BOMB squad officers were called out after a ‘suspicious item’ was discovered underneath a car. The technical team arrived at Arkwright Street in Oldham just…
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Tag: GMP
GMP continues to encourage online reporting
GREATER Manchester Police is continuing to ask the public to report non-emergencies online rather than 101 where possible. A large volume of calls are received…
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Appeal for witnesses after collision leaves man with life-threatening injuries
OFFICERS are continuing to appeal for witnesses as a man remains in hospital following a collision which left him with life-threatening injuries. At around 11pm…
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Five jailed for roles in Oldham class A conspiracy
FIVE men from Oldham have been sentenced to a total of more than 25 years for their roles in a drugs conspiracy uncovered by a dedicated GMP…
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Police appeal for information after baseball bat assault during burglary in Dobcross
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Dobcross during which the occupant was assaulted with a baseball bat. At around…
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Disqualified driver jailed for serious August bank holiday collision in Lees
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been jailed for riding a stolen motorbike on the wrong side of the road during a collision in Lees during the…
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Review into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham expected in middle of 2021
By Charlotte Green, Local Democracy Reporter A REVIEW into allegations of child sexual exploitation in Oldham is now expected to publish its findings in the…
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Police adapt during pandemic to continue serving Saddleworth
By Jasmine Jackson THE Zero Zone initiative is being launched for a fourth year as the Saddleworth and Lees neighbourhood police team adapts during the…
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GMP’s message to drivers and passengers: Drink or Drug Driving – Never a Good Mix
GREATER Manchester Police, alongside Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), has launched this year’s drink/drug driving campaign…
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GMP criticised for failing to record more than 80,000 crimes over 12-month period
HER Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has criticised Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for failing victims of crime. It cites GMP…
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