Greater Manchester Police has intensified its assault on stalking as national awareness week opens, revealing that officers secured justice for more than 3,000 victims last year while embedding a new triage centre that coaches investigators across the force.

The Stalking Triage Centre, launched in 2024 with Greater Manchester Combined Authority funding, fields daily requests from officers seeking guidance on evidence, suspect tactics, safeguarding and victim engagement. Representatives from The Pankhurst Trust and Catch 22 attend weekly, sharing front-line expertise on live cases to keep investigations “victim-centric”, Detective Inspector Rebecca Jones said.

Jones, who leads the centre, urged anyone living with fixation, obsession, unwanted contact or repeated behaviour—summarised by the force as the “FOUR” checklist—to come forward. “Our stalking work over the last few years - and months in particular - has seen significant improvements in our service delivery,” she said. “I would urge anyone who believes they are the victim of stalking to get in touch with us, as our officers will do their best to ensure all appropriate actions are taken.”

GMP’s drive follows a 2022 super-complaint by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust; the 2024 findings are now being woven into training and partnership protocols. Victims can report via 101 or online, while GM Victims’ Service offers confidential support on 0800 876 6155 whether or not a crime is formally recorded.

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