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Police appeal for witnesses over alleged robbery

Three teenagers have been bailed after two groups of children were allegedly robbed at knifepoint in Salford. The boys aged either 11 or 12-years-old, were walking through the Buille Hill Park area when they were approached by at least two offenders who were on bicycles.

"The children who were robbed of their mobiles are shaken up and to be confronted by the threat of such violence has understandably caused them and their families a lot of distress. We have extra patrols in the area and I would urge anyone who has concerns to call police immediately. The matter was reported quickly and police officers attended within minutes of the original call and subsequently three people were arrested and have been bailed while our inquiries continue. "

– Detective Sergeant Julie Connor, Greater Manchester Police

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Police get more time to question man about van escape

Police have been given more time to question a man about the escape of two men from a prison van in Salford. A manhunt is continuing for Ryan McDonald following his escape. Stevie McMulen was rearrested. There is a ten thousand pound reward.

"Since the two prisoners were sprung from a GEOAmey prison van last week, our officers have been working round-the-clock to trace these fugitives and bring them back into custody. As a result, we have returned McMullen to prison, charged a further two men with assisting an offender and a third man remains in custody on suspicion of aiding and abetting an absconder from lawful custody which is testament to the diligence of officers and how well our inquiries are progressing."

– Detective Chief Superintendent Darren Shenton, GMP

Man charged with escaping prison van

Stevie McMullen Credit: Greater Manchester Police

A man will appear at Manchester Crown Court today charged with escaping lawful custody.

31 year Stevie McMullen was arrested after two people escaped from a prison van that was ambushed in Salford last week.

Police have issued a 10 thousand pound reward for the arrest of Ryan McDonald who is still at large.

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Ten thousand pound reward offered in hunt for prisoners

Police are offering a ten thousand pound reward for information leading to the capture of two prisoners, who've been on the run since Tuesday.

Ryan MacDonald and Stevie McMullen escaped when their prison van was ambushed in Salford by three masked men.

Greater Manchester Police have also released CCTV images of MacDonald carrying out robberies in the hope of tracking him down.

Mel Barham has the latest:-

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