Emergency Workers Face Record Assaults in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchesters emergency workers face record assaults, with over a thousand incidents since 2018. The region ranks high nationally, with 336 attacks in Manchester alone. England and Wales saw a record 4,377 assaults in 2025, up from previous years. Greater Manchester Police logged 299 last year. The No Space for Racism campaign was launched to tackle rising discrimination. Attacks range from punches and threats to knives, forcing some workers out of their jobs. Pharmacy workers report vandalism and threats. Frontline staff say one incident is too many, with nearly three assaults per hour on UK ambulance workers last year. Health bosses note assaults happen everywhere and reporting often gets little response. North West Ambulance Service saw a drop in violent incidents through better police ties. Calls grow for mandatory minimum sentences and restorative justice to cut reoffending.

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