Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a shooting in Cheetham Hill left a man with “life-threatening injuries”.
Just before midnight on Wednesday night (21 June), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it received “numerous reports” of gun shots heard on Ermington Drive in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester, and subsequently deployed officers to the scene.
On arrival at the scene, officers found an unconscious man in the street.
The man had sustained a serious head injury, and after receiving initial treatment, was quickly taken to hospital by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) – where his injuries were described by medical professionals as “life-threatening”.
Following the alarming incident, GMP says a scene is still in place and investigations are ongoing.
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#APPEAL | GMP are appealing for witnesses following the attempted murder of a man on Ermington Drive in Manchester around midnight last night.
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With an attempted murder investigation now underway, detectives have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses who were in the vicinity of Ermington Drive to come forwards, and are asking anyone who may have any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage to provide this and assist with investigations.
GMP’s Major Incident Team – which is leading the investigation – has assured the local communities in Cheetham Hill and surrounding areas that the force’s “primary aim is to protect you”.
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“We appreciate how concerned you must be,” admitted DCI Nicola McCulloch.
“But can reassure you that this was a targeted attack, albeit one which has left a young man with extremely serious injuries. Firearms discharges within Greater Manchester will not be tolerated, and as such, we are working round the clock to locate and lock up the offender(s) responsible for this shooting”.
Police appeal after Cheetham Hill shooting leaves man with ‘life-threatening injuries’/ Credit: GMP
GMP has confirmed that an “increased police presence” will be in the Cheetham Hill area in the coming days.
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“If you have any information at all that may be able to assist us, I urge you to go and speak to one of the officers, who are there to listen,” DCI McCulloch concluded.
Anyone with any information or footage in relation to the incident is asked to contact GMP on 0161 856 0110, or via calling 101.
Reports can also be made to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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All students in England to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE
Emily Sergeant
All students in England are soon to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE.
Said to be part of the UK’s ‘enduring support’ for the Ukrainian community and continued commitment to stand with Ukraine and its people, young people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will now have the opportunity to study for a new Ukrainian GCSE, the Government has announced.
While the qualification will be open to all students, it marks a ‘particularly significant’ milestone for Ukrainian children and young people living in the UK.
It’s hoped that the introduction of the new GCSE will help Ukrainians to preserve a vital connection to their language, culture, and identity.
It’s also hoped that it’ll open pathways to future education and employment for all pupils.
In line with the other modern foreign language GCSEs that are currently on offer, the qualification will assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while also recognising the cultural and historical contexts that shape the Ukrainian language.
Examination board AQA will now begin the next phase of development, bringing together language and subject experts to design what will be a ‘high-quality’ qualification reflecting the richness of Ukrainian language and culture.
Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, commented: “As they build their lives here in the UK, it is right that Ukrainians and their children should have every opportunity to maintain that connection to their heritage and to be proud of who they are.
“This new qualification is available to all pupils and will give them the chance to develop their language skills and celebrate Ukraine’s rich culture and history, while also opening pathways to future study and employment and strengthening our partnership with Ukraine.
“Through that enduring partnership, we are building the lasting ties between our countries that will see the young minds of the future move forward together, and foster connections that transcend borders.”
The Ukrainian GCSE is expected to be available for first teaching from September 2028 – with first assessments taking place in 2029.
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More arrests made in connection with ‘significant’ alleged financial irregularities at Greater Manchester uni
Emily Sergeant
Further arrests have been made in connection with ‘significant’ alleged financial irregularities at a university in Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that two people have been arrested as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the University of Greater Manchester – formerly the University of Bolton – between 2014 and 2025.
Two warrants were executed yesterday morning (4 November 2026) – one in Bolton, and another in South Yorkshire.
Subsequently a man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation, perverting the course of justice, and fraud by the abuse of position, while a man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation, perverting the course of justice, and fraud by false representation.
The arrests come, as mentioned, as part of an ongoing investigation.
GMP’s Major Incident Team opened a fraud and bribery investigation a year ago after it received allegations from The Mill, and a subsequent report from Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC) commissioned by the university’s Fraud Response Panel.
Since then, detectives have been working closely with the Crown Prosecution (CPS)’s Serious Economic Crime team, and are said to have been making ‘painstaking’ enquiries to independently compile evidence that is ‘impartial’ and ‘robust’.
“We’re exploring evidence indicating over £1 million’s worth of fraudulent activity. As part of our enquiries, we’re probing around 60 transactions and investigating more than a million emails,” GMP said in a statement.
Detective Inspector Matthew Donnelly, from GMP’s Economic and Cyber Crime Unit, added: “This remains a complex and extensive investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and financial misconduct at the University of Greater Manchester.
“The offences for which these individuals have been arrested on suspicion of are serious and include allegations of fraud, witness intimidation, perverting the course of justice and money laundering.
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23rd June 2023 
