Two people have been arrested after a ‘large’ amount of Class A drugs and cash was seized by police in Wythenshawe.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that officers from Wythenshawe’s Neighbourhood Team managed to execute a warrant to search an address on Bideford Drive in South Manchester last Friday morning (21 July), and after gaining entry to the property, they found and seized a significant number of items.
Thousands of pounds of cash, a large quantity of Class A drugs, multiple mobile phones, and even a quantity of Class C drugs were all found and seized by officers.
Everything recovered was said to be “consistent with a drugs operation”, GMP revealed.
Officers from Wythenshawe’s Neighbourhoods Team carried out a warrant yesterday morning (Friday 21 July 2023) at an address on Bideford Drive, South Manchester, where two people were arrested.
— Wythenshawe Police (GMP) (@GMPWythenshawe) July 22, 2023
As well as the successful seizure, two people were also arrested by officers at the scene – a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, who have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Sergeant Hanif, from Wythenshawe’s Neighbourhood Team, has hailed the success of this latest operation as “a great result” for the community, but is now appealing to Greater Manchester residents to report any activity in their local areas that they believe to be suspicious.
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“This is all part of our fight to remove dangerous and illegal substances from our streets,” Sergeant Hanif explained.
Police arrest two and seize ‘large’ amounts of Class A drugs and cash in Wythenshawe / Credit: GMP
“We are committed to tackling this type of criminality that blights our communities, and as a team we are dedicated to making our streets safer for those who live and work in the area, [so] I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to members of the public for information.
“If you’ve noticed any suspicious activity in your area, or you suspect drug dealing or production in your area, we will act on this information.”
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Do you feel there may be criminal activities taking place in your neighbourhood?
GMP is encouraging people report it to 101, or speak to officers via the Live Chat function on the website here, or alternatively, information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Members of the community can also engage via Bee In the Loop – which is a direct line to the neighbourhood policing team in each district within Greater Manchester.
You’ll just sign up to beeintheloop.co.uk to receive free text or email alerts to keep you in the loop about what’s happening on your street and in your local community.
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Victim named and murder investigation launched after young woman is killed in Newton Heath stabbing
Emily Sergeant
The victim of a street stabbing in Newton Heath this week has been named for the first time as a murder investigation continues.
It comes after officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2am yesterday (Thursday 15 October) on Dorking Avenue, in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, and when they arrived on the scene, they found a woman in her 20s with serious injuries that were ‘consistent with a stabbing’.
Despite best efforts of all emergency services involved, the young woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
As the murder investigation progresses, the woman has now been publicly named and a photo of her has been released for the first time.
She has been named as 26-year-old Alisha Samuels.
At this time, one man, aged 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a man and woman, aged 61 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they all remain in custody – with officers continuing their enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
Alisha’s family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one, GMP has stated.
“We are continuing to urge people who may have information in relation to this incident to please come forward to support our investigation and bring justice for Alisha,” the police force said in a public appeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 5464, or contact them via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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Former supply teacher jailed for multiple upskirting and AI sex offences across Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A former supply teacher has been jailed for multiple upskirting and AI sex offences in schools across Greater Manchester.
Abusali Rahman – a British national of Bangladeshi ethnicity from Salford – appeared in Bolton Crown Court this week for his sentencing after first being charged with, and then pleading guilty to, several offences.
The offences are including, but not limited to, 12 counts of taking an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (images obtained by upskirting), three counts of making indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (making AI-generated images), and one count of attempting to meet girl under 16 following sexual grooming.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between December 2023 and June 2025, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Twelve girls have been identified in relation to the upskirting offences – aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the alleged offending – at seven high schools in three Greater Manchester boroughs (Bury, Bolton, and Salford).
GMP says it has remained in close contact with the schools, local authorities, and other partners throughout the investigation to ensure all appropriate support is in place for those who need it.
Additionally, the court also heard how Rahman amassed a collection of images of young girls, using AI and other methods to sexualise them.
The images numbered more than 300 in total, ranging from Category A to Category C classifications, and Rahman would post these on social media, often alongside humiliating and disgusting captions.
Rahman was sentenced to six years in prison, and will also be subject to a 20-year Sexual Harm Protection Order.
A former supply teacher has been jailed for child sex offences in schools across Greater Manchester / Credit: GMP
Detective Constable Lisa McGaffin, from GMP’s Bolton Child Protection Team, described Rahman’s crimes as ‘absolutely abhorrent’.
“My thoughts throughout this process have always been with the young girls who have been subject to such indignity,” DC McGaffin said following the sentencing this week. “Their welfare and support will always be a priority for us.
“While working as a teacher – someone who young children should trust and be safe with – Rahman repeatedly took secret photos for his own sick gratification, before posting images online which showed his total disregard for the girls’ respect and dignity.
Emily Sergeant -
25th July 2023 
