Crime

Salford bus driver arrested for causing serious injury by careless driving after crashing into bridge

He has been bailed pending further investigations.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 22nd July 2025

The driver of a double decker bus that crashed into a bridge in Salford, ripping the roof off and injuring more than a dozen passengers in the process, has been arrested.

Greater Manchester Police‘s (GMP) Serious Collision Investigation Unit have launched an investigation into the serious road traffic collision between a bus and the Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct on Barton Lane in Salford, which happened at around 3pm yesterday (Monday 21 July), and are now appealing to the public for information and witnesses.

According to police, it is believed that the bus had come off its normal expected route and the driver then failed to comply with height restriction warnings, before subsequently colliding with a low-level aqueduct.

As a result, the top level of the bus was torn off and even caused member of the public to be ejected from the top deck of the bus.

Investigation launched after roof ripped off double decker bus in Salford
Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct in Eccles, where the incident happened / Credit: Google Maps

The driver of the bus – a man in his 50s – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving, GMP has been confirmed.

The driver has since been bailed pending further investigations.

During the incident, three people – a 19-year-old female, and two men, one is his 20s and another in his 40s – sustained serious injuries, and currently remain in hospital in a stable condition, while 17 other casualties were also treated at the scene for injuries that are described as ‘non-life threatening or life-changing’.

With investigations ongoing, as mentioned, investigating officers are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage – including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage – from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 2226 of 21/07/2025, or being using the LiveChat function on the GMP website – www.gmp.police.uk.

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You can also report via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Featured Image – Kiernan MB (via Unsplash)

Crime

Police thank Manchester public as Oasis homecoming gigs pass with ‘no major issues’

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The Greater Manchester public is being thanked for their part in making sure Oasis’ homecoming gigs passed by ‘safely and successfully’.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that at least 44 arrests were made during the duration of the Oasis’ five nostalgia-drenched dates at Heaton Park, which saw more than 300,000 fans flock to witness the Manchester band’s massive return to our city. – with the overall event passing by with ‘no major issues’.

Just five arrests were made last night (Sunday 20 July) on Oasis‘ final stop off in the city, before the Gallaghers head on down to London and take to the Wembley Stadium stage.

GMP said officers ‘took action where needed’ to arrest four men and a woman on suspicion of a range of offences – including the racially-aggravated assault of a steward.

The police have thanked the Manchester public after Oasis’ homecoming gigs pass by with ‘no major issues’ / Credit: GMP

Over the duration of the five concerts, a total of 10 unauthorised drones were seized after restrictions were put in place, including one which was spotted at the Sunday gig.

There was also an isolated incident at ‘Gallagher Hill’, where some disruption occurred – including bottles being thrown – but police say this was ‘quickly resolved’ and did not escalate into anything major.

“These concerts have been months in the making for us and our partners to ensure that hundreds of thousands of fans who have come to Manchester can safely enjoy these iconic homecoming shows,” commented Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, who was the Lead Police Commander for the Oasis event.

“We’ve now seen all five Oasis events pass without any major issues and I’m pleased that the overwhelming majority of people attending have enjoyed themselves and behaved sensibly and responsibly.

“I want to thank all security staff and partners who have done a fine job in making this a memorable experience for all.

“This has been a huge event, with 300,000 fans coming to Heaton Park and many others visiting Manchester to experience the atmosphere.

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“So I’d [also] like to thank the public for their cooperation and patience as we maintained a safe and steady flow of people entering and leaving the event with minimal disruption over the last few weeks.”

Featured Image – GMP

Crime

Streamer AngryGinge ‘arrested and banned’ from Silvestone at the British GP

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Popular Manc influencer, ‘AngryGinge’, was arrested, fined and ultimately banned from Silverstone at this year’s British GP.

The Salford-born Twitch streamer, YouTuber and social media personality (real name Morgan Burtwhistle) was detained at the circuit after being arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

Ginge recently starred in Soccer Aid 2025 and is a well-known face both on the internet and in the sporting world, regularly working in and around football, and is an avid Manchester United – even featuring in the club’s third kit launch video last year.

The 23-year-old and two other fellow streamers, ‘Chazza’ and ‘Samham’, were accused of criminal damage after sitting in an F1 car whilst recording around the Silverstone complex.

According to reports, Ginge and his peers were alleged to have broken part of a display vehicle.

The local lad claimed they had been asked to pay £30,000 in compensation; national outlet talkSPORT has since confirmed the story with Northampton Police (NP) via an official statement.

“On Friday, July 4, NP received a report that a classic Formula 1 car on display at Silverstone Circuit during the British Grand Prix event had sustained several thousands of pounds worth of damage, which was alleged to have been caused by someone accessing the display stand and climbing into the vehicle.

“Officers carried out initial inquiries, and suspects were identified. Three men, aged 23, 25 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a vehicle and taken into police custody.

“Following a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident, all three men were released with no further action.”

He and his friends have at least seen the funny side, sharing snaps from outside Northampton Justice Centre; Ginge even played ‘Locked Up’ by Akon as he walked out on stream in an orange jumpsuit.

Burtwhistle went into more detail on the incident on socials, explaining that the trio were taken away in handcuffs and “locked up” for several hours – 15 hours, according to SamHam (Samuel Imie).

All three individuals deny causing any damage to the racecar, even despite users sharing clips from the livestream footage captured for the Red Bull online Content on the day that many argue incriminates them, or at least sounds like it – we’ll let you watch and decide for yourselves.

Ginge himself went on to detail that ridculousness of the situation, explaining how he was effectively detained for watching someone else climb into the vehicle.

He’ll be dining out in this one for some time, you can be sure of that.

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Featured Images — Soccer Aid/angryginge13 (screenshot via Twitch)/Samham (via X)

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