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CBS News
08-05-2025
- CBS News
Funeral to be held for unidentified baby found in water at New Hampshire park
A funeral will be held Monday in Manchester, New Hampshire for the unidentified baby girl who was found in the water at Pine Island Park last month. Manchester Police said the funeral for baby Grace Doe will be held on Monday, May 12 at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home on Union Street. The public is invited to pay their respects. The service will begin with a wake from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. "This baby deserves to be recognized" "This baby deserves to be recognized. The way she was discarded is heartbreaking, and it is important that we give her a proper farewell. No matter the circumstances, every life deserves honor and remembrance," said Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr in a statement Thursday. Grace was found floating in the water at Pine Island Park on March 27. Police believe the newborn was placed in the water between March 25 and March 27. Her mother has yet to be found and her identity remains unknown. Police are treating her death as suspicious. Police still looking for tips Police said they named her Grace "to celebrate the kindness extended to her by those who refuse to let her life go unrecognized." Anyone with information on Grace's death or who her mother could be is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department Tip Line at 603-716-7236. Tips can also be left anonymously through the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040. Police are also looking for any photos or videos taken at Pine Island Park between March 25 and March 27.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- BBC News
Woman's body found near former Burnage Cricket Club
A woman's body has been found on land near a former cricket Manchester Police (GMP) said the body was found near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue, Burnage, at about 15:00 BST on are working to identify her and a Home Office post-mortem examination has been authorised.A GMP spokesman said it was too early to say whether the death was suspicious. Several officers could be seen doing a sweep search of the field. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
03-05-2025
- BBC News
Drug driving arrest after M62 crash which left woman seriously hurt
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a three-vehicle crash on the M62 which left a woman seriously injured. The crash, which happened near Birch Services at about 13:10 BST on Friday, involved a lorry, a car and a truck, Greater Manchester Police westbound carriageway was closed for several hours between Junction 18 Simister Island Interchange and Junction 19 near Heywood in Rochdale, causing long delays.A 60-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and testing positive for driving whilst under the influence of cocaine. The driver of the car remains in hospital with serious Manchester Police said the force wished to thank drivers who were trapped in the subsequent traffic backlog for their patience whilst the scene was cleared. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
30-04-2025
- BBC News
Oldham: Three arrested in non-recent child sex abuse operation
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Manchester Police (GMP) raided homes in Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton under Operation Sherwood, an investigation into historical cases of child sexual exploitation in the town between 2011 and 2014. Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: "We believe there were a number of girls who experienced horrific sexual abuse in Oldham at that time."The force "will not stop until we get justice for those victims", she added. Operation Sherwood was launched in 2022 after a critical report found that police and council-run agencies had failed to protect vulnerable children from abuse in response, both GMP and Oldham Council apologised for their about the latest raids, Assistant Chief Constable Parker said her force was "ramping up" its investigation, with further arrests said officers were "still uncovering the scale" of the abuse and were "absolutely committed to uncovering every single aspect of what occurred in Oldham at that time".The senior officer continued: "We are working really closely with the victims. I would say that confidence in us has grown and I would say that's down to the work that our officers are doing in respect of this."We have officers all over the force, working meticulously, to identify offenders, to gather intelligence, and to pursue the suspects." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- BBC News
'Aggressive' suspected XL bully destroyed by police in Manchester
A suspected XL bully has been destroyed after police were called to reports of "men with machetes" in a Manchester Police (GMP) said the "aggressive" dog had been released "in an attempt to evade police".The force said it happened while officers were arresting two 16-year-old boys in Nutsford Vale Park, Levenshulme, at about 18:00 BST on shared on social media show the dog barking at, chasing and eventually lunging at two officers. 'Mitigate danger' The officers can be seen running from the animal before hitting it with a baton and eventually using a said: "As officers arrived at the location, it's believed that one of the men released a large dog, believed to be an XL bully, in an attempt to evade police."The dog was aggressive, and several tactics were utilised in an attempt to safely restrain the dog."To mitigate the danger posed to the public and officers at the scene, the dog was tasered."Sadly, it has since passed away."Two 16-year-old boys have since been charged with robbery and possession of an offensive were due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer
