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Following the flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area on 26 August, the Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number (1234), and a dedicated hotline (1144) accessible in Nepal. If you're affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
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A prolific bike thief who was part of a violent machete robbery and a series of burglaries across Leigh and Tyldesley has been sentenced following an extensive investigation.
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A drug dealer who attempted to evade arrest back in May of this year and was subsequently shot by our officers, has been jailed for 6 years and 10 months.
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A Section 60 and 60AA has been authorised in a defined area of Oldham in response to two incidents last night (Wednesday 26 August 2026).
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GMP’s latest Live Facial Recognition deployment secured further arrests yesterday (25 August) – including one following our first Serious Crime Prevention Order alert.
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We marked a significant milestone when we welcomed our largest-ever intake of student officers into the force.
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On Monday 24 August 2026, officers from our Force Critical Wanted Unit (FCWU), Salford Challenger Team, Stockport Challenger Team, Tactical Aid Unit (TAU) and specialist operational resources, alongside partners from Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), executed two warrants at a residential address in Salford Quays and a commercial premises on Gordon Street, Stockport.
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A 24-year-old Afghan man has been charged following reports of the rape of a 17-year-old girl on Hope Street, near Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre.
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More than 70,000 people attended across the two days, with only five arrests made, mainly for alcohol-related offences.
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Programme Challenger is Greater Manchester’s multi-agency response to serious and organised crime.
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More than £1 million worth of illegal vapes, cigarettes and counterfeit goods have been taken off the streets of Manchester as part of a major operation aimed at protecting communities, young people and legitimate businesses.