'Don't look the other way' Burglars recently used a wheelbarrow to carry off a plasma television from a house in Sale.
In an act of audacity they wheeled their way through the town for just under a mile without being challenged.
As part of a special Messenger News report two plain-clothes officers recreated the scene. Click here to read more and post your comments. 11:25am Fri 25 May 07
Viper police raid Trafford police are turning up the heat on a gang of criminals believed to be behind a spate of burglaries in the borough.
Messenger gained exclusive behind the scenes footage of a specially coordinated ‘viper’ strike on four addresses in Bagley, Northern Moor, Newall Green and Wythenshawe.
To read the full story online click here. 3:16pm Fri 18 May 07
More PCSOs in Trafford Trafford police has announced just-under 50 Police Community Support Officers will soon be fully trained and ready to act as the 'eyes and ears' of the force.
And, in a move to a more 'community focused' approach, they’ll be stationed at outposts such as schools, supermarkets and train stations.
Reporter Simon Greenhalgh caught up with new recruits out on patrol... 2:44pm Fri 30 Mar 07
Valentine's Day raid A Valentine’s Day raid on a house in Sale deflated the occupants' romantic love heart balloons when a 32-year-old man was arrested.
The trading standards led operation - assisted by Sale police and officers from the regional assets recovery agency - was carried out Cheltenham Drive, in Sale.
Watch Messenger's exclusive behind the scenes footage now. 3:40pm Fri 16 Feb 07
A crushing experience Trafford police are clamping down on the illegal use of off-road vehicles such as go-peds, mini-motos and scooters. Messenger went to the scrapyard to see an illegal bike being crushed ... 3:39pm Fri 19 Jan 07
