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Last night (Monday 21 September 2026), neighbourhood officers from our City of Manchester district out on proactive patrol spotted a man acting suspiciously on Park Crescent in Rusholme.
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This evening (Saturday 19 September 2026) while out on dedicated proactive patrol in the city centre, our officers located missing Lillia.
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Three people involved in a conspiracy to use drones to smuggle drugs and other prohibited items into HMP Manchester have been handed prison sentences, following an investigation by north Manchester Challenger team.
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The brother of a man who sadly died following an incident in Levenshulme on Saturday has paid tribute to him.
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Officers from our City Centre Neighbourhood Team conducted seven early warrants across the city and Salford this morning (Monday 17 August 2026).
E-bike Enabled Theft, Robbery and Drugs and Knife Crime Offences
Conducting high-visibility and plain-clothes patrols in hotspot locations identified through crime pattern analysis.
•Working with our Neighbourhood Tasking Team, CCTV operators and local officers to identify, track and intercept e-bike enabled offenders.
•Targeting known offenders through home visits, warrants and intelligence-led activity.
•Seizing illegally modified e-bikes and taking enforcement action for associated traffic and drugs offences.
•Engaging with local businesses and delivery riders to provide crime-prevention advice and encourage reporting of suspicious activity.
Retail Crime – Shoplifting
•Identify prolific shoplifters through crime reports, intelligence, and CCTV evidence.
•Conduct proactive patrols and pursue positive interventions, including arrests, Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs), and offender management plans.
•Develop strong partnerships with local businesses, store security teams, and retail crime groups.
•Work with retailers to improve store security, including CCTV coverage, product placement, staff training, and theft prevention initiatives.
•Apply the SARA model (Scan, Analyse, Respond, Assess) to address recurring issues.
•Work with partner agencies to support individuals whose offending is linked to substance misuse, homelessness, mental health issues, or financial hardship.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals from Cuckooing and Criminal Exploitation
•Use neighbourhood intelligence, community engagement, housing referrals, and safeguarding information to identify people at risk of exploitation.
•Conduct welfare visits and make referrals to social care, mental health services, substance misuse services, and safeguarding partners where appropriate.
•Work closely with housing providers, social services, health professionals, and community safety partnerships to share information lawfully and build a complete picture of risk.
•Encourage members of the public to report concerns promptly, helping agencies intervene earlier and protect victims.
•Ensure victims receive long-term support to reduce the likelihood of repeat exploitation and improve their resilience.
