Force has seen busiest month in its history, with heatwaves putting added strain on criminal justice system On England’s hottest day of the year so far, Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester was thronging with pedestrians, many clutching ice-creams or cold drinks as they passed through the town...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/16/absolutely-manic-hot-weather-puts-unprecedented-pressure-on-greater-manchester-police)