Greater Manchester Police make 211 arrests in one day

These arrests took place in areas across Greater Manchester and involved a wide range of incidents and community concerns.

In Rochdale, neighbourhood officers arrested a 26-year-old man following a stop and search, which revealed 140 snap bags of Class B drugs and 40 of Class A in a vehicle on Perth Road.

On Great Ducie Street near Manchester city centre last night, officers responded to a stabbing and arrested the 20-year-old suspect with 10 minutes of arriving at the scene.

An arrest was also made in Tameside after reports of disorder in Ashton Moss.

During this incident, the officers faced racist and homophobic abuse, which resulted in further arrests for aggravated offences.

Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle said: “As we move into the warmer months, our officers remain focused on working hard and being proactive to keep our communities safe.

“Yesterday was a particularly demanding day, with teams responding to a wide range of incidents while continuing to take positive action across the force.

“The high number of arrests reflects not only our commitment to tackling crime, but also the professionalism, teamwork, and resilience shown by officers and staff throughout the day.

“I am extremely proud of the dedication they continue to demonstrate in protecting the public and making our neighbourhoods safer places to live.”