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Everyone in Greater Manchester assigned their own contactable local police officer

Every resident in Greater Manchester is being given their own local Police Officer and Police Community Support Officer, Andy Burnham has confirmed.

The Manc The Manc - 18th January 2021

Every resident in Greater Manchester is being assigned their own named, contactable local Police Officer and Police Community Support Officer, Andy Burnham has confirmed. 

The Mayor made the announcement on Monday as part of a detailed action plan for the future of Greater Manchester Police – calling it a “significant enhancement of GMP’s neighbourhood policing offer.”

325 new officers are being recruited as part of the strategy. 

A new city centre team will also be deployed to improve safety in the Piccadilly Gardens area. 

Mr Burnham said the system would allow the public to report more issues affecting their local area, whilst enabling officers to better understand residents’ concerns. 

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He also said it would improve public confidence in policing. 

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins stepped down from his role at GMP in December after it was revealed the force failed to report 80,000 crimes in the year up to June 2020.

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In a statement surrounding his departure, Hopkins wrote: “The force has a long-term strategic plan to address the issues raised by the HMIC and I believe this plan should be led by a Chief Constable who can oversee it from start to finish.”

Residents can look up details of their local police officers by visiting the GMP website.

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Police urgently appeal following triple stabbing in Manchester city centre

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Police are urgently appealing for information following a triple stabbing in Manchester city centre over the weekend.

The appeal comes after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was called to a disturbance in Piccadilly Gardens at around 11:45pm this past Saturday night (23 November), and when officers arrived on the scene, they found two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, seriously injured with stab wounds.

Police were then later notified that a 20-year-old man presented at hospital with a stab wound to the chest, and this was believed to have been sustained during this same incident.

Paramedics rushed the two teenagers to hospital, where they are currently still receiving treatment for their injuries, however none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening at this time.

In an attempt to gain more understanding of the situation and what happened, an urgent police appeal has now been issued.

“We are investigating an incident that occurred in Manchester city centre last night, which led to three people in hospital with serious injuries,” explained Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Buchanan, from GMP’s city centre division.

“Officers are reviewing CCTV footage and forensic enquiries are being carried out.

“We are making good process in this early stage and are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Piccadilly Gardens and may have witnessed an altercation involving a group of males yesterday just after 11pm to please come forward and speak with us.

“I also urge people who were in the area to check their mobile phones, or CCTV to see if they may have captured any footage that could be useful to our investigation, no matter how small, as any information may help us.”

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Anyone with any information is asked to ring police 101, or speak with the investigating team directly on 0161 856 4227, quoting log 3463 of 23/11/2024.

Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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You can now have a private tour of Manchester Christmas Markets

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Every year, Manchester Christmas Markets hosts its almost two-month long residency on the frosty streets of our lively city, but now you can enjoy the cute huts with an unbeatable luxury experience.

Travel agency, Viator, who are directly connected to TripAdvisor, have launched a one on one guided tour of Manchester and its stunning Manchester Christmas Markets in all their glory.

This private tour of the festivities occurring in the city will last two hours and for the whole duration of your time, a city host will be on hand to offer undivided attention, catering to your every need.

A makeshift itinerary is already awaiting guests and can be tailored according to the individual taking the tour, everything is catered to your preferences.

Anyone who books onto the tour also receives a complimentary hot chocolate and that’s sweetened the deal for me, I’m sold.

Best sandwich at Manchester Christmas Markets.
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You can recreate your very own gigantic cheese pull and your local host can snap a piccie.
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Scrumptious selection of food available as you venture through Manchester Christmas Markets in style.

There’s also the chance to keep your hands toasty with a free cup of mulled wine or a soft-drink for those who aren’t interested in the warm alcoholic beverage.

Manchester Christmas Markets are a phenomenal day or night-out regardless so this latest personalised opportunity will take your festive fantasies to a whole new level.

This private tour provides a one-of-a-kind exclusive treatment making your stroll down Manchester Cathedral, Exchange Square and Manchester Town Hall that little bit more special.

These tours are a great chance to immerse yourself in one of Manchester’s many selling points as you can choose to focus your time around art and culture, fashion, architecture or our personal favourite – food.

Although the tour doesn’t include the cost for the amount of gifts and presents you’re about to buy while walking round the event, it’s definitely an innovative way to explore everything Manchester has to offer at Christmastime.

This exclusive tour package which highlights the best of Manchester Christmas Markets is definitely a present in itself with tickets costing a hefty sum of £100.

If you want to visit Manchester Christmas Markets while also living the high life with a private tour, ‘Christmas In Manchester: Private Experience With A City Host’ is running all the way until the huts shut shop on 22 December and tickets can be found here.

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