Crime

Police urge Salford residents to report crime after recent incidents

Police urge Salford residents to report crime after recent incidents

Police are urging Salford residents to report anti-social behaviour after a spate of thefts, criminal damage, bin fires and firework […]

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Eccles pub closed after windows smashed and flaming bottles thrown inside

Flaming bottles and a brick were hurled through the window of an pub causing a small fire Staff at the […]

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Salford prisoner back in custody after escaping while being treated in hospital

A Salford prisoner who escaped while being escorted to Salford Royal Hospital is back in custody. Salford prisoner Jonathan Windsor, […]

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Nearly £10,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and vapes seized by officers

Four retail premises were raided earlier this week, and were discovered to have £9,600 worth of illicit cigarettes and vapes. […]

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New laws banning zombie-knives and machetes have come into force

Yesterday marked the first day of a new law against the possession and distribution of zombie-style knives and machetes in […]

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‘Loving and devoted’ mother found dead with disabled daughter, eight in Salford

A woman found dead at home in Salford along with her eight-year-old daughter was a “loving and devoted mother”, a […]

Salford City council are hoping to police blue badge misuse.

Officers discover £1 million worth of counterfeit vapes in Salford

Police discover around £1 million worth of illicit and counterfeit vapes in Cheetham Hill. Operation Vulcan joined the Home Office […]

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Local police to hold a knives surrender event in Walkden

Residents of Salford have been encouraged by the local policing team to surrender knives in Walkden this weekend.  The event […]

Salford City council are hoping to police blue badge misuse.

Salford police appeal for information after elderly woman’s mobility scooter was stolen

Police officers in Eccles are appealing for information after an elderly woman’s mobility scooter was stolen. Salford police are appealing […]