Officers disarm suspect and recover knife in Salford
18:27 02/06/2026Armed 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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Armed response officers were quickly dispatched to the scene and located a man in his 60s in possession with a large knife
This evening (Tuesday 26 May 2026), officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West, alongside Greater Manchester Police, executed a warrant in Salford
David Smith (11/09/1976) of Curzon Road, Salford, has been charged with three further counts of dangerous driving.
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Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information following an incident on the M61 on Friday 8 May 2026.
Anti-Social Behaviour
Issued 04 April 2026
Swinton Neighbourhood Team understand the impact Anti-social behaviours have on day-to-day activities and even more so when the behaviours start to repeat. The team are working hard with partner agencies to identify ALL people involved in such behaviours and utilising our powers to issue ASB & Community Warnings/Notices and Behaviour Contracts where suitable.
Off-Road and E-Bikes
Issued 04 April 2026
The Neighbourhood Team are tackling this issue head on! With several Off-Road Bikes and E-Bikes seized these past 2 months we will continue to take a pro-active stance in stopping and preventing dangerous and anti-social driving in our communities. We rely on information and reports so we can put officers in the right place at the right time, so if you see or hear it - Report It!
Retail Crime
Issued 04 April 2026
Swinton and the surrounding areas boast a lot of retail premises which attracts criminality causing a big impact in the area. Our team are working closely with businesses to prevent and tackle retail crime and prevent key offenders from being allowed back into the area.