Police are continuing to appeal after a man has been charged following an “attempt murder” of an 18-year-old in Bury last week.
20-year-old Charlie Harrison, of Mather Avenue in Bury, was charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon this past Sunday (31 March), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed, and he was then remanded in custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Manchester Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday 1 April).
Mr Harrison’s charge relates to an incident that took place on Abingdon Avenue, in the Bury town of Whitefield last Thursday (28 March).
During the incident, which took place at around 5:05pm, an 18-year-old man was stabbed in the arm.
After police arrived on the scene and found the victim had sustained a “serious injury”, of which he is still believed to be in a “critical condition” following, a 49-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
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The 18-year-old man remains in police custody, while the 49-year-old man has been bailed with strict conditions.
Officers also arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder too, but he has since been released under investigation.
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With Mr Harrison now charged, and the investigation still ongoing, police have re-issued an appeal to the public for information, witnesses, and footage, as well as thanking the local community for their “patience” and reassuring them that they are doing “everything we possibly can to bring those responsible for this incident to justice”.
Detective Inspector Charlotte Whalley said GMP’s “priority” is to “keep people safe” as officers “work hard to establish the full facts that led to this incident occurring”.
Abingdon Avenue in Whitefield, where the incident took place / Credit: Google Maps
She continued in her public appeal: “Extra patrol officers have been deployed, both on foot and in patrol cars, and are there to keep you safe, so if you have any concerns, they will be happy to provide reassurance and listen to any of your queries.
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“We are continuing to ask for information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or may have dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact GMP on 101 quoting log 2566 of 28/03/2024, or submit it anonymously to the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) which has been set up following the incident here.
Alternatively, you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Canal Street cordoned off after ‘suspicious chemicals’ reported at hotel
Daisy Jackson
Canal Street and several other streets in the Gay Village in Manchester have been cordoned off this afternoon.
Greater Manchester Police are attending reported of a smell that’s believed to be chemicals coming from a hotel room in the area.
There’s a huge emergency services presence in the area, including vehicles from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, and the North West Ambulance Service.
Police have confirmed that they have detained a man who is believed to have been the occupant of the hotel room.
The hotel itself has been evacuated while the material is examined.
Thankfully, no one has been injured in the incident that has shut down part of Canal Street today.
Emergency services vehicles at the scene on Canal StreetThe cordon in place on Canal Street
GMP said in a statement: “We are currently searching a hotel room at a premises on Canal Street, Manchester. This follows a report of a smell – currently believed to be chemicals – causing suspicion.
“A man, believed to be the occupant of the room, has been detained and is currently in custody.
“As a precautionary measure, the hotel has been evacuated while specialist resources examine the material and conduct further enquiries.
“No-one has been injured and we are working to establish the full circumstances. We thank people for their patience as we continue with our work.”
England football fans warned as ticket scams skyrocket ahead of World Cup
Emily Sergeant
England football fans are being warned to remain vigilant, as ticket scams skyrocket ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup merely weeks from officially kicking off in the North America and Mexico on 11 June, football fans are being urged to guard against scams, as newly-released data from Lloyds has revealed that football ticket scams increased by more than a third (36%) during the current Premier League season.
The findings – which are based on thousands of scam cases between October 2025 and March 2026 – showed that fraudsters focused heavily on popular teams such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Fraudsters also repeatedly targeted supporters looking for tickets to some of the most in-demand football matches in the UK, which is why, with the upcoming World Cup set to be one of the most speculated sporting events of the year, scam warnings are being issued.
It’s anticipated that fraudsters will target the big-name fixtures and attempt to exploit international demand, according to Lloyds.
England football fans are being warned as ticket scams skyrocket ahead of the World Cup / Credit: Picryl
On average, it was revealed that victims lost £215 during the current Premier League football season, but some fans even paid thousands of pounds for ‘season tickets’ or VIP seats that never existed.
Hopeful football fans are expected to pay much more for expensive World Cup tickets, meaning the potential loss for victims could be ‘devastating’.
As scammers know demand for World Cup tickets will be huge, it’s expected that they will mimic the methods seen in club level scams – including fake listings on social media, pressure to act fast, and requests for bank transfers.
“Fraudsters thrive on urgency and target fans looking for hard to get tickets for big name fixtures,” explained Liz Ziegler, who is the Fraud Prevention Director at Lloyds.
“Most of the football ticket scams we see start on social media, before the criminal moves the buyer onto WhatsApp and insists on a bank transfer to pay. It’s incredibly convincing, and we don’t want fans to lose their money trying to support their team.
“We’re urging supporters to stay alert and stick to official ticketing channels.”
Ahead of the World Cup, Lloyds and the Home Office have teamed up to take action to protect fans by highlighting how criminals will try to exploit the excitement – with Lord Hanson adding: “Our new fraud strategy sets out how we will use every tool at our disposal to disrupt and dismantle criminal operations, bring fraudsters to justice and strengthen support for victims.”
Emily Sergeant -
2nd April 2024 
