The Detectives: Murder on the Streets

With unparalleled and intimate access, this four-part series follows Manchester's murder detectives over the course of a year as they try to unravel complex cases in dramatic real time.

Documentary

Crime

The Detectives: Murder on the Streets

With unparalleled and intimate access, this four-part series follows Manchester's murder detectives over the course of a year as they try to unravel complex cases in dramatic real time.

Documentary

Crime

Created By
First Aired on: Sep 20, 2017
Popularity: 1.9205: 2 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: Minnow Films (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Season 1

Aired 8 years ago

4 Episodes

Episode 1Episode 159 min
When a burnt body is discovered in a homeless camp under railway arches close to the city centre, GMP's Major Incident Team are called to the scene and very soon a murder investigation is underway. Also, another case comes into MIT. A woman is the victim of a horrific petrol bomb attack in her own home.
Episode 2Episode 259 min
Detectives continue to investigate the murder of young homeless man Daniel Smith in the city centre. Meanwhile in Bolton, Greater Manchester, a local man has gone missing and rumours in the community suggest he has come to harm. DCI Sarah Jones is assigned the case.
Episode 3Episode 359 min
Even with multiple suspects in custody, the investigation into the murder of Daniel Smith continues to prove complex. The disappearance of a Bolton man is being treated as murder despite no body being found.
Episode 4Episode 459 min
As detectives and family prepare for the trial in the murder of Daniel Smith the team's ongoing enquiries lead them to a homeless shelter where another horrific crime comes to light.