GMP Fallowfield, Withington, Levenshulme & Burnage

| As our investigation into the suspicious items found in Fallowfield continues, displaced residents on Rostherne Avenue have now been able to return to their homes.

Thank you to the community for their cooperation and patience.

| Officers investigating reports of a suspicious item found in a front garden in Fallowfield have found a second suspicious item outside another property.

We were called to a suspicious item discovered on Abram Close shortly after 6:05pm yesterday (Saturday 6 June 2026).

Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) made an assessment and around 20 nearby properties were advised by officers to evacuate as a precaution.

As the investigation continued into today (Sunday 7 June) a second suspicious item was found outside a property on Rostherne Avenue at around 2:45pm this afternoon.

Officers and partner agencies are currently on the scene and a cordon is in place.

As a precaution, several houses in the area have been asked to evacuate while this work continues.

No arrests have been made but enquiries are ongoing.

| Officers from our City of Manchester South neighbourhood team executed a warrant at a property in Withington this morning (Friday 5 June 2026) as part of ongoing work to tackle drug activity in the area.

A 41-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. They remain in custody for questioning.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Nathan Brown said: “We remain committed to working with residents and partners to make our neighbourhoods safer. Activity like this shows our continued focus on tackling drugs and the harm they cause in our communities.
"If you have any concerns please report them to ourselves. The more information we receive, the more we can tackle the issues that matter to you, and keep you safe."

| Can you help police locate Nazish Shakeel (28/05/1992), who is wanted on recall to prison.

He has links to the Oldham, Bury, and north and south Manchester areas.

Any information? Please call 101, or contact police via gmp.police.uk. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We have recovered a potentially lost bracelet at the TEXACO garage on KINGSWAY. If you believe this may be yours, please contact 101 and ask to speak Sgt 18087 Matthews to discuss.

Police and Partner Community Together Meeting

📆 Tuesday 19 May 2026
⏰ 6pm - 8pm

Withington Methodist Church
439 Wilmslow Road
M23 4AN

All members of the public are welcome to raise local issues that are affecting you or your community, we look forward to seeing you there!

You may notice an increased police presence around University of Manchester student accommodation in .

This follows reports of a recent rise in bike thefts in and around student housing, and neighbourhood officers are proactively patrolling the area to help deter further thefts and keep the community safe.

Our officers are there to support you, so please feel free to say hello and speak to them if you have any concerns or information. We’re listening and taking action to help ensure Fallowfield remains a safe place to live and study.

| We were called to reports of a concern for welfare on Platt Lane in Fallowfield yesterday morning (Thursday 7 May 2026).

Despite the best efforts of emergency services personnel, a baby girl sadly died at hospital.

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and is in police custody.

The scene will remain in place whilst officers conduct their investigation.

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| Do you know the next of kin of a woman from ?

Melanie O'Keefe (63), sadly died at her address on Sheerness St, , on 13/04/2026.

She is believed to have a daughter called Kelsey living in South Manchester.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

Anyone with information about Melanie’s next of kin should contact the police coroner’s office for Manchester Central on 0161 856 3018.

Coffee with the cops ☕ 💙

🔹 Saturday 2 May 2026 at Costa Coffee in Tesco Burnage, Burnage Lane.

🔹 This will take place between 11am and 1pm.

Come down and meet some of you neighbourhood policing team for a chat to discuss any concerns you may have. 👮