Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Greater Manchester Police will put more officers on the streets this weekend after an 'influx' of reported incidents.
The force said they are currently dealing with 'high volumes' of calls and are urging people to use the 'full range of reporting methods' available to report non-emergency crimes.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes said the majority of calls coming in over the last few days have been categorised as 'high-priority'.
Because of this high demand, extra officers will be made available on the front line this weekend and into next week. This comes after the force's new Chief Constable Stephen Watson vowed that 'every crime
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