Anti-Tank Missile, Grenades, And Guns Dumped On Land Where Kids Play
Manchester Evening News|June 01, 2022
A SENIOR police officer has slammed a gunman who dumped an arms cache on land where children play.
Neal Keeling
Anti-Tank Missile, Grenades, And Guns Dumped On Land Where Kids Play

The haul included live grenades, five guns and a German anti-tank missile from the Second World War.

The stash was discovered on Kersal Moor in Salford after GMP received intelligence and mounted a search last Friday. A number of residents had to be evacuated and a bomb disposal unit carried out a controlled explosion of five grenades and a Panzerfaust anti-tank grenade.

Also found was a rifle, sawn-off shotgun and three handguns. Detective Inspector Simon Akker, of GMP's Serious And Organised Firearms Investigation Team, said: "The recklessness of the person who has left these items on land where children make dens and dog walkers go is beyond belief." He added: "My biggest concern as soon as I received the information was we had to act really quickly to make sure no one came across these. When we did the search we saw children's dens on the moor.

"It was an area you could see there were lots of dog walkers, kids playing. That sent a chill down my spine - the possibility of someone getting hold of one of these grenades, not knowing its capability, and something horrendous happening."

Bu hikaye Manchester Evening News dergisinin June 01, 2022 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Manchester Evening News dergisinin June 01, 2022 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
Liverpool skipper slams disrespect shown to United
Manchester Evening News

Liverpool skipper slams disrespect shown to United

LIVERPOOL captain Virgil van Dijk said he felt United had been disrespected in the build-up to Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield - and pointed to a question asked at Arne Slot's pre-match press conference as evidence.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 07, 2025
Manchester Evening News

Real show of grit in snow, slush and ice

WE have become accustomed to seeing slumped shoulders, heads bowed and no communication when United concede. At Anfield, it was different.

time-read
3 dak  |
January 07, 2025
Ammies stopper ready for Etihad FA Cup audition
Manchester Evening News

Ammies stopper ready for Etihad FA Cup audition

WHEN Salford City line up against City on Saturday evening in the FA Cup third round, all eyes will be on Ammies goalkeeper Matty Young to see if he can keep the Premier League champions at bay.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 07, 2025
Manchester Evening News

Why fan the flames with loyal support?

OH, Kevin de Bruyne. It's what the City vice-captain hears at the Etihad multiple times during a match as fans serenade one of the best players they have ever seen.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 07, 2025
Sav's support act is feeding Haaland goals
Manchester Evening News

Sav's support act is feeding Haaland goals

PEP Guardiola smiled recently when it was put to him that City could play a false nine with Erling Haaland.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 07, 2025
Golden first for Moore
Manchester Evening News

Golden first for Moore

DEMI Moore gave an impassioned speech as she won her first acting award at the Golden Globes in a ceremony which also saw films The Brutalist and Emilia Perez triumph.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 07, 2025
It could all end in tiers as Test plans make return
Manchester Evening News

It could all end in tiers as Test plans make return

PROPOSALS to split Test cricket into a two-tier system, with England, Australia and India at the centre, are reportedly back on the agenda.

time-read
1 min  |
January 07, 2025
Jewellery chains owner cuts losses despite revenue drop
Manchester Evening News

Jewellery chains owner cuts losses despite revenue drop

THE firm behind high street jewellers H Samuel and Ernest Jones has managed to significantly reduce its losses, despite witnessing a nearly £40m drop in sales during its most recent financial year.

time-read
1 min  |
January 07, 2025
Manchester Evening News

Minister probed over properties

TREASURY minister Tulip Siddiq has referred herself to the Prime Minister's ethics tsar after controversies over properties linked to her family and her aunt's political movement in Bangladesh.

time-read
1 min  |
January 07, 2025
Manchester Evening News

Little cheer for retail businesses

THE crucial \"golden quarter\" failed to give retailers the send-off to 2024 they were hoping for, after a year marked by weak consumer confidence, newly published figures show.

time-read
1 min  |
January 07, 2025