Date of Death: 13th August 2026
Aged: 83
Formerly of Manchester City Police and GMP, serving on 'C' and 'D' Divisions and finishing as a Sergeant at the Airport.
Born 1st April 1943. George died on Thursday 13th August 2026.
He began his police service with Manchester City Police on ‘C’ Division and then ‘D’ Division, finishing as a Sergeant at the Airport.
Date of Death: 6th August 2026
Aged: 80
Funeral details: No formal funeral service, by request. He will be taken home to Lochgoilhead, Argyll and Bute.
Formerly of the Metropolitan Police for 23 years and Greater Manchester Police for a further eight, latterly Head of the Serious Crime Squad and retiring as Deputy Police Adviser to HM Prison Service.
Alistair McNicol died on 6th August 2026 following a short illness. He was 80 years old.
Alistair devoted much of his working life to public service. He served with the Metropolitan Police for 23 years before transferring to Greater Manchester Police, where he served for a further eight, ultimately retiring as Deputy Police Adviser to HM Prison Service.
During his distinguished police career he held a wide range of operational, investigative and specialist roles across both forces. In his 23 years with the Metropolitan Police he undertook numerous central and operational postings, including the Regional Crime Squad, and proudly represented the force at both football and boxing, winning the LaFone Cup in 1968 at the Royal Albert Hall. His commitment and contribution to policing were recognised through several formal commendations.
He subsequently transferred to Greater Manchester Police, where his extensive experience led to his appointment as Head of the Serious Crime Squad, a specialist unit responsible for investigating major offences including murder, kidnap, armed robbery and serious sexual offences. His career reflected considerable breadth across frontline policing, major crime investigation, regional and specialist operations, criminal intelligence and senior operational command.
Following his retirement from the police he continued his career in public service as Director of Security for West London Mental Health NHS Trust, which included responsibility for the high-profile Broadmoor high security psychiatric hospital.
There will be no formal funeral service. In keeping with Alistair’s wishes, he will be taken home to Lochgoilhead in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, the village where he grew up.
Date of Death: 2nd August 2026
Funeral details: Funeral Friday 4th September 2026, 13.00, St Asaph Crematorium.
Member of Manchester & District Branch. Served 29 years on the old Manchester 'B' Division from 1968, at Willert Street, Collyhurst and Grey Mare Lane, as PC B 1485.
Mike served 29 years on the old Manchester ‘B’ Division, from 1968. Firstly at Willert Street, then moving to the new GMP station at Collyhurst as PC B 1485, and Grey Mare Lane when it became North Manchester.
Upon his retirement he moved to North Wales.
He leaves his wife Christine, two grown-up children, Tara and Paul, and stepson Tom.
Mike will be remembered by old friends and colleagues as a genuine character of the streets.
Date of Death: 29th July 2026
Formerly of the Manchester and Salford Police Cadets and GMP, serving on 'A' Division, TAG and Traffic, and promoted Sergeant. Also served at Altrincham.
Steve joined the Manchester and Salford Police Cadets in 1969 and, after Bruche in 1972, was posted to ‘A’ Division as PC A 53, becoming A 1053 on amalgamation. He was there for a number of years before transferring to TAG and then Traffic, where he worked on the MTU and STU and was promoted to Sergeant. He also spent time at Altrincham.
Steve was one of the nicest people you could wish to meet. He never spoke badly of anyone, and I’d say never had a bad word said about him.
Date of Death: 26th July 2026
Member of Salford Branch. Served with Salford City Police, Manchester and Salford City Police and GMP — 'F' Division Salford, including the Dog Section and Communications, and 'X' Department — concluding at the Chester House communications suite.
John died on Sunday 26th July 2026.
He served with distinction throughout his career, including service with Salford City Police, Manchester and Salford City Police, and Greater Manchester Police — ‘F’ Division Salford (including the Dog Section and Communications) and ‘X’ Department — concluding his service at the Chester House communications suite.
Date of Death: 7th July 2026
Aged: 78
Funeral details: Funeral Tuesday 21st July 2026, 14.00, Oldham (Hollinwood) Crematorium, Roman Road, Oldham OL8 3LU — on what would have been Paul's 79th birthday.
Member of Rochdale Branch. Joined Manchester City Police in 1967 and served through Manchester and Salford Police and GMP, on 'B' and 'G' Divisions, Grey Mare Lane and Rochdale, retiring as a Uniform Inspector in November 1997.
Paul died on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at the age of 78.
He joined the Manchester City Police Force on bonfire night 1967 and went off to Bruche — in Paul’s own words, what a culture shock. Following force reorganisation he served in the Manchester and Salford Police from 1st April 1968 until 31st March 1974, before further reorganisation saw the inception of GMP, in which he served on the old ‘B’ Division in uniform and CID until his promotion to Sergeant in 1979, when he transferred to ‘G’ Division as a uniform Sergeant.
In 1982 Paul moved to Grey Mare Lane as a Detective Sergeant, before moving to Rochdale in 1991. He spent his last twelve months as a Uniform Inspector at Rochdale prior to retiring in November 1997. Paul said he enjoyed probably 95% of his time as a police officer.
Date of Death: 2nd July 2026
Funeral details: Funeral Friday 31st July 2026, 13.30, Howe Bridge Crematorium.
Member of Bolton Branch. It is believed Derek worked for Bolton, Salford and Wigan.
Date of Death: 29th May 2026
Aged: 90
Widow of Sir James Anderton, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.
It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Joan, Lady Anderton, at the age of 90, during the night of Friday 29th May 2026.
Lady Joan was the widow of Sir James Anderton, renowned and highly regarded by so many of us as Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. She will be remembered with equal affection by so many members of GMP for her steadfast and enthusiastic support for us all, as well as for Sir Jim, through both good and testing times.
Date of Death: 29th May 2026
Aged: 66
Formerly of GMP, joining in April 1986 and serving at Stockport, Greenheys, Longsight and the Major Incident Team at Nexus House, retiring in April 2016.
Malcolm died on 29th May 2026 at his home in North Wales, aged 66.
He grew up in Dukinfield and went to Yew Tree Lane primary school and then West Hill boys’ school in Stalybridge, leaving at 16 to work at Glen Web. He attended engineering college but left to work with his father as a baker.
Malcolm joined Greater Manchester Police in April 1986. He served at Stockport, Greenheys, Longsight and the Major Incident Team at Nexus House before retiring in April 2016.
Many will remember Malc for his absolutely wicked sense of humour. He was a shining light in every area where he worked.
