An urgent appeal has been issued after a man has died following a collision with several stationary cars on a quiet residential street.
The appeal comes after officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a road traffic collision between three cars on Greenacres Road in Oldham at around 11:41pm last Sunday night (2 June).
According to GMP, it’s believed that a car collided into two stationary cars, which caused it to overturn.
Despite the best efforts of all emergency services involved, when police arrived at the scene, a man in his 20s was tragically pronounced dead.
We are currently responding to a serious road traffic collision on Greenacres Rd in Oldham.
Emergency services are in attendance & the road is likely to remain closed through the night. Delays in the area are expected & we thank you for your patience whilst we conduct enquiries. pic.twitter.com/7KOEYVIWzy
Since the incident occurred, a police investigation is now underway, and two men – who are also in their 20s – have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, GMP has confirmed, and at present, they remain in police custody for questioning.
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Detective Constable Alex Giblin, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said officers are “working tirelessly” to get to the bottom on what happened.
Appealing to the public for information, footage, and witnesses to the incident, DC Giblin commented: “This is a tragic incident where a young man has lost his life, and our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones.
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“They will be supported by specially trained officers at this distressing time. We are working tirelessly to get answers for them, but I urge anyone who has any information, or who may have witnessed the incident to please come forward and help with our enquiries.
Police are urgently appealing after a man has died in a collision with stationary cars in Oldham / Credit: GMP
“This could be an eyewitness account from the scene, doorbell footage, CCTV or dashcam footage. It can all be used to help us establish how a young man lost his life in such distressing circumstances.”
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Any witnesses, or anyone with any information or footage to aid with ongoing investigations is urged to contact GMP directly on 0161 856 4741, or 101, quoting incident 3606 of 02/06/24.
Alternatively details can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
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4th June 2024 
