Crime

Former Salford school teacher jailed for child sex offences against pupil

He plied his victim with drugs and alcohol.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 9th June 2026

A former Salford school teacher has been jailed for non-recent child sex offences against a pupil.

Gary Day-Davies, from Tyldesley, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday (Monday 8 June 2026) for his sentencing after being found guilty of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault by touching of a child.

The offences occurred between 2006-09, when the victim was a pupil at a school in Salford that Day-Davies taught at.

The abuse took place both at school and in Day-Davies’ home after he invited the survivor to his house for ‘additional tuition’, before plying them with drugs and alcohol, and then proceeding to sexually abuse her.

The survivor bravely reported her abuse to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) back in 2022, a officers then conducted a thorough investigation.

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Throughout the investigation, Day-Davies denied the offences.

When he was on trial, police say he provided little explanation and stated that the charges came as the survivor ‘must have just held a bit of a grudge’ against him.

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Following the trial and sentencing, Day-Davies has been jailed for 15 years.

“Day-Davies took advantage of the young age of the survivor to invite her to his home and sexually abuse her,” explained Inspector Dave Ogden, of GMP’s Criminal Investigation Department in Salford. “He further sexually abused the survivor in the library and store cupboard in a classroom.”

Inspector Ogden insisted that ‘time is no barrier’, adding: “No matter how long ago it was, or how old you were at the time, we will listen to you.”

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If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence. Report it to the police or a support agency, so you can get the help available.

  • Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre – 0161 276 6515
  • Greater Manchester Rape Crisis – call on 0161 273 4500 or email [email protected]
  • Survivors Manchester – 0161 236 2182

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Crime

Police give update after bomb squad descended on Fallowfield and evacuated residents

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Police have given an update after officers were called to investigate reports of two ‘suspicious items’ found in front gardens in Fallowfield.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called out to Abram Close, in the Fallowfield area of Manchester, shortly after 6:05pm this past Saturday (6 June 2026) following a report of a ‘suspicious item’ being found in a front garden, and officers attended the scene alongside the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD).

After the EOD made an assessment of the scene, around 20 nearby properties were advised by police to evacuate ‘as a precaution’.

As the investigation continued across the weekend, a second suspicious item was then found outside a property on Rostherne Avenue at around 2:45pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday 7 June), and once again, officers and partner agencies attended the scene to put a cordon in place.

As a precaution, several other houses in the area of the second property were also asked to evacuate while this work continues.

No arrests have been made at this time, but enquiries are ongoing.

“We thank everyone for their patience so far whilst we deal with this incident, as our investigation into the full circumstances continues,” commented Detective Chief Inspector Peter Morley, of GMP’s City of Manchester Division.

“Incidents such as these are likely to cause alarm in the local community, but please be reassured that there is no wider threat.

“Officers will be on hand to ensure the safety of people in the nearby area, so please speak to them if you have any concerns. As our work continues, it is vital that anyone who has any information, no matter how small, should report it to us and allow us to investigate.”

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Can you help? Any information, CCTV, dash cam, or mobile phone footage can be shared with police online via the LiveChat service at gmp.police.uk, or by calling 0161 856 4259, quoting the log number 1948 of 07/06/26.

Details can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Man pleads guilty to ‘preparing for acts of terrorism’ in relation to Manchester synagogue attack

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A man with links to the Manchester synagogue terrorist attacker has pleaded guilty to preparation for acts of terrorism.

Mohammad Asim Bashir, of Shaftesbury Road in Cheetham Hill, appeared at the Central Criminal Court last week (Friday 5 June 2026) and pleaded guilty to one count of preparation for acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2006.

The prosecution will consider the basis of the guilty plea, and now a two-day sentencing hearing has been set for 22-23 July 2026 at Manchester Crown Court.

In case you need a reminder, the shocking knife and car attack took place on 2 October 2025 on Yom Kippur – the holiest day in the Jewish calendar – at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.

During the incident, two men sadly lost their lives during the attack – Adrian Daulby, 53, who was shot dead by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) while trying to stop the attacker from entering the synagogue, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, a worshipper who also helped stop the attacker.

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A man with links to the Manchester synagogue terrorist attacker has pleaded guilty to preparation for acts of terrorism / Credit: Google Maps | GMP

The attacker was named as 35-year-old Jihad al Shamie – a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent who lived in Prestwich – who at the time was on bail for an alleged rape, before being shot dead by police.

Following the terrorist attack, enquiries conducted by detectives identified Bashir as an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie, and established that the two of them had conducted ;hostile reconnaissance of a UK defence facility’ on 14 August 2025.

The pair were seen on CCTV prior to the trip discussing criteria for potential targets to attack.

They were then seen on ANPR cameras making the journey to the site – with Bashir acting as the driver for most of the journey.

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He is due to be sentenced next month / Credit: GMP

Speaking following Bashir’s guilty plea, Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts – who holds operational responsibility for Counter Terrorism Policing North West – commented: “Our comprehensive enquiries led to the offending of Mohammed Bashir coming to light.

“Although not directly linked to the synagogue attack, the fact he conducted hostile reconnaissance alongside a man who would later commit a terrorist attack show the seriousness of his actions.

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“We welcome today’s guilty plea and look ahead to the sentencing which is due to take place in July. 

“This case will understandably prompt public commentary about the terrorist attack that took place last October. My thoughts today are with all those affected, particularly the loved ones of those whose lives were taken and those who were seriously injured.”

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