On 8 October 2024, a troubling incident outside the Manchester Civil Justice Centre sparked a chain of events exposing alleged misconduct within Greater Manchester Police (GMP). At the centre of this controversy is PC Theresa Morgan, collar number 18764, whose actions have raised serious questions about accountability, transparency, and integrity in policing.
Background: The Bates Incident and Morgan’s Misconduct
The incident began when Tom Bates, head of security at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre, threatened a member of the public, demanding their mobile phone and escalating to threats of unlawful violence. The victim reported Bates’ behaviour to GMP, expecting an investigation. Instead, they were arrested for issuing a conditional self-defence warning, a move that lacked legal grounding and suggested police bias towards protecting institutional figures.
PC Theresa Morgan, tasked with handling the case alongside, GMP’s own Dirty Harry PC Harry Tyldesley , compounded the victim’s distress. On 14 April 2025, six months after the incident, the victim sought an update on the investigations into both themselves and Bates. Morgan responded with a bare faced lie, an email claiming,
An inspector has authorised the extension of your bail whilst we wait for a CPS charging decision. Your new bail date is 31/07/2025, and to report to Central Park Custody.
This statement was false.
The victim contacted the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) directly, discovering no file had been submitted for a charging decision. When confronted, PC Theresa Morgan backtracked, admitting to a “miscommunication” with her inspector and claiming the investigation into Tom Bates was ongoing.
Connection to PC Harry Tyldesley
Morgan’s actions are not an isolated case. She is (or was) partnered with PC Harry Tyldesley, collar number 07984, who faces separate misconduct allegations. On 18 December 2024, Tyldesley admitted to breaching legal professional privilege at Longsight Police Station by sharing privileged solicitor-client information with Theresa Morgan, an act with no policing purpose. This breach, reported by UKCP, undermines trust in GMP and raises concerns about systemic misconduct.
Both officers are accused of acting unlawfully, allegedly under the direction of senior GMP officers, suggesting a broader culture of questionable practices within GMP. The victim believes Morgan may be a scapegoat for their superiors, a theory fuelled by GMP’s history of protecting institutional loyalty over justice, whereas, senior officers are doing everything in their power to protect PC Harry Tyldesley, maybe a sign of sexism, GMP are already under the spotlight for an apparant dislike for females.
Morgan’s Departure from GMP
Adding to the opacity, recent developments suggest Morgan may no longer be with GMP. In a separate communication regarding other GMP failures, a sergeant informed the victim by email
“PC MORGAN has now left GMP”
As PC Morgan had recently asked the victim to send her some information, he called 101 to follow this up, the 101 operator provided conflicting information.
They confirmed Morgan was on duty on 14 April 2025 (the date she requested information) and the following two days, which the information was sent. The 101 operator then notified the victim that PC Theresa Morgan took annual leave, then, after that called in sick and has not returned to work since.
The operator did not indicate Morgan had left GMP, implying she remains a serving officer.
This discrepancy raises questions. Has Morgan gone on sick leave to avoid scrutiny over her alleged misconduct? Is GMP distancing itself from her to deflect accountability? The victim, frustrated by GMP’s inconsistent communication, told us,
“The police lie so much that it is impossible to know fact from fiction.”
Without clear answers, speculation grows about whether Theresa Morgan’s absence is a strategic move by GMP to shield senior officers or manage fallout from her actions.
Broader Context of GMP Misconduct
The allegations against Morgan and Tyldesley fit into a wider pattern of GMP misconduct. Recent reports highlight a significant rise in misconduct allegations against GMP officers, with new figures showing increased complaints in 2024. The force has faced criticism for incidents ranging from heavy-handed responses to Traveller communities to perceived leniency in high-profile cases like the Manchester Airport incident.
Morgan’s false bail extension claim and Tyldesley’s breach of privilege add to concerns about “two-tier policing,” where victims are sidelined, and institutional figures are protected.[](https://www.wigantoday.net/news/crime/significantly-more-police-misconduct-allegations-in-greater-manchester-4969112)[](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1wd5rz8z5vo)(https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy94yz3p7xpo)
A Call for Transparency
The victim deserves clarity on PC Theresa Morgan’s status, the investigation into Tom Bates, and the handling of their wrongful arrest. GMP’s failure to provide timely updates, coupled with conflicting information about PC Morgan’s employment, erodes public trust.
This case underscores a deeper malaise in GMP, where procedural failings and alleged misconduct overshadow justice. The public expects accountability, not obfuscation. GMP must act swiftly to investigate Morgan and Tyldesley, disclose the status of all related cases, and ensure officers face appropriate scrutiny for their actions.
Both PC Theresa Morgan and PC Harry Tyldesley are offered a right to reply, either for publication (or in confidence to blow the whistle with our support)
Keep up the good work of exposing these corrupt forces