James Holt

A woman in her 60s was found dead at a house in Burnage, Manchester, prompting police to arrest a 16‑year‑old boy on suspicion of murder. Emergency services responded around 8am and pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The boy remains in custody as Greater Manchester Police conduct an ongoing investigation.

A 20-year-old Briton from Salford remains in a coma after suffering severe head injuries in a quad bike crash during a holiday in Zante. He was transferred from a local hospital to a clinic in Athens as his condition worsened, with doctors unable to wake him due to complications including fits. His family, who flew to Greece to be with him, are awaiting MRI results while also trying to confirm whether his travel insurance is valid as friends and the local community begin fundraising to cover potential medical costs.

A man suffered non-life-threatening knife injuries after a stabbing on Rochdale Road in Royton, prompting a police investigation. Greater Manchester Police established a cordon at a nearby car park, conducted enquiries and confirmed no arrests had been made while the investigation continues.