Greater Manchester justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Greater Manchester?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Greater Manchester Police at www.gmp.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Greater Manchester?

Manchester (Minshull Street) Crown Court is the nearest, about 0.4 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Greater Manchester?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Greater Manchester?

Forest Bank is the nearest prison (about 5.6 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Greater Manchester. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in North West, England & Wales Population: 3010k+

Nearest Police Force

Greater Manchester Police

Primary Force

Headquarters: Central Park, Northampton Road, Manchester, M40 5BP

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement within the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester in North West England.

Website:www.gmp.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Manchester (Minshull Street) Crown Court

0.4 miles away

Crown Court

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Manchester (Crown Square) Crown Court

0.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Bolton Crown Court

16.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Warrington Crown Court

25.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Burnley Crown Court

34.2 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

North Manchester Custody Suite Central Park, Northampton Road, Monsall, Manchester M40 5BP

3.8 mi

Manchester Piccadilly Police Station Manchester Piccadilly Station, Manchester, M60 7RA

0.7 mi

Longsight Police Station 2 Grindlow Street, Longsight, Greater Manchester M13 0LL

3 mi

Pendleton Police Station Meyrick Road, Pendleton, Greater Manchester M6 5JA

3.2 mi

Nearest Prison

Forest Bank

5.6 miles away

HMP Forest Bank, Agecroft Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8FB

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Greater Manchester

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Tuckers Solicitors LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal DefencePrison LawPublic Law

Manchester

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Duncan Lewis Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

DebtHousingImmigration+3

Manchester

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Lei Dat & Baig Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

ImmigrationModern Slavery

Manchester

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Ashcott Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Manchester

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ROBERTS BUCKLEY SOLICITORS

Solicitor

Litigation - OtherProperty - CommercialLandlord and Tenant (Commercial and Domestic)+7

MANCHESTER

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AC Legal Limited

Solicitor

Commercial / Corporate Work for Listed CompaniesCommercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and Other

Manchester

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ASHCOTT SOLICITORS LIMITED

Solicitor

Criminal Defence

Manchester

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FLETCHERS SOLICITORS LIMITED

Solicitor

Probate and Estate AdministrationPersonal Injury

Manchester

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About Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area1,276 sq km
Population3,009,664
Local Authorities10
Police ForceGreater Manchester Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Greater Manchester?

Where is the nearest court in Greater Manchester?

How can I get legal aid in Greater Manchester?

How do I visit someone in prison near Greater Manchester?