Shortly after 7pm on Monday 25 June 2018, police were called to reports of people fighting on Old Farm Crescent.

Officers were sent to the scene but by the time they arrived, the crowd had broken up.

They found a 16-year-old boy with stab wounds to his side, who was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains in a serious condition.

An 18-year-old man and two teenagers aged 16 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody for questioning.

Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing.

Detective Constable Phil Scargill of GMP’s Tameside borough, said:

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“We know that a number of men and teenagers were involved in the fight yesterday evening, and we are working to establish how the young man came to be assaulted.

“Although we have three people in custody, we still need to hear from people who may have seen the disturbance last night, or have information that could help our enquiries.

“You can talk to our local team on 0161 856 9256 or make a report anonymously through the independent charity, that detail could be the piece of information we need.”

 

Farrimond was working at a construction company in Westhoughton as their Finance Manager and had been in this senior role for a number of years. 

In November 2016, two cheque stubs were found showing large payments to charities, which were not planned. 

Further investigation found that this money had been paid into Farrimond’s account, rather than the charity on the cheque. 

Farrmiond had made nine payments from the business account into his own funds and created false invoices to conceal this from the company. 

He fraudulently paid £369,000 from the business account into his funds, some of which he used to buy a house. 

With the remainder of the money, Farrimond bought pedigree kittens, booked holidays and lived out a lavish lifestyle filled with days out and drinks. 

On 10 January 2017 after the scale of his fraudulent activity became clear, Farrimond was arrested and pleaded guilty to 12 counts of fraud by false representation and 1 count of money laundering at an earlier hearing. 

Police Constable Kate Riley of GMP’s Economic Crime Section, said:

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“Farrimond’s role was to safeguard the financial interests of the company he worked for, but he was the biggest threat to their hard-earned funds. 

“That he would deceitfully take money from the company he worked for is one thing, but he should be ashamed of the fact he hid his fraud by pretending to pay charities. 

“Even though he managed to take funds for a number of months, today’s sentence proves that you cannot get away with stealing money that doesn’t belong to you. 

“Our specialist officers work tirelessly to uncover fraudulent activity and bring those responsible, like Farrimond, to justice.”

Shortly before 9.20pm on Friday 22 June 2018, police were called to reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a car. 

A Seat Leon has been travelling along Hart Road and turned left onto Wilbraham Road, travelling a short distance before a Yamaha motorbike collided with the car. 

The biker received serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. 

Wilbraham Road was closed for around 8 hours while officers carried out their enquiries. 

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

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“The biker has been left with very serious injuries and I hope he is soon on the road to recovery. 

“As we piece together how this collision happened, it’s really important that we hear from people who may have seen the bike or the Seat as they travelled around yesterday evening. 

“If you have dash cam footage from last night that could help with our investigation, please send this to our team on SCD.CCTV@GMP.POLICE.UK. 

“You can also pass information by speaking to the collision investigation unit directly on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2205 of 22/06/18.” 

Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

 

On Tuesday 19 June 2018, police received a report that a teenage girl had been groomed and raped by a number of men since March 2016 in Blackrod.

The teenager is now being looked after by specially trained officers, who are providing her with support and advice. 

Four men aged 18, 21, 25, 28 and one boy aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and have been released on bail pending further enquiries. 

An 18-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody for questioning. 

Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing. 

Detective Inspector Tanya Kitchen of GMP’s Bolton borough said:

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“I understand that this is worrying for parents and carers to hear about happening in your community, but as part of our response to this report we have increased patrols in the area. 

“These officers are there for you, so please feel free to ask them any questions you have about this case, or any other issues in the area. 

“While we have made arrests, it’s really important that people come forward if they have information that could help this investigation. 

“Child sexual exploitation is something that we take really seriously, so I’d urge anyone who wants to make a report, to call our specialist team on 0161 856 5757.” 

Information can be passed anonymously, through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Please visit www.itsnotokay.co.uk  for information for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals on how to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation and what to do about it. 

Alan Devine (05/06/1943) of Worthing Close, Stockport has today, Friday 22 June 2018 been sentenced to 2 years in prison for a catalogue of non-recent sexual offences against children. 

The court heard how Devine was working as a priest at a school in the 1970s when he began a relationship with an 11-year-old girl. 

Devine would take her swimming and sexually assault the then teenager a number of times. 

In June 2016, the now adult woman disclosed to police that she had been sexually assaulted by Devine when she was younger and an investigation was launched. 

During this investigation, officers discovered another victim who had also been sexually assaulted by Devine. 

On 8 June 2016 Devine was arrested and, despite denying the offences against him, was found guilty of six counts of sexual assault at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. 

Detective Inspector Gina Brennand of GMP’s Stockport Public Protection Unit, said:

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“Devine’s depravity knew no bounds, shown by the way he assaulted two young girls while working in a position of trust. 

“This was a complete abuse of his position and I cannot imagine the suffering they went through at his hands. 

“Both victims have shown immense strength in reporting this to police and I hope knowing Devine will now spend the next 2 years behind bars, brings them some comfort. 

“I think today’s result shows that no matter how long it’s been since a crime has happened, we will do everything we can to bring the perpetrators to justice.” 

Please visit www.itsnotokay.co.uk  for information for children, young people, parents, carers and professionals on how to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation and what to do about it. 

Shortly after 10pm on Monday 28 May 2018, police were called to a report of intruders at a property on Wolsey Drive, Bowdon.

Offenders wearing balaclavas and carrying a machete and a hammer forced entry to the property and made threats to harm the occupants.

They stole a number of expensive items of jewellery including distinctive watches, bracelets and rings as well as a quantity of cash, designer sunglasses and bags.

Some of these items of jewellery have sentimental value.

Detective Sergeant Sohail Ahmed of GMP’s Trafford Division said:

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“These offenders subjected an innocent family to a terrifying ordeal.

“We are following a number of lines of enquiry and we are appealing for the public to help us catch these dangerous criminals.

“Did you see anything suspicious in the area at the time of the offence? Even a small detail may be enough to help bring the perpetrators to justice.”

 

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7655 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Shortly before 2:50pm on Tuesday 5 June 2018, police were called to Whitworth Street West in Manchester City Centre to reports that a body had been found in a canal.

Officers attended and found the body of a man.

Although formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed that this is the body of 19-year-old Orlando Nyero.

The last confirmed sighting of him was just after 3:35am on the morning of June 3rd leaving the Jurys Inn Hotel on Great Bridgewater Street in Manchester City Centre.

Orlando had been for a night out with his brother and two friends before going back to the hotel. 

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

His family are being provided with support from officers at this time.

He grabbed the teenager from behind and started dragging her through the ginnel to a nearby car park, but thankfully, the teenager managed to fight him off and run to safety.   

Police were informed of the incident a short time later and an investigation is underway. 

The offender is described as a skinny white man in his 30s and around 5ft 4inches tall. He was wearing blue jeans with holes in the knees and old red Adidas trainers. 

Detective Sergeant Dave Jones of GMP’s Trafford borough said:

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“Thankfully the teenage girl managed to escape and run to safety, but she has been left incredibly shaken by this traumatic experience. 

“Parents will understandably be concerned, which is why we’ve increased patrols in the area, so if you have any concerns or questions, please have a chat with these local officers who are there for you. 

“It’s a busy time of day and this incident took place near to local shops, so if you were travelling around the area and saw anything that could help us identify who this man is, please get in touch.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7747, quoting incident number 1745 of 08/02/18. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 
 

Harry Hosker (28/06/1995) previously of Beenham Close is wanted on recall to prison. 

He was released from prison in April 2017 after serving a two-year sentence for burglary and theft offences but has since breached the conditions of his release licence. 

Officers working to trace Hosker believe he knows he is wanted and is actively evading arrest. 

He also has links to Old Trafford, Stretford, Partington and Northenden areas. 

Anyone with information about Hosker’s whereabouts should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

The woman was stood outside the supermarket when she was approached by a man.

He led her to a nearby bench and raped her.

The man is described as approximately 5ft 6ins tall, Asian, of medium build with a short beard and black hair.

He was wearing a black overcoat with dark jeans and a brown belt.

The woman is receiving support from specially trained officers and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Detective Sergeant David Jones, of GMP’s Trafford borough, said:

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“We have launched an investigation and have a team of dedicated officers working tirelessly to find the man responsible.

“This was a horrific attack on an innocent woman and we need the public’s help. If you saw anything or have any information that could assist our investigation, please get in touch as a matter of urgency.

“We have quite a detailed description of the man, so we are hoping that someone will have seen him in the area. Even if you aren’t sure if your information could help, please get in touch as even the smallest piece of information could prove vital.”

 

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident number 646 of 04/02/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Just before 4am on Sunday 28 January 2018, police received a report that a woman in her 20s had been raped near to The Printworks in Manchester City Centre at around 3am. 

The woman left a bar in The Printworks to go home, heading towards the exit of Exchange Square. 

As she was walking towards Exchange Square, she heard someone shout “Where you at?” before two men approached her. 

She was then raped. 

The men are both described as white, in their mid-30s and having Manchester accents. 

The woman is receiving support from specially trained officers and enquiries into the incident, including examination of CCTV in the area, are ongoing. 

Officers are encouraging anyone with information to get in touch. 

Detective Sergeant Nicole Charlton of GMP’s Serious Sexual Offences Unit, said:

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“We’ve got a full team of officers working to get this woman answers, thanks to her courageous actions to raise the alarm. 

“I cannot stress the severity of what has happened and how important it is that people who have information that can help us build a fuller picture, get in touch. 

“Did you see two men matching the description in the area around that time? Did you see anything suspicious or anything that didn’t feel quite right? 

“Even if you think the information you have is insignificant, please report it to us so we can make that assessment – you never know, that could be the piece of information we need.” 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 1831 quoting reference number 418 of 28/01/18 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

Two men – who donned black jackets with their hoods up – entered the shop armed with metal pipes. 

One man was white and the other was black. Both were in their 20s and were average height. 

They took a quantity of cash from the till before fleeing on foot. 

Detective Sergeant John Seaton, from GMP’s Trafford borough, said:

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“This was a brazen armed robbery where two men demanded money from terrified staff. 

“Customers were also in the store at the time and were understandably scared by what they were witnessing. Thankfully no one was injured. 

“We are trying to establish who these men are and we are following several lines of enquiry. 

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who might have information about this robbery, to please contact me.” 

Information can be passed by calling Trafford CID on 0161 856 0945. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111. 

He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear and breaching a suspended sentence imposed on him in September 2015. 

The court heard at about 9am on Tuesday 25 October 2016 Pourablghssemion walked to Victoria Street in Dukinfield where he threatened a woman. 

Neighbours were disturbed by him shouting before hearing successive bangs as Pourablghssemion fired a suspected handgun at a house. 

He then fled the scene before police arrived. 

Officers discovered five bullet casings on the road and enquiries named Pourablghssemion as a suspect. 

A warrant was executed and further intelligence work revealed he was known to have a gun. He later surrendered himself to police. 

Pourablghssemion was also sentenced to three years for GBH - investigated by Lancashire Police -  after he attacked a man with a bottle in Blackpool in September last year. 

PC Chris Kitson, from GMP’s Specialist Operations team, said:

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“Pourablghssemion went to that road to intimidate and scare residents with a gun. 

“At 9am people would have still been on the school run or making their way to work. This could have had catastrophic consequences but Pourablghssemion showed no regard for the public’s safety. 

“Guns will never belong on our streets and we will continue to do everything we can to find those who use firearms and put them behind bars.” 

The images were taken from CCTV outside the Bull’s Head pub on Halifax Road in Rochdale between 10.45pm and 11pm on Sunday 24 December 2017. The car is believed to be a silver, grey or gold Toyota Avensis with taxi signage.

At around 8.15am on Monday 25 December police were called after the body of a 21-year-old man was found on Dyehouse Lane in Rochdale.

Officers attended and a murder investigation was launched.

The man, who has since been formally identified as Mohammed Aftab, was found with multiple head injuries and stab wounds to the neck

Jason Byrnes (05/07/1991) of Waithlands Road, Rochdale has been charged with murder.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses in particular the driver of the car in the CCTV images, who is not believed to have had any involvement in the murder.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9908, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Shortly after 4am on Tuesday 9 January 2018 police were called after two men broke into the priest’s living quarters of St Joseph’s Church on Gorton Road in Reddish.

The two men smashed through the glass door of the living quarters and forced their way into a priest’s bedroom before threatening him with a screwdriver and robbing him. They stole personal belongings from him then forced him to take them to the place where the church donations were kept.

Once they had been shown where they were, the men locked him in a cupboard before stealing cash, an Apple iMac, an iPhone and a watch.

Two other priests hid in their rooms after hearing what was going on can managed to call the police. The offenders heard the police car and made off down Lingard Street as officers arrived.

The men were both white, one was wearing a red devil mask, gloves and had brown/ginger hair which could also have been a wig. The other man was around 5ft7 tall and wearing a black balaclava and armed with a screwdriver.

Detective Constable Andrew Budsworth from GMP’s Stockport Borough said:

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“This was a terrifying robbery where the offenders really are the lowest of the low. They knew that they were intending on stealing money that had been donated to charity.

“The victims were left incredibly shaken by their ordeal and we are doing all that we can to help them through it and get them the justice they deserve.

“We are appealing for anyone who knows who these men could be or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the early hours of Tuesday morning, to get in touch with police as soon as possible.”

 

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9970 alternatively call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Michael Condon (23/09/77) of Blackburn Road will appear at Bolton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 30 January 2018. 

He has been summonsed for two counts of importing class B drugs, one count of importing psychoactive substances and one count of offering to supply class C drugs. 

From December 2016 to March 2017 two suspicious packages were intercepted by customs officials at a depot in Berkshire. A GMP investigation was launched. 

James Cody (18/01/1982) is wanted in connection with an incident that took place at a pub on Old Market Street, Blackley on 11 September 2017 where a man and woman were assaulted. 

He is also wanted for failing to appear at court for driving offences. 

Cody is known to frequent the Crumpsall, Blackley and Middleton areas of Greater Manchester and his last known address was in Littleborough. 

Anybody with information about Cody’s whereabouts should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

Yesterday, Tuesday 9 January 2018, Matthew Tyner (11/10/1980) of Wood Street, Middleton was sentenced to seven years and four months at Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary.

The court heard how on Thursday 23 November 2017 at around 9.30pm, Tyner smashed through the rear patio doors of a property on Newsham Road in an attempt to steal cash and keys.

The victims, a 27-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, refused to hand over their property.

The woman managed to climb out of a window to escape and raise the alarm whilst the couple’s children were asleep upstairs.

Tyner then fled the scene empty handed in a car.

He was later caught running down Tillard Avenue where he was arrested.

Detective Constable Matthew Tarr, of GMP’s Stockport Burglary Unit, said:

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“Tyner showed a complete disregard for this innocent family as he broke in to their house whilst they were relaxing and watching television.

“Motivated by greed, he terrified this family in their own home - the place you should feel safe. Whilst they weren’t injured, they have to live with the trauma that has followed his appalling actions and are sadly still emotionally suffering.

“I hope today’s sentencing goes some way to helping the family move forwards from this and also sends a message that we will not tolerate burglaries in Greater Manchester.”

 

  
Shortly after 3.10pm on Thursday 4 January 2018, police were called to reports of a collision involving a motorcycle and a bicycle on Palatine Road. 

A red motorcycle was travelling towards Barlow Moor Road when it was involved in a collision with a woman riding a bicycle.   
  
After the collision, which happened close to the junction of Spath Road, the motorcycle fled the scene, leaving the woman seriously injured. 
  
She was taken to hospital for treatment and is still recovering from her injuries. 
  
Police Constable Graeme Bailey of GMP’s Road Policing Unit, said:

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“It will be a long time before this woman is able to bicycle anywhere thanks to the actions of the driver of the motorcycle. 
  
“We are following a number of lines of enquiry to trace the motorcycle, but need the public to share any information they have to assist us. 
  
“If you witnessed the collision, or have dash-cam footage from around the time which shows a red motorcycle travelling from Northenden along Palatine Road, please contact police.” 

  
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8968 or 101, quoting incident number 1049 of 04/01/18. Reports can also be made through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

On Wednesday 3 January 2018 at around 6.40pm, a 52-year-old woman left Morrisons Supermarket on Kingsway and was walking towards her car.

As she took her car keys out of her bag, two unknown men approached her and hit her repeatedly to the head with an unknown object.

The men then demanded the keys and drove off in the woman’s black BMW 1 Series.

The woman sustained cuts to her head, a bruised left eye and bruising to her body all of which left her requiring hospital treatment.

One of the men is described as around 5ft 3in tall, wearing all back with a hood up and a round face mask.

The other is described as around 5ft 10in tall, of medium build and also wearing all black.

Officers investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Detective Constable David Read of GMP’s Rochdale Borough, said:

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“Everybody should be free to go about their daily lives without fear or being attacked when carrying out simple tasks such as shopping.

“The audacity these two individuals have shown by inflicting wounds to the woman in a supermarket car park is beyond comprehension.

“We need to find those responsible so we can question them but may only be able to do so with the public’s help.

“I know it must have been a really scary time for those who witnessed it but please, if you saw something or know something, get in touch with us.”  

 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 8564 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.