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.

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

GMP issues statement addressing video of officer kicking man’s head at Manchester Airport

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A police officer has been “removed from operational duties” following an incident which occurred at Manchester Airport earlier this week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says it is “aware” of a video which has been widely circulating on social media appearing to show one of its officers kicking and stamping on a man’s head while he is on the ground as another officer attempts to detain him following what has been referred to as an “earlier altercation”.

The police force has now issued formal statement addressing the video – which has been shared and viewed thousands of times online.

The incident referred to as the subject of the video occurred on Tuesday 23 July.

GMP says it was called out to an “altercation” between members of the public in Manchester Airport‘s Terminal 2 at around 8:25pm, before the officers were the subjected to a “violent assault” as they tried to make an arrest.

During the altercation, GMP says there was a risk of the armed police officers’ “firearms being taken”, and following the incident, it has been confirmed that a female officer was left with a broken nose, and other officers were hospitalised.

Four men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray and assault of emergency service workers.

The force has confirmed that its Professional Standards Directorate is assessing the video footage, and that a referral has also been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Following the chaotic footage caught on camera beginning to reach the eyes of the wider public online, GMP’s Assistant Chief Constable, Wasim Chaudhry, addressed the nature of the incident in a formal statement, and confirmed the measures being taken by the force going forward.

ACC Chaudhry’s statement reads in full: “We know that a film of an incident at Manchester Airport that is circulating widely shows an event that is truly shocking, and that people are rightly extremely concerned about. The use of such force in an arrest is an unusual occurrence and one that we understand creates alarm.

“In advance of what is shown in the footage available, we were called to reports of an assault at Terminal 2 Manchester Airport at 8:25pm on Tuesday 23 July. The alleged suspect was seen on CCTV at a ticket machine in the car park and officers attended the location to arrest him.

“During our response, three officers were assaulted. One female officer suffered a broken nose, and the other officers were forced to the ground and suffered injuries which required hospital treatment.

“One male officer has been removed from operational duties, and we are making a voluntary referral of our policing response to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.

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“Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault, assault of emergency worker, affray, and obstructing police.

“Two other men have also been arrested on suspicion of affray and assault of an emergency worker.”

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Crime

Man in his 40s arrested for series of rapes across Manchester city centre

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A man in his 40s has been arrested following a series of rapes which took place across Manchester city centre.

Detectives from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) who have been investigating four separate incidents of rape in the city centre, which date back to February 2024, say the suspect was arrested yesterday morning (Sunday 21 July 2024).

It is believed that the suspect – who has not been named – has been targeting intoxicated men and women, raping his victims, and then taking their personal items, according to GMP.

The suspect currently remains in police custody for questioning.

Detective Superintendent Richard Hunt, who is GMP’s lead for Rape and Other Sexual Offences, described the incidents mentioned as “truly horrific crimes”, and said that the force’s specialist officers have been and are continuing to support those involved.

“We are doing all we can to provide the appropriate care that they need at this time,” DS Hunt assured the public.

“No one should feel unsafe when walking the streets of Greater Manchester, and we remain committed to achieving justice for all victims of rape and we do not tolerate any form of sexual violence in our communities.”

DS Hunt and GMP is urging anyone who has experienced sexual violence or abuse in Greater Manchester to please come forward and report it, as he added that: “Every report will be thoroughly investigated, and we will ensure that you and your loved ones are fully supported every step of the way as we seek justice.”

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A man in his 40s has been arrested for series of rapes across Manchester city centre / Credit: GMP

If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, you are encouraged not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by either calling 101 or 999 in an emergency, reporting information and crimes on GMP’s website www.gmp.police.uk, or alternatively, reporting information anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

There’s also lots of other organisations and support agencies available across Greater Manchester and nationally that can help and provide support.

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You can visit GMP’s support pages to find the services available to you here. please visit here.

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