GMP's facial recognition leads to first arrest from new alert system

NewsGreater Manchester NewsGreater Manchester PoliceThe LFR van was stationed at Manchester Victoria17:55, 26 Aug 2026GMP’s latest Live Facial Recognition (LFR) operation led to several arrests on Wednesday, August 25, including the force’s first arrest following an alert linked to a Serious Crime Prevention Order.‌The LFR van was stationed at Manchester Victoria throughout parts of the morning and afternoon, scanning the area for individuals on pre-set watchlists. These can include people wanted in connection with offences, registered sex offenders, missing people and others of interest.‌Among those identified was a 46-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of breaching a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO), marking the first time an LFR alert has resulted in an arrest for an allege