Police conducted a knife arch operation at Failsworth tram stop in collaboration with Metrolink staff yesterday.
The aim of the initiative was to ensure public safety and fare compliance.
Metrolink staff supported the use of the knife arch and imposed a condition of carriage, requiring all passengers to pass through the arch.
As a result, officers conducted stop searches on 14 individuals, and Metrolink staff issued numerous fines for non-payment.
Body of man found in house fire in Royton
A man has been found dead in a house fire in Oldham - being investigated by police.
Man wanted on recall to prison
Police are looking for this man (pictured) wanted on recall to prison.
FCHO and Oldham Council are partnering on a new initiative to help young people with independent living
First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and Oldham Council are partnering on a new initiative to help young people leaving care receive support with housing and independent living.
Drugs gang including two men from Oldham jailed for almost 50 years for supplying drugs across the North West
Four members of a drugs gang - including two men from Oldham - who ran a ‘sophisticated drugs operation’ have been jailed for a total of almost 50 years for conspiring to supply drugs across the North West.
