Local News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

IOPC confirms GMP officers are witnesses in Crumpsall terror attack investigation

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed that three Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers who fired their weapons during last week’s terror attack in Crumpsall are being treated as witnesses in the ongoing investigation.
Police confirm Crumpsall terrorist called 999 pledging allegiance to Islamic State

Counter terrorism police have confirmed that the man behind the attack on the Synagogue in Crumpsall last Thursday, pledged allegiance to Islamic State in a 999 call.
Don’t forget to vote as Rochdale street art up for global award

Rochdale’s world-class murals could be crowned the best street art on the planet, but only if local people get voting before it’s too late.