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.
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.
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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’.
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The bus driver – a man in his 50s – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. pic.twitter.com/adppSAOS9S
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.
You can also report via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Crime
Man charged and police appeal after multiple stabbing in broad daylight in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A man has been charged after multiple people were stabbed during broad daylight in Bolton earlier this week.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 10:30am on Tuesday morning (21 April), officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Tonge Moor Road in Bolton, and once emergency services arrived on the scene, they found two injured men – who were treated by medical professionals for stab wounds.
Police immediately responded to the incident, and a man in his 50s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault.
He remains in custody for questioning at this time, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
A man has been charged and police are appealing after a multiple stabbing in broad daylight in Bolton / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Following the initial statement provided by police, the man has now been publicly named as Stephen Nolan, a resident of Tonge Moor Road in Bolton – where the incident occurred – and he has been charged with grievous bodily harm, and an attempted section 18 assault.
He appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates yesterday (Thursday 23 April).
With the investigation now ongoing and progressing at speed, GMP are continuing to appeal to the public for information, witnesses, or any CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage from around the time of the incident (10:30am).
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 932 of 21/04/26.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Crime
Seven people arrested in Salford over plans to conduct coordinated mass shoplifting campaign
Emily Sergeant
Seven people have been arrested in Salford over plans to be part of a coordinated mass shoplifting campaign of ‘high end’ retailers and supermarkets across the country.
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), it is believed the group had been training for ‘non‑violent direct action’ in Salford as part of a coordinated mass shoplifting campaign, where they were intending to steal goods from high‑value stores and major supermarkets across the country, and then redistribute them to places such as food banks.
Working in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, officers arrested one male and six females in Salford yesterday afternoon (Sunday 19 April) on suspicion of conspiracy to steal.
They all remain in police custody for questioning.
It has been reported in multiple sources, such as the BBC and the MEN, that the individuals arrested are believed to be part of the Take Back Power Action Group.
Take Back Power Action Group describes itself on its website as a ‘nonviolent civil resistance group’ that is aiming to ‘put the 99% in charge’ through citizen’s assemblies.
“We are ordinary people from all walks of life who believe that in order to fix Britain, taxing the rich is an essential first step, and we want ordinary people to decide how,” a statement on the group’s website declares.
Speaking following the arrests over the weekend, Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: “This joint operation with the Metropolitan Police has resulted in the arrests of seven individuals who we believe were planning to take part in coordinated national activity targeting high‑value retail stores.
“We are taking robust action to disrupt this type of organised criminality, and it will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester.
Emily Sergeant -
22nd July 2025 
