Greater Manchester Police have condemned the “shameful” actions of vandals after seven emergency vehicles were damaged at an unlicensed music event in Blackley on Monday (2 August).
Police were called to Boggart Hole Clough around 9.50pm to break up a party of more than 300 people – but multiple vehicles were targeted as soon as the gathering was shut down.
GMP officers returned to their vehicles at the entrance of the park on Charlestown Road to find the windscreens of cars had been smashed and tyres slashed.
Six of the vehicles have since been repaired but one still remains off road.
Around 300 people gathered at Boggart Hole Clough for an unlicensed music event – witj seven police cars damaged in the aftermath / Image: David Dixon via Geograph
Police have said that no arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing.
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Chief Inspector Simon Nasim of GMP’s City of Manchester’s north division expressed his frustration at the situation.
“Those responsible have shown a blatant disregard towards our communities and our ability to service emergency calls,” he said on Tuesday.
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“They should wake up this morning feeling shameful of their actions and not proud.”
Manchester Councillor Pat Karney described the scenes as “completely disgraceful”, adding that rubbish had also been left behind.
“We don’t need this in North Manchester,” he stated.
Police are asking anyone with information to get in touch.
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New flights to magical Christmas Market city launch from Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new route from Manchester that will whisk passengers away to a world-famous Christmas Markets city has launched.
EasyJet is now jetting off to Nuremberg from Manchester Airport, opening up a brand-new direct route to Bavaria’s second city.
The pretty German destination is famed across the globe for its traditional Christmas Markets, as well as its medieval architecture, rich history, and Franconian food and drink.
The Nuremberg Christmas Market has just been named among the cheapest in Europe too, with mulled wine usually costing around £3.85 (compared to the £5.50 of Manchester Christmas Markets last year).
And with return flights from just £64 per person, it actually might be a cheaper way to join in the festivities than celebrating on home turf.
Nuremberg is the second-largest city in Bavaria, behind Munich, and boasts a beautiful and walkable old town that makes it an ideal choice for a short break.
The world-famous Christmas Market – known here as Christkindlesmarkt – dates back centuries and spills out across the city’s picturesque Hauptmarkt square with traditional wooden stalls selling handcrafted gifts, decorations and festive treats.
You’ll also find traditional winter food and drink like Gluhwein, roasted almonds, and gingerbread, soundtracked by live choirs and carol singers.
And don’t miss Drei im Weggla, the city’s famous chipolata-sized grilled pork sausages that are typically served three at a time in a crusty bread roll, then topped with sauerkraut and German mustard.
New direct flights to Nuremberg from Manchester have launched. Credit: Pixabay, ArminEP
You can also explore attractions here like the Nuremberg Castle, perched high above the city, with panoramic views across the Old Town, then wander some of Europe’s best-preserved city walls and cobbled streets.
Stephen Turner, Chief Commercial Officer at Manchester Airport, said: “We’re proud to connect people from across the North with the destinations they want to travel to – so it’s incredibly exciting to see easyJet launching direct flights to Nuremberg from Manchester, just in time for the city’s iconic Christmas markets.
“This service makes us the only UK airport outside London with a direct connection to Bavaria’s second city.
“Nuremberg is a hotbed of German culture, history, cuisine and architecture – there’s so much to explore within the city and we’re sure it’ll prove extremely popular with travellers from Manchester.”
Nuremberg is a magical winter city in Bavaria. Credit: Unsplash, Ram Lanka
Kevin Doyle, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said: “We’re really pleased to be celebrating the launch of our first flight from Manchester to Nuremberg today and welcoming customers onboard our newest route from the North West.
“Nuremberg is a fantastic addition to our network and an ideal destination for a winter city break, from its famous Christmas markets to its fascinating history and medieval architecture.
“The launch further expands the choice we offer our customers from Manchester, providing even more great-value connectivity across Europe and beyond.”
Flights from Manchester to Nuremberg will operate twice per week until early January 2027, on Mondays and Fridays, with return fares from only £64pp.
Police urgently appeal after 19-year-old pedestrian is hit and ‘seriously injured’ on Mancunian Way
Emily Sergeant
An urgent police appeal has been issued following a serious collision on the Mancunian Way this past weekend.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at 11:50pm on Halloween (Saturday 31 October), officers responded to reports of a serious collision on the Mancunian Way, by the exit slip road for London Road.
It was reported that a 19-year-old man had walked on the slip road, where he was struck by a vehicle – causing him to sustain ‘life-threatening injuries’ in the process.
Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and has cooperated with enquires.
As officers continue to establish the full circumstances of this shocking incident, GMP has now issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
This includes anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time and location of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or the Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 4579 of 31/10/26.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
The Manc -
3rd August 2021 
