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.

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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.

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“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.

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“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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Manchester locals appealing for more information over a month after from finding family member’s body

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A Greater Manchester family are still calling for more information now over a month on from the discovery of a man’s body at his Chorlton home.

William Riddell, 49, was found dead in the bedroom of a property on Astbury Avenue at approximately 11:35pm on Sunday, 10 November after being found by his stepdaughter, Sarah Hayden.

Details surrounding his passing are still scarce but a 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been released on bail “pending further enquiries”, leaving Sarah and the rest of her family still none the wiser as to the exact nature of his death.

Preparing to spend their first Christmas without him, they have issued a desperate appeal for more information, urging anyone who might have information to come forward.

Riddell, more commonly known as Billy by those close to him, was described as a “good, caring man with a big heart” and a popular figure in the local area.

Speaking via Greater Manchester Police, Sarah, said: “I want to be Billy’s voice and get answers for him. Billy was a nice and lovely man and all the community knew who he was. He was well-liked and we gave him a good send-off at his funeral.

“I would just ask anyone who knew him or has any information to come forward and tell police. Even if you think it’s a little or small thing – please come forward. We just want to get to the bottom of what has happened.”

Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson, who serves on GMP‘s Major Incident Team, added in an official statement: “The family of Billy deserve answers following his death and we are working hard to ensure they get exactly that.

“We have closely supported Sarah and the wider family over the last month, and we will continue to provide assistance wherever we can as they face their first Christmas without him.

“While a suspect has been bailed, we are still working flat-out to understand more about Billy’s life, the people he was close to, and events leading up to his death just over a month ago.”

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With that in mind, both GMP and Riddell’s family are asking anyone who might know anything or have information regarding people associated with Billy to come forward, reiterating that “even if you consider something to be small – your help could greatly benefit our investigation.”

You can contact police via 101 or by using the live chat function HERE, quoting log 3227 of 10/11/24.

Alternatively, you can contact the UK’s independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.

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Man jailed after robbing and throwing hot coffee over elderly man in Piccadilly Gardens

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A man who robbed an elderly man in Piccadilly Gardens earlier this year, leaving him “disoriented”, has now been jailed.

Simon Quest appeared on trial at Bolton Crown Court this week.

The court heard how, on Thursday 6 June 2024, the 37-year-old robbed a man while he was walking through Piccadilly Gardens by following the victim on his bike, throwing a cup of coffee over him which caused him to fall over, and then proceeding to rummage through the victim’s pockets.

Quest managed to steal the victim’s phone before fleeing the area, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained.

Following this shocking incident, a police investigation was launched by detectives within GMP’s ‘Operation Vulcan’ team, and a short while later, Quest was then arrested in Piccadilly Gardens – with police recovering bolt cutters, Mercedes wheel locks, and a man bag from him.

Quest pleaded not guilty to the offence, but following a two-day trial at Bolton Crown Court, the jury found him guilty in just 18 minutes.

He has now been jailed for four years and six months for robbery. 

According to Detective Constable James Hayes, Quest had shown “no remorse for his deplorable actions throughout the entire process”.

“Our victim was left completely disoriented and was unable to defend himself, and Quest took this opportunity to steal his phone,” DC Hayes continued.

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“I’d like to thank the members of the public who rushed to help the victim but also stayed at the scene to share witness statements with us, as their assistance and continued support have been crucial to securing this conviction.”

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