thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Teen admits getting rid of Lindsay Birbeck's body but denies murder

A teenager accused of murdering teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck has admitted helping to dispose of her body - but claimed an unnamed man had carried out the killing .
The 17-year-old suspect today claimed he had been approached by a stranger who offered to pay him to 'get rid of a body ' .
In a prepared statement , he said he was not present when Mrs Birbeck died , Lancs Live reports .
Jurors in the 17-year-old 's trial were today told he has pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of assisting an offender in the removing and disposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The defendant - who can not be identified for legal reasons - denies murdering the mum-of-two and a new charge of manslaughter .
But he has pleaded guilty to assisting an ‘ unnamed man ’ in the disposal of her body .
The prosecution has not accepted the plea , Preston Crown Court heard .
Keep fit enthusiast Mrs Birbeck , 47 , was last seen alive shortly after 4pm on August 12 last year walking towards the Coppice in Accrington .
Her disappearance was reported to police by family members just after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search was organised .
Mrs Birbeck 's body was discovered 12 days later by a dog walker at Accrington Cemetery .
In a prepared statement signed by the defendant , he said : `` I did not murder Lindsay Birbeck .
I was not involved in her death .
`` I was not present at the time or place of her death .
`` I did move a body from an area off Burnley Road Accrington in a wheelie bin .
`` At first I hid the body but later moved it again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the cemetery on Burnley Road where I buried it on my own .
`` A man came up to me when I was walking alone in that area off Burnley Road and he asked me to 'get rid of a body ' for him .
`` He said that he would pay me a lot of money when everything was clear .
`` He showed me where the body was and he went away straightaway leaving me to 'get rid of the body ' .
`` I have not met this man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since nor have I had any contact with him .
`` He has not paid me any money .
He told me that he would leave the money for me near where the body had been at first once everything was clear .
`` I can not describe the man other than to say he was white , male , spoke English .
I could not see his face well as he was covering it with his hood .
`` I am not sure of his height , build or age .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish to say anything further ” .
Earlier on August 12 , jurors heard Mrs Birbeck had agreed agreed to pick her daughter Sarah up at around 11.30am to go shopping .
They also had a conversation about arranging to go for tea that night at Mrs Birbeck ’ s house with Sarah ’ s boyfriend .
Mrs Birbeck later dropped Sarah off at her home .
The last words she said to her daughter were “ See you at 6pm .
Love you .
Bye.
” Sarah described her mum as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ightenhill Primary School in Burnley and said she last saw her on August 12 .
She also said her mum ‘ seemed very upbeat and very positive in the last two-and-a-half to three months ’ .
The court heard that Sarah and her boyfriend Brandon had arranged to meet up with Lindsay for tea the same evening and they walked to her home at 5pm .
However when they tried her front door it was locked .
Sarah didn ’ t have a key because she was expecting her mum to be in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the door a few times ’ and looked through the window but no-one answered .
She also tried to call Lindsay several times but it went to voicemail .
Sarah said : “ My mum does not usually have her phone switched off or let the battery die.
” The jury heard that she thought Lindsay might have gone to the shop to buy some dessert but didn ’ t return .
The charge states that between August 11 and August 20 last year the defendant ‘ without lawful authority or reasonable excuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lindsay Birbeck to Accrington Cemetery and concealing it therein with the intention of impeding apprehension or prosecution of an unnamed man who had unlawfully killed Lindsay Birbeck knowing or believing the unnamed man had unlawfully killed Lindsay Birbeck ’ .
“ The prosecution say it is the defendant who is the mystery man and he is guilty on the count of murder .
”

The 17-year-old suspect said in a prepared statement that a man had offered him money to dispose of the teaching assistant's body in Accrington last year, but denied being present when she died
A teenager accused of murdering teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck has admitted helping to dispose of her body - but claimed an unnamed man had carried out the killing.
The 17-year-old suspect today claimed he had been approached by a stranger who offered to pay him to 'get rid of a body'.
In a prepared statement, he said he was not present when Mrs Birbeck died, Lancs Live reports.
Jurors in the 17-year-old's trial were today told he has pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of assisting an offender in the removing and disposal of Mrs Birbeck’s body.
The defendant - who cannot be identified for legal reasons - denies murdering the mum-of-two and a new charge of manslaughter.
But he has pleaded guilty to assisting an ‘unnamed man’ in the disposal of her body.
The prosecution has not accepted the plea, Preston Crown Court heard.
Keep fit enthusiast Mrs Birbeck, 47, was last seen alive shortly after 4pm on August 12 last year walking towards the Coppice in Accrington.
Her disappearance was reported to police by family members just after midnight and a large police and community search was organised.
Image: Lancs Live/MEN Media) Lancs Live/MEN Media)
Mrs Birbeck's body was discovered 12 days later by a dog walker at Accrington Cemetery.
In a prepared statement signed by the defendant, he said: "I did not murder Lindsay Birbeck. I was not involved in her death.
"I was not present at the time or place of her death.
"I did move a body from an area off Burnley Road Accrington in a wheelie bin.
"At first I hid the body but later moved it again in a wheelie bin, taking it to the cemetery on Burnley Road where I buried it on my own.
"A man came up to me when I was walking alone in that area off Burnley Road and he asked me to 'get rid of a body' for him.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
"He said that he would pay me a lot of money when everything was clear.
"He showed me where the body was and he went away straightaway leaving me to 'get rid of the body'.
"I have not met this man before. I have not met him since nor have I had any contact with him.
"He has not paid me any money. He told me that he would leave the money for me near where the body had been at first once everything was clear.
"I cannot describe the man other than to say he was white, male, spoke English. I could not see his face well as he was covering it with his hood.
Image: Lancashire Police) Lancashire Police)
"I am not sure of his height, build or age.
"Other than as above I do not wish to say anything further”.
Earlier on August 12, jurors heard Mrs Birbeck had agreed agreed to pick her daughter Sarah up at around 11.30am to go shopping.
They also had a conversation about arranging to go for tea that night at Mrs Birbeck’s house with Sarah’s boyfriend.
Mrs Birbeck later dropped Sarah off at her home.
The last words she said to her daughter were “See you at 6pm. Love you. Bye.”
Sarah described her mum as a ‘high level teaching assistant’ at Ightenhill Primary School in Burnley and said she last saw her on August 12.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
She also said her mum ‘seemed very upbeat and very positive in the last two-and-a-half to three months’.
The court heard that Sarah and her boyfriend Brandon had arranged to meet up with Lindsay for tea the same evening and they walked to her home at 5pm.
However when they tried her front door it was locked. Sarah didn’t have a key because she was expecting her mum to be in.
Sarah said they ‘knocked on the door a few times’ and looked through the window but no-one answered. She also tried to call Lindsay several times but it went to voicemail.
Sarah said: “My mum does not usually have her phone switched off or let the battery die.”
The jury heard that she thought Lindsay might have gone to the shop to buy some dessert but didn’t return.
The charge states that between August 11 and August 20 last year the defendant ‘without lawful authority or reasonable excuse did an act namely removing the body of Lindsay Birbeck to Accrington Cemetery and concealing it therein with the intention of impeding apprehension or prosecution of an unnamed man who had unlawfully killed Lindsay Birbeck knowing or believing the unnamed man had unlawfully killed Lindsay Birbeck’.
Prosecutor David McLachlan QC said: “The prosecution doesn’t accept that plea.
“The prosecution say it is the defendant who is the mystery man and he is guilty on the count of murder.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--This £2 hair brush receives five star reviews for removing tangles

Whether you ’ re back at the gym , heading to the beach or woken up from a bad night ’ s sleep - our hair goes through a lot , so when it comes to brushing those tangles out in the morning , you want a brush that will do it with ease .
And you might be surprised to hear that Wilko has a detangling hairbrush that customers ca n't stop raving about .
The detangle brush is not only just £1.75 but has received a five star rating from some customers who hail it a wonder for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you nearest Wilko , we ’ ve popped the store locator here for you .
You ’ ll also find the opening and closing times of your nearest store there as well .
The detangling brush is ideal for use with wet or dry hair .
The nylon bristles easily remove tangles and knots , leaving your hair beautifully tangle-free .
Perfect post shower , when drying your hair or having in your bag when you need to make it look sleek again .
But don ’ t just take our word for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Definitely recommend , fantastic price !
Exactly the same as my tangle teezer , really wanted one with a handle but didn ’ t want to pay the price so when I saw this for £1.75 I wasn ’ t expecting it to be just a good !
So pleased.
’ Another added : ‘ I bought this 2 weeks ago , quite honestly the best tangle teezer I ’ ve purchased .
I ’ ve got really thick hair so the original £12 tangle teezer kept ripping my hair out but this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s so gentle on the hair wet and dry .
Definitely 100 % recommend.
’ A third said : ‘ I have really thick hair and wanted a detangle brush to help after washing my hair .
This detangle brush has left my hair feeling silky smooth and tangle free.
’ And a forth couldn ’ t help but leave a rave review too saying : ‘ I was sceptical when I first found this brush in wilko , but for £1.75 I though why not !
I am super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works amazingly well and doesn ’ t pull on any of my hair .
I have long bleached hair so knots build up all the time and this brush makes my hair feel amazing .
Will definitely be buying more.
’ Compared to some brushes that are currently on the market , this one is the most purse friendly .
The Denman Tangle Tamer Candy Pink , £7.50 at Boots , is the fast and gentle way to detangle children ’ s hair without the tears .
Candy pink handle makes this Denman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Super-soft nylon bristles gently glide through the hair .
Removes tats and tangles .
Air-cushioned pad follows the contour of the head for smooth damage-free grooming .
Also ideal for use on wigs and hair extensions .
Or what about the Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Detangling Hairbrush Petrol Blue , £14 at Boots .
This travel-friendly detangling hairbrush , the Compact Styler in a Petrol Blue ombre effect smooths , shines and defines on-the-go .
Ideal for regular hair types , it tames stray strands and detangles wet or dry hair with its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair without pulling and are protected by a click-on cover .
Another long handled brush loved is the Wetbrush Pro Detangler , £13.99 at Cult Beauty .
If your knots and tangles are out of control , there ’ s only one thing for it : you need a professional .
The ultimate hair ( and time ) saving tool , the Pro Detangler effortlessly detangles wet , or dry hair without breaking or stretching your delicate strands .
Ergonomically designed with a rubber coated , non-slip handle , this is ideal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – as well as for smoothing and separating dry hair ( including both real and synthetic extensions ) .
Suitable for all hair lengths and textures , this brush will change your life – particularly if your hair is notoriously uncooperative , or you have children who hate the prospect of grooming .
Affordable and hard-wearing with three colour options , buy one for every member of your clan and say ‘ good riddance ’ to tangles ( and tantrums ) .
We suggest popping one , or two of the Wilko detangle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not going to be around for long .

Priced at just £1.75, customers have raved about this brush from Wilko for its detangling properties and how ‘gentle it is’ on all hair conditions
Whether you’re back at the gym, heading to the beach or woken up from a bad night’s sleep - our hair goes through a lot, so when it comes to brushing those tangles out in the morning, you want a brush that will do it with ease. And you might be surprised to hear that Wilko has a detangling hairbrush that customers can't stop raving about.
The detangle brush is not only just £1.75 but has received a five star rating from some customers who hail it a wonder for removing knots and tangles.
To find you nearest Wilko, we’ve popped the store locator here for you. You’ll also find the opening and closing times of your nearest store there as well.
Image: Wilko) Wilko)
The detangling brush is ideal for use with wet or dry hair. The nylon bristles easily remove tangles and knots, leaving your hair beautifully tangle-free. Perfect post shower, when drying your hair or having in your bag when you need to make it look sleek again.
But don’t just take our word for it, one customer said: ‘Definitely recommend, fantastic price! Exactly the same as my tangle teezer, really wanted one with a handle but didn’t want to pay the price so when I saw this for £1.75 I wasn’t expecting it to be just a good! So pleased.’
Another added: ‘I bought this 2 weeks ago, quite honestly the best tangle teezer I’ve purchased. I’ve got really thick hair so the original £12 tangle teezer kept ripping my hair out but this wiko one doesn’t do that, it’s so gentle on the hair wet and dry. Definitely 100% recommend.’
A third said: ‘I have really thick hair and wanted a detangle brush to help after washing my hair. This detangle brush has left my hair feeling silky smooth and tangle free.’
And a forth couldn’t help but leave a rave review too saying: ‘I was sceptical when I first found this brush in wilko, but for £1.75 I though why not! I am super pleasantly surprised at the quality! It works amazingly well and doesn’t pull on any of my hair. I have long bleached hair so knots build up all the time and this brush makes my hair feel amazing. Will definitely be buying more.’
Compared to some brushes that are currently on the market, this one is the most purse friendly.
The Denman Tangle Tamer Candy Pink, £7.50 at Boots, is the fast and gentle way to detangle children’s hair without the tears. Candy pink handle makes this Denman hairbrush everyone’s favourite accessory. Super-soft nylon bristles gently glide through the hair. Removes tats and tangles. Air-cushioned pad follows the contour of the head for smooth damage-free grooming. Also ideal for use on wigs and hair extensions.
Or what about the Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Detangling Hairbrush Petrol Blue, £14 at Boots. This travel-friendly detangling hairbrush, the Compact Styler in a Petrol Blue ombre effect smooths, shines and defines on-the-go. Ideal for regular hair types, it tames stray strands and detangles wet or dry hair with its two-tiered regular-flex teeth which glide through the hair without pulling and are protected by a click-on cover.
Another long handled brush loved is the Wetbrush Pro Detangler, £13.99 at Cult Beauty. If your knots and tangles are out of control, there’s only one thing for it: you need a professional. The ultimate hair (and time) saving tool, the Pro Detangler effortlessly detangles wet, or dry hair without breaking or stretching your delicate strands. Ergonomically designed with a rubber coated, non-slip handle, this is ideal for eliminating post-wash knots and reinvigorating your scalp – as well as for smoothing and separating dry hair (including both real and synthetic extensions).
Suitable for all hair lengths and textures, this brush will change your life – particularly if your hair is notoriously uncooperative, or you have children who hate the prospect of grooming. Affordable and hard-wearing with three colour options, buy one for every member of your clan and say ‘good riddance’ to tangles (and tantrums).
We suggest popping one, or two of the Wilko detangle brush in your basket asap as it's not going to be around for long.


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Schoolgirl, 15, in coma after neighbour's two pitbulls ripped her scalp off

A 15-year-old schoolgirl is fighting for her life in intensive care after she was jumped on and viciously attacked by a neighbour 's two pitbulls as she walked down the street .
One of the savage dogs had young Joslyn Stinchcomb by the neck and the other was biting her head in what police are calling an unprovoked attack .
The dogs ripped off her ear , most of her scalp was torn away and they crushed her trachea .
She also has asphalt embedded into the tips of her fingers which her parents believe happened as she desperately tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved when a policeman arrived and the dog turned and rushed at the officer who shot it dead .
The other dog retreated after hearing the gunshot leaving Joslyn bleeding on the ground .
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith described the attack as horrific and said : `` She was coming around the cul-de-sac and the dogs just attacked , no provocation at all . ''
An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene and Joslyn was airlifted to hospital in critical condition to Grady Memorial Hospital , in Atlanta , Georgia in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs had escaped through a rear door that had been left open at a neighbours house .
Deputies arrested the dog ’ s owner , Alexandria Torregrossa , 29 , and the second dog was euthanised .
Sheriff told WSB-TV : `` She was charged with reckless conduct , two dogs running at large , two counts of biting and attacking . ''
He added that what happened to Joslyn is a tragic reminder of keeping dogs leashed or appropriately confined .
He said : “ Gruesome attack .
Very tragic for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The girl 's family waited until all her immediately family were aware of her condition before posting to social media .
They later posted : `` Joslyn ’ s trachea was crushed and lacerated .
`` She had surgery to repair it but it will take weeks to heal .
In the meantime a trach has been out in place and she is on a vent to breathe for her .
`` Those murderous dogs also grabbed her hair hard enough to pull her entire scalp off .
`` She only has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head .
At this moment she does not have any hair left .
`` She will never have her hair again .
`` There may be implants and things that can be done but it be over a year before those discussions can even begin . ''
They added : `` In addition , they ripped her left ear off .
The doctors have reattached the ear , but they are not sure if it is viable .
Only time will tell .
Nor do they know if she will be able hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face has multiple lacerations with nerve damage .
We don ’ t know the extent of this damage at this time .
We have been told that this may effect her smile , her blinking and other facial expressions .
`` She has multiple other lacerations , bruises , scraps and such all over her body .
She also has asphalt in the tips of her fingers where it appears she tried to claw her way away from those dogs .
`` She currently has pulled her tube out that was holding her @ @ @ @ @ @

Joslyn Stinchcomb's parents called the dogs "murderous" as they revealed the dogs crushed their daughter's trachea and ripped off her scalp in the attack in Atlanta, Georgia
Schoolgirl, 15, in coma after neighbour's two pitbulls ripped her scalp off
A 15-year-old schoolgirl is fighting for her life in intensive care after she was jumped on and viciously attacked by a neighbour's two pitbulls as she walked down the street.
One of the savage dogs had young Joslyn Stinchcomb by the neck and the other was biting her head in what police are calling an unprovoked attack.
The dogs ripped off her ear, most of her scalp was torn away and they crushed her trachea.
She also has asphalt embedded into the tips of her fingers which her parents believe happened as she desperately tried to crawl away.
Joslyn was only saved when a policeman arrived and the dog turned and rushed at the officer who shot it dead.
The other dog retreated after hearing the gunshot leaving Joslyn bleeding on the ground.
Image: Facebook / Charity Stinchcomb Montgomery) Facebook / Charity Stinchcomb Montgomery)
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith described the attack as horrific and said: "She was coming around the cul-de-sac and the dogs just attacked, no provocation at all."
An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene and Joslyn was airlifted to hospital in critical condition to Grady Memorial Hospital, in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA.
The sheriff said the dogs had escaped through a rear door that had been left open at a neighbours house.
Deputies arrested the dog’s owner, Alexandria Torregrossa, 29, and the second dog was euthanised.
Sheriff told WSB-TV: "She was charged with reckless conduct, two dogs running at large, two counts of biting and attacking."
Image: Facebook / Charity Stinchcomb Montgomery) Facebook / Charity Stinchcomb Montgomery)
He added that what happened to Joslyn is a tragic reminder of keeping dogs leashed or appropriately confined.
He said: “Gruesome attack. Very tragic for this young lady and her family."
The girl's family waited until all her immediately family were aware of her condition before posting to social media.
They later posted: "Joslyn’s trachea was crushed and lacerated.
"She had surgery to repair it but it will take weeks to heal. In the meantime a trach has been out in place and she is on a vent to breathe for her.
"Those murderous dogs also grabbed her hair hard enough to pull her entire scalp off.
"She only has a small portion of skin left on her head. At this moment she does not have any hair left.
"She will never have her hair again.
"There may be implants and things that can be done but it be over a year before those discussions can even begin."
They added: "In addition, they ripped her left ear off. The doctors have reattached the ear, but they are not sure if it is viable. Only time will tell. Nor do they know if she will be able hear out of that ear.
Image: Facebook / Charity Stinchcomb Montgomery) Facebook / Charity Stinchcomb Montgomery)
"Her face has multiple lacerations with nerve damage. We don’t know the extent of this damage at this time. We have been told that this may effect her smile, her blinking and other facial expressions.
"She has multiple other lacerations, bruises, scraps and such all over her body. She also has asphalt in the tips of her fingers where it appears she tried to claw her way away from those dogs.
"She currently has pulled her tube out that was holding her vocal cords in place."


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Fat, disabled and non-binary people offered £250 to pose nude at home

A global crafting community is looking for a member of the public pose nude in a ‘ life crafting ’ project as part of a virtual festival .
The winning candidate will get paid £250 to pose naked in their home for an hour , while people sketch and craft their image via Zoom .
The model can be any age over 18 , but LoveCrafts.com added it wants applications from all body shapes and sizes , `` including those who identify as fat , disabled and non-binary , and belong to an underrepresented group '' .
You also need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an audience and able to hold still poses for up to 15 minutes .
Milly Youngs from LoveCrafts said : “ We wanted to hire a member of the public for our life crafting event as it ’ s such a unique opportunity for someone to experience .
`` Plus , there ’ s the added bonus of earning some money from the comfort of your own home !
`` With the festival shining a light on size inclusivity , we ’ re on the lookout for a plus-size life crafting model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not shy about showing a bit of flesh and love the idea of being the muse for 150 artists then please apply !
” To apply to be the life model head here .
The free virtual crafting festival from the August 1st to 31st , and is LoveCrafts ' first ever virtual life-crafting event .
The one-hour session is at 8pm on August 27th , led by life drawing tutor Brogan Bertie from Experimental Practice .
Brogan will take people through the techniques of life drawing in the session , letting participants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from cross stitching , paper crafting or embroidering - to create their unique artwork .
Brogan said : “ This crafty life drawing session will be a fun and relaxing hour where we reference our model ’ s poses to create whatever we want .
`` We can draw , use embroidery , collage , anything you feel like !
Experimentation is encouraged !
You don ’ t have to have done life drawing before ; beginners are incredibly welcome . ''
It 's free to join and available to more than 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A firm is looking for models of all shapes, sizes, colours and genders to take part in a life-modelling project - and is offering you £250 an hour if you're willing to pose for them
Fat, disabled and non-binary people offered £250 to pose nude in their living rooms
A global crafting community is looking for a member of the public pose nude in a ‘life crafting’ project as part of a virtual festival.
The winning candidate will get paid £250 to pose naked in their home for an hour, while people sketch and craft their image via Zoom.
The model can be any age over 18, but LoveCrafts.com added it wants applications from all body shapes and sizes, "including those who identify as fat, disabled and non-binary, and belong to an underrepresented group".
You also need to be comfortable being nude in front of an audience and able to hold still poses for up to 15 minutes.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Milly Youngs from LoveCrafts said: “We wanted to hire a member of the public for our life crafting event as it’s such a unique opportunity for someone to experience.
"Plus, there’s the added bonus of earning some money from the comfort of your own home!
"With the festival shining a light on size inclusivity, we’re on the lookout for a plus-size life crafting model. So, if you’re not shy about showing a bit of flesh and love the idea of being the muse for 150 artists then please apply!”
To apply to be the life model head here.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The free virtual crafting festival from the August 1st to 31st, and is LoveCrafts' first ever virtual life-crafting event.
The one-hour session is at 8pm on August 27th, led by life drawing tutor Brogan Bertie from Experimental Practice.
Brogan will take people through the techniques of life drawing in the session, letting participants get as creative as they like - from cross stitching, paper crafting or embroidering - to create their unique artwork.
Brogan said: “This crafty life drawing session will be a fun and relaxing hour where we reference our model’s poses to create whatever we want.
"We can draw, use embroidery, collage, anything you feel like! Experimentation is encouraged! You don’t have to have done life drawing before; beginners are incredibly welcome."
It's free to join and available to more than 150 people - you can register here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Man raised by Brit spy was adult when he learned Pablo Escobar is biological dad

Pablo Escobar 's secret son has recalled the stunning moment when he learned his true dad was the world 's most famous drugs kingpin .
'Phillip Witcomb ' had been raised by a dapper British spy and was living in Spain when he learned he had been living a lie .
He was blown away when his adoptive father told him his father was Colombian cartel boss Pablo Escobar - and that his own real name was Roberto Sendoya Escobar .
Sporting dark wavy hair and a thick moustache reminiscent of the notorious Escobar 's look , he spoke to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shocked - but not for the reasons most might expect .
Now living in Majorca , he has recalled the bombshell of a lifetime - and how he learned the devastating truth behind his childhood nightmares about a `` woman in a red dress '' .
Phillip had been told the feared 'Cocaine King ' was his father just four years before Escobar died in a shootout in 1993 .
But as he recalled the moment ahead of the release of his new book Son OF Escobar : First Born , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his birth father 's true identity , he did n't even know who he was .
Phillip was in Bogota and rescued as a small child from his dying mother 's side after a dramatic shoot-out .
He was adopted by British businessman and undercover agent Pat Witcomb .
His adoptive father took young 'Phillip ' to meet Escobar in Medellin several times as a child - but he had not known who he really was .
He has in recent years described adoptive father Witcomb as a 'James Bond'-like figure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ currency printing works to produce the peso .
But Phillip later learned his dapper dad was secretly spying for Britain .
He previously told the Majorca Daily News how the Witcombs gave him a lavish upbringing .
As a boy Phillip had thought being flanked by gun-toting bodyguards and being driven to school in an armoured car was just part of ordinary childhood .
He recalled his father as a rakish Brit , whose wife did not even know who his real dad was .
`` [ He ] strode around in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guards , a real James Bond , '' Phillip told the newspaper And he had thought that Witcomb was his real father - until that fateful phone call .
Phillip recounted the call to the BBC last night : `` [ It ] was quite an extraordinary moment , but interestingly enough of course we did n't have the Internet in 1989 and my adoptive father was working in Madrid . ''
Witcomb called him up from Spain , where Phillip was by then a grown-up and working .
He told him he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shopping .
Then Witcomb added : `` We need to have a chat . ''
Phillip said : `` Basically it all culminated in this story coming out about who my real father was ... and , frankly , I did n't really know who he was anyway .
`` At that moment in time it was n't the massive impact people think that it might have been .
`` It was n't really because I did n't really know who he was .
It took quite a while for me to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course he reminded me this was the man we went to visit in Medellin on a regular basis .
`` So I had a picture of him in my mind . ''
Tensions were boiling over in South America 's drug turf wars , and soon after he was told who his true dad was Phillip was assigned bodyguards .
The truth also eventually trickled out about his birth mother 's death .
`` I said to dad quite a few times - what were the images I had in my head about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all these noises ?
`` They were just flashed images that I had from my early childhood .
`` I did n't know really what they were - they were nightmares , and he filled in the gaps reluctantly , of course . ''
Phillip said it took years to get the information out of Witcomb about his parents ' back story , including his birth mother 's violent death .
`` He was obviously totally gutted about what happened . ''
It also later transpired Witcomb had been working to keep Escobar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities for MI6 .
Asked about his memories of meeting Escobar as a young child , Phillip told the BBC he recalled being `` a bit intimdated . ''
`` I was quite a young child and I did n't really understand what was going on , '' he said .
`` I remember a mixture of cologne and what I now know to be hashish .
`` One of my most prominent memories is one of when he put his hand on my shoulder and reminded me that I should always remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a memory that stuck in my head all my life . ''
He said his book , which would also chart his memories of kidnap attempts in his early childhood , would not `` glorify '' Escobar .
He said he had begun writing it on the year of Escobar 's death - but paused for years as he struggled with mental health issues over his links to the criminal .
Phillip , who uses his adopted name , revealed he is also working on a second book about a fortune of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was hidden by Escobar - telling the BBC he had been given `` codes '' .
He added he believes Escobar 's mystery money should go to charity if it is ever found .

Shocked man describes 'extraordinary moment' he finds out his dad was Pablo Escobar
Shocked man describes 'extraordinary moment' he finds out his dad was Pablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar’s son, Roberto Sendoya Escobar was raised as Phillip Witcomb and only found out who his true dad was when he was an adult, after being raised by a British businessman
Pablo Escobar's secret son has recalled the stunning moment when he learned his true dad was the world's most famous drugs kingpin.
'Phillip Witcomb' had been raised by a dapper British spy and was living in Spain when he learned he had been living a lie.
He was blown away when his adoptive father told him his father was Colombian cartel boss Pablo Escobar - and that his own real name was Roberto Sendoya Escobar.
Sporting dark wavy hair and a thick moustache reminiscent of the notorious Escobar's look, he spoke to BBC Newsnight on Tuesday and admitted he was shocked - but not for the reasons most might expect.
Now living in Majorca, he has recalled the bombshell of a lifetime - and how he learned the devastating truth behind his childhood nightmares about a "woman in a red dress".
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Phillip had been told the feared 'Cocaine King' was his father just four years before Escobar died in a shootout in 1993.
But as he recalled the moment ahead of the release of his new book Son OF Escobar: First Born, he revealed that when he was first told of his birth father's true identity, he didn't even know who he was.
Phillip was in Bogota and rescued as a small child from his dying mother's side after a dramatic shoot-out.
He was adopted by British businessman and undercover agent Pat Witcomb.
His adoptive father took young 'Phillip' to meet Escobar in Medellin several times as a child - but he had not known who he really was.
He has in recent years described adoptive father Witcomb as a 'James Bond'-like figure.
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The businessman helped Colombia develop its first currency printing works to produce the peso.
But Phillip later learned his dapper dad was secretly spying for Britain.
He previously told the Majorca Daily News how the Witcombs gave him a lavish upbringing.
As a boy Phillip had thought being flanked by gun-toting bodyguards and being driven to school in an armoured car was just part of ordinary childhood.
He recalled his father as a rakish Brit, whose wife did not even know who his real dad was.
"[He] strode around in his Savile Row suits, accompanied by body guards, a real James Bond," Phillip told the newspaper
And he had thought that Witcomb was his real father - until that fateful phone call.
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Phillip recounted the call to the BBC last night: "[It] was quite an extraordinary moment, but interestingly enough of course we didn't have the Internet in 1989 and my adoptive father was working in Madrid."
Witcomb called him up from Spain, where Phillip was by then a grown-up and working. He told him he would be visiting to do some Christmas shopping.
Then Witcomb added: "We need to have a chat."
Phillip said: "Basically it all culminated in this story coming out about who my real father was... and, frankly, I didn't really know who he was anyway.
"At that moment in time it wasn't the massive impact people think that it might have been.
"It wasn't really because I didn't really know who he was. It took quite a while for me to work out who this guy was and of course he reminded me this was the man we went to visit in Medellin on a regular basis.
"So I had a picture of him in my mind."
Tensions were boiling over in South America's drug turf wars, and soon after he was told who his true dad was Phillip was assigned bodyguards.
"It was a pretty scary time."
The truth also eventually trickled out about his birth mother's death.
"I said to dad quite a few times - what were the images I had in my head about a woman in a red dress and all these noises?
"They were just flashed images that I had from my early childhood.
"I didn't know really what they were - they were nightmares, and he filled in the gaps reluctantly, of course."
Phillip said it took years to get the information out of Witcomb about his parents' back story, including his birth mother's violent death.
"He was obviously totally gutted about what happened."
It also later transpired Witcomb had been working to keep Escobar on side as part of his undercover activities for MI6.
Asked about his memories of meeting Escobar as a young child, Phillip told the BBC he recalled being "a bit intimdated."
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"I was quite a young child and I didn't really understand what was going on," he said.
"I remember a mixture of cologne and what I now know to be hashish.
"One of my most prominent memories is one of when he put his hand on my shoulder and reminded me that I should always remember to be an Escobar.
"That was a memory that stuck in my head all my life."
He said his book, which would also chart his memories of kidnap attempts in his early childhood, would not "glorify" Escobar.
He said he had begun writing it on the year of Escobar's death - but paused for years as he struggled with mental health issues over his links to the criminal.
Phillip, who uses his adopted name, revealed he is also working on a second book about a fortune of "millions" he has been told was hidden by Escobar - telling the BBC he had been given "codes".
He added he believes Escobar's mystery money should go to charity if it is ever found.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Chelsea transfer round-up: Blues eye Real Madrid ace, Batshuayi suitor found

Chelsea wasted no time in getting a headstart on their summer transfer business , with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech signed well in advance of the 2020/21 season .
The Blues seemingly aren ’ t satisfied with just those two additions , either .
More recruits , most notably Kai Havertz , are expected to arrive over the coming weeks .
Frank Lampard has grand plans for the reshaping of his Chelsea squad with the Blues expected to make a move for a left back and a centre back before the window closes .
And here are three of today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer stories .
Chelsea on verge of deal for ‘ next Virgil Van Dijk ’ Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Xavier Mbuyamba , the 18-year-old Dutch defender who has been labeled the ‘ next Virgil Van Dijk.
’ Mbuyamba joined Barcelona from MVV Maastricht last summer but has now left the Catalan club and is on the lookout for a new side where he can continue his development as one of the game ’ s brightest young defensive prospects .
The Daily Mail reports Mbuyamba trained with Chelsea last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be done .
The Blues have retained their interest in the player , though , and are hopeful that they can sign the teenager as a free agent .
Chelsea are moving closer to completing the signing of Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid as they look to find a new left back before the start of next season .
Reguilon impressed on loan at Sevilla last season and ESPN claims the club could now make a move for the 23-year-old either on a loan deal or in a permanent transfer that could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Ben Chilwell has been Chelsea ’ s number one left back target , but there is a recognition at Stamford Bridge that negotiations to sign the England international will prove challenging .
Reguilon broke into the Real Madrid senior squad for the start of the 2018/19 season , but was loaned out to Sevilla following the signing of Ferland Mendy from Lyon last summer .
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is a shock target for Leeds United , with the promoted side keen to find a new centre forward ahead of their return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Football Insider .
The 26-year-old is now in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea would consider offers of less than £25 million for Batshuayi as they attempt to raise funds for transfer moves of their own .
After loan spells at Borussia Dortmund , Valencia and Crystal Palace , Batshuayi spent the 2019/20 season at his parent club , but only made one start in the Premier League and Champions League over the course of the campaign .

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has already added some big names this summer and attention is likely to turn to their leaky defence with the next Virgil van Dijk on their radar
Chelsea wasted no time in getting a headstart on their summer transfer business, with Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech signed well in advance of the 2020/21 season.
The Blues seemingly aren’t satisfied with just those two additions, either. More recruits, most notably Kai Havertz, are expected to arrive over the coming weeks.
Frank Lampard has grand plans for the reshaping of his Chelsea squad with the Blues expected to make a move for a left back and a centre back before the window closes.
And here are three of today’s biggest and most intriguing Chelsea transfer stories.
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Chelsea on verge of deal for ‘next Virgil Van Dijk’
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Xavier Mbuyamba, the 18-year-old Dutch defender who has been labeled the ‘next Virgil Van Dijk.’
Mbuyamba joined Barcelona from MVV Maastricht last summer but has now left the Catalan club and is on the lookout for a new side where he can continue his development as one of the game’s brightest young defensive prospects.
The Daily Mail reports Mbuyamba trained with Chelsea last year, but a deal couldn’t be done. The Blues have retained their interest in the player, though, and are hopeful that they can sign the teenager as a free agent.
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Blues in talks to sign Real Madrid left back
Chelsea are moving closer to completing the signing of Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid as they look to find a new left back before the start of next season.
Reguilon impressed on loan at Sevilla last season and ESPN claims the club could now make a move for the 23-year-old either on a loan deal or in a permanent transfer that could be worth €25 million.
Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell has been Chelsea’s number one left back target, but there is a recognition at Stamford Bridge that negotiations to sign the England international will prove challenging.
Reguilon broke into the Real Madrid senior squad for the start of the 2018/19 season, but was loaned out to Sevilla following the signing of Ferland Mendy from Lyon last summer.
Leeds linked with shock move for Chelsea forward
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is a shock target for Leeds United, with the promoted side keen to find a new centre forward ahead of their return to the Premier League, according to Football Insider.
The 26-year-old is now in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea would consider offers of less than £25 million for Batshuayi as they attempt to raise funds for transfer moves of their own.
After loan spells at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace, Batshuayi spent the 2019/20 season at his parent club, but only made one start in the Premier League and Champions League over the course of the campaign.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Arsenal transfer round-up: Gunners out of Zaha race, face Willian competition

As the 2019/20 Europa League edges closer to resumption , Arsenal are attempting to get into good shape for next season ’ s edition of the competition .
The Gunners will again be competing in Europe next season thanks to their FA Cup win over Chelsea , and will be keen to put themselves in a position to challenge on multiple fronts in the upcoming season .
That will mean new signings , as well as one or two exits , and here ’ s the latest on what Mikel Arteta is up to as he gets stuck into his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lucas Torreira is one of the Arsenal players whose future remains up in the air , and a potential reunion with one of his former coaches could prompt an exit .
Marco Giampaolo was in charge of Sampdoria when Torreira impressed enough to earn his move to north London , and the 53-year-old looks set for a new job after his brief spell in charge of AC Milan .
Giampaolo is reportedly on the verge of taking over at Torino and , according to Corriere dello Sport ( via Sport Witness ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uruguayan .
Torreira played 71 times for Sampdoria under the Italian coach before moving to Arsenal in 2018 , but has been in and out of the team since Arteta replaced Unai Emery as manager .
Torino finished the 2019/20 campaign just above the relegation spots in Serie A , with Walter Mazzarri losing his job in February and his replacement Moreno Longo due to make way for Giampaolo , according to reports in Italy .
Arsenal one of two sides in Willian hunt Arsenal remain keen on a move for Willian , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer when his Chelsea deal expires later this month .
And now , after widespread interest in the Brazil international , the Gunners are believed to have only one rival in their pursuit of the 31-year-old .
That ’ s according to The Athletic , who report a move to Arsenal “ is thought to appeal ” to the former Shakhtar and Anzhi winger .
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to offer Willian a three-year deal , potentially giving them the upper hand over Chelsea , who only want to hand two further years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend .
The Brazilian has played more than 40 games in each of his seven seasons at Stamford Bridge , but injury kept him out of Saturday ’ s FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal .
In previous summers , the availability of Wilfried Zaha for just £30m would have been a no-brainer for Arsenal .
However , despite Crystal Palace reportedly lowering their demands for a man who would have likely cost twice as much last summer , Arteta ’ s side are not thought to be in the running for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the emergence of Bukayo Saka at the Emirates Stadium means the Gunners are not expected to revive their interest in Zaha , who was linked with a switch during Unai Emery ’ s tenure as manager .
Saka , who filled in at left-back as well as playing further forward under Arteta , made 26 Premier League appearances for Arsenal last season .
The academy product ended speculation about his future in July , signing a new long-term deal as a reward for his performances in a breakout season in north London @

Arsenal are still looking to sign Chelsea's Willian once his contract expires but have opted against pursuing Wilfried Zaha who looks set to leave Crystal Palace this summer
As the 2019/20 Europa League edges closer to resumption, Arsenal are attempting to get into good shape for next season’s edition of the competition.
The Gunners will again be competing in Europe next season thanks to their FA Cup win over Chelsea, and will be keen to put themselves in a position to challenge on multiple fronts in the upcoming season.
That will mean new signings, as well as one or two exits, and here’s the latest on what Mikel Arteta is up to as he gets stuck into his first summer transfer window as Arsenal manager.
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Incoming Torino boss keen to reunite with Torreira
Lucas Torreira is one of the Arsenal players whose future remains up in the air, and a potential reunion with one of his former coaches could prompt an exit.
Marco Giampaolo was in charge of Sampdoria when Torreira impressed enough to earn his move to north London, and the 53-year-old looks set for a new job after his brief spell in charge of AC Milan.
Giampaolo is reportedly on the verge of taking over at Torino and, according to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), he wants to reunite with the Uruguayan.
Torreira played 71 times for Sampdoria under the Italian coach before moving to Arsenal in 2018, but has been in and out of the team since Arteta replaced Unai Emery as manager.
Torino finished the 2019/20 campaign just above the relegation spots in Serie A, with Walter Mazzarri losing his job in February and his replacement Moreno Longo due to make way for Giampaolo, according to reports in Italy.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Arsenal one of two sides in Willian hunt
Arsenal remain keen on a move for Willian, who will be available on a free transfer when his Chelsea deal expires later this month.
And now, after widespread interest in the Brazil international, the Gunners are believed to have only one rival in their pursuit of the 31-year-old.
That’s according to The Athletic, who report a move to Arsenal “is thought to appeal” to the former Shakhtar and Anzhi winger.
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to offer Willian a three-year deal, potentially giving them the upper hand over Chelsea, who only want to hand two further years to a player who turns 32 this weekend.
The Brazilian has played more than 40 games in each of his seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, but injury kept him out of Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal.
Gunners ‘end interest’ in Zaha
In previous summers, the availability of Wilfried Zaha for just £30m would have been a no-brainer for Arsenal.
However, despite Crystal Palace reportedly lowering their demands for a man who would have likely cost twice as much last summer, Arteta’s side are not thought to be in the running for the Ivorian international.
According to the Sun, the emergence of Bukayo Saka at the Emirates Stadium means the Gunners are not expected to revive their interest in Zaha, who was linked with a switch during Unai Emery’s tenure as manager.
Saka, who filled in at left-back as well as playing further forward under Arteta, made 26 Premier League appearances for Arsenal last season.
The academy product ended speculation about his future in July, signing a new long-term deal as a reward for his performances in a breakout season in north London.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--At least 4 dead and 3.5m plunged into darkness as Storm Isaias hits US coast

At least four people are dead and 3.5million have been plunged into darkness as Storm Isaias makes its way up the US Atlantic coast .
The storm was briefly a Category 1 hurricane when it made landfall in North Carolina late on Monday , reducing a mobile home park in the north of the state to rubble hours later , leaving two people dead .
While electric companies claim millions are without power from the southeastern state up to New York .
`` It does n't look real .
It looks like something on TV .
There 's nothing there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told local reporters .
`` Vehicles are turned over .
Vehicles are piled on top of each other .
It 's just very sad . ''
A mother and her two children who were missing for hours after the storm ripped through the area were found safe later on Tuesday .
In Mechanicsville , North Carolina , a large tree fell on a car , killing the driver , the St. Mary 's County Sheriff 's Office said .
The sheriff 's department did not immediately identify the motorist .
North Carolina Governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2:30 p.m .
ET on Tuesday more than 172,000 homes remained without power , even as Isaias moved northward and skies cleared .
Cooper said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump , who had pledged aid .
A man in the New York City borough of Queens became the fourth fatality when a tree crushed a car he was inside , local authorities said .
Social media images showed tornadoes in Cape May , Marmora and Long Beach Island along New Jersey 's southern shore , and tornado damage in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delaware , Tammy Trelford Campos said she was terrified to hear a tornado destroy her backyard .
`` The damage is crazy .
No power , almost all my trees are split or uprooted , water is coming in all windows , '' she said on Facebook .
New York City , much of New Jersey , all of Massachusetts and other parts of New England went under a tornado watch .
New York state officials temporarily shut down coronavirus testing centers as a precaution .
As of 2pm ET on Tuesday the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albany , New York , with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour , according to the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center .
`` The center of Isaias will continue to move farther inland over eastern New York and Vermont this afternoon and evening , and over southern Canada tonight , '' the NHC said .

Storm Isaias was briefly classified as a Category 1 hurricane when it made landfall on Monday night, tearing its way from North Carolina up to New York and is expected to move further inland
At least 4 dead and 3.5million plunged into darkness as Storm Isaias hits US coast
At least four people are dead and 3.5million have been plunged into darkness as Storm Isaias makes its way up the US Atlantic coast.
The storm was briefly a Category 1 hurricane when it made landfall in North Carolina late on Monday, reducing a mobile home park in the north of the state to rubble hours later, leaving two people dead.
While electric companies claim millions are without power from the southeastern state up to New York.
"It doesn't look real. It looks like something on TV. There's nothing there," Bertie County Sheriff John Holley told local reporters.
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"Vehicles are turned over. Vehicles are piled on top of each other. It's just very sad."
A mother and her two children who were missing for hours after the storm ripped through the area were found safe later on Tuesday.
In Mechanicsville, North Carolina, a large tree fell on a car, killing the driver, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said.
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The sheriff's department did not immediately identify the motorist.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said on Twitter that as of 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday more than 172,000 homes remained without power, even as Isaias moved northward and skies cleared.
Cooper said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump, who had pledged aid.
A man in the New York City borough of Queens became the fourth fatality when a tree crushed a car he was inside, local authorities said.
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Social media images showed tornadoes in Cape May, Marmora and Long Beach Island along New Jersey's southern shore, and tornado damage in Dover, Delaware.
In Bear, Delaware, Tammy Trelford Campos said she was terrified to hear a tornado destroy her backyard.
"The damage is crazy. No power, almost all my trees are split or uprooted, water is coming in all windows," she said on Facebook.
New York City, much of New Jersey, all of Massachusetts and other parts of New England went under a tornado watch. New York state officials temporarily shut down coronavirus testing centers as a precaution.
As of 2pm ET on Tuesday the storm was about 20 miles west of Albany, New York, with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour, according to the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center.
"The center of Isaias will continue to move farther inland over eastern New York and Vermont this afternoon and evening,and over southern Canada tonight," the NHC said.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Man Utd transfer round-up: Alexis Sanchez and Jadon Sancho updates

As Manchester United prepare for their Europa League last-16 second leg tie against LASK , plenty is being done behind the scenes in relation to the club ’ s summer transfer business .
There is likely to be movement in both directions as United prepare for a return to the Champions League , with a couple of particular ins and outs dominating the back pages .
Indeed , the futures of Jadon Sancho and Alexis Sanchez will continue to fill column inches until their respective transfers are completed .
Here ’ s the latest on United ’ s comings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another loanee returning home after failing to secure a permanent move away from Manchester .
Sanchez could be offloaded for free to clear path for Sancho move Alexis Sanchez is set to join Inter Milan permanently after an impressive loan spell at San Siro , and the Italian club look likely to pick him up without a fee .
The Chilean , who is United ’ s top earner after joining from Arsenal in a swap deal in 2018 , is under contract until 2022 .
However , the Red Devils are prepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancel his contract and move to Inter on a free , which in turn creates space in their own squad and wage bill to complete their move for Borussia Dortmund ’ s Jadon Sancho .
Sanchez has scored three of his four Inter goals since Italian football resumed in June , and has also chipped in with seven assists in that time to help Antonio Conte ’ s side finish second in Serie A. Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are still in talks over a deal for Sancho , but reports in Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Sky Germany , the England star has agreed terms in principle over a contract which would keep him in Manchester until 2025 .
Dortmund remain keen to settle the transfer saga before departing for their pre-season training camp on August 10 , but are reluctant to budge on their £108m valuation of the winger .
Reports over recent weeks have suggested United are intent on dividing the fee into instalments , rather than paying what would be a club-record fee all at once .
Dortmund are off to Switzerland to begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having been eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain at the last-16 stage , while United ’ s own European campaign is due to resume this week .
The 2020/21 Bundesliga campaign begins in September , with Dortmund also due to take on Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup at the end of that month , Smalling returns to Old Trafford after Roma move collapses Chris Smalling is on his way back to Manchester after Roma were unable to make his loan deal permanent in time for the Europa League ’ s resumption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the centre-back on their books , but were unable to reach an agreement with United to complete a permanent move in time to include him in their European squad .
“ I ’ m gutted that I can ’ t finish what we started this season , ” Smalling wrote on Twitter .
“ To experience the love shown to me in such a short time was extra special and it will not be forgotten.
” Smalling ’ s return does not rule out an eventual switch being agreed , with the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pertaining to the 2020/21 season .

Man Utd are continuing to discuss a possible move for Jadon Sancho despite his hefty fee while Alexis Sanchez could achieve an Old Trafford exit in the coming weeks
As Manchester United prepare for their Europa League last-16 second leg tie against LASK, plenty is being done behind the scenes in relation to the club’s summer transfer business.
There is likely to be movement in both directions as United prepare for a return to the Champions League, with a couple of particular ins and outs dominating the back pages.
Indeed, the futures of Jadon Sancho and Alexis Sanchez will continue to fill column inches until their respective transfers are completed.
Here’s the latest on United’s comings and goings in attack, as well as another loanee returning home after failing to secure a permanent move away from Manchester.
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Sanchez could be offloaded for free to clear path for Sancho move
Alexis Sanchez is set to join Inter Milan permanently after an impressive loan spell at San Siro, and the Italian club look likely to pick him up without a fee.
The Chilean, who is United’s top earner after joining from Arsenal in a swap deal in 2018, is under contract until 2022.
However, the Red Devils are prepared to pay him an undisclosed figure to cancel his contract and move to Inter on a free, which in turn creates space in their own squad and wage bill to complete their move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho.
Sanchez has scored three of his four Inter goals since Italian football resumed in June, and has also chipped in with seven assists in that time to help Antonio Conte’s side finish second in Serie A.
Image: Borussia Dortmund via Getty Imag) Borussia Dortmund via Getty Imag)
Sancho ‘agrees personal terms’ ahead of United move
Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are still in talks over a deal for Sancho, but reports in Germany suggest one hurdle has been cleared.
According to Sky Germany, the England star has agreed terms in principle over a contract which would keep him in Manchester until 2025.
Dortmund remain keen to settle the transfer saga before departing for their pre-season training camp on August 10, but are reluctant to budge on their £108m valuation of the winger.
Reports over recent weeks have suggested United are intent on dividing the fee into instalments, rather than paying what would be a club-record fee all at once.
Dortmund are off to Switzerland to begin their preparations for the 2020/21 season, having been eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain at the last-16 stage, while United’s own European campaign is due to resume this week.
The 2020/21 Bundesliga campaign begins in September, with Dortmund also due to take on Bayern Munich in the DFL-Supercup at the end of that month,
Smalling returns to Old Trafford after Roma move collapses
Chris Smalling is on his way back to Manchester after Roma were unable to make his loan deal permanent in time for the Europa League’s resumption.
The Italian club hoped to keep the centre-back on their books, but were unable to reach an agreement with United to complete a permanent move in time to include him in their European squad.
“I’m gutted that I can’t finish what we started this season,” Smalling wrote on Twitter.
“To experience the love shown to me in such a short time was extra special and it will not be forgotten.”
Smalling’s return does not rule out an eventual switch being agreed, with the European transfer window open until October for deals pertaining to the 2020/21 season.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Rapper FBG Duck shot dead in 'drive-by shooting' while out shopping

FBG Duck has allegedly been shot dead in a 'drive-by shooting ' , according to reports in US media .
The 26-year-old upcoming American rapper is believed to have been killed during the incident in Chicago , which happened in broad daylight .
A Chicago Police Department spokesperson confirmed that at around 4.37pm local time , three people were shopping before a number of people stepped out of a car and opened fire , with a woman reportedly also shot in the incident .
Reports have indicated that FBG was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after suffering gunshot wounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
YouTuber DJ Akademiks tweeted : `` BREAKING : FBG DUCK pronounced dead at hospital after being shot in downtown Chicago . ''
This is the second time that FBG had been shot , after was hit in his shoulder back in June 2018 .
CBS Chicago said witnesses at the scene heard `` several gunshots '' after two people got caught up in argument .
One witness told them : `` I seen a guy in the black pullout a gun and he shot at the dude with the white shirt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was shooting at ran to the left , and the guy who was doing the shooting ran that way ; ran towards Michigan Avenue . ''
The rapper is a reportedly a popular figure in the underground Chicago rap scene and is best known for his single 'Slide . '
He has courted controversy before on social media when he had a public beef with rival rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine with the two trading threats during the argument .
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Chicago rapper FBG Duck has allegedly been shot dead in a 'drive-by shooting' in which a three people were caught after a car stopped and people 'opened fire'
FBG Duck has allegedly been shot dead in a 'drive-by shooting', according to reports in US media.
The 26-year-old upcoming American rapper is believed to have been killed during the incident in Chicago, which happened in broad daylight.
A Chicago Police Department spokesperson confirmed that at around 4.37pm local time, three people were shopping before a number of people stepped out of a car and opened fire, with a woman reportedly also shot in the incident.
Reports have indicated that FBG was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after suffering gunshot wounds to his chest, groin and neck.
Image: FBG Duck/Instagram) FBG Duck/Instagram)
YouTuber DJ Akademiks tweeted: "BREAKING: FBG DUCK pronounced dead at hospital after being shot in downtown Chicago."
This is the second time that FBG had been shot, after was hit in his shoulder back in June 2018.
CBS Chicago said witnesses at the scene heard "several gunshots" after two people got caught up in argument.
One witness told them: "I seen a guy in the black pullout a gun and he shot at the dude with the white shirt. And they both ran – the guy he was shooting at ran to the left, and the guy who was doing the shooting ran that way; ran towards Michigan Avenue."
The rapper is a reportedly a popular figure in the underground Chicago rap scene and is best known for his single 'Slide.'
He has courted controversy before on social media when he had a public beef with rival rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine with the two trading threats during the argument.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-05--What caused deadly Beirut blast that killed at least 78 and injured thousands

A huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has killed 78 people , injured nearly 4,000 and sent shockwaves across the Lebanese capital .
Officials said they expected the death toll to rise further after Tuesday 's blast as emergency workers dug through rubble to rescue people and remove the dead .
It was the most powerful explosion in years to hit Beirut , which is already reeling from an economic crisis and a surge in coronavirus infections .
But what caused the blast that shattered windows across the city and could be heard in Cyprus 110 miles away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ammonium nitrate had been stored for six years at the port without safety measures and said it was `` unacceptable '' .
He called for an emergency cabinet meeting on Wednesday and said a two-week state of emergency should be declared .
While Prime Minister Hassan Diab told the nation there would be accountability for the deadly blast at the `` dangerous warehouse '' .
`` Those responsible will pay the price , '' he said in a televised address to the nation , adding that details would be made public .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ initial blaze that set off the blast .
A security source and local media said it was started by welding work carried out on a hole in the warehouse .
While US President Donald Trump has claimed he has been informed by his generals that it was down to a `` bomb of some kind '' .
The explosion occurred three days before a UN-backed court is due to deliver a verdict in the trial of four suspects from the Shi'ite Muslim group Hezbollah over a 2005 bombing which killed former Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was killed by a huge truck bomb on the same waterfront , about one mile from the port .
Israeli officials said Israel , which has fought several wars with Lebanon , had nothing to do with Tuesday 's blast and said their country was ready to give humanitarian and medical assistance .
Footage of the explosion shared by residents on social media showed a column of smoke rising from the port followed by an enormous blast , sending up a white cloud and a fireball into the sky .
Those filming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the port were thrown backwards by the shock .
Hours after the blast , which struck shortly after 6pm , a fire still blazed in the port district , casting an orange glow across the night sky as helicopters hovered and ambulance sirens sounded across the capital .
A security source said victims were taken for treatment outside the city because Beirut hospitals were packed with wounded .
Ambulances from the north and south of the country and the Bekaa valley to the east were called in to help .
The US embassy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about reports of toxic gases released by the blast , urging people to stay indoors and wear masks if available .
The Lebanese government said it as still struggling to establish the full scale of the disaster .
`` There are many people missing .
People are asking the emergency department about their loved ones and it is difficult to search at night because there is no electricity , '' Health Minister Hamad Hasan said .

PM CONFIRMS BRITISH NATIONALS ARE AMONG THOSE CAUGHT UP IN BEIRUT BLAST
PM CONFIRMS BRITISH NATIONALS ARE AMONG THOSE CAUGHT UP IN BEIRUT BLAST
A reported 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate were being stored at the port in a "dangerous warehouse", which may have been ignited by welding work, though Donald Trump claims it was a "bomb of some kind"
Beirut explosion: What caused deadly blast that killed at least 100 and injured thousands
A huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has killed 100 people, injured nearly 4,000 and sent shockwaves across the Lebanese capital.
Officials said they expected the death toll to rise further after Tuesday's blast as emergency workers dug through rubble to rescue people and remove the dead.
It was the most powerful explosion in years to hit Beirut, which is already reeling from an economic crisis and a surge in coronavirus infections.
But what caused the blast that shattered windows across the city and could be heard in Cyprus 110 miles away?
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President Michel Aoun said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate had been stored for six years at the port without safety measures and said it was "unacceptable".
He called for an emergency cabinet meeting on Wednesday and said a two-week state of emergency should be declared.
While Prime Minister Hassan Diab told the nation there would be accountability for the deadly blast at the "dangerous warehouse".
"Those responsible will pay the price," he said in a televised address to the nation, adding that details would be made public.
Officials did not say what caused the initial blaze that set off the blast. A security source and local media said it was started by welding work carried out on a hole in the warehouse.
While US President Donald Trump has claimed he has been informed by his generals that it was down to a "bomb of some kind".
The explosion occurred three days before a UN-backed court is due to deliver a verdict in the trial of four suspects from the Shi'ite Muslim group Hezbollah over a 2005 bombing which killed former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri and 21 others.
Hariri was killed by a huge truck bomb on the same waterfront, about one mile from the port.
Israeli officials said Israel, which has fought several wars with Lebanon, had nothing to do with Tuesday's blast and said their country was ready to give humanitarian and medical assistance.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Footage of the explosion shared by residents on social media showed a column of smoke rising from the port followed by an enormous blast, sending up a white cloud and a fireball into the sky.
Those filming the incident from high buildings one mile from the port were thrown backwards by the shock.
Hours after the blast, which struck shortly after 6pm, a fire still blazed in the port district, casting an orange glow across the night sky as helicopters hovered and ambulance sirens sounded across the capital.
Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
A security source said victims were taken for treatment outside the city because Beirut hospitals were packed with wounded.
Ambulances from the north and south of the country and the Bekaa valley to the east were called in to help.
The US embassy in Beirut warned residents in the city about reports of toxic gases released by the blast, urging people to stay indoors and wear masks if available.
The Lebanese government said it as still struggling to establish the full scale of the disaster.
"There are many people missing. People are asking the emergency department about their loved ones and it is difficult to search at night because there is no electricity," Health Minister Hamad Hasan said.


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Trent Alexander-Arnold causes EA Sports to install new feature in FIFA 21

Liverpool 's Trent Alexander-Arnold has enjoyed another stellar year for the newly crowned Premier League champions and has inspired a new feature on FIFA 21 .
The young full-back has continued to thrive and his importance to the Reds can not be understated .
Alexander-Arnold 's ability on the ball has come in for huge praise over the past few years , but one area that has been particularly hailed is his deivery .
The right-back is a huge threat for Jurgen Klopp 's side with his variety of crosses a huge weapon .
His 13 assists this season were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backed up the 12 he recorded last year .
And now FIFA are offering gamers the chance to better utilise their wide players with new crossing features - some of which have been inspired by the Reds star - included in the upcoming edition .
Crossing - This system was remodelled to create more unique crosses that help players get the most out of their build up .
• There are a number of new crossing trajectories in FIFA 21 : • Whipped Cross - ( R1/RB + L1/LB + ⬜/X ) - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , these fast and dangerous crosses travel through the box and are perfect for a teammate to just ‘ put their head in the way ’ .
• Driven Cross - ( R1/RB + ⬜/X ) - Similar to whipped crosses , this cross is fast and dangerous , but tends to travel at waist height , being ideal for a volley or shot .
• Ground Driven Cross - ( R1/RB + ⬜/X then ⬜/X ) - An extremely fast cross that travels on the ground .
Alexander-Arnold himself has been quizzed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drawn comparisons with England legend David Beckham .
The Liverpool star has played down such links but former Red Danny Murphy has waxed lyrical about him .
He previously told TalkSport : “ Trent ’ s display of passing and technical ability that we ’ ve not seen in a full-back for many , many years .
“ Trent , for me , is as good a crosser of the ball I ’ ve seen since David Beckham . ''

Trent Alexander-Arnold has played a starring role in Liverpool's Premier League triumph and his qualities have seen FIFA introduce a new feature for the 2021 edition
Trent Alexander-Arnold causes EA Sports to install new feature in FIFA 21
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold has enjoyed another stellar year for the newly crowned Premier League champions and has inspired a new feature on FIFA 21.
The young full-back has continued to thrive and his importance to the Reds cannot be understated.
Alexander-Arnold's ability on the ball has come in for huge praise over the past few years, but one area that has been particularly hailed is his deivery.
The right-back is a huge threat for Jurgen Klopp's side with his variety of crosses a huge weapon.
His 13 assists this season were second only to Kevin De Bruyne and backed up the 12 he recorded last year.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
And now FIFA are offering gamers the chance to better utilise their wide players with new crossing features - some of which have been inspired by the Reds star - included in the upcoming edition.
Crossing - This system was remodelled to create more unique crosses that help players get the most out of their build up.
There are a number of new crossing trajectories in FIFA 21: Whipped Cross - (R1/RB + L1/LB + ⬜/X) - Inspired by Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, these fast and dangerous crosses travel through the box and are perfect for a teammate to just ‘put their head in the way’. Driven Cross - (R1/RB + ⬜/X) - Similar to whipped crosses, this cross is fast and dangerous, but tends to travel at waist height, being ideal for a volley or shot. Ground Driven Cross - (R1/RB + ⬜/X then ⬜/X ) - An extremely fast cross that travels on the ground.
Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) CameraSport via Getty Images)
Alexander-Arnold himself has been quizzed on his skill set this season having drawn comparisons with England legend David Beckham.
The Liverpool star has played down such links but former Red Danny Murphy has waxed lyrical about him.
He previously told TalkSport: “Trent’s display of passing and technical ability that we’ve not seen in a full-back for many, many years.
“Trent, for me, is as good a crosser of the ball I’ve seen since David Beckham."


thedailymirror--2020-08-05--Ellen DeGeneres defended by Kevin Hart's calls for 'an end to hate' after claims

Ellen DeGeneres has been defended by Kevin Hart amid accusations she turned her back on toxic workplace culture behind the scenes of her chat show .
The 41-year-old Hollywood actor has spoken out as Ellen faced a barrage of criticism in recent weeks from staff members past and present , who have reported misconduct , racism and sexual harassment .
There are now calls for her to be replaced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , with James Corden being widely touted to take over on the daytime talk show .
It has been reported that Ellen will continue though and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a situation that is threatening to bring a dark cloud over her career .
Kevin Hart has said that enough is enough and posted his thoughts on Instagram in which he voiced his support for the under fire TV presenter , accusing those rallying against her of spreading `` negativity '' .
He posted : `` It 's crazy to see my friend go thru what she 's going thru publicly .
`` I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she 's one of the dopest people on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my family and my team with love and respect from day 1 . ''
Kevin continued to call for the hating to stop : `` The internet has become a crazy world of negativity ... we are falling in love with peoples down fall .
It 's honestly sad ...
When did we get here ?
I stand by the ones that I know and that I love .
`` Looking forward to the future where we get back to loving one another ... this hate s*** has to stop .
Hopefully it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : `` This post is not meant to disregard the feelings of others and their experiences ...
It 's simply to show what my experiences have been with my friend .
Love you for life Ellen ... '' Ironically , Ellen stood by Hart after he stepped down as host of the 2019 Oscars following controversy linked to old tweets featuring derogatory homophobic words he had once posted .
The chat show host tried to convince Kevin to reconsider his decision and front the Academy Awards .
Katy Perry has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , explaining to fans that the 62-year-old has always treated her with kindness .
`` I know I ca n't speak for anyone else 's experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the @ theellenshow , '' Katy wrote .
`` I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought to the world through her platform for decades . ''
Ellen has spoken out about the controversy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` correct the issues '' raised , like claims of intimidation and racism .
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Kevin Hart has jumped to the defence of Ellen DeGeneres after claims that her show had a 'toxic workplace culture' with accusations of sexual misconduct and racism
Ellen DeGeneres defended by Kevin Hart's calls for 'an end to hate' after 'toxic' claims
Ellen DeGeneres has been defended by Kevin Hart amid accusations she turned her back on toxic workplace culture behind the scenes of her chat show.
The 41-year-old Hollywood actor has spoken out as Ellen faced a barrage of criticism in recent weeks from staff members past and present, who have reported misconduct, racism and sexual harassment.
There are now calls for her to be replaced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, with James Corden being widely touted to take over on the daytime talk show.
It has been reported that Ellen will continue though and hopefully the heat will die down on a situation that is threatening to bring a dark cloud over her career.
Kevin Hart has said that enough is enough and posted his thoughts on Instagram in which he voiced his support for the under fire TV presenter, accusing those rallying against her of spreading "negativity".
He posted: "It's crazy to see my friend go thru what she's going thru publicly.
"I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she's one of the dopest people on the f***ing planet. She has treated my family and my team with love and respect from day 1."
Image: YouTube/ TheEllenShow) YouTube/ TheEllenShow)
Kevin continued to call for the hating to stop: "The internet has become a crazy world of negativity... we are falling in love with peoples down fall. It's honestly sad... When did we get here? I stand by the ones that I know and that I love.
"Looking forward to the future where we get back to loving one another... this hate s*** has to stop. Hopefully it goes out of style soon..."
He added: "This post is not meant to disregard the feelings of others and their experiences... It's simply to show what my experiences have been with my friend. Love you for life Ellen..."
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Ironically, Ellen stood by Hart after he stepped down as host of the 2019 Oscars following controversy linked to old tweets featuring derogatory homophobic words he had once posted.
The chat show host tried to convince Kevin to reconsider his decision and front the Academy Awards.
Katy Perry has also come to Ellen's defence on Twitter, explaining to fans that the 62-year-old has always treated her with kindness.
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"I know I can't speak for anyone else's experience besides my own but I want to acknowledge that I have only ever had positive takeaways from my time with Ellen & on the @theellenshow," Katy wrote. "I think we all have witnessed the light & continual fight for equality that she has brought to the world through her platform for decades."
Ellen has spoken out about the controversy, and vowed to work with WarnerMedia bosses to "correct the issues" raised, like claims of intimidation and racism.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Girl, 6, chokes on blue face mask 'cooked inside McDonalds chicken nuggets'

A furious mum claims she found face mask pieces inside chicken nuggets she bought from McDonald 's for her daughter after she started choking .
Laura Arber said she made the discovery in at least two of the 20 nuggets she had bought for her children from the fast food branch in Aldershot on Tuesday .
The 32-year-old had taken three of her four children to the McDonalds branch to pick up the order before they headed back to the family home to enjoy their meal .
She said as her kids sat down on the sofa she suddenly became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` My little daughter just started choking and I put my fingers down her throat to loop it out there was just blue with the sick , '' she said .
`` I thought what on earth is this ?
!
I did n't even think it could be the chicken nugget but looked over at the box and all you could see was this blue coming out of another chicken nugget in the box of 20 . ''
`` And the mask is cooked into it , like a part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can see the seam and how solid it is in there . ''
Laura said she called the branch and headed down there after to speak with the manager .
She said he told her that the nuggets were not cooked on site but 'failed to apologise and stop serving nuggets ' .
She said : `` And the worse thing was that they carried on serving them !
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Before I left I said 'Are you going to keep serving them ? '
And they were carrying on serving them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me . ''
`` I just could n't believe the way the management were handling it . ''
Laura posted details about her find on a Facebook group in Aldershot to warm other people .
`` What if I had walked out of the room and my daughter had choked ? ''
she said .
`` She could have died .
It 's a split second thing .
`` And I am just thinking , we have just come out of a pandemic and there is a face mask in my child 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was born in intensive care and she stayed in one of the houses that McDonalds provides for families whose children are very ill in hospital .
She said previously she had held the company in high esteem because of the way they helped her but her experience today left her feeling bitterly disappointed .
A McDonald 's spokesperson said : `` We are very sorry to hear about this customer ’ s experience .
Food safety is of the utmost importance to us and we place great emphasis on quality control , following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` When the matter was brought to the attention of our staff , we apologised , offered a full refund and asked the customer to return the item so we could further investigate the matter and isolate the affected product .
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Laura Arber, 32, claims she found parts of a blue face mask in at least two of the 20 nuggets she had bought for her children from the fast food branch in Aldershot
A furious mum claims she found face mask pieces inside chicken nuggets she bought from McDonald's for her daughter after she started choking.
Laura Arber said she made the discovery in at least two of the 20 nuggets she had bought for her children from the fast food branch in Aldershot on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old had taken three of her four children to the McDonalds branch to pick up the order before they headed back to the family home to enjoy their meal.
She said as her kids sat down on the sofa she suddenly became aware that six-year-old Maddie was choking.
"My little daughter just started choking and I put my fingers down her throat to loop it out there was just blue with the sick," she said.
"I thought what on earth is this?! I didn't even think it could be the chicken nugget but looked over at the box and all you could see was this blue coming out of another chicken nugget in the box of 20."
"And the mask is cooked into it, like a part of the mixture and it's clearly a mask. You can see the seam and how solid it is in there."
Laura said she called the branch and headed down there after to speak with the manager.
She said he told her that the nuggets were not cooked on site but 'failed to apologise and stop serving nuggets'.
She said: "And the worse thing was that they carried on serving them!? Before I left I said 'Are you going to keep serving them?' And they were carrying on serving them and that was the big thing for me."
"I just couldn't believe the way the management were handling it."
Laura posted details about her find on a Facebook group in Aldershot to warm other people.
"What if I had walked out of the room and my daughter had choked?" she said. "She could have died. It's a split second thing.
"And I am just thinking, we have just come out of a pandemic and there is a face mask in my child's chicken nugget!"
Laura's son was born in intensive care and she stayed in one of the houses that McDonalds provides for families whose children are very ill in hospital.
She said previously she had held the company in high esteem because of the way they helped her but her experience today left her feeling bitterly disappointed.
A McDonald's spokesperson said: "We are very sorry to hear about this customer’s experience. Food safety is of the utmost importance to us and we place great emphasis on quality control, following rigorous standards to avoid any imperfections.
"When the matter was brought to the attention of our staff, we apologised, offered a full refund and asked the customer to return the item so we could further investigate the matter and isolate the affected product.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Premier League club 'table £50m transfer bid' for Barcelona's Francisco Trincao

An unnamed Premier League club have bid £50m for Barelona 's Francisco Trincao , according to reports .
The Portuguese star only moved to the Nou Camp in January and has a hefty €500m release clause in his contract .
But a team in England 's top flight are ready to pay £50m upfront for the 20-year-old who only cost the Calatans €31m ( £28m ) back in January , claims AS .
Leicester are thought to be the club interest in Trincao as they look to bolster their attacking options .
The Foxes missed out on the top four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though as they lost to Manchester United .
It means , despite all their forward steps under Brendan Rodgers , that they will not be able to offer Champions League football to any new recruits .
The forward burst onto the scene with Braga and helped them win the Taça da Liga although he is yet to earn international recognition .
Barcelona think very highly of Trincao though and believe he could become one of Europe 's best in his position .
The Spanish giants do need to raise funds this summer though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high earners .
Ivan Rakitic , Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho could all be moved on this summer .
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu recently opened up on how the La Liga side have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic .
`` In the 2020-21 season we expected to post 1.1 bn euros , but we 'll have 30 % of that , '' he said .
`` If the situation of the pandemic does n't improve , there will be no spectators , no museum , no stores open , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It forces us to be very rigorous in management : we must review which investments are essential and which can wait . ''

Francisco Trincao has been the subject of a £50m bid from a Premier League club just eight months after Barcelona signed him from Portuguese outfit Braga
An unnamed Premier League club have bid £50m for Barelona's Francisco Trincao, according to reports.
The Portuguese star only moved to the Nou Camp in January and has a hefty €500m release clause in his contract.
But a team in England's top flight are ready to pay £50m upfront for the 20-year-old who only cost the Calatans €31m (£28m) back in January, claims AS.
Leicester are thought to be the club interest in Trincao as they look to bolster their attacking options.
The Foxes missed out on the top four on the final day of the season though as they lost to Manchester United.
It means, despite all their forward steps under Brendan Rodgers, that they will not be able to offer Champions League football to any new recruits.
The forward burst onto the scene with Braga and helped them win the Taça da Liga although he is yet to earn international recognition.
Barcelona think very highly of Trincao though and believe he could become one of Europe's best in his position.
The Spanish giants do need to raise funds this summer though but would rather offload some of their high earners.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Ivan Rakitic, Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho could all be moved on this summer.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu recently opened up on how the La Liga side have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
"In the 2020-21 season we expected to post 1.1 bn euros, but we'll have 30% of that," he said.
"If the situation of the pandemic doesn't improve, there will be no spectators, no museum, no stores open, and money will continue to be lost.
"It forces us to be very rigorous in management: we must review which investments are essential and which can wait."


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Experts warn lack of coronavirus test and tracing will force schools to close

Schools face a “ monumental crisis ” at the centre of a second lockdown , with the lack of test and tracing forcing them to shut their gates .
The Government has again insisted classrooms will return “ in full ” in just four weeks ’ time , despite regional flare-ups .
But experts warn the test-and-trace system is not yet good enough to stop another wave of the virus that reopening schools could fuel .
Tory ministers maintained yesterday it was “ not up for debate ” that pupils would be back in class in England in September .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the test-and-trace programme still needed to improve and was “ maturing all the time ” .
The system is currently said to be reaching only around 50 % of contacts in England , far less than the 75 % that ministers claim .
Mr Clarke said getting children back to school was a “ top priority ” the Government would not “ be willing to trade ” .
But Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green told the Mirror : “ Labour has repeatedly warned that an effective test , trace and isolate regime is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but staff and parents are being let down by ministers .
“ With infection rates rising and new local restrictions in some areas , the Government must urgently prioritise getting the necessary resources and data to local authorities to support local testing and tracing.
” The GMB ’ s Rehana Azam said : “ We fear without a proper test-and-trace system and proper safe systems at work , the Government is stacking up a monumental crisis in the month ahead.
” Labour leader Keir Starmer said ministers had just a month to fix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave or Britain would face a “ long and bleak winter ” .
The Children ’ s Commissioner for England warned that getting all pupils back to school must come before keeping pubs and shops open in future lockdowns .
Anne Longfield argued schools should be the last places to close .
She called for regular testing of pupils and staff to prevent whole year groups having to isolate .
The Government ’ s own scientific advisers have warned when schools reopen other restrictions may have to be reimposed .
Concerns remain that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open at the expense of children ’ s education .
But Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said : “ Getting all children back into the classroom full-time at the start of next month is a national priority.
” Meanwhile , some councils have launched their own local systems for contact tracing .
Blackburn with Darwen council in Lancashire set up its own team yesterday after NHS test-and-trace failed to reach hundreds of vulnerable residents .
In other areas , including Leicester and Liverpool , council workers have been carrying out door-to-door tracing .

Chris Whitty says we have "probably" reached the "limits of what we can do in terms of opening up society”
Chris Whitty says we have "probably" reached the "limits of what we can do in terms of opening up society”
Experts have issued a warning that despite regional flare-ups of coronavirus cases the test and trace system is not good enough and schools will be forced to close
Schools face a “monumental crisis” at the centre of a second lockdown, with the lack of test and tracing forcing them to shut their gates.
The Government has again insisted classrooms will return “in full” in just four weeks’ time, despite regional flare-ups.
But experts warn the test-and-trace system is not yet good enough to stop another wave of the virus that reopening schools could fuel.
Tory ministers maintained yesterday it was “not up for debate” that pupils would be back in class in England in September.
But Local Government Minister Simon Clarke admitted the test-and-trace programme still needed to improve and was “maturing all the time”.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
The system is currently said to be reaching only around 50% of contacts in England, far less than the 75% that ministers claim.
Mr Clarke said getting children back to school was a “top priority” the Government would not “be willing to trade”.
But Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green told the Mirror: “Labour has repeatedly warned that an effective test, trace and isolate regime is vital for schools to reopen safely, but staff and parents are being let down by ministers.
“With infection rates rising and new local restrictions in some areas, the Government must urgently prioritise getting the necessary resources and data to local authorities to support local testing and tracing.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The GMB’s Rehana Azam said: “We fear without a proper test-and-trace system and proper safe systems at work, the Government is stacking up a monumental crisis in the month ahead.”
Labour leader Keir Starmer said ministers had just a month to fix the broken system to halt a second wave or Britain would face a “long and bleak winter”.
The Children’s Commissioner for England warned that getting all pupils back to school must come before keeping pubs and shops open in future lockdowns.
Anne Longfield argued schools should be the last places to close. She called for regular testing of pupils and staff to prevent whole year groups having to isolate.
The Government’s own scientific advisers have warned when schools reopen other restrictions may have to be reimposed.
Concerns remain that ministers could prioritise keeping shops and pubs open at the expense of children’s education.
But Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Getting all children back into the classroom full-time at the start of next month is a national priority.”
Meanwhile, some councils have launched their own local systems for contact tracing.
Blackburn with Darwen council in Lancashire set up its own team yesterday after NHS test-and-trace failed to reach hundreds of vulnerable residents.
In other areas, including Leicester and Liverpool, council workers have been carrying out door-to-door tracing.