A Greater Manchester Police dog who was repeatedly attacked during an arrest has been recognised for his bravery.
During an arrest back in 2018, PD Bomber received a violent and painful blow to his body while apprehending a suspect who was on the run – but he managed to keep hold of the man, even when he became increasingly violent towards Bomber.
The suspect repeatedly hit and bit Bomber, refusing to let him go.
Even when his handler, PC Oram, reached them and attempted to arrest the suspect again, the man continued to attack Bomber and was determined to cause serious harm to the dog.
Despite the “prolonged and repeated” attacks on Bomber, he didn’t give up and protected his handler throughout the extreme violence.
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GMP Police Dog Bomber, who was repeatedly attacked during an arrest, and his handler PC Oram, have received a national bravery award.
Greater Manchester Police said that Bomber carried out his duty, despite suffering severe pain from his injuries and detained the suspect until further patrols arrived – and for this incredible feat, he has been quite-rightly honoured.
PC Oram was first awarded a GMP award for his outstanding dog handling, and has now been recognised on a national level.
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The pair have received the ‘National Police Service Dog Bravery Achievement’ award for their efforts during this traumatic arrest.
#999Day. RPD Bomber received an award yesterday. It was recognition for bravery and commitment for an arrest in South Manchester where he and handler PC Stu were subjected to a sustained violent attack. Bomber is pictured proudly with his certificate. pic.twitter.com/9zEEK5UaEp
“It’s fantastic that Bomber’s actions have been rewarded as I don’t know what would have happened if he wasn’t there to help and protect me,” PC Oram said after being honoured with the award.
“Sadly PD Bomber recently passed away, but I was proud to work with him for six years until his retirement where he spent his last days surrounded by his favourite things at home with me.”
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Greater Manchester Police said this award demonstrates that police dogs are a vital part of policing and of the GMP family, and that incidents like this show just how important their work is.
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Chester Zoo is hiring a new keeper to look after its ‘birds and bees’
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is currently hiring someone to look after its ‘birds and bees’, and you can get your applications in the for role now.
If you’re after a career change in 2026, then surely it doesn’t get much better than this?
The UK’s biggest charity zoo currently has a vacancy open for a Keeper to join the Invertebrates team, and for the right candidate, this offers a fantastic opportunity to work as part of the wider Ectotherms department – with a focus on native species conservation.
Chester Zoo is responsible for one of Europe’s largest and most-diverse animal communities, and this is your chance to be a part of what makes it so special.
For this full-time role, the zoo is looking for an ‘enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated’ individual to provide extensive knowledge and proven expertise in caring for and managing all the native invertebrate species that live there.
The ideal candidate for this job will have a HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science or equivalent experience, and have ‘outstanding’ observational skills and attention to detail, as well as be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal health and welfare are met.
The role of ‘Keeper – Invertebrates’ is 40 hours per week on a 12-month Fixed Term basis, with the working week being 10 days out of 14, including weekends and bank holidays as rostered, and the salary being £25,500 per annum.
Working at Chester Zoo comes with an ‘excellent benefits package’ and loads of perks too, including a generous pension scheme, 33 days paid holidays per year, a healthcare plan, pension scheme, a staff pass so you can visit the zoo for free, and complimentary tickets for friends and family.
Think you’re fit for the job? The closing date for applications is 22 November 2026, and you can find out more and apply for the role here.
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Appeal for information after serious bus-cyclist collision on Deansgate
Daisy Jackson
Police have launched an appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on Deansgate, which has left a cyclist in critical condition.
Yesterday afternoon reports were made of a crash between a cyclist and a bus on the busy street in Manchester city centre.
The cyclist, who is a man in his 80s, has suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, and remains in hospital in critical condition.
The crash took place on the junction of Bridge Street and Deansgate at around 12.30pm on Monday 2 November.
A large cordon was in place and Deansgate closed for several hours yesterday.
Police officers are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the moments leading up to this incident, or may have mobile phone or dashcam footage, to come forward.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1510 of 02.11.26. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Emily Sergeant -
15th September 2021 
