James Holt

A 20-year-old man from Salford, Bradley Belhomme, remains in a coma in an Athens intensive care unit after a quad bike crash in Zante. Attempts to reduce sedation and remove him from a ventilator have failed, and he has developed pneumonia. His family is arranging a £41,000 specialist medical repatriation flight to bring him back to the UK, with community fundraising underway to support the cost.

Police launched a murder investigation after 40‑year‑old Steven Dossett died from stab wounds sustained in a June 19 attack in Failsworth, Oldham. Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team is leading the inquiry, appealing for witnesses and CCTV. Five previously arrested individuals have been bailed while detectives continue gathering evidence and supporting the victim’s family.

A woman in her 60s was found dead at a home on Ivylea Road in Burnage, prompting a murder investigation by Greater Manchester Police. A 16‑year‑old boy, believed to be related to the victim, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody for questioning. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault around 8 a.m., and a significant police presence remained as inquiries continued.

Greater Manchester Police launched a murder investigation after Ramon Logan died two years after suffering severe head injuries in an assault in Oldham. Sebastian Jones had previously been convicted and jailed for the 2024 attack, captured on CCTV, that left Logan critically injured. Logan’s wife paid tribute to him, and police confirmed a post‑mortem has been completed as enquiries continue with no new arrests.

Police and fire crews are investigating a deliberate arson attack that destroyed the late Ricky Hatton’s car outside his son Campbell Hatton’s home in Hattersley. CCTV suggests two individuals carried out the attack, which also resulted in a smashed window. Campbell Hatton reported the loss of sentimental items and appealed for information. Greater Manchester Police and fire services responded to the blaze late on 29 June and continued inquiries the following day, with no arrests made. A separate gas leak the next morning required further emergency response, though no injuries occurred.