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Neighbourhood officers, specialist units and partner agencies came together for a day of action across Salford as part of Operation AVRO, tackling the issues that matter most to local communities.
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Armed response officers were quickly dispatched to the scene and located a man in his 60s in possession with a large knife
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This evening (Tuesday 26 May 2026), officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West, alongside Greater Manchester Police, executed a warrant in Salford
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David Smith (11/09/1976) of Curzon Road, Salford, has been charged with three further counts of dangerous driving.
David Smith (11/09/1976) of Curzon Street, Mossley has been charged with five counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of dangerous driving.
Anti-Social Behaviour
Your local neighbourhood team will be targeting reports of ASB across the area. There are dedicated officers for this during peak times on evenings and weekends. We will continue to remain visible in this area whilst working alongside our partners to ensure referrals and diversionary work is completed with these individuals at an early stage
Drug Dealing
Your team are working hard to tackler drug dealing through high visibility and undercover patrols. You will see or hear of warrants being executed at target premises where we believe drug related activity is taking place, bring those responsible to justice. Anyone with information to share may do this via our ‘contacts’ in confidence or ANONYMOUSLY through Crimestoppers.
Retail Crime and Shoplifting
Your local neighbourhood officers will be targeting shoplifting offences and other retail crime through high visibility policing. We will prioritise offences against retail workers and take action against offenders. We will be working closely with the retailers and management teams to provide crime prevention advice and obtain Criminal Behaviour Orders for prolific offenders - giving local retailers and police more robust powers to tackle shoplifting
