Crime

Major police investigation launched after man ‘seriously injured’ in suspected firearms discharge in Salford

A Section 60 'stop and search' order was also put in place.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 28th May 2024

A major police investigation has been launched after a man was left ‘seriously injured’ following a suspected firearms discharge in Salford.

According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), officers received reports of a suspected firearms discharge at a property on Aspinall Crescent in the Greater Manchester city of Salford at around 9:30pm on Sunday evening (26 May), and when emergency services attended the scene, they found a 20-year-old man with “serious injuries”.

The young man was subsequently taken to hospital following the distressing incident.

Officers remain at the scene, according the GMP, and a police investigation has now been launched to determine the full circumstances that led up to the incident.

On top of the investigation being launched, a Section 60 was also implemented in Worsley too – which was in place until 12:45am this morning (28/05/24), and authorised police the use of Section 60 ‘stop and search’ powers across a designated area within specific times.

At this time, GMP says it believes the incident was a targeted attack with “no wider threat to the public”.

“We launched an investigation and a team of officers in our Crime Investigation Department are working tirelessly to understand what has happened,” explained Chief Inspector Darren Whitehead, of GMP’s Salford district.

“Through initial enquiries, we believe this was a targeted attack with no threat to the wider public, but we do recognise the shock that the news of this incident will have on the local residents nearby and more widely across Greater Manchester.

Major police investigation launched after man ‘seriously injured’ in suspected firearms discharge in Salford / Credit: Google Maps

“There will be an increase of policing activity in the area over the coming days whilst we investigate and anyone with any concerns is encouraged to come and speak to us. We have officers at the scene who are happy to provide a listening ear to any concerns you may have.”

Chief Inspector Whitehead has also issued an urgent public appeal, and has asked that any witnesses, or anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, to come forward and report it to police to help aid ongoing investigations.

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Information and footage can be reported to GMP on 101 quoting log number 3266 26/5/2024, or alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Crime

Man, 28, arrested following reported rape in popular Stockport park

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A man has been arrested following the reported rape of a woman in a popular Stockport park earlier this week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that it received reports that a woman had been raped in Heaton Mersey Park in Stockport at approximately 9:30pm last night on Tuesday 9 September, and officers attended the scene to speak to the victim immediately.

The 28-year-old man from Manchester was arrested just an hour after the report came into police, and he has remained in custody since.

During the victim’s initial account, she described that a man had approached her and forced her to come with him, whilst holding what she believed could be a firearm, and it was once they arrived at the park that he proceeded to rape her.

Thankfully, the victim was able to get free and run to safety a short time after the horrific incident occurred, and the suspect then fled.

But this was not for long, as he was subsequently arrested ‘swiftly’ by police.

“Fortunately in Greater Manchester, stranger rape is extremely uncommon,” explained Superintendent Dave Henthorne said, “but when instances do occur, it’s right that we work quickly and robustly to mitigate any further harm.

“What this victim has been through is nothing short of terrifying, and we have specialist officers in place to support her, which is our focus. She has been incredibly brave in coming forward, and I hope that this swift arrest reassures the community that there is not thought to be any wider risk.”

Local officers are currently in the Stockport conducting enquiries and are also there to provide reassurance, as GMP says it knows the incident will be ‘shocking’ for the local community.

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The firearm described by the victim is also being assessed to determine whether it is viable.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact GMP immediately on 0161 856 9932, quoting log 3668 of 9 September 2025.

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Crime

Heartbreaking tributes paid to local couple who died following Lisbon funicular crash

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The families of a local couple who died in a fatal funicular crash in Lisbon have now paid heartbreaking tributes to them.

The British citizens, who have been named as 44-year-old William Nelson and 36-year-old Kayleigh Smith, lost their lives when a car of the iconic Ascensor da Glória – which was a funicular connecting Bairro Alto and Restauradores Square – derailed and crashed on last week on 3 September, resulting in a devastating 16 deaths and 23 injuries.

According to authorities, the car at the top of the hill was derailed, and sped ‘uncontrollably’ downhill before crashing into a building near the bottom.

An investigation into the incident was subsequently launched by the Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Accidents in Civil Aviation and Rail (GPIAAF) and Carris, which is Lisbon’s public transport operator.

An initial report by the GPIAAF stated that the cable connecting the two cabins of the Glória elevator broke at its attachment point to the top car, resulting in the crash.

It also stated that the brakeman, who was killed in the crash, had tried to apply the emergency brakes but without success.

Paying tribute to Kayleigh, a family friend said: “Kayleigh was loved by family and friends for her wit and humour, her kind and caring nature came to the fore in her work as a funeral operative. She was also a talented theatre director and had just completed a Master’s Degree.

“They both leave family and friends heartbroken.”

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a local couple who died following Lisbon funicular crash / Credit: Terry Kearney (via Flickr)

Will’s younger brother added in tribute: “Words cannot begin to describe how our family and friends are feeling right now but here is the best attempt.

“This week, due to a tragic accident in Lisbon, Portugal, we lost Will Nelson, who was not just my big brother but everyone’s. He was always kind, selfless, and protective and the world does not feel right or normal without him.

“He was and has always been my hero, and we will miss you always. Love you, rest in peace, you legend.”

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Their families continue to ask that their privacy be respected during this tragic time.

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