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Police Charge Christopher Maxwell After Gun Found at Nursery

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Christopher Maxwell Charged

Greater Manchester Police charged Christopher Maxwell after a gun was found at the Mini Fingers nursery in Irlam.
The raid took place on 7 October after intelligence indicated weapons and drugs.
Maxwell faced charges for possessing a firearm, ammunition and cocaine, remanded pending a 10 October court appearance.
Salford Council issued a prohibition order on 2 October after rats, prompting the nursery’s permanent shutdown on 5 October.

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Salford Council Removes

Salford Council will remove roadside banners opposing “migrant HMOs” for safety and cohesion reasons.
Police issued a 48-hour dispersal order in Ordsall after youths fired fireworks at the public.
Five men were arrested on suspicion of murder in a Lower Broughton HMO investigation.
Councillor Ivan Voronov warned repeated HMO incidents threaten neighbourhood safety and called for stronger policing.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 murder of Stephen Lawrence in London sparked a nationwide overhaul of policing practices and community-relations policies. The Home Office commissioned the Macpherson Report, which identified 70 percent institutional racism and recommended 56 reforms. Today, Greater Manchester Police’s raid on a nursery in Irlam and Salford Council’s HMO banner removal echo the same urgency for stricter enforcement and public safety. Continued scrutiny suggests further legislative tightening, potentially expanding the 1998 HMO Licensing Act and increasing funding for community policing across Greater Manchester.

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Christopher Maxwell Charged

Greater Manchester Police charged Christopher Maxwell after a gun was found at the Mini Fingers nursery in Irlam.
The raid took place on 7 October after intelligence indicated weapons and drugs.
Maxwell faced charges for possessing a firearm, ammunition and cocaine, remanded pending a 10 October court appearance.
Salford Council issued a prohibition order on 2 October after rats, prompting the nursery’s permanent shutdown on 5 October.

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