Wanted man who used 'fake names' to avoid police for two years is arrested

NewsGreater Manchester NewsCrime'Several knives' were also found, GMP have said10:34, 17 Jul 2026Updated 10:34, 17 Jul 2026A man who police said was 'wanted for two years' was arrested today on suspicion of stalking.Greater Manchester Police shared an image of the man - who was 'uncompliant' when he was held - being led away to a waiting van to be taken into custody for questioning. The force said 'several knives' were also found after the arrest.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe man, added police, used 'fake names' to avoid capture. The arrest was made on Friday morning outside the Greater Manchester area.In a Facebook Post, GMP Chorlton and Didsbury said: "Following relentless work from our Neighbourhood Tasking Team, a man was arrest