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Police appeal for information after attempted murder in Salford

Detectives believe it was a "targeted attack" and there's no risk to the wider public.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 6th April 2023

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is appealing for information following a “targeted attack” in Salford last night.

After police were called out to an incident in the Eccles area of Salford at around 10:50pm last night (Wednesday 6 April) close to the Esso / Tesco Express on Liverpool Road, GMP has confirmed that an attempted murder investigation has been launched.

A man was run over by a Blue VW Golf R during the incident, according to GMP, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Following this, police say the driver of the VW Golf fled from the scene on foot, leaving the car in the middle of the road.

A white VW Tiguan was involved in the incident.

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While there have not been any arrests made as of yet, an investigation is currently taking place and officers have issued a public appeal for information and witnesses, and are asking for anyone with any CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to come forward with anything that may aid enquiries.

“We are working hard to establish the circumstances of this incident and an investigation is underway,” explained Detective Inspector Gareth Humphreys, of GMP’s Salford division.

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Police appeal for information after attempted murder in Salford / Credit: GMP

“We believe that this was a targeted attack and that there is no risk to the wider public.

“We are also asking anyone who may have been in the area to come forward with any information or footage that could help us during our investigation.”

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Anyone with any information can contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 1316, citing log number 3740 of 05/04/2023, or alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

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Police are trying to track down the family of a man who died after being found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.

Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.

A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.

Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.

It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.

Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.

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Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas

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Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.

As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.

Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.

The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.

Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.  

Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.

The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.

Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.

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“Help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline,” Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity urged in it’s public appeal for donations.

You can help make sure ‘A Bed Every Night’ is a reality for all by donating here.

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