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• ‘Devastated’ family pay tribute as police investigate death of Bacup man Luke Harden

  A murder investigation is under way after the death of 36-year-old Luke Harden in the early hours of Saturday morning in Bacup. His family say they are “devastated” and described him as a loving son, brother, and friend.

• Rochdale grooming gang member Adil Khan vanishes during deportation process

  A convicted child sex offender from the notorious Rochdale grooming gang has absconded from the UK, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.

• Trams running again after major repairs to Victorian tunnel completed on time

  Services between Crumpsall and Bury have resumed after urgent repairs were carried out on a historic Metrolink tunnel to ensure safety for decades to come.

• Greater Manchester Police targets human trafficking gangs in new crackdown on immigration crime

  A specialist GMP unit is dismantling criminal networks exploiting migrants through fake documents, sham marriages, and modern slavery

• Man dies after being pulled from River Irwell as police launch investigation

  A man who was rescued from the River Irwell in Salford has died in hospital, prompting an investigation by Greater Manchester Police into how he came to be in the water.

• Man dies after being found injured on Bacup street as murder probe launched

  Two arrested as police appeal for witnesses following fatal incident in Bacup.

• Police step up patrols as Halloween and Bonfire Night approach in Greater Manchester

  Officers promise robust action against antisocial behaviour as part of 'Darker Nights' campaign

• Crumpsall terror attack victim’s family thanks public for overwhelming support

  The family of Melvin Cravitz say messages, vigils and small acts of kindness have brought strength in the wake of a devastating synagogue attack