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GMP release e-fit image of man wanted in connection with attempted child abduction in Sale

The police force has issued an appeal for information and eyewitnesses.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 8th November 2021

Greater Manchester Police has released an e-fit image of a man officers are looking to speak to in connection with an attempted child abduction in Sale.

The police force has issued an appeal for information and eyewitnesses.

Explaining the attempted abduction in an appeal for information on its website, GMP said the incident happened at around 4.30pm on Thursday 4 November at the junction of Manor Avenue and Firs Road in Sale.

A man approached a girl on her way home from school and attempted to grab her, but the girl was able to break free from the offender and run away.

GMP confirmed that the man made off in a large white van which had a new shape, sliding door, and signage on the side, and he then drove down Manor Avenue in the direction of Coppice Avenue.

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No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

GMP has assured local residents that there are increased patrols in and around the Sale area as detectives carry out enquiries, but in the meantime, an an e-fit image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident has been released to the public to help further enquiries.

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“This was an incredibly concerning and terrifying ordeal for the young girl, and we have been working around the clock to establish the full circumstances of the incident to ensure we identify the man responsible,” explains Helen Bagnall – Detective Inspector of GMP’s Trafford division.

“We’re currently releasing this e-fit image in the hope that someone may recognise the man and can assist us with our enquiries.

“If you do recognise this male please get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.

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“We are still looking to speak to the couple that intervened and helped the young girl following the incident and we urge you to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“We’re also appealing to anyone with any information about the incident – including those with dash-cam or CCTV footage of the white van – to contact us on 0161 856 7673 quoting incident number 2224 of 04/11/2021.”

Featured Image – GMP | GMP Trafford

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Police arrest four men and shut down ‘incredibly dangerous’ cannabis farm in Salford

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson

Police have shut down a suspected cannabis farm in Salford today, arresting four men.

Officers swooped on the property on Arthur Street in Swinton after finding evidence that the house was being used to grow cannabis plants.

The farm has been described as ‘incredibly dangerous’ to other occupants in the area.

Three rooms in the house were full of plants growing, with a huge amount of wiring surrounding them that posed a fire hazard.

The four men detained by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Salford Neighbourhood Team were subsequently arrested on suspicion of involvement in the production and supply of cannabis and remain in police custody for questioning.

Sergeant Peter MacFarlane said: “Locating a cannabis farm is a great result for the team who are gathering intelligence and working hard to crackdown on drug-related crime across Salford.

“Farms of this nature are also incredibly dangerous to other occupants in the area. The building itself is still being made safe due to the amount of wiring around the plants. Criminals running these types of enterprises have no regard for public safety and in these conditions, an electrical fault from bad wiring could easily start a fire and endanger lives.

“The arrests and seizures then go someway towards disrupting the supply of illegal drugs and the criminality that comes with it, and will also make our communities safer.

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“This operation was intelligence led and a huge part of our intelligence comes from members of the public sharing information with us. If you have suspicions about a crime taking place please report it so we can take positive action and bring those responsible to justice.”

You can make a report by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also report via the LiveChat function on GMP’s website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Featured image: GMP

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‘Groundbreaking’ new app to help get homeless people into work launches in Manchester

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Homeless families across Manchester are set to benefit from a “groundbreaking” new service that gives them access to employment support.

With the ultimate aim of helping homeless people move out of temporary accommodation and into their own homes, Manchester City Council has announced a new pilot partnership with Beam – a social enterprise that fundraises on behalf of homeless people and connects them with a supportive online community.

Through Beam’s “innovative” app-based platform, homeless people can raise money for items that often end up being financial obstacles to them moving into a permanent home, whether than be funding equipment or training to help them secure stable and financially-viable employment, or towards a rental deposit, moving van, or other homeware essentials, and everything in between.

Donations come from people in the local community, and are shared out equally between participants, so that everyone reaches their fundraising target within an average of 17 days.

Having helped more than 1,300 homeless people “achieve their goals” since being founded in 2017, Beam isn’t just about funding, as it also has a team of caseworkers who provide one-to-one help with employment to those in need.

The caseworkers also lend a hand with searching for properties online, communicating with landlords, and booking house viewings, while Beam also works with a network of vetted landlords to help people find a home

The initiative also provides further support for at least six months after moving.

‘Groundbreaking’ new app to help get homeless people into work launches in Manchester / Credit: Beam

Over the next year, Manchester City Council says its pilot partnership with Beam will initially support 25 families who are living in temporary accommodation in the region, and move them into their own private rental homes.

Residents can be referred to the scheme by the Council’s housing teams, as well as other local services, and each person is assigned a caseworker from Beam, who then supports them on their journey into stable housing.

“No one chooses homelessness voluntarily,” admitted Councillor Joanna Midgley, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council.

“And when it happens, it can be devastating, which is why we are looking at a range of solutions to help people secure affordable and decent homes in Manchester.

Manchester City Council has announced a new pilot partnership with Beam / Credit: Beam

“Our new partnership with Beam is an innovative approach to improve people’s life chances, supporting them, where possible, into sustainable jobs allowing them to move out of temporary accommodation and into their own homes.

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“This is coupled with individual, tailored support which is critical to the success of sustaining an affordable home and which is available to everyone on this pilot scheme.”

Featured Image – Beam

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