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Following early morning warrants yesterday (20/05/2026) across Greater Manchester by GMP’s Serious Organised Crime Group, seven people have now been charged with the following offences.
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Operation Venture, our dedicated team for cracking down on violence, particularly focussed on knife crime, have made 1,180 arrests and counting, since their formation back in December 2022.
David Smith (11/09/1976) of Curzon Street, Mossley has been charged with the following:
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Dexter Ogden-Fisher (11/09/06) of Dunster Avenue, Stockport has been charged with assault and pitch encroachment. He has been bailed to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court on 5 November 2026. The charge is in relation to a pitch encroachment in the League One play off semi-final between Stockport County and Stevenage on May 13 which resulted in a Stevenage player being assaulted.
Roger Ludlow (08/02/1974) of Beaver House, Stockport has been charged with: • Possession of a Section 5 firearm. • Possession of offensive weapons. • Importing illegal weapons into the United Kingdom. He has been bailed to appear before Stockport Magistrates court on 14 July 2026.
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While we are disappointed a verdict could not be reached today, we respect the outcome of the court process. We will continue to do what we can to support what happens next, in the interests of the officers affected and the public.
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Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs after officers from our Serious Organised Crime Group executed seven warrants across the city-region.
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On 6 May 2026 officers responded to an incident on Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, where the driver of a BMW i3 suffered a suspected medical episode and collided with five other vehicles.
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The family of a 17-year-old girl who died from her injuries following a collision in Bolton have paid tribute to her and her ‘contagious happiness’.
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Officers from our City Centre team responded to reports of a fight in Piccadilly Gardens at around 9.54pm last night (Tuesday 19 May 2026).