Death Following Incident On Rushmere Avenue

Samuel Opokiti has appeared in court charged with a single count of murder following the death of Osagie Harrison Aimiyekagbon. This followed an incident on Rushmere Avenue on the evening on Sunday 9 July.

The incident is reported in the MEN HERE.

Crime Survey

Greater Manchester Combined Authority is doing a Crime Survey. Tell them about your experiences of crime HERE.

Stabbing Incident on Stockport Road

An incident where a man was stabbed has been reported today (Friday 3 September 2021).

GMP have said:

“Police were called by colleagues at British Transport Police at around 1.10am on Friday 3 September to a report of a man with a stab wound on Stockport Road, Manchester. A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; a woman in her 30s was taken to custody on suspicion of section 18 assault. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Greater Manchester Police

Anyone with information should contact police online or via 101 quoting incident 161 on 03/09/2021. Details can also be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can read the MEN report HERE

Doorstep Vigil

The streets should be safe for all women. Right to Walk MCR are holding a doorstep vigil at 6pm on 13th March.

Please think of Sarah Everard, the woman who went missing recently and who has now been confirmed as dead, and all women who face violence, by lighting a candle on your doorstep at 6pm this Saturday. All women should have the right to walk the streets without fea wherever they live.

Information is also on a Facebook Page HERE for sharing.

Murder in Levenshulme

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a house on Westminster Street in Levenshulme.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning.

Read the initial MEN report HERE

Further coverage from the MEN is available HERE

A report from ITV is available HERE

Anyone with any information can contact police on 0161 856 5018, quoting incident number 2855 of 7/5/2020.

Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Vandal Decapitates Bee

The head of the “Bee Unique” sculpture in Crowcroft Park has been sawn off. The vandalism was discovered on Easter Sunday.

Read the MEN report HERE

Image: Lee Panther

Levenshulme Crime Figures

Here is a summary of crime figures for February in Levenshulme with a comparison to the same period last year.

Crime20202019
Burglary618
Robbery113
Vehicle013
Antisocial Behaviour613

Thanks to PCSO Gary Rothwell for supplying this information.