The Force: Manchester

A man is assaulted by two attackers who also steal his car, prompting a force‑wide search. The search mobilises officers from across Greater Manchester Police, coordinating resources and investigative teams. The documentary follows the police response and the subsequent investigation.

This programme is a documentary that tracks the activities of Greater Manchester Police. It presents the day‑to‑day operations of the force and gives viewers a behind‑the‑scenes look at how officers respond to serious incidents. The series is built around a single, high‑profile case that triggers a coordinated police effort. The central event begins when a man is violently attacked by two individuals. During the assault the perpetrators also make off with his car, leaving the victim injured and his vehicle missing. The seriousness of the assault and the theft prompts an immediate and extensive police reaction. In response, a force‑wide search is launched, mobilising officers across the entire Greater Manchester area. The search involves multiple units and resources, all directed at locating the attackers and recovering the stolen car. The documentary follows each step of this operation, showing how the police organise patrols, gather intelligence and coordinate between different teams. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on the work of Greater Manchester Police as they pursue the suspects and try to bring the case to a resolution. By chronicling the investigation from the initial assault through the broad search effort, the programme offers a detailed view of policing in action without adding any external commentary or speculation.