Two people have today been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of a teenage girl 20 years ago.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that today (22 November), a 54-year-old man from Altrincham was arrested on suspicion of the serious sexual assault of a girl under the age of 16 in the early 2000s, while at the same time, two other warrants were then executed – which GMP said resulted in the arrest of a 52-year-old man for the same offence.
These arrests were carried out by the force’s CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) Team.
The CSE Team is a unit dedicated to bringing those to justice who are believed to have been involved in serious sexual assault of girls under the age of 16 in the early 2000s.
As part of Operation Green Jacket – which is GMP’s response to child sexual exploitation between 2002 and 2005 – these two arrests have come as the result of what has been described as a “painstaking investigation” by the team.
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DS Simon France says the CSE Team is “pleased with today’s arrests”.
He continued: “Our team works extremely hard to investigate non-recent serious sexual offences against girls under the age of 16, to ensure the perpetrators are arrested, charged and dealt with by the courts.
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“Although 20 years have passed since the offences, our team are dedicated to ensuring that victims of this kind of horrific abuse are seen and heard, making sure they receive justice.
“These young girls are now women with their own lives and families, and we commend their bravery in coming forward and talking us through events, which are extremely painful for them to relive, in order for us to build a successful case.”
Two men have been arrested in connection with serious sexual assault of teenage girl 20 years ago / Credit: GMP
GMP is urging anyone who believes they may have been a victim of sexual assault to contact the team on 0161 856 8259, via 101, or by using our LiveChat function.
“Often with these kind of cases victims are reluctant to come forwards as they think they will not be taken seriously,” DS France concluded.
“My response to that is we will listen to you and you will be believed.”
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Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
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A new survey has revealed that seven in 10 NHS workers believe the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic if one should arise.
After the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent last month raised the conversation of mass contagion once again, of course following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new YouGov survey of more than 1,000 NHS workers has now uncovered how well prepared staff in the health service think it is for another global pandemic.
The results show that 69% of staff surveyed think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic, and to make matters worse, 26% of those even say it’s ‘very poorly’ prepared.
Only one in five (22%) think the NHS is could properly handle another pandemic, but statistically, YouGov claims none of those surveyed said it’s ‘very well’ prepared.
Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic / Credit: Pxhere | Rawpixel
When workers were asked how the NHS’s level of preparedness now compares to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did concede that they think it is better prepared now than 2020, however 37% admitted they think it’s no better prepared.
16% actively think it’s less well-prepared now than it was prior to 2020.
This marked a new era of ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ in the NHS, with the league tables delivering on the Government’s promise to drive up standards, tackle variation in care, and ensure people get the high-quality service they rightly expect.
Every trust in England – from urgent and emergency care, through to elective operations and mental health services – will now be ranked quarterly against ‘clear and consistent’ standards.
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22nd November 2022 
