The dramatic raid took place on the afternoon of Thursday 1 May when officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Rochdale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards descended on a business park on Crown Top Lane in Castleton Intelligence had suggested that a gang known for counterfeit trading in Cheetham Hill had expanded into the borough The operation led to the discovery of seven industrial units packed with fake branded items were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possessing and controlling counterfeit goods They have been bailed pending further investigation police secured the site overnight and returned the following day with a heavy goods vehicle to remove the counterfeit stock “Officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Team discovered various high-end counterfeit goods to the estimated value of £6 million We take any intelligence submitted by the public seriously and act upon it accordingly.” This bust forms part of a wider strategy to clamp down on organised crime in the Castleton area It also shines a spotlight once again on the notorious Cheetham Hill counterfeit network which has long been associated with fake designer goods flooding northern markets GMP has seized more than £17.7 million in cash and assets from organised criminal activity across Greater Manchester Under the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme a portion of this is reinvested in local communities to repair the harm caused by crime The public is being urged to remain vigilant and report any information related to counterfeit trading or organised crime by contacting police on 101 or using GMP’s online LiveChat service Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB arrested on suspicion of murder after consecutive collisions on Saturday afternoon A woman has died after she was one of four people injured by a car in two separate collisions in Rochdale on Saturday The pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after the incident on Whitworth Road but died from her injuries All three suffered minor injuries and have been discharged from hospital A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody which took place at about 2.30pm on Saturday were not being treated as terrorism-related our thoughts are with the family of the victim who has sadly lost their life in this tragic case The actions of a single person have caused significant damage to the people of Rochdale.” Addressing online speculation about the driver’s identity and ethnicity Webster said: “The suspect is a white male currently in custody and no further details can be released at this time.” He also stressed the collisions were unrelated to counter-terrorism activity in the area after separate arrests were made in Rochdale on Saturday as part of a planned operation “This incident caused significant disruption yesterday and I thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while our officers conducted their inquiries We are committed to this investigation and have significant resources dedicated to it “To all those people affected by yesterday’s tragic events community solidarity and unity is vital in times like these and especially for the families and friends of those impacted by this incident.” SEASON TICKETS               CLUB SHOP               COMMUNITY TRUST Two goals either side of the break from Kyrell Lisbie secure the Iron’s safety in the National League who have now beaten all of the top four on their home patch Having already secured fourth spot in the table Jimmy McNulty made seven changes to the team that started in Tuesday’s 1-0 win at Solihull Moors making a welcome return to action after injury whilst Liam Hogan was amongst the substitutes as he also returned from the treatment room Dale created a couple of good chances early on with Jay Bird heading onto the top of the crossbar and Ethan Ebanks-Landell glancing a header from a corner just inches wide Alan Judge hit one well wide for the visitors before Devante Rodney did well to block Libsie’s effort at the far post the Braintree man opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time when he turned home from close range after a goalmouth scramble in which Ebanks-Landell appeared to be fouled Ebanks-Landell looked to have been shoved to ground when attempting to meet an East free-kick in the Braintree area but the referee wasn’t interested in the penalty claims The hosts doubled their lead 11 minutes after the break when Libsie kept his cool on the counter attack to add to his tally Chances for either side were few and far between in the remaining action of the game with McNulty making four of his five changes just after the hour mark as he prepared his side for the impending playoff campaign Southend United’s draw at Gateshead means we will now face them in the Playoff Eliminator at the Crown Oil Arena on Thursday 15th May Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility | Company Details we look back at his record since he led the team away at AFC Wimbledon in April 2023 at the beginning of his second interim spell A 1-0 triumph on that spring afternoon was one of three wins to end the season with just two defeats in his eight games in charge After being appointed permanent Head Coach in the summer of 2023 McNulty guided Dale to an 11th-place finish in his first campaign Now directing the team to a fourth-placed finish and a playoff place we look at how the statistics have panned out so far His win rate of 44% is the highest post-war and the second highest in club history behind Jack Peart (48.5%) almost 100 years ago McNulty has won 40 of his 99 games with 28 draws in that time.  which is higher than any other manager in Rochdale’s history The former Dale defender also has an impressive average goals conceded number as well This is bettered only by one permanent manager in Len Richley who boasts an excellent record of just one per game The 40-year-old’s goals scored record isn’t to be overlooked either with an average of 1.52 goals converted per match and Richley (1.58) are the only three permanent bosses who have claimed a higher record Concluding our 46-game campaign having secured fourth place We take the journey to Braintree Town who are wanting to confirm their stay in the Vanarama National League on the final day Tickets for the game can be purchased via our opponents’ website HERE Dale supporters will be situated in the Quag End via gates 7-8 There is an Away Fan Zone which will be open from 1pm with a selection of lagers and ales on sale from the Quag End Arms behind the goal Sindy’s Hot Food outlet will also be open next to the bar Monday’s game will be screened live in the Ratcliffe Bar at our stadium We will open at 2pm and a Happy Hour will run up until kick-off Pints of San Miguel and Manchester Craft are priced at £4 Somersby Cider and JW Lees Original/Smooth/Cask MPA/Stout are £3 You can follow the game by tuning in to our live commentary on Dale Player. Our commentators go on air at 2.50pm on Monday. Click HERE for full details Both UK & Overseas supporters can watch the game live on DAZN, with information on how to sign up HERE The Irons have all but preserved their National League status despite a 1-0 defeat at FC Halifax Town last time out Results elsewhere mean Braintree hold a three-point advantage over 21st-placed Wealdstone who were beaten 3-0 at play-off chasers Southend United Dale and Wealdstone victories together with a 12-goal swing would be the only way to send the Essex outfit down The side in orange began the season back in the fifth tier with just one win from their opening ten and despite home wins over Halifax a defeat to Maidenhead saw the end of Angelo Harrop’s two-year tenure at the club took over in early December with the side in 20th and has since guided the team to nine further wins with home maximums over all of the top three They are winless in four and only named three substitutes away at The Shay with 11 fully fit players available which Pitt explained Their top league goalscorer is Kyrell Lisbie who has notched 11 goals and John Akinde has four goals in six games They were dealt a blow last month with nine-goal Jermaine Francis recalled by his parent club Barnet Directions to the ground can be found HERE Rochdale and Braintree Town met for the first time back in September when Kairo Mitchell’s ninth goal in seven games gave us a seventh win of the season Referee | Robert Massey-EllisAssistants | Ross Murphy & Peter LoweFourth Official | Jack Bloxham Emergency services were called to the scene on Oldham Road at around 4:30pm this afternoon.  Police have confirmed the body of a man has been recovered He's yet to be formally identified.  A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said:  "Today (Sunday 4 May 2025) emergency services responded to reports of a concern for welfare at Rochdale Canal A search operation took place with emergency services at the scene the body of a man was recovered from the water. Formal identification is yet to have taken place and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances  identify the man and inform his next of kin "People are kindly asked to please avoid the area at this time."   Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) confirmed earlier that two fire engines and water incident units were on scene.  No further details are available at this time.  Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB, your Smart Speakers and Online. Credit: MEN MediaA woman has died after she was struck by a car in Rochdale on Saturday 3 May Four people were all left injured after collisions with a car at two major roads; Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road.Officers were called at around 2.30pm following reports of collisions involving one car and multiple pedestrians none of which are life-threatening or life-changing Greater Manchester Police said.On Whitworth Road one woman was injured and airlifted to hospital Police confirmed on Sunday that she had since died as a result of her injuries Her age has not been confirmed.The male driver was previously arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted murder He has additionally been arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded into custody Former police officer and campaigner Maggie Oliver has condemned Commons leader Lucy Powell's dismissive comments on grooming gangs, saying they show a lack of "humanity or integrity". Speaking to GB News, Oliver said Powell's remarks "verbalises the contempt" that successive governments have shown towards victims. "It's insensitive, it's insulting, it's dismissive," Oliver stated. She added that Powell had "made a horrendous mistake" by revealing what politicians actually think behind closed doors. Maggie Oliver lashed out at Lucy Powell's comments on grooming gangs "For somebody to say that after that program on Channel Four last Wednesday shows the lack of humanity," Oliver said, describing Powell as someone without "humanity or integrity or even the most basic understanding" of victims' experiences. Powell's controversial comments came during BBC Radio 4's Any Questions when she interrupted Reform UK's Tim Montgomerie as he questioned why Labour blocked a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Maggie Oliver reacted to the remarks on GB News "Oh, we want to blow that little trumpet now, do we? Let's get that dog whistle out, shall we?" Powell said. Her remarks sparked widespread backlash, with victims accusing her of "totally dismissing" their abuse. Sarah Wilson, who was abused from age 11 in Rotherham, said Powell's attitude showed "what victims and survivors have been up against all these years". Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp called for Powell's resignation, saying her "shocking outburst" belittled thousands of victims. Powell later apologised on social media, claiming she was challenging "political point scoring" rather than the issue itself. In the same GB News interview, Oliver made the explosive claim that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is "complicit" in covering up child sex grooming gangs. "I spoke in January about this because in my opinion, he is complicit," Oliver told the programme. She pointed to Starmer's previous role as Director of Public Prosecutions during the Rochdale grooming gang cases. Oliver recounted her experience supporting a victim who was made pregnant at 13, whose abuser served just over three years in prison. "As Director of Public Prosecutions, in my opinion, there is no doubt that he knew what charges were being brought," she said. Oliver revealed she has launched a campaign called #TheyKnew with other survivors, working with lawyers and barristers to bring those at the top of public institutions to justice. The campaign aims to pursue private prosecutions or civil actions against officials involved in covering up abuse. "The time for talking has long gone," Oliver stated. She criticised the government for failing to implement recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). Oliver said she had threatened judicial review in January, with the government promising a timeline by Easter that has yet to materialise. She also claimed Starmer had accused victims and whistleblowers like herself of being "far-right extremists". Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The woman was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Whitworth Road I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A woman has died after four people were injured in two collisions with a car in Rochdale on Saturday, police said A 49-year-old male driver has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded into custody, police said, adding that the incident is being treated as isolated. The woman had been airlifted to hospital after she was hit by a car in Whitworth Road – and three pedestrians, including a child, were injured in Woodgate Avenue, around two miles away. All three who were injured suffered minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital, police added. The incidents are not being treated as terrorism-related. Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said the “actions of a single person have caused significant damage to the people of Rochdale”. He added that today’s arrest was not related to a counter-terrorism arrest made on Saturday evening. ACC Webster added: “We are aware of comments on social media about the driver’s identity and ethnicity. The suspect is a white male currently in custody and no further details can be released at this time. “I also want to reassure the public that ongoing efforts are being taken to ensure the safety of people in Rochdale and our Major Incident Team are conducting several lines of enquiry. The lone offender has been arrested on suspicion of murder and it is being treated as an isolated incident, with both scenes now closed and roads reopened. “To all those people affected by yesterday’s tragic events, community solidarity and unity is vital in times like these and especially for the families and friends of those impacted by this incident.” Footage shows counter terror officers raiding a property in Rochdale as eight men were arrested across England Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command carried out a series of coordinated raids on Saturday evening (3 May) A 40-year-old man was detained at a property on East Street Residents reported a loud bang before witnessing a shirtless man being led away by officers was arrested in the Stockport area following a separate operation on Heathbank Road in Cheadle Hulme although the suspect’s age has not yet been confirmed Simultaneous activity saw a 29-year-old man arrested in Swindon and a 46-year-old man taken into custody in west London The arrests are part of a pre-planned operation targeting what authorities describe as a "suspected plot to target a specific premises." All five men have been arrested on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 Four of the suspects – those arrested in Rochdale and west London – are believed to be Iranian nationals The nationality of the fifth man is still being established head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command described the investigation as “fast-moving,” noting that officers are still in the early stages of piecing together motives and assessing the broader risks involved.  “We are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated,” Commander Murphy said “We understand the public may be concerned and I would ask them to remain vigilant.” Police confirmed that they are actively liaising with the impacted site to provide support and guidance although further details remain confidential for operational reasons were supported by officers from Greater Manchester Police Wiltshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing nationally a heavy police presence remained on East Street where the front door of the targeted house appeared severely damaged from forced entry All five suspects remain in custody while searches continue at several locations across Greater Manchester Oldham Road is closed between Woodbine Street and Crawford Street This is causing traffic congestion on Oldham Road and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible.  A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just before 4.30pm on Sunday (May 4) two fire engines and water incident units were called to an incident at the Rochdale Canal off Oldham Road “Crews remain in attendance alongside partners.” Greater Manchester Police & North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.   Man detained on suspicion of attempted murder following two incidents about two miles apart A driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four people were injured in two separate collisions in Rochdale A woman was airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a car in Whitworth Road and three pedestrians A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted murder and is being detained in hospital A police statement issued on Saturday said it is not being treated as a terror attack emergency services responded to reports of road traffic collisions involving a car and pedestrians at two locations in Rochdale – Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road,” a spokesperson for Greater Manchester police said one woman was injured and airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.” Assistant chief constable John Webster said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Rochdale today “Our officers are supporting the victims and their families at this time.” He added that police “believe this to be an isolated incident” but additional police resources will remain in the local area He added: “We are working tirelessly to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of our community We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in our efforts.” who had been bravely battling cancer for a third time passed away peacefully at home on Thursday Known by those close to Rochdale as ‘Joey T’ he made over 200 appearances for his local team We first knew Joe primarily as a talented footballer but we would soon grow to adore his loving His journey and indomitable spirit have been an inspiration for everyone who has been touched by his story Joe was a loving husband to Chantelle and an incredible father to Thailula and Athena Rae Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time attending St Vincent’s Primary School and later St Cuthbert’s High School he joined Manchester United’s Academy where he stayed until 16-years-old making his First Team debut in a match against Carlisle United in May 2006 Joe would go on to be a regular and played an integral part in promotion to League One in 2010 His first spell with the Club came to an end in 2012 having made 157 appearances and scoring 17 goals It was that summer he joined Tranmere Rovers although he did return to Spotland for a loan spell in that season Joe was diagnosed with the cancerous disease Hodgkin lymphoma battling to overcome that and returning to professional football with Bury in 2014 Southport and Carlisle United followed before a return to the Crown Oil Arena in 2016 marked a third stint with Dale Joe summoned the will to bravely fight off the disease and returned to action just nine months after his last match He featured in our FA Cup fifth round replay against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium before entering himself into Rochdale folklore on the final day of the 2017/18 season With Dale needing a win to survive relegation to League Two Joe appeared as a 67th minute substitute and just two minutes later he scored the crucial goal that secured a 1-0 victory and our League One status He made one more appearance for the Club before announcing his retirement from football in 2019 Joe would go on to tell his inspiring story as a motivational speaker and life coach as well as becoming an engaging football pundit and holding an ambassadorial role with Manchester United He also spent a lot of time raising vital funds for various charities most recently completing a 21-mile walk from Old Trafford to the Crown Oil Arena despite suffering the effects of the awful disease Our First Team players will wear black armbands during Friday’s match at Altrincham before we plan to pay tribute to Joe at our next home match against AFC Fylde on Easter Monday Rochdale AFC, The Crown Oil Arena, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 5DR Thompson came through the ranks at Manchester United before earning icon status at Rochdale Former Rochdale player and club cult hero Joe Thompson has died aged 36 a year after being diagnosed with cancer for the third time Thompson, a former Manchester United youth product retired from football in 2019 after his third spell with the Dale He was dealt two separate cancer diagnoses during his professional career but beat the disease twice before heroically returning to football on both occasions "Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson,” his former club said in a statement "Known by those close to Rochdale as 'Joey T' Thompson was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 while playing for Tranmere, who he joined after six years at Spotland. Following treatment, he later signed for Bury and spent time on loan at Southport and Wrexham as he tried to build his match fitness He returned to Rochdale from Carlisle in 2016 but the disease soon returned forcing another spell on the sidelines as he required extensive treatment In June 2017, Thompson announced he was cancer-free and less than a year later scored the goal that kept Rochdale in League One, writing himself into club folklore as Keith Hill’s side beat Charlton on the final day of the season He then played a part in the club’s famous FA Cup run in 2018, which saw Steve Davies fire home a 93rd-minute equaliser against Tottenham to send Spotland into raptures and force a third-round replay against the Premier League goliaths. The return clash was at Wembley with Thompson getting a run out on the hallowed turf as the Dale went out on their sword saying at the time his body had been pushed "to the limit" by his two fights against Hodgkin lymphoma has was diagnosed with cancer for a third time with stage four lymphoma which had spread to his lungs "We first knew Joe primarily as a talented footballer infectious personality,” Rochdale’s statement continued "Our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends at this incredibly sad time." Manchester United have been among the plethora of clubs to pay tribute to Thompson with the midfielder a regular pundit on MUTV following his retirement “A man who epitomised our club's values,” United said in a tribute “We are saddened to share that Joe Thompson has passed away “A warm personality who had a deep connection with our club from a young age our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends at this difficult time.” Rochdale's players will wear black armbands for their National League match against Altrincham on Friday. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies was diagnosed with cancer for a third time last year The former Rochdale football player Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36 was diagnosed with ­cancer for a third time last year His former club said in a statement: “Rochdale Football Club is devastated to learn of the passing of Joe Thompson who played more than 200 games for Rochdale was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 while playing for Tranmere He later signed for Bury and spent time on loan at Southport and Wrexham as he tried to build his match fitness following treatment The midfielder returned to Rochdale from Carlisle in 2016 but the illness soon returned Thompson announced he was cancer free in June 2017 and less than a year later scored the goal that kept Rochdale in League One Dale ­beating Charlton on the final day of the season Joe Thompson celebrates after scoring for Rochdale in 2010 during his first spell with the club he announced his retirement two years later saying at the time his body had been pushed “to the limit” by his illness he was diagnosed with cancer for a third time Thompson joined Manchester United’s academy when he was just nine before he joined Rochdale in 2005 Rochdale continued: “We first knew Joe primarily as a talented footballer Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” Rochdale’s players will wear black armbands for their National League match against Altrincham on Friday Greater Manchester Police confirmed the woman who had been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries The 49-year-old male driver suspected of hitting her has been further arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody when emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians at two separate locations: Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road their injuries were not life-threatening and they have since been discharged from hospital the woman struck on Whitworth Road did not survive The incident is being led by GMP’s Major Incident Team who confirmed it is not being treated as terrorism related Police stressed this incident is completely unrelated to a separate counter terrorism operation that occurred later the same evening in Rochdale That operation saw a 40-year-old Iranian man arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act as part of a pre-planned operation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Assistant Chief Constable John Webster spoke about the road incident offering his condolences to the victim's family “The actions of a single person have caused significant damage to the people of Rochdale,” he said “This terrible incident is in no way related to the Counter Terrorism arrests that took place later that day.” he confirmed: “The suspect is a white male currently in custody No further details can be released at this time.” Webster reassured residents that the event is being treated as an isolated case “The lone offender has been arrested on suspicion of murder Both scenes have now been closed and roads reopened We thank the public for their patience and understanding.” Residents who witnessed the incident or may have footage from the area are encouraged to submit details via GMP’s Major Incident Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP25S04-PO1  The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “These were two major operations that reflect some of the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations that we have seen in recent years.” Asked about possible links to the Iranian state she said: “These are major operations that have taken place and the ongoing investigation is immensely important and of course it involves Iranian nationals in both investigations and we are supporting the police and the security agencies in the investigations that they are taking and the security assessments that they are doing “But this reflects the complexity of the kinds of challenges to our national security that we continue to face that we have set out and that is why protecting our national security including supporting these extremely professional operations and investigations remains our top priority.” Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “This is a fast-moving investigation and we are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated “The investigation is still in its early stages and we are exploring various lines of enquiry to establish any potential motivation as well as to identify whether there may be any further risk to the public linked to this matter “We understand the public may be concerned and as always I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them “We are working closely with local officers in the areas where we have made arrests today and I’d like to thank police colleagues around the country for their ongoing support.” The Met Police's head of Counter Terrorism Command 5 MAY 2025Bookmark (Image: JMG Press)Four remain in custody after being arrested across Greater Manchester and elsewhere in the UK following a series of dramatic counter terrorism raids linked to a 'plot to target specific premises' Armed counter terrorism police - supported by troops from the elite SAS - swooped on a house in Rochdale on Saturday evening (May 3) Neighbours reported hearing a 'bang' before a man was seen being led out by officers - with the other arrests taking place in Stockport and Manchester as well as further afield in London and Swindon Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE remain in custody after police were given more time to question them The man arrested in Manchester was released on bail On Monday evening counter-terrorism police carried out another raid in Hyde. Two people are understood to have been arrested. We will be bringing you the latest in the live blog below.. That concludes our live reporting for today Terrorism police have carried out a further raid in Hyde. Two people are understood to have been arrested. It is unclear if this incident is linked to the arrests on Saturday. Soldiers from the elite SAS are understood to have assisted with the three arrests in Greater Manchester on Saturday The Manchester Evening News also understands that the unnamed 'specific premises' that was allegedly being targeted is highly likely to be a venue outside of Greater Manchester including the three arrested in Manchester Rochdale and Stockport and one each in Swindon and London the four suspects held on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act and remain in police custody for questioning with the magistrates today granting detectives warrants of further detention allowing all four to be held until May 10 who was held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in the 'Manchester area' was released on bail A man has been led out in handcuffs following the raid in Hyde Our reporter remains at the scene in Hyde this evening following another raid by counter-terrorism police. People living in the area have described hearing 'a lot of shouting' from around 7pm. Latest updates on that incident here. Another counter-terrorism raid has taken place in Hyde this evening. Updates here. officers are also carrying out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester It comes as the Counter Terrorism Policing investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is continuing following the arrest of five Iranian nationals on suspicion of terrorism offences READ HERE head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “Our officers and staff are progressing what is a significant and highly complex investigation and we still have searches and activity underway at multiple addresses across the country with public safety at the forefront of our ongoing efforts We believe that a specific premises was the target of this suspected plot and Counter Terrorism Policing officers remain in close contact with the affected premises we will not be providing further information about the suspected target for reasons of operational security and public safety "I would like to ask people to support my officers in this and not to speculate or share information that has not been confirmed by Counter Terrorism Policing We have clear and critical reasons not to provide more detail at this time I would ask the public to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them then to contact us.“We are working closely with local officers in the areas where we made arrests on Saturday and I’d like to thank police colleagues around the country for their ongoing support.” Counter terrorism cops who swooped across Greater Manchester have been been given warrants of further detention to allow them to continue to question four of the five suspects held on Saturday Armed counter terrorism police swooped on a house in Rochdale on Saturday evening (May 3) Neighbours reported hearing a 'bang' before a shirtless man was led out by officers The Metropolitan Police confirmed a 40-year-old man was arrested in Rochdale.The Rochdale raid was one of three carried out in the region on Saturday. A 29-year-old man was arrested in Stockport and a man was arrested in the Manchester area Searches were also carried out in London and Swindon in connection to the plot with a 29-year-old man arrested in the Swindon area and a 46-year-old man arrested in west London All five suspects were held on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act and Iranian nationals Today the Met Police confirmed it had released the 24-year-old man arrested in the Manchester area on bail It has been granted warrants of further detention allowing officers to continue to question the four other suspects including the man held at an address in Rochdale said in October that authorities had stopped 20 state-backed plots hatched by Iran in the UK since 2022 He warned of an “unprecedented pace and scale” of plots posing “potentially lethal threats” to British citizens and UK residents Iran was the first foreign power to be listed on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs) aimed at protecting the UK from malign foreign influence It means anyone who is directed by Iran to carry out activities in the UK must declare it or face five years in prison The scheme is due to come into force in July Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations that both involved Iranian nationals The Home Secretary said they reflect the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations in recent years were arrested at locations across England on Saturday on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after a suspected plot “to target a single premises” was uncovered The force confirmed a further three Iranian men were arrested on Saturday as part of a separate operation the head of counter terrorism at the Met Police said one was a terrorist plot for an attack against a specific premises while the other was a national security arrest He said the force made all the arrests they are seeking to – but several hundred officers are still working on the investigations The Met arrested eight men in two seperate counter-terror operations This graphic shows the locations of the arrests head of counter terrorism at the Met Police said the force made all the arrests they are seeking to Hundreds of officers are working on both terrorism investigations Watch footage from the scene of the arrest in Rochdale in our video below Police have responded after a teenage boy was mistakenly arrested during a counter-terrorism operation The Met said the boy was one of three people arrested 'to ensure public safety' but then released Here is the full story The Met has launched a second counter-terrorism investigation which the force said is not linked to the probe where arrests took place in Greater Manchester were in arrested in west London on Saturday and detained under section 27 of the National Security Act 2023 We have asked the Met for further information about the investigation but were told there are no further updates currently Neighbours reported hearing a 'loud bang' moments before officers stormed the home on Saturday evening Up to 15 police vans and cars were seen around the area a lone officer can be seen standing guard on the street An officer has been seen entering the house with a laptop A window in the property appears to have been smashed The Met said that searches are ongoing at locations connected with the investigation Images sent in from our photographer show that police remain at the scene on East Street in Rochdale this morning A 40-year-old man was arrested there on Saturday as part of a Met police operation This was the moment a man was marched outside in his underwear after counter-terrorism police raided a home in Rochdale on Saturday Read the full story here This was the scene in Rochdale yesterday as the investigation continued A further three Iranian men were arrested on Saturday as part of a separate operation Police are not treating the two cases as linked Our reporters have been speaking to eyewitnesses who saw the counter terrorism raids play out A mum recalled how her son told her not to go to the park after seeing 'men with guns' A woman told how she heard a 'massive bang' before a man was led out of a house While a dad of 14-year-old boy who claims he had a gun 'pointed at his face' after he was mistakenly arrested during a series of counter-terrorism raids has demanded an apology The Met said the probe relates to a 'suspected plot to target a specific premises' Their statement said: "Officers have been in contact with the affected site to make them aware and provide relevant advice and support we are not able to provide further information at this time." They were all arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 have been confirmed to be Iranian nationals Five men were arrested on on Saturday as part of a pre-planned operation by the Met police's Counter Terrorism Command unit Three of the arrests occurred in Greater Manchester A 29-year-old man was arrested in Stockport a 40-year-old man was arrested in Rochdale and a man The nature of the investigation was confirmed by the Met yesterday which follows a dramatic series of arrests by counter terrorism police across Greater Manchester over the weekend We will continue to bring you the latest updates as the investigation continues Thank you for following our live coverage today Live reporting has now concluded for the day We will bring you further updates when they become available Video footage shows the moment a man was marched out of a house by counter-terrorism police in his underwear in Rochdale A property on East Street was raided on Saturday evening (May 4) as part of an investigation into a suspected terror plot was arrested in connection with the suspected plot He was among two other men also arrested in Greater Manchester; in Stockport and Manchester respectively Two others in Swindon and West London were also arrested The five suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) Police said four of the men were Iranian nationals Alex Shafiq says his son Zak had a 'gun pointed to his head' during the terrifying incident. More here. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “These were two major operations that reflect some of the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations that we have seen in recent years.” Asked about possible links to the Iranian state, she said: “These are major operations that have taken place and the ongoing investigation is immensely important, and of course it involves Iranian nationals in both investigations and we are supporting the police and the security agencies in the investigations that they are taking and the security assessments that they are doing. Hebe Campbell | Monday 05 May 2025 09:08 BST Armed police were filmed outside a home in Rochdale on Saturday, 3 May, during what the home secretary called “one of the biggest counter-state and counter-terrorism operations in recent years.” Five men, including four Iranian nationals, were arrested at locations across England on Saturday on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after a suspected plot “to target a single premises” was uncovered, the Metropolitan Police said. A further three Iranian men were arrested on Saturday as part of a separate operation, the Met added. Police are not treating the two cases as linked. Dominic Murphy, head of counter terrorism at the Met Police, asked the public to “avoid speculation and some of the things that are being posted online”. Kim Kardashian wears Marilyn Monroe’s dress As Baltimore begins the process of planning to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge, labor experts have pointed to how Latino workers will be the one who rebuild it. 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The 1998 diesel has been converted into a stylish two-bed Beckham luciendo su peinado mohicano antes de un amistoso internacional contra México en 2001 Greater Manchester Police confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.30pm after reports that a car had collided with pedestrians at two separate locations: Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road Police say all suffered minor injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing a woman sustained potentially life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital was arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted murder and officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident Police have confirmed it is not being treated as terrorism-related A large emergency response was seen at the scene on Whitworth Road which was closed in both directions from Yorkshire Street to St Mary’s Way Bury Road was also closed between Woodlands Avenue and Meadowcroft Lane as officers cordoned off the area to carry out forensic investigations Ground markings were visible around two vehicles believed to be involved Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Rochdale today Our officers are supporting the victims and their families at this time “We believe this to be an isolated incident with one lone offender arrested and in hospital Additional resources will remain deployed to the local area please speak to officers if you have any concerns “We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in our efforts We will provide updates as more details become available." and a scene remains in place on Whitworth Road Members of the public with any information are encouraged to contact police or speak directly to officers in the area A child and three adults have been injured after being hit by a car in Rochdale The incident is not being treated as terror-related emergency services responded to reports of road traffic collisions involving a car and pedestrians at two locations in Rochdale - Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road," a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said Read more: Teenager suffers head injuries after being attacked by armed adults in mass brawl on popular beach, as man arrested Read more: Man 'stabbed in neck by about ten boys with axes and machetes' in East London street one woman was injured and airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries." Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Rochdale today "Our officers are supporting the victims and their families at this time." He added that police "believe this to be an isolated incident" but additional police resources will remain in the local area He added: "We are working tirelessly to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of our community "We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in our efforts." See more More Crime News See more More UK News See more More Topics In a strongly worded statement posted on Facebook overnight expressed alarm at what he described as a “breakdown in transparency and professionalism” during the election.  and a reported comment from an officer suggesting misconduct “This is how we do it and get away with it” in the presence of a police officer and multiple witnesses He calls for the remark to be investigated including a review of the officer’s body worn footage the count was briefly disrupted after ballot bundles were allegedly placed in the wrong piles spotted by independent candidate Billy Howarth Ahmed describes this as "deliberate manipulation or staggering incompetence." "Ballots for at least two other candidates were also found in Labour’s pile This pattern indicates systemic failure or intentional misconduct. Multiple officers blocked the view of ballot boxes during the count This behaviour undermines any claim of transparency." a spokesman for Rochdale Borough Council said: “At one point during the counting of votes last night concerns were raised about the process The concerns were promptly addressed in discussions with all candidates and their agents and all but one was satisfied with the information provided.” "As an elected member of this borough I am compelled to raise grave concerns about the conduct of the recent by-election in Balderstone & Kirkholt What I witnessed alongside many residents and observers calls into question the transparency and professionalism of the electoral process under the current Labour-led Council with social media flooded by reports of irregularities "These are not minor oversights they are fundamental breaches of electoral integrity I will formally submit these concerns to the relevant oversight bodies and demand a full The public’s faith in democracy depends on free and fair elections Workers Party of Britain candidate Laura Pugh came third Jordan Tarrant-Short of Reform UK won the seat with 766 votes Rochdale Borough Council have been contacted for comment.  Joe Thompson worked in the media as a pundit and as a motivational speaker following his retirement Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36 He was diagnosed with cancer for a third time in April last year Thompson was found to have stage four lymphoma - a type of blood cancer - which had spread to his lungs after twice recovering from the disease during his playing career The Bath-born player began and finished his career with Rochdale Rochdale said they were "devastated" and that he had passed away peacefully at home on Thursday with his family by his side "We first knew Joe primarily as a talented footballer, but we would soon grow to adore his loving, infectious personality," Rochdale said., external "Our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends at this incredibly sad time." Thompson was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 and again in 2017 he notably went on to score the goal which saw Rochdale avoid relegation from League One in 2018 He retired from playing in 2019 after making 203 appearances for Rochdale and saying he had "pushed his body to the absolute limit" Thompson's wife Chantelle said during his illness he had "walked every step with courage and pride" "Joe has made such an impact on so many people and we are forever grateful for him blessing us with his presence and for being so strong and staying with us as long as he did against the odds," she said "I know he will be deeply missed by everyone and the world will not be the same without his contagious energy." Joe Thompson scored the goal which kept Rochdale in League One in 2017-18 just over a year after he was diagnosed with cancer for the second time Thompson came through Manchester United's academy from the age of nine before going on to join Dale where he spent the majority of his 13-year career He was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma while at Tranmere in 2013 and was given the all-clear the following year After being diagnosed with cancer again in March 2017 during his third spell with Dale he was able to return to football during the 2017-18 season after being told he was in "complete remission" In his finest moment for Rochdale, Thompson scored against Charlton Athletic to secure their place in League One for another season describing his goal as "written in the stars Thompson worked in the media as a pundit as well as mentoring and as a motivational speaker In October 2024, he took part in a 21-mile fundraising walk in order to raise awareness of cancer treatments following his third diagnosis About 300 people took part in the walk from Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium to Rochdale's Crown Oil Arena home Joe Thompson in action for Tranmere Rovers Tributes to Thompson poured in following news of his passing Manchester United described him as "a man who epitomised our club's values," before adding: "We are saddened to share that Joe Thompson has passed away "A warm personality who had a deep connection with our club from a young age our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends at this difficult time." Tranmere and Carlisle both sent their condolences to Thompson's family and said they would be holding a minute's applause at their home games on Friday "Joe was an inspiration to all those who knew him," both clubs said Joe Thompson's contribution to football was recognised by The EFL in 2019 Bury added: "Our thoughts are with Joe's family and friends at this sad time RIP Joe - Once A Shaker Always A Shaker." Southport said: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of former player Joe Thompson We send our deepest condolences to all of Joe's friends and family at this tough time." Thompson received the Sir Tom Finney award at the annual EFL awards ceremony an honour presented to a player who has had an outstanding career and contributed an exception amount to the Football League and game in general The EFL described Thompson as "an inspiration to so many" and added: "The EFL is deeply saddened by the passing of Joe Thompson friends and former clubs at this very difficult time." 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Watch below via our official YouTube channel The visitors were well on top in the first half and had the best chance when Jili Buyabu drilled an effort on target but Laurie Walker did well to turn it behind Rochdale broke the deadlock eight minutes into the second half as Leon Ayinde's blocked shot fell to Ian Henderson and the striker lobbed Walker on the rebound Solihull's best chance fell to Szhem Whyte-Hall who aimed high and wide To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Yellow Card at 80 minutesSubstituteshome team Yellow Card at 80 minutesSubstitutesNumber 33 Adebayo-Rowling at 58 minutesSubstitutesNumber 14 Weston Match OfficialsReferee: Melissa BurginAssistant Referee 1: Jason RobertsAssistant Referee 2: Declan FordFourth Official: Joseph LarkinMatch StatsKey Having defeated Dewsbury Rams on the road last week and local rivals Swinton Lions on Good Friday Gary Thorton’s side were looking for another defining performance on home soil.  It took just four minutes for the Hornets to open the scoring Emmerson Whittel made a line break through the middle to score next to the sticks the Hornets continued to show their attacking credentials as Myles Harrop took advantage of another penalty to find the try line Momentum continued to swing in the Hornets’ direction with Tom Ashton on the receiving end of a string of passes following a scrum on Goole’s 10m line to add his name to the scoresheet.  in-form winger Forber got himself on the scoresheet after a Greg McNally bomb the Hornets’ number five strolling over with ease to give the Hornets a 24-0 advantage at the break.  The Vikings came out with the bit between their teeth after half-time and it took them just a minute to get their first points of the game as powerful outside back Manoa Wacokecoke scored.  half-back Else got himself on the scoresheet this time going from provider to scorer with a run on the inside to make it 34-6 after 53 minutes and this time the ball was worked to the near side of the field for Deane Meadows to power his way over despite the best efforts of the Vikings’ right-edge defence Forber made sure of his hat-trick moments later sprinting down the touchline to make it 44-6 He grabbed his fourth of the afternoon on the full-time hooter with Morgan Punchard converting to bring up the half-centry for the Hornets Spotland Stadium, Sandy Lane, Rochdale, OL11 5DR Tel: 01706 648 004Email: info@hornetsrugbyleague.com site by fluidcm.co.uk Most non-critical council services close at 5pm Our contact centre will be open for emergencies The council will mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a service of commemoration at Rochdale Cenotaph on Thursday residents and local schools will come together at 10.45am to mark the historic day when World War II came to an end in Europe and the forces of Nazi Germany were finally defeated by Great Britain and its allies The VE Day anniversary service will include hymns the playing of the Last Post and the laying of wreaths Rochdale Borough Council’s lead member for the armed forces will read an extract from Prime Minister Sir Winston’s Churchill’s famous VE Day broadcast to the nation from 8 May 1945 a peal of bells will ring out from St Chad’s Parish Church marking the moment in 1945 that peace was declared across Europe Thousands of men and women from the borough of Rochdale had helped to secure victory The victorious event was marked locally on Sunday 13 May 1945 women and children gathered outside the town hall to celebrate “This will be a moving and emotional service of commemoration as we come together to remember the historic moment peace was secured and victory was declared across Europe We remember with gratitude those brave men and women who fought to protect our freedoms “That historic spring day in 1945 was widely celebrated across our borough and it is poignant that we are gathering just across from Rochdale Town Hall where so many people had come together to mark Victory in Europe Further information on the VE Day service 4 MAY 2025BookmarkPolice at the scene in RochdaleCounter terror police have raided a house in Rochdale A large police presence descended on an address off Rochdale Road next to the Firgrove Playing Field on Saturday night were seen storming a house and leading a person out In a video shared with the Manchester Evening News some with CTSFO (Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms Officer) on the back of their protective clothing were seen walking around the back of the house Neighbours reported hearing a 'loud bang' moments before officers stormed the home Greater Manchester Police have been approached for further information We are ending our live coverage for the evening here understands there will be no further updates from police tonight website for further updates on Sunday morning This is the moment armed counter terror police stormed a home in Rochdale were seen walking around the back of a house on East Street The video appears to be taken from the upstairs of a house opposite the scene Counter Terrorist Specialist Firearms officers were at the scene on East Street from the video shows officers with CTSFO emblazoned on their protective clothing One witness said: "I was walking past along the playing fields and heard a big bang like a bomb going off But it was a really quick response between the time when the sound went off and when they got here and I heard the sirens Another neighbour said: "I was sat in the living room and I heard a bang I thought the neighbours had dropping something heavy I went for a fag round my back garden when suddenly I see a fully armed police officer cocking a gun I asked her what’s going in and she said get back inside "I went upstairs to the bedroom and police swarmed "I think they blew the door off - there was that gunpowder smell "Then they threw a gas canister in there and raided the house There were police with Guns pointing at the window "Then the Forensic team came and they were combing the garden quite unnerving when it’s so close at hand." opposite the property said: "We heard bangs that sounded like gunshots Suddenly hundreds of police here and they were here for hours." Here are some more images of the scene which show a broken window at a property on East Street Neighbours have told of an enormous police presence - as many as 15 cars - surrounding a terraced property on East Street just before 6pm this evening we understand @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/dml1eKx8Di Good evening. I’m at the scene on East Street off Rochdale Road in Firgrove, where there has been an enormous police presence here today including armed police @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/oJAsqLCoPY Our reporter, Greta Simpson, has said that armed police have now left the scene. This image, taken by our reporter at the scene, shows officers round the back of a property on East Street. A six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Rochdale Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a Range Rover was travelling west on Ashfield Road on Monday evening when it hit the child, who was on the carriageway. Emergency services attended; however, the girl died from her injuries. The driver remained at the scene, and no arrests have been made. An investigation by GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is ongoing. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward with information. Detective Constable Thomas Johnson, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, passed on his condolences to the girl’s family. “The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can,” he said. “As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward. “You may have witnessed last night’s incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. “If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night’s incident.” Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2683 of 28/04/25. Alternatively, information can be passed to the SCIU on 0161 856 4741 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. {"adUnitPath":"71347885/_main_independent/gallery","autoGallery":true,"disableAds":false,"gallery":[{"data":{"title":"Knife crime","description":"Knife crime","caption":"A six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Rochdale A six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Rochdale who died this week aged 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time was celebrated with a minute's applause at kick-off and the whole ground rose again in minute 15 The draw leaves them with a four-point cushion to eighth-placed Southend and Dale remain in a strong position as they also have a match in hand over all their rivals Devante Rodney glanced a header wide and Aidan Barlow curled off target in the first half which ended with Dale's Kyron Gordon making an important block to deny Nick Haughton Kairo Mitchell's low shot was deflected wide by the feet of Fylde goalkeeper Ben Winterburn who clawed out Kyle Ferguson's header and collected at the second attempt Winterburn also denied Harvey Gilmour before Fylde almost snatched a win in added time with Max Bardell inches away from a tap-in at the back post from Gavin Massey's cross Ustabaşı Match OfficialsReferee: Niall SmithAssistant Referee 1: Neil EvansAssistant Referee 2: Martin ParkerFourth Official: Richard HolmesMatch StatsKey Rochdale v FyldeRochdaleKeyFyldeShotsRochdale 0Fylde 000Shots on targetRochdale 0Fylde 000Goalkeeper savesRochdale 0Fylde 000FoulsRochdale 0Fylde 000CornersRochdale 0Fylde 000Advanced match statsDefensiveDefensiveTotal yellow cardsRochdale 2Fylde 222Head to HeadSeason so farNational League The former Pools forward opened the scoring with a fifth-minute penalty and after Nicky Featherstone swiftly equalised efforts from Ian Henderson and Leon Ayinde had Dale 3-1 up heading into the interval Rodney subsequently added his second in the 52nd minute and substitute Jay Bird completed the rout with five minutes of normal time remaining Jimmy McNulty's men move up a place to fourth while Anthony Limbrick's Hartlepool drop one to 12th Hartlepool UnitedManager: Anthony Limbrick Ombang Match OfficialsReferee: Jamie O'ConnorAssistant Referee 1: Christopher HusbandAssistant Referee 2: Matthew JoyceFourth Official: Alexander BeckettMatch StatsKey Middleton's annual May Day celebrations get into full swing this bank holiday Monday with a packed programme of free entertainment for all the family The popular Middleton MayFest event will be staged at St Leonard’s Square and in Jubilee Park on Monday Organisers are promising traditional family fun with live performances St Michael's Brass Band will be playing during the afternoon in Jubilee Park In Jubilee Park the local St Michael’s Brass Band will be in concert and for children there will be Uncle Chris’s Punch and Judy Show You can learn new skills with workshops from Skylight Circus Arts and try a host of sports with staff from Your Trust In St Leonard’s Square will be the Middleton MayFest stage featuring a line-up of performances from local dance groups and singer/songwriter Rohan Young and his band Back by popular demand are 5-piece covers band Hector’s House who went down a storm at the event last year The fun begins at 12noon and runs through until 5pm and everyone is welcome Local singer/songwriter Rohan Young and his band will be performing Middleton MayFest is funded by Rochdale Borough Council’s Middleton Township committee and the government's Shared Prosperity Fund cabinet member for communities and co-operation at Rochdale Borough Council “Once again Jubilee Park and St Leonard’s Square will be a hive of activity The town’s May Day celebrations are enjoyed by hundreds of people each year and and I am really looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy this superb community event.” “MayFest is a wonderful family day out and such an occasion for the town May Day celebrations hold a special place in English life deeply rooted in ancient traditions and customs and we’re proud to support this day of celebration and play a small part in keeping these traditions alive.”