities in this initiative are be absolutely free. I’d like to thanks all partners for making this possible and coming together to put on this fantastic list of activities.

“Our young people can look forward to time off school knowing they can have some fun days out, take part in new experiences and make new friends.”

 

Many activities will be free but, if there is a small charge, the money will be used to help less fortunate Salford children and young people.

Check out what is available in your neighbourhood and book at https://www.salford.gov.uk/summerfun

List of activities:

Multi-sport
Craft
Board games
Construction
Cooking
Reading
Football
Dodgeball
Air hoop
Singing
Circus skills
Drama
Parachute games
Painting
Story time
Food tasting
Badminton
Short tennis
Rounders
Cricket
Basketball,
Netball
Hockey
Dance
Gymnastics
Swimming
Water sports
American handball
Skateboarding
Cycling.

Partners included in the scheme:

LifeCentre Salford
Premier Education
St Teresa's Treehouse
St Mary's Treehouse
Foundation 92
For Housing
Salix Homes
Salford CAB
Salford City Council
Salford Community Leisure
Daisy Club Out of School Club
Salford CVS
Salford Red Devils Foundation 
Salford Metropolitan Athletics Club
Citywide Catering Services

Earlier this evening at around 6:25pm (Thursday 10th June 2021), police officers are said to have attended a report of a male who witnesses say had pointed and discharged a handgun twice in the location, on a canal bridge close to the Moorings public house on Booths Hall Way in Boothstown.

We are being told that at present police have so far found no evidence of any firearms discharge and thankfully no persons are being reported as having been injured.

Patrols attended the scene and promptly carried out searches but no offenders have so far been located or identified, however, there remains a large police presence in the area and a temporary cordon has been put in place restricting traffic in both directions along Booths Hall Way from Highclove Lane to Leigh Road. The public are advised to avoid the area and local busses are being re routed. The cordon is expected to remain in place over-night as police continue their investigations.

An unnamed witness has said that quick thinking staff instructed patrons to take cover inside the pub, after which the doors were locked tightly shut until the arrival of the police.

Other residents in the area reported hearing a car engine being revved loudly and the sound of screeching tyres not long after the two distinctive bangs were heard, prompting suggestions from some that it could have been the car back-firing.

The pub has since closed for the rest of the evening and anyone who has a booking is being advised not to turn up and to avoid the area.

Police say that the investigation is at a very early stage and is being led by local detectives.

Patrols in the area have been stepped up this evening with a highly visible police presence to reassure locals.

Anyone with information is asked to report it online or by using the LiveChat facility on www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There are reports of a firearms discharge having taken place shortly after 11pm on Weds 9th June at Great Cheatham Street West.

The road is currently blocked between Bury New Road and Great Clowes Street with a police cordon in place.

Police are diverting traffic away from the scene with bus services being re routed.

Anyone heading into the area is being asked to seek an alternative route.

Greater Manchester Police have said that no one was injured during the incident and that investigations are ongoing.

There was damage to a front window consistent with a firearms discharge.

There have been no arrests made so far.

A spokesperson for GMP said:

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"Police were called shortly after 11pm on Wednesday 9 June to a report of shots fired towards an address on Great Cheetham Street West, Salford.

"Specialist officers attended and confirmed two shots had been discharged and damage had been caused to a front window.

"No one inside the address was injured.

"No arrests have been made and a scene remains in place while daylight searches get underway.

 

Anyone with information should call 0161 856 5194 quoting incident 3307 of 09/06/2021. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A new housing development in Salford has seen all of its properties now sold or reserved.

Poets in Swinton is the first new-build development from housing association Salix Homes, with all the new homes now snapped up by eager buyers.

The 160-home mixed tenure development of two, three and four-bedroom properties, comprises of 120 homes for social housing rent, and a further 40 homes for outright sale, available through the Government’s Help to Buy scheme.

The final 19 homes for off-plan sale were released in April by Willo Homes – Salix Homes’ new affordable home ownership brand - and all were reserved in a matter of weeks.

Terry McBride, development manager at Salix Homes, said:

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“Poets has proven an incredibly popular development, particularly with first-time buyers, and with such a shortage of housing in the area, and the attraction of the Help to Buy Scheme, we’re not surprised it’s sold out so quickly.

“We’re incredibly proud to see our aspirations for more quality homes in Salford brought to life at Poets, and we now have a number of affordable housing developments in progress across the city and beyond, helping to provide much-needed homes for local people.

“As our first new-build development, it’s been fantastic to see residents now settled and making memories at Poets, and we look forward to welcoming even more families to their new homes in the coming months, as the development nears completion.”

 

The scheme has been part of a wider project to redevelop the surrounding Poets estate, which is also known as Beechfarm, and is so named due to the surrounding streets being named after famous wordsmiths. These include Shakespeare Road, Wordsworth Road and Tennyson Road.

As part of the ambitious redevelopment scheme, 146 homes were demolished that had suffered historical structural issues, with the 160 brand-new homes built to replace them. Those residents affected by the demolition of the existing properties were given priority to move back into the new-build homes.

Salix Homes is working alongside partner contractor Casey on the final phases of the development, which is expected to be completed later this year.

Other affordable housing developments by Salix Homes now in progress, include the Artifex apartment block in Trinity, and Neighbourhood – a 157-home development earmarked for brownfield land in Seedley.

Find out more at https://www.willohomes.co.uk 

Police have arrested two men after a stabbing outside a gym in Salford last night.

Just before 7.10pm this evening (8 June 2021), officers were called to a report of stabbing at Regents Park on Ordsall Lane.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital where he remains with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Detectives from Salford CID are investigating and enquiries so far suggest the victim was involved in an altercation with four men who had got out of a black Seat Leon and assaulted him.

The Seat was later traced to an address in the Moss Side area and seized.

Two men - aged 18 and 19 - were later detained and taken to custody for questioning on suspicion of section 18 assault.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses and anyone in the area who may have any dash cam footage around the time of the attack to come forward.

Detective Inspector Thomas Willis, of GMP Salford's Swinton CID, said:

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Our officers have been working beyond the evening and into the early hours to try and ascertain further information about this incident, and we have been able to make two arrests.

We are still making extensive enquiries and are continuing to urge members of the public to make contact with us to provide us with any accounts of what they saw yesterday evening, as we know there will have been many people in the area.

If you have a dash cam please check for any footage that may include the incident itself or features a black Seat Leon with a 64 plate that may have been in the area at the time.

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 5194 quoting incident number 2483 of 08/06/2021.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Greater Manchester Police officers are carrying out an investigation following a report of a stabbing outside of JD Gym in on Regent Road Retail Park this evening (8 June 2021).

Just before 7.10pm this evening (8 June 2021), officers were called to a report of stabbing on Regents Park on Ordsall Lane.

Emergency services attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital where he remains with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made so far and an investigation is underway.

Despite a large police presence the Gym remains open with access via the side door.

Detective Sergeant Zoe Marsden, from GMP's Salford CID, said:

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"A cordon is currently in place at the scene whilst officers carry out a number of enquiries at the scene.

"A lot of people may have been in the area at the time so I would ask anyone with information to come forward - even the smallest bit of information may assist with our investigation.

"Anyone with information can report it online or on the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or call 0161 856 5187 quoting incident number 2483 of 08/06/2021.

"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

 

Police are currently investigating the currently unexplained death of a man who was found dead in his home in Walkden yesterday evening. (Weds 7th June).

Officers were called at around 9pm after concerns were raised over the welfare of a man at his home on Memorial Road in Walkden.

GMP have said:

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"Police are investigating the death of a 60-year-old man in Salford.

"Officers were called to Memorial Road, Walkden, at about 9pm on 7 June 2021 to concerns over the welfare of a man.

"NWAS also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"His death is currently unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."

 

Police Officers are currently trying to determine the circumstances which lead to the mans death.

Detectives are appealing for information after a man attempted to pull a child away from his mother at a bus stop near Salford shopping centre last month.

Officers were called on the evening of Thursday 13 May to a report that at around 9pm a man sat next to a four-year-old boy who was with his mother at a bus stop on Hankinson Way, near the junction of Loganberry Avenue.

While sat there, the man is understood to have interacted with the boy before pulling the boy towards him and, despite the mother holding the other hand, attempted to pull him away.

The mother was able to free her son away from the man and onto a bus where they left the scene.

The offender made off in an unknown direction and is described as an Asian man in his 30s, 5ft 4ins tall, with a scruffy black beard, and thick eyebrows.

He is said to have been wearing white trainers, and a dark blue or black jacket with red and white lettering and his hood up.

A 37-year-old man was arrested by police on Sunday 16 May on suspicion of attempted abduction.

He was released on bail after being questioned by investigators.

CCTV and forensic enquiries are ongoing and detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to aid with the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Wendy Grace, of GMP Salford's Swinton CID, said:

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"A report of this nature is certainly concerning and we have been pursuing several lines of enquiry in the time since it was reported to us to identify the man involved in this incident.

"We know time has gone by since this event but anyone who may recognise this relatively distinct description or who may regularly go to Salford shopping centre and recall such an incident taking place is urged to please get in touch.

"This is believed to be an isolated attack and while we have made an arrest, it is important that anyone with information contacts us." 

 

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 5149 quoting incident 3202 of 13/05/2021. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A man from Salford has admitted money laundering and drug offences after police executed three warrants in the Eccles area and seized nearly £200,000 in cash and class B drugs.

Anthony Stephenson (04/12/1986), of Westwood Crescent, had been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled substance and money laundering.

He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (Friday 4 June) where he admitted both counts.

He was arrested yesterday (3 June) after dawn raids at his addresses and two other Salford addresses on Old School Court and Mitcheson Gardens.

Hitting the jackpot: Part of the haul that officers discovered in Eccles yesterday

It was at his address and the Mitcheson Gardens address where officers discovered a large quantity of cash - linked to Stephenson - within locked safe deposit boxes.

A Cops and Robbers gambling machine was also discovered at one of the addresses where much of the £192,210 total was recovered.

Controlled substances packaged for supply, believed to be amphetamine, were also found in Stephenson's possession and he was arrested and taken to custody.

Stephenson has been recalled to prison for a breach of his license conditions and will be sentenced at a later date for the offences he pleaded guilty to today.

A 31-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled substance and he has since been released while enquiries continue.

The Op Naseby disruption team have made their mark since forming in April 2020

The action comes as part of GMP Salford's Operation Naseby - a dedicated taskforce to tackling and disrupting organised crime in the city.

Since its inception of the 'disruption hub' in April 2020, it has seen a notable decrease in organised crime activity, including a 40% drop in firearms discharges between April 2020 and March 2021.

Anyone with information or concerns should contact police online, if able, via www.gmp.police.uk, or 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The son of a Royal Marine Commando who fought in the D-Day landings is on a marathon mission to raise money for the veterans’ care home where his father lived for the last three years of his life.

George Simms moved into Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford in 2017, two years after his wife Connie passed away. The couple had been together for more than 70 years.

George was injured in a German air attack at Sword Beach during the Normandy Landings on D-Day – June 6, 1945 – and was evacuated to hospital back in England, where he made a good recovery. 

The father-of-three passed away in January this year at the age of 97. He left three sons – Allan, Brian and Ken – along with nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Brian, aged 71, who lives in Blackburn, is undertaking ‘George’s Walk’ to raise funds for Broughton House.

Brian’s target is to complete 850 miles – the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats – before his 72nd birthday in August.

Retired English and drama teacher Brian is chalking up the miles by walking in and around Blackburn. So far, he has completed 570 miles.

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“I’ve decided to do this in George’s memory – he loved walking – and as a demonstration of our family’s appreciation for the fantastic care he received at Broughton House. The staff there are fantastic and the residents are lovely.

“My father was very happy and content there. He was taken fishing, went to church, tended the allotments and even enjoyed a visit to Buckingham Palace.

“My undertaking seems to have struck a chord with family and friends across the generations, as I’ve had amazing messages of support from across the UK and from Australia, the United States, France and Spain.

“I hope we can raise a significant sum for Broughton House as a gesture of thanks and to provide much-needed funds so it can continue to provide outstanding care for veterans.”

 

Donations in support of Brian’s marathon mission can be made via his Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/brian-simms1.

Laura Carr, community and events fundraiser at Broughton House, said:

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“George’s Walk is a great way to honour our beloved resident, D-Day veteran and former Royal Marine Commando George Simms. 

“Having known George, I think he would have been thrilled at this effort and very proud to have so many people backing this.”

 

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Police are appealing for witnesses following the horrific sexual assault of a teenage girl which happened on Thursday 27 May in Buile Park in Salford.

The incident was reported to police last night (Sunday 30 May) after the girl experienced a medical episode at home.

Officers attended, and the 15 year old girl reported being followed by a black man in his 30s or 40s, while walking in the park near the banqueting hall at around 9:30am, wearing a black tracksuit and red beanie hat. The girl was then grabbed from behind, and sexually assaulted.

Inspector Chris Horsfield from GMP's Salford district, said:

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"We're taking this very seriously and are following all available lines of enquiry to ensure the person responsible for this horrific attack is brought to justice.

"The victim is receiving support from specialist officers, and anyone with any concerns can talk to our officers in the area who are available and happy to speak to you.

"Anyone who may have seen anything or has any information is urged to get in touch to assist with our investigation, either by calling 0161 856 5194, reporting it online or on LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log number 3036 30/5/21.

"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

 

Police called to a house on Queensway in Clifton earlier today, after Three people were involved in an knife altercation which left a 17-year-old boy with stab wounds.

The youth was taken to hospital whereupon it was determined that his injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

Police are calling the incident isolated and investigations continue.

A statement from GMP said:

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Police were called to an address on Queensway in Swinton just after 1.30pm on Monday, May 31, following reports of an altercation between three people, involving knives.

Officers attended and found a 17 year-old boy with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital and his injuries aren't believed to be life threatening.

This is believed to be an isolated incident, police remain at the scene and investigations are on-going.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 0161 856 5194 or on our website www.gmp.police.uk quoting incident 1667 of 31/05/21. Alternatively, details can be pass on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

A cordon was erected n Dover Road and Denbigh Road with assistance from the forces helicopter which hovered overhead.

A man has been charged after being arrested upon a number of charges including paying for sex with a minor.

Aberham Fekuad of Gerald Road in the Charlestown area of Salford will appear in court later today, charged with rape, sexual activity with a minor as well as paying for the sexual services of a child and human trafficking. 

The incidents are said to have taken place on the 23rd of Feb 2020.

He has been remanded in custody.

A GMP Spokesperson said:

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"A man from Salford has been charged with several sex offences including rape.

"Aberham Fekuad, of Gerald Road, Salford, has been charged with rape, sexual activity with a child, paying for the sexual services of a child and human trafficking.

"He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today (May 28).

"At around 8.30am on Monday, February 24 2020, police were called following a rape in Salford the previous day."