Illegal tobacco and cannabis grower arrested in police raids

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand heaped praise on Antony, Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford after the victory over Arsenal.

A woman suffered serious injuries after she fell from a third floor balcony during an alleged 2am assault in a Manchester flat.

Twelve people have been arrested after police raided houses across Manchester in the early hours.

Three people have been arrested following a cannabis farm bust in Moston. Cannabis plants and weapons were seized by officers following a bust in the area of Dalham Avenue today.

A man and woman have been arrested in the hunt for a man wanted on suspicion of the murder of Thomas Campbell in Tameside, police have revealed.

Police investigating the cause of a major fire at a property in Oldham have discovered dozens of cannabis plants, the Manchester Evening News understands.

A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after getting stuck in a Metrolink tunnel. Police say the driver lost her way after she had 'too many drinks and followed her sat nav'.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction following reports a 13-year-old boy being missing for more than three weeks. Officers have released a new image of Aaron - whose surname has not been released - in a bid to track him down.

Weapons, drugs and 'large amounts of cash' have all been seized as part of a major clampdown on crime. Greater Manchester Police officers descended on Salford yesterday (August 24) for Operation Avro.

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy allegedly asked police “How many stories like this do you have?” when he was arrested and cautioned for rape. According to an officer who went to Mendy's house, the footballer, 28, asked the question as he was being arrested for allegedly raping a woman three times in his “locked” bedroom during a party in October 2020. Prosecutor Timothy Cray QC read out the statement of PC Luke Browczuk who went to the French international's home after the woman reported him to police several weeks later in November 2020. He said that, when he cautioned Mendy and asked if he understood, the footballer’s response was: “I understand what you are doing, your job and stuff. How many stories like this do you have?”

A second man has been arrested after the murder of Rico Burton, cousin to world champion boxer Tyson Fury, in the early hours of this morning (August 21). The 31-year-old was knifed outside a bar in Altrincham shortly after 3am on Sunday morning and tragically died in hospital a short while later, Greater Manchester Police said.

A man has been arrested after homes on a street were evacuated amid fears of a gas leak. Fire crews, police and paramedics attended Petersburg Road in Edgeley, Stockport, at around 11am on Friday morning.

Ryan Giggs broke down in tears as he described spending the night in a police cell as “the worst experience of his life” following his arrest for allegedly headbutting ex Kate Greville. The 48 year old former Manchester United star is accused of assaulting Ms Greville, 37, after a row at their home in Worsley, Greater Manchester on November 1, 2020.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the remains of four people were discovered at a mill in Oldham.

Police have today arrested a man on suspicion of kidnap after a woman who was 'forced into the back of a car' was found safe and well. On Tuesday (August 16), an urgent appeal was issued to determine the welfare of a woman who appeared to be put into the back of a car on Taunton Road, Ashton under Lyne.

A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into a home, leaving the front wall and windows 'collapsing', according to eyewitnesses. The crash caused 'significant structural damage', emergency services have confirmed after they rushed to the scene in Hazel Grove, Stockport, last night (July 12).

Armed police were scrambled after shots were fired at a mental health unit in Heywood. A man reportedly shot at the #Thrive facility from his garden on Argyle Parade this morning (Friday).

Jurors were shown footage of the moment Ryan Giggs was arrested and placed in a police van after allegedly headbutting his ex-girlfriend. Kate Greville alleges that the former Manchester United star attacked her at his home in Swinton after they had an argument at the Stock Exchange hotel.

Celebrations were in the air for Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri who turned 24 this week.To mark her big day, Tasha invited her fellow Islanders to a bash in Mayfair’s MNKY HSE and was joined at the swanky venue by her pals. In attendance was Tasha’s beau Andrew Le Page who proved his romance with his girlfriend is going from strength to strength.The pair were also joined by a group of this year’s Love Island cast at the Latin American restaurant that pulled out the stops to celebrate Tasha’s big day - though a few of the group were notably absent. Also at the special bash were Indiyah Polack and beau Dami Hope as well as Paige Thorne and Adam Collard.The group seemed to be living it up during the celebrations which included sparklers and delicious trays of food.