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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Update issued after reports made of attempted child abduction in Greater Manchester town
An update has been issued after reports had been made on social media about an alleged abduction of a child in a town in Greater Manchester last week. Concerns were raised after it was claimed that there was an attempted kidnapping of a child in the Broadheath area of Altrincham in Trafford. However local Labour councillor Ulrich Savary said after speaking with Greater Manchester Police, it was confirmed that the allegations were unfounded and that no such report had been made. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE He urged people 'not to spread misinformation' online and to contact police with any concerns or should they witness anything suspicious. ADVERTISEMENT Issuing an update on social media, Coun Savary wrote: "I am aware of social media posts and local rumours about an alleged attempted child abduction on Lindsell Road last week. "After speaking directly with Greater Manchester Police, I can confirm that no such incidents have been reported. The police also confirmed that similar claims have appeared in other parts of Altrincham and Broadheath recently, but none have been substantiated. "While I encourage everyone to remain vigilant, I also urge residents not to spread misinformation. If you have genuine concerns or witness anything suspicious, please report it via the proper channels." Greater Manchester Police have been approached for a comment. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. ADVERTISEMENT That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
BBC News
13-02-2025
- General
- BBC News
Altrincham: Parents angry after buses fail to pick up pupils
Parents have hit out at transport bosses after claiming school buses have frequently failed to pick up pupils – forcing them to walk miles and making them of pupils living in Broadheath in Greater Manchester say they have protested to their local MP Connor Rand and ward councillor Ulrich Savary for four months about two particular mother said she was surprised to learn her son was able to take pictures of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium one morning after the bus "inexplicably" took a different for Greater Manchester (TfGM) director of bus Stephen Rhodes said: "We are committed to ensuring that Bee Network services are reliable." The Bee Network was launched in the south of Greater Manchester in January - meaning the whole region now has a publicly-run bus pupils who use the 746 and 759 services mostly attend one of three schools - Altrincham Grammar Schools for Boys and Girls and the all-girls Loreto Grammar Tuesday the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) watched as the 746 bus, on its way to Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, drove straight past at least 15 children waiting at the bus stop on Sinderland Road, outside Broadheath Primary School.A couple of minutes later, the 759 service on its way to Loreto stopped and all the pupils got on Kazmi whose 13-year-old son who attends the boys' grammar said: "The buses are often full to capacity and leave children at the bus stop. ""The children are then left with no choice but to contact their parents or walk to school... most of the parents are unable to pick them up because they have work commitments."Naeem Peerzada, whose 12-year-old daughter attends the girls' grammar said: "It happens about once a week. 'Inconvenience' "The school says that even if you are late through no fault of your own, you have to make up the time for being late. The drivers should stop."A TfGM spokesperson told the LDRS: "We are aware of concerns regarding capacity on the 746 and 759 services, and we are sorry for any inconvenience these issues are causing pupils and their families."TfGM and bus operators are currently investigating whether changes to the current network can be made that will provide extra capacity for students boarding at this stop."Altrincham Grammar School for Boys deputy head James Whiting said: "To date, we are not aware of any student who has missed a bus home due to being late in the morning for reasons beyond their control."Altrincham Grammar School for Girls has been contacted for Beever, head of Loreto Grammar School, added: "We are always aware of what's going on the buses because it can prove a challenge sometimes."Earlier this month Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham admitted the 203 service between Stockport, Reddish, Debdale Park and Piccadilly Gardens had "not been good enough" after mums complained about cancelled and delayed buses making their children late for school. But the mayor added: "Overall, bus services in the south of Greater Manchester are already as good as - if not better - than the ones they replaced." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
