thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Jennifer Metcalfe's doomed love life before sudden split from Greg Lake

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe announced yesterday that she split from Geordie Shore 's Greg Lake .
Taking to Instagram , she revealed the pair had parted ways amicably a few months ago and will be co-parenting their three-year-old son Daye .
But this is not the first time that Jennifer has suffered heartbreak .
Jennifer , 36 , and Greg started dating soon after she was ditched at Christmas 2012 by her former Dancing On Ice partner , Sylvain Longchambon .
Sylvain reportedly called her on Christmas Day to tell her he had feelings for his new TV partner Samia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humiliated when Sylvain ended their two-year relationship .
After Sylvain 's bombshell , she told him to leave their home , saying : “ I want you out – now.
” The Hollyoaks beauty , 29 , told Sylvain to pack his bags after he admitted having “ feelings ” for his new skating partner .
She texted him afterwards demanding he moved out of their home near Liverpool when he returned from a trip to France .
But just 20 days after the split , she and Greg were spotted together and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents .
But she was hit with more heartache in 2012 when she split with her rebound man after just four months , according to her pals .
At the time her friends told the Mirror she “ wasn ’ t ready ” for another relationship .
One said : “ Jen and Greg were always doomed – she isn ’ t really over everything that happened with Sylvain .
“ She ’ s a lovely girl and deserves to be happy , especially after everything she went through with Sylvain , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it doesn ’ t look like Greg is the one for her .
“ They knew each other anyway , but started spending more time together . ''
The pair managed to patch things up and got back together .
They welcomed son Daye to the world in June 2017 , with Jen describing him as her `` miracle baby '' .
In 2018 when asked whether she is still in contact with Sylvain , Jennifer confessed she had no contact with him Jennifer told Express.co.uk when asked whether she is still in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no.
” Last month she strutted her stuff in sizzling bikini pictures during the heatwave - but Greg was nowhere to be seen .
After she and Greg split she wrote on Instagram : `` Greg and I decided to part ways amicably a couple months ago .
We remain friends and we both will continue to happily co-parent Daye and would appreciate privacy during these times .
`` Thank you to everyone who has supported us before , during and after this . ''
The most recent picture of Jen and Greg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 12 , and it 's not known if they had split at this point .
She shared a string of adorable family snaps from their day out at the park with Daye , captioning them : `` Fun in the sun . ''
Greg , who appeared on the first series of the MTV show alongside Vicky Pattison , Gary Beadle and Charlotte Crosby , shared a very similar statement on his own Instagram page .
He also still has pictures of Jen on his account , proving they remain close despite @ @ @

Jennifer Metcalfe announced she split from Geordie Shore's Greg Lake on Instagram yesterday - but this is not the first time she's experienced heartache in her love life
Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe announced yesterday that she split from Geordie Shore's Greg Lake.
Taking to Instagram, she revealed the pair had parted ways amicably a few months ago and will be co-parenting their three-year-old son Daye.
But this is not the first time that Jennifer has suffered heartbreak.
Jennifer, 36, and Greg started dating soon after she was ditched at Christmas 2012 by her former Dancing On Ice partner, Sylvain Longchambon.
Sylvain reportedly called her on Christmas Day to tell her he had feelings for his new TV partner Samia Ghadie.
A devastated Jennifer was left humiliated when Sylvain ended their two-year relationship.
After Sylvain's bombshell, she told him to leave their home, saying: “I want you out – now.”
The Hollyoaks beauty, 29, told Sylvain to pack his bags after he admitted having “feelings” for his new skating partner.
She texted him afterwards demanding he moved out of their home near Liverpool when he returned from a trip to France.
But just 20 days after the split, she and Greg were spotted together and they were also seen out with his parents.
But she was hit with more heartache in 2012 when she split with her rebound man after just four months, according to her pals.
At the time her friends told the Mirror she “wasn’t ready” for another relationship.
One said: “Jen and Greg were always doomed – she isn’t really over everything that happened with Sylvain.
“She’s a lovely girl and deserves to be happy, especially after everything she went through with Sylvain, which was really humiliating for her. But it doesn’t look like Greg is the one for her.
“They knew each other anyway, but started spending more time together."
The pair managed to patch things up and got back together.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
They welcomed son Daye to the world in June 2017, with Jen describing him as her "miracle baby".
In 2018 when asked whether she is still in contact with Sylvain, Jennifer confessed she had no contact with him
Jennifer told Express.co.uk when asked whether she is still in contact with Sylvain: “No, no.”
Last month she strutted her stuff in sizzling bikini pictures during the heatwave - but Greg was nowhere to be seen.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After she and Greg split she wrote on Instagram : "Greg and I decided to part ways amicably a couple months ago. We remain friends and we both will continue to happily co-parent Daye and would appreciate privacy during these times.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us before, during and after this."
The most recent picture of Jen and Greg together on her Instagram page is from July 12, and it's not known if they had split at this point.
She shared a string of adorable family snaps from their day out at the park with Daye, captioning them: "Fun in the sun."
Greg, who appeared on the first series of the MTV show alongside Vicky Pattison, Gary Beadle and Charlotte Crosby, shared a very similar statement on his own Instagram page.
He also still has pictures of Jen on his account, proving they remain close despite their break-up.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Teen 'terrified of losing her freedom' took her own life in coronavirus lockdown

A teenager took her own life during the coronavirus lockdown as she feared `` losing her freedom '' , an inquest heard .
Emily Owen , 19 , was struggling with `` worry and `` distress '' after the pandemic unfolded and feared she would be unable to work and go out .
Norfolk coroner ’ s court in Norwich heard she had previously been looking forward to a bright future .
In the days before her death Emily 's family had decided to self-isolate as one of her sisters had a cough , the Sun reports .
Emily was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sister at their family home in Shouldham , Norfolk on March 18 .
The UK went into partial lockdown on March 16 when people were advised to avoid social contact and a full lockdown was rolled out a week later when non-essential shops were ordered to close and everyone was told they must stay at home .
Emily never regained consciousness and died when her life support was turned off at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King ’ s Lynn , four days later on March 22 .
Her grieving dad Timothy Owen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2018 , and had previously struggled with mental health difficulties , but she was looking forward to a fresh start as the family were preparing to move to Cornwall .
He told the inquest : `` She was really excited and looking for a fresh start .
Life was really good and the future was looking better for everyone .
`` The straw that broke the camel ’ s back was the restrictions - just being unable to cope with the restrictions , which is happening to a range of people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said on the morning of Emily 's death she wanted to go for a drive but was unable to as the family were isolating .
`` She was concerned she was going to lose her freedom and independence , not being able to go to work and the gym or drive and get out , '' the heartbroken dad added .
She offered her sympathies to Emily 's devastated family .
Days after Emily died Annabel Owen , 21 , paid tribute to her sister on Facebook .
She said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but more concerned about the mental health impact of isolation and the fear of the unknown .
`` We are all absolutely devastated but also immensely proud of everything she achieved in her life .
“ So many people have messaged us saying how Emily helped them through hard times of their own , and we had no idea how much positive impact she had on those around her .
“ To many people Emily was a really fun , energetic , happy girl , but only a few were aware of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Few people are aware but four years ago she was diagnosed with high-functioning autism and had a daily battle to fit in and conform to social norms .
“ She didn ’ t want anyone to know , but now she has gone we want to make people know that autism comes in all shapes and sizes.
” The Kings Arms pub in Shouldham , Norfolk , where Emily worked , posted a tribute on its Facebook page .
It read : `` We are heartbroken that we won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tornado of energy again , or hear her distinctive laugh , she was a big part of our team and we will miss her enormously . ''
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk .
You can contact them for free by calling 116 123 , email jo @ samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch .
You matter .

An inquest into the death of 19-year-old Emily Owen heard she was struggling with "worry and "distress" after the pandemic unfolded and she feared she would be unable to work and go out
Teenager 'terrified of losing her freedom' took her own life in coronavirus lockdown
A teenager took her own life during the coronavirus lockdown as she feared "losing her freedom", an inquest heard.
Emily Owen, 19, was struggling with "worry and "distress" after the pandemic unfolded and feared she would be unable to work and go out.
Norfolk coroner’s court in Norwich heard she had previously been looking forward to a bright future.
In the days before her death Emily's family had decided to self-isolate as one of her sisters had a cough, the Sun reports.
Emily was sadly found hanged by her mum and sister at their family home in Shouldham, Norfolk on March 18.
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service)
The UK went into partial lockdown on March 16 when people were advised to avoid social contact and a full lockdown was rolled out a week later when non-essential shops were ordered to close and everyone was told they must stay at home.
Emily never regained consciousness and died when her life support was turned off at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, four days later on March 22.
Her grieving dad Timothy Owen said Emily had been diagnosed with autism in 2018, and had previously struggled with mental health difficulties, but she was looking forward to a fresh start as the family were preparing to move to Cornwall.
He told the inquest: "She was really excited and looking for a fresh start. Life was really good and the future was looking better for everyone.
"The straw that broke the camel’s back was the restrictions - just being unable to cope with the restrictions, which is happening to a range of people in the UK at the moment."
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service)
He said on the morning of Emily's death she wanted to go for a drive but was unable to as the family were isolating.
"She was concerned she was going to lose her freedom and independence, not being able to go to work and the gym or drive and get out," the heartbroken dad added.
Norfolk senior coroner Jacqueline Lake recorded a conclusion of suicide on Friday.
She offered her sympathies to Emily's devastated family.
Days after Emily died Annabel Owen, 21, paid tribute to her sister on Facebook.
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service)
She said: “Emily was very concerned about coronavirus itself but more concerned about the mental health impact of isolation and the fear of the unknown.
"We are all absolutely devastated but also immensely proud of everything she achieved in her life.
“So many people have messaged us saying how Emily helped them through hard times of their own, and we had no idea how much positive impact she had on those around her.
“To many people Emily was a really fun, energetic, happy girl, but only a few were aware of the many years of internal battles she had.
“Few people are aware but four years ago she was diagnosed with high-functioning autism and had a daily battle to fit in and conform to social norms.
“She didn’t want anyone to know, but now she has gone we want to make people know that autism comes in all shapes and sizes.”
The Kings Arms pub in Shouldham, Norfolk, where Emily worked, posted a tribute on its Facebook page.
It read: "We are heartbroken that we won’t see her breeze through our doors like a tornado of energy again, or hear her distinctive laugh, she was a big part of our team and we will miss her enormously."
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Harry Maguire brawl sparked after Man Utd star's sister 'stabbed in the arm'

Reports in Greece have claimed that the brawl which led to the arrest of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire started when his sister was stabbed in the arm .
The 27-year-old appeared in court in Syros on Saturday following the incident on Thursday after it was alleged he and two others had an altercation with police officers on the island of Mykonos .
It is believed Maguire was taunted by rival football supporters , which culminated in his sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a `` sharp object . ''
Things are then said to have escalated , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when police arrived to break things up Maguire was reportedly `` verbally abusive to an office and then hit him . ''
It is said that after punching and kicking the officers he then attempted to bribe them into letting him go .
After spending two nights in a cell he and his two friends , aged 28 and 29 , appeared in court but are now free to return to the UK ahead of a hearing on Tuesday which they are not required to attend .
Maguire 's lawyer , Konstantine Darivas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excellent condition '' with `` everything going well , '' while he also added : `` Maguire denies the allegations against him .
Fortunately , we will get rid of it tomorrow . ''
The United captain is being accused of bodily harm and `` serial insult '' , as well as facing charges of serial bribery and violence against officials .
It remains to be seen if Maguire will face punishment from his club for the incident , with a United statement released on Friday reading : `` The club is aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Mykonos last night .
`` Contact has been made with Harry , and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities .
At this time we will be making no further comment . ''

The England centre-back has appeared in court in Greece after he was arrested on the island of Mykonos following the incident on Thursday
Reports in Greece have claimed that the brawl which led to the arrest of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire started when his sister was stabbed in the arm.
The 27-year-old appeared in court in Syros on Saturday following the incident on Thursday after it was alleged he and two others had an altercation with police officers on the island of Mykonos.
It is believed Maguire was taunted by rival football supporters, which culminated in his sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a "sharp object."
Things are then said to have escalated, with a mass brawl erupting, and when police arrived to break things up Maguire was reportedly "verbally abusive to an office and then hit him."
It is said that after punching and kicking the officers he then attempted to bribe them into letting him go.
After spending two nights in a cell he and his two friends, aged 28 and 29, appeared in court but are now free to return to the UK ahead of a hearing on Tuesday which they are not required to attend.
Get the latest football news straight into your inbox! It's been a season of mayhem and thrill - so make sure you don't miss a single thing by signing up for the brilliant new Mirror Football newsletter! All the latest transfer news, headlines and hard-hitting analysis will land straight into your inbox. You won't miss out. To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.
Maguire's lawyer, Konstantine Darivas, said he was in an "excellent condition" with "everything going well," while he also added: "Maguire denies the allegations against him. Fortunately, we will get rid of it tomorrow."
The United captain is being accused of bodily harm and "serial insult", as well as facing charges of serial bribery and violence against officials.
It remains to be seen if Maguire will face punishment from his club for the incident, with a United statement released on Friday reading: "The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night.
"Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities. At this time we will be making no further comment."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Asda shoppers spot huge sale on Yankee Candles - with large jars for just £9

Yankee Candles are hugely popular thanks to their extensive collection of smells to make your home feel warm and cosy - but they do n't always come cheap .
That 's why shoppers are rushing out to Asda after bargain hunters spotted the signature large jar candles on sale for just £9 at the supermarket .
It was shared by a savvy shopper on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group Facebook page , with large candles usually retailing for between £16 and £24 .
It was shared with the caption : `` I think that 's considered cheap ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the best one . ''
Others raved about the deal , tagging in friends and family to grab ones for themselves .
One said : `` I ’ ve just bought this !
Smells amazing . ''
Another wrote : `` Omg I need one of these unicorn dreams candles . ''
Yankee 's Unicorn Dreams is popular with its customers , and usually sells for as much as £26 with other retailers .
A selection of large jars have been reduced to £9 at Asda , including Unicorn Dreams , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting at £6 .
It 's not the only piece of supermarket bargain advice that 's been issued recently , after shoppers revealed the best times to hit each store to find the reduced 'yellow sticker ' items .
According to bargain hunters on MoneySavingExpert , the best time to pick up a cheap food haul at Asda is between 7pm and closing .
Money-saver Lisa Parry told the publication she managed to bag £60 worth of shopping for just £2.55 back in 2017 , thanks to being in the right place at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best time to visit 24-hour Asda stores is between 8pm and 9pm , and half an hour before closing for all others .
You can see the top tips for shopping at Tesco , Aldi , Asda , Sainsbury ’ s and Waitrose here .

Asda shoppers are raving about the supermarket's sale on Yankee Candles, with large jars reduced to £9 - including the popular Unicorn Dreams scent
Asda shoppers spot huge sale on Yankee Candles - with large jars for just £9
Yankee Candles are hugely popular thanks to their extensive collection of smells to make your home feel warm and cosy - but they don't always come cheap.
That's why shoppers are rushing out to Asda after bargain hunters spotted the signature large jar candles on sale for just £9 at the supermarket.
It was shared by a savvy shopper on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group Facebook page, with large candles usually retailing for between £16 and £24.
It was shared with the caption: "I think that's considered cheap? Asda have selection of scents but unicorn was the best one."
Image: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook) Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook)
Others raved about the deal, tagging in friends and family to grab ones for themselves.
One said: "I’ve just bought this! Smells amazing."
Another wrote: "Omg I need one of these unicorn dreams candles."
Yankee's Unicorn Dreams is popular with its customers, and usually sells for as much as £26 with other retailers.
A selection of large jars have been reduced to £9 at Asda, including Unicorn Dreams, and medium sizes are also available with prices starting at £6.
It's not the only piece of supermarket bargain advice that's been issued recently, after shoppers revealed the best times to hit each store to find the reduced 'yellow sticker' items.
According to bargain hunters on MoneySavingExpert, the best time to pick up a cheap food haul at Asda is between 7pm and closing.
Money-saver Lisa Parry told the publication she managed to bag £60 worth of shopping for just £2.55 back in 2017, thanks to being in the right place at the right time.
She recommended the best time to visit 24-hour Asda stores is between 8pm and 9pm, and half an hour before closing for all others.
You can see the top tips for shopping at Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Ian Poulter claims golfs fortysomething stars will still be competing Majors

Ian Poulter has insisted there is life in the old guard yet as he claimed fortysomething stars will still be competing for the Majors .
The Ryder Cup star , 44 , admitted that Collin Morikawa 's win at the US PGA at the age of 23 “ makes me feel really old ” .
And a new generation of golfers including Viktor Hovland and Matt Wolff promise to be future superstars .
But Tiger Woods , 44 , won the Masters last year while Paul Casey , 43 , was runner-up in San Francisco .
And Poulter , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birdies made at the US PGA , said : “ I know I can still compete with the young blood and that is exciting .
I do n't want to be irrelevant and that is obviously when your interest level will drop off when you become less relevant in the game and you ca n't compete on the big stage .
“ Just because you are 40-plus does n't mean to say you are finished .
It probably just means you are not going to be in contention as much as you used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in contention , there is a chance you are going to win .
It is a great game .
You do n't have to hit it 320-340 yards .
It is not all about how far .
You just need the whole package .
When you have got your game , there is absolutely no reason why you ca n't compete with the new generation of kids.
” Florida-based Poulter is playing at the Northern Trust in Boston this week as he bids to qualify for the season-end Tour Championship for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is happy to join the “ travelling circus ” at the US Open in New York next month .
Tennis stars Rafa Nadal and Simona Halep will miss the US Open tennis in the Big Apple for fear of Covid-19 .
After the first six events back on the PGA Tour produced nine positive tests among players but Branden Grace was the last positive test at the Barracuda Championship last month .
“ How many positive tests have there been in the last month on the PGA Tour ?
” Poulter asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where 150 guys and 150 caddies travel to venues on a weekly basis and I think we have done an incredible job .
“ I ca n't speak for tennis – I have no idea how they are going to be able to control that .
I am comfortable going on the road and playing the US Open .
“ My life ca n't stop just because of the situation we 're in , so I think we 've just got to be sensible , and I 'm happy to travel.
” Poulter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PGA Tour 2K21 game which also includes Bryson DeChambeau .
The American world No.8 added 40 pounds of muscle during lockdown .
“ I would take try to make sure I am genuinely me and beating all the rest of the other players in the game , ” Poulter said .
“ Hopefully they have got the puffed Bryson and he was n't done too long ago when he was the slimmed down version .
It will be really funny if they have him drinking protein shakes in the game.
” Ian was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s new PGA Tour 2K21 game , which is out on August 21 for PS4 , Xbox One , PC , Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia .
Ian is one of 12 PGA Tour professionals that players can compete against across 15 licensed PGA Tour courses to become the FedEx Cup Champion .
To find out more , head to www.pgatour.2k.com .

The Ryder Cup star, 44, admitted that Collin Morikawa's win at the US PGA at the age of 23 “makes me feel really old”
Ian Poulter has insisted there is life in the old guard yet as he claimed fortysomething stars will still be competing for the Majors.
The Ryder Cup star, 44, admitted that Collin Morikawa's win at the US PGA at the age of 23 “makes me feel really old”.
And a new generation of golfers including Viktor Hovland and Matt Wolff promise to be future superstars.
But Tiger Woods, 44, won the Masters last year while Paul Casey, 43, was runner-up in San Francisco.
And Poulter, who finished tied 22nd despite tieing fifth for birdies made at the US PGA, said: “I know I can still compete with the young blood and that is exciting. I don't want to be irrelevant and that is obviously when your interest level will drop off when you become less relevant in the game and you can't compete on the big stage.
“Just because you are 40-plus doesn't mean to say you are finished. It probably just means you are not going to be in contention as much as you used to be. But when you are in contention, there is a chance you are going to win. It is a great game. You don't have to hit it 320-340 yards. It is not all about how far. You just need the whole package. When you have got your game, there is absolutely no reason why you can't compete with the new generation of kids.”
Florida-based Poulter is playing at the Northern Trust in Boston this week as he bids to qualify for the season-end Tour Championship for the first time.
And the world No.56 claimed he is happy to join the “travelling circus” at the US Open in New York next month.
Tennis stars Rafa Nadal and Simona Halep will miss the US Open tennis in the Big Apple for fear of Covid-19.
After the first six events back on the PGA Tour produced nine positive tests among players but Branden Grace was the last positive test at the Barracuda Championship last month.
“How many positive tests have there been in the last month on the PGA Tour?” Poulter asked. “This is a travelling circus where 150 guys and 150 caddies travel to venues on a weekly basis and I think we have done an incredible job.
“I can't speak for tennis – I have no idea how they are going to be able to control that. I am comfortable going on the road and playing the US Open.
“My life can't stop just because of the situation we're in, so I think we've just got to be sensible, and I'm happy to travel.”
Poulter will be playing himself on the new PGA Tour 2K21 game which also includes Bryson DeChambeau. The American world No.8 added 40 pounds of muscle during lockdown. “I would take try to make sure I am genuinely me and beating all the rest of the other players in the game,” Poulter said.
“Hopefully they have got the puffed Bryson and he wasn't done too long ago when he was the slimmed down version. It will be really funny if they have him drinking protein shakes in the game.”
Ian was speaking ahead of the launch of 2K’s new PGA Tour 2K21 game, which is out on August 21 for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia.
Ian is one of 12 PGA Tour professionals that players can compete against across 15 licensed PGA Tour courses to become the FedEx Cup Champion. To find out more, head to www.pgatour.2k.com.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian B 'had blond accomplice' in Portugal

A witness has claimed Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner had an accomplice when he was arrested over a child sex crime in Portugal .
The blond man was seen with the German paedophile the night he was arrested for exposing himself to four kids in a park in 2017 .
German police named Brueckner as the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case earlier in the year and have since carried out a dig at an allotment he used to use .
They are working on the assumption that Madeleine is dead .
In Madeleine ’ s case , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her family ’ s rental apartment in Praia da Luz hours before she disappeared , the Sun reports .
One had blue eyes , like Brueckner , while the other had green eyes .
According to police sources , Brueckner and a mystery man of similar height were spotted drinking at a festival in the Algarve village of Messines ahead of the 2017 incident .
Brueckner then hid under a slide with his trousers round his knees .
An off-duty female cop challenged him — and had to hold back four furious dads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ She called for back-up .
Witnesses said a second man fled the scene.
” In June Brueckner , 43 , was declared prime suspect in the 2007 Madeleine case .
Cops said his phone was used outside a nearby club half an hour before the three-year-old vanished .
He is in Germany ’ s Kiel prison for drugs offences and is due to start a seven-year sentence for the rape of an elderly American woman in Praia da Luz in 2005 .

The suspect was seen with German paedophile Christian Brueckner - the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case - on the night he was arrested for a child sex crime in 2017
A witness has claimed Madeleine McCann prime suspect Christian Brueckner had an accomplice when he was arrested over a child sex crime in Portugal.
The blond man was seen with the German paedophile the night he was arrested for exposing himself to four kids in a park in 2017.
German police named Brueckner as the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case earlier in the year and have since carried out a dig at an allotment he used to use.
They are working on the assumption that Madeleine is dead.
Image: AFP) AFP)
In Madeleine’s case, two sisters saw two blond men outside her family’s rental apartment in Praia da Luz hours before she disappeared, the Sun reports.
One had blue eyes, like Brueckner, while the other had green eyes.
Image: Family handout/PA Wire) Family handout/PA Wire)
According to police sources, Brueckner and a mystery man of similar height were spotted drinking at a festival in the Algarve village of Messines ahead of the 2017 incident.
Brueckner then hid under a slide with his trousers round his knees.
An off-duty female cop challenged him — and had to hold back four furious dads.
One source told the Sun: “She called for back-up. Witnesses said a second man fled the scene.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
In June Brueckner, 43, was declared prime suspect in the 2007 Madeleine case.
Cops said his phone was used outside a nearby club half an hour before the three-year-old vanished.
He is in Germany’s Kiel prison for drugs offences and is due to start a seven-year sentence for the rape of an elderly American woman in Praia da Luz in 2005.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Neighbour 'raped and murdered young girl' after parents had felt 'sorry for him'

The neighbour of a nine-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday told police he had raped and murdered her before dumping her body in the Caribbean Sea .
Liz María Sánchez was last seen Sunday morning walking into an alley in the eastern Santo Domingo neighborhood of Ensanche Isabelita in the Dominican Republic .
Liz 's mother Liselot García told Dominican newspaper Hoy on Thursday that her daughter had reportedly told friends she was going to visit the home of Esterlín Francisco Santos , 40 , to pick up a cellphone he had promised her as a gift , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police that he was culpable before U-turning when he appeared in court , claiming police had coerced the confession , and pleaded not guilty .
The girl 's parents still defiantly insist she is alive and has been human trafficked .
`` To me this smells like human trafficking , '' said García , who added she senses her daughter is alive each time she looks at photos of her on her phone .
Santos was arrested for the murder and reportedly told police officers he had raped the girl - then murdered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents .
He said he had then thrown her body into the ocean .
But when he appeared before a judge Thursday afternoon , he recanted his statement and pleaded not guilty - telling the court his confession had been coerced by the police .
Authorities refuted his claim and said they have video and audio of Santos admitting his guilt .
There is also footage of Santos transporting a large bag on his motorbike - which police believe had Liz 's body inside .
Santos will remain in custody for 18 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities have not yet recovered Liz 's body and the Civil Defense Department said the remains were not where Santos claimed he had dumped her .
Surveillance footage from the night Liz disappeared , showed Liz walking past two people at 8.58am and then turning the corner near Santos ' home , before disappearing from the camera 's view .
The same security video camera showed Santos pushing his motorcycle from his home , with a large bag stuffed into a milk crate that was attached behind the back seat of the moped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the home as 12.33pm without the bag .
The 40-year-old was arrested a short time later and told law enforcement officials that he raped and strangled the girl and dumped the bag containing her body into the Caribbean Sea coast on the 14 kilometer marker on Las Americas Highway .
Santos told authorities that he killed Liz María Sánchez because he was afraid she would tell on him to her parents because he had promised to gift her a cellphone for permitting him to touch her .
A boy , whose identity was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said he had spoke to Liz on Saturday and that she told him her parents knew that Santos had sexually assaulted her in the past and that she would be going to his house to pick up the mobile device .
`` I told her , 'Liz Mari , do not go , '' ' the boy said .
García and her husband Emmanuel Sánchez acknowledged to Antena Latina Channel 7 being friends with Santos and regretted having welcomed the suspect into their home for meals .
`` I saw him going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's son ] and in my good faith and as a Dominican I finally told him to come to my house so that he and the boy could eat there , '' Sánchez said .
`` That child was skinny and malnourished .
Out of pain I opened my house 's doors to him .
`` He planned that .
He waited for a weekend that I was n't here .
If I were here , my girl were alive and I would have dismembered that charlatan .
The girl had never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her with the cellphone . ''

Esterlín Francisco Santos was arrested for the murder and reportedly told police officers he had raped the girl - then murdered her to stop her from telling her parents in the Dominican Republic
Neighbour 'raped and murdered nine-year-old girl' after parents had felt 'sorry for him'
The neighbour of a nine-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday told police he had raped and murdered her before dumping her body in the Caribbean Sea.
Liz María Sánchez was last seen Sunday morning walking into an alley in the eastern Santo Domingo neighborhood of Ensanche Isabelita in the Dominican Republic.
Liz's mother Liselot García told Dominican newspaper Hoy on Thursday that her daughter had reportedly told friends she was going to visit the home of Esterlín Francisco Santos, 40, to pick up a cellphone he had promised her as a gift, before she disappeared.
Santos reportedly admitted to police that he was culpable before U-turning when he appeared in court, claiming police had coerced the confession, and pleaded not guilty.
The girl's parents still defiantly insist she is alive and has been human trafficked.
"To me this smells like human trafficking," said García, who added she senses her daughter is alive each time she looks at photos of her on her phone.
Santos was arrested for the murder and reportedly told police officers he had raped the girl - then murdered her to stop her from telling her parents.
He said he had then thrown her body into the ocean.
But when he appeared before a judge Thursday afternoon, he recanted his statement and pleaded not guilty - telling the court his confession had been coerced by the police.
Authorities refuted his claim and said they have video and audio of Santos admitting his guilt.
There is also footage of Santos transporting a large bag on his motorbike - which police believe had Liz's body inside.
Image: HOY) HOY)
Santos will remain in custody for 18 months while prosecutors carry out investigations.
The authorities have not yet recovered Liz's body and the Civil Defense Department said the remains were not where Santos claimed he had dumped her.
Surveillance footage from the night Liz disappeared, showed Liz walking past two people at 8.58am and then turning the corner near Santos' home, before disappearing from the camera's view.
Image: AN7) AN7)
The same security video camera showed Santos pushing his motorcycle from his home, with a large bag stuffed into a milk crate that was attached behind the back seat of the moped at 11.23am. He then returned to the home as 12.33pm without the bag.
The 40-year-old was arrested a short time later and told law enforcement officials that he raped and strangled the girl and dumped the bag containing her body into the Caribbean Sea coast on the 14 kilometer marker on Las Americas Highway.
Santos told authorities that he killed Liz María Sánchez because he was afraid she would tell on him to her parents because he had promised to gift her a cellphone for permitting him to touch her.
A boy, whose identity was not revealed by Antena Latina Channel 6, said he had spoke to Liz on Saturday and that she told him her parents knew that Santos had sexually assaulted her in the past and that she would be going to his house to pick up the mobile device.
"I told her, 'Liz Mari, do not go,"' the boy said.
García and her husband Emmanuel Sánchez acknowledged to Antena Latina Channel 7 being friends with Santos and regretted having welcomed the suspect into their home for meals.
"I saw him going to work with the boy [Santo's son] and in my good faith and as a Dominican I finally told him to come to my house so that he and the boy could eat there," Sánchez said. "That child was skinny and malnourished. Out of pain I opened my house's doors to him.
"He planned that. He waited for a weekend that I wasn't here. If I were here, my girl were alive and I would have dismembered that charlatan. The girl had never been there and on that day he tricked her with the cellphone."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Strictly's Seann Walsh quits Twitter in epic rant after abuse made his life hell

Seann Walsh is quitting Twitter after getting sick of trolls constantly slating him , which he said has made his life `` absolute hell '' .
The comedian , who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 , told critics `` f**k you '' as he explained his reasons behind leaving the social media platform .
Having been told to `` die '' after his first TV show , Seann said he can not get the 'echo ' of the abuse out of his mind , and so for his own good is quitting the app .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posting from his notes .
It started as a tweet but I was rambling .
I can only apologise , '' he tweeted before attaching his statement .
`` Been off Twitter for around a week .
I had to come back on to DM someone .
Quickly checked the mensions .
This app has contributed to making the last couple of years of my life , absolute hell , '' it read .
`` When I was in my mid twenties , before there was even the term 'troll ' , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't good but I was young and inexperienced .
Nevertheless , that should have been an exciting time in my life .
But instead I remember it for someone tweeting me 'What is @ seannwalsh and how do we make it die ? '
`` I must hear that echo in my mind every few weeks .
I hate this place .
It 's poisonous . ''
Seann went on : `` To everyone that has got in touch on here over the years to say you enjoyed one of my gigs or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm sorry I did n't get back to all of you .
`` Now .
To everyone who has abused me on here , even the ones that did n't @ me , from the bottom of my heart and all the energy I can will , f**k you .
Really f**k you .
`` I wo n't miss this place .
What even is it ?
In all my life , I do n't think I 've actually heard anyone talk about the things people talk about on here in real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a biscuit . ''
The comedian , who came under fire when he was spotted snogging his Strictly partner Katya Jones in late 2018 while he was still with live-in girlfriend Rebecca Humphries , was immediately reassured by fans they have his back .
One wrote back : `` I honestly think people under-estimate the cumulative effect of all those nasty tweets one on top of the other , especially when you 're feeling low already .
I often wonder what sort of a person you have to be to send hate to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sad and inadequate ! ''
Another told him : `` I 've seen you perform 4 or 5 times I think .
Looking forward to next gig .
Chin up sunshine , hope to see you soon .
( Love the hangover routine ) . ''
And a third said : `` I miss you but if it makes you unhappy do n't do it , for the record you are a comedy genius tho . ''
Meanwhile , Seann has moved on from the Strictly Snoggate scandal and is now with new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked in April last year , and were spotted piling on the PDA as they kissed in London 's Notting Hill just last month .

Comedian Seann Walsh has signed off from the platform after slating it making is life "absolute hell" thanks to 'poisonous' trolls constantly sending abuse
Seann Walsh is quitting Twitter after getting sick of trolls constantly slating him, which he said has made his life "absolute hell".
The comedian, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, told critics "f**k you" as he explained his reasons behind leaving the social media platform.
Having been told to "die" after his first TV show, Seann said he cannot get the 'echo' of the abuse out of his mind, and so for his own good is quitting the app.
"It's happened. I've become the guy posting from his notes. It started as a tweet but I was rambling. I can only apologise," he tweeted before attaching his statement.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
"Been off Twitter for around a week. I had to come back on to DM someone. Quickly checked the mensions. This app has contributed to making the last couple of years of my life, absolute hell," it read.
"When I was in my mid twenties, before there was even the term 'troll', I had a TV show. It wasn't good but I was young and inexperienced. Nevertheless, that should have been an exciting time in my life. But instead I remember it for someone tweeting me 'What is @seannwalsh and how do we make it die?'
"I must hear that echo in my mind every few weeks. I hate this place. It's poisonous."
Seann went on: "To everyone that has got in touch on here over the years to say you enjoyed one of my gigs or shows, thank you so much, I'm sorry I didn't get back to all of you.
Image: @seannwalsh /Twitter) @seannwalsh /Twitter)
"Now. To everyone who has abused me on here, even the ones that didn't @ me, from the bottom of my heart and all the energy I can will, f**k you. Really f**k you.
"I won't miss this place. What even is it? In all my life, I don't think I've actually heard anyone talk about the things people talk about on here in real life.
"Chill out and have a biscuit."
The comedian, who came under fire when he was spotted snogging his Strictly partner Katya Jones in late 2018 while he was still with live-in girlfriend Rebecca Humphries, was immediately reassured by fans they have his back.
Image: Enterprise News and Pictures) Enterprise News and Pictures)
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
One wrote back: "I honestly think people under-estimate the cumulative effect of all those nasty tweets one on top of the other, especially when you're feeling low already. I often wonder what sort of a person you have to be to send hate to people you don't know, probably sad and inadequate!"
Another told him: "I've seen you perform 4 or 5 times I think. Looking forward to next gig. Chin up sunshine, hope to see you soon. (Love the hangover routine)."
And a third said: "I miss you but if it makes you unhappy don't do it, for the record you are a comedy genius tho."
Meanwhile, Seann has moved on from the Strictly Snoggate scandal and is now with new girlfriend Grace Adderley.
They were first linked in April last year, and were spotted piling on the PDA as they kissed in London's Notting Hill just last month.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Jadon Sancho lifts lid on discussions with PSG star Kylian Mbappe

Jadon Sancho has revealed how Kylian Mbappe 's success has inspired him - and said the two had a friendly conversation after facing each other in the Champions League earlier this year .
Mbappe is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world following his stunning displays for PSG and France in the last few years .
The 21-year-old has already won four Ligue 1 titles and a World Cup in his young career , and will be hoping to add the Champions League to his collection when PSG face Bayern Munich in the final on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressed his admiration for the player .
`` I played against Mbappe in the Champions League and I spoke to him after the game , '' Sancho said .
`` We had a little conversation after the game , he said to me “ you ’ re doing really well , keep it up and you ’ ll get far ” .
It was nice to have that conversation with him .
`` Especially Mbappe , he ’ s done a lot when you consider his age .
He ’ s won the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league with PSG and Monaco and so you have to respect him in so many ways .
`` He kind of carried France in the World Cup which was crazy .
Seeing someone that young doing great things like that , it motivates me and was crazy to see . ''
Meanwhile Sancho 's future is still the source of constant speculation , with Manchester United reportedly still desperate to sign the Dortmund man .
Will Kylian Mbappe or Jadon Sancho ever win the Ballon d'Or ?
Have your say below .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rumours , however , adding : `` I try not to look at the media because I think once you start looking at all that it would be easy to get carried away with it .
It can affect players .
`` For me it ’ s about not looking at those things and just focusing on trying to do the best I can on the pitch . ''

MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT OLD TRAFFORD THIS SUMMER?
MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT OLD TRAFFORD THIS SUMMER?
The Dortmund forward is clearly a big fan of Mbappe and has explained how the French World Cup-winner has inspired him
Jadon Sancho has revealed how Kylian Mbappe's success has inspired him - and said the two had a friendly conversation after facing each other in the Champions League earlier this year.
Mbappe is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the world following his stunning displays for PSG and France in the last few years.
The 21-year-old has already won four Ligue 1 titles and a World Cup in his young career, and will be hoping to add the Champions League to his collection when PSG face Bayern Munich in the final on Sunday.
And speaking to SoccerBible, Sancho expressed his admiration for the player.
Image: Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images) Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images)
Get the latest football news straight into your inbox! It's been a season of mayhem and thrill - so make sure you don't miss a single thing by signing up for the brilliant new Mirror Football newsletter! All the latest transfer news, headlines and hard-hitting analysis will land straight into your inbox. You won't miss out. To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.
"I played against Mbappe in the Champions League and I spoke to him after the game," Sancho said. "We had a little conversation after the game, he said to me “you’re doing really well, keep it up and you’ll get far”. It was nice to have that conversation with him.
"Especially Mbappe, he’s done a lot when you consider his age. He’s won the World Cup, he’s won the league with PSG and Monaco and so you have to respect him in so many ways.
"He kind of carried France in the World Cup which was crazy. Seeing someone that young doing great things like that, it motivates me and was crazy to see."
Meanwhile Sancho's future is still the source of constant speculation, with Manchester United reportedly still desperate to sign the Dortmund man.
Image: David Inderlied/dpa) David Inderlied/dpa)
Will Kylian Mbappe or Jadon Sancho ever win the Ballon d'Or? Have your say below.
He insisted he not interested in the rumours, however, adding: "I try not to look at the media because I think once you start looking at all that it would be easy to get carried away with it. It can affect players.
"For me it’s about not looking at those things and just focusing on trying to do the best I can on the pitch."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Hollyoaks finally confirms return date - and it's sooner than you think

Hollyoaks bosses have confirmed the soap will be back on screens next month after a three-month break for lockdown .
The Channel 4 show will return on September 7 after production was allowed to resume on set , with the cast and crew following strict social distancing guidance .
Brand new episodes will begin airing again in less than three weeks time , despite concerns the soap could be axed altogether over a long-running racism row .
The show found itself at the centre of controversy after a number of black cast members alleged they had suffered from racism on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since quit , said she and other women of colour were told to change their hair so viewers could 'tell them apart ' .
In response , insiders announced bosses were pulling in each actor for one-to-one discussions about allegations of racism and bullying behind the scenes .
A source told The Sun Online in June : `` Bosses have been meeting with the cast one on one and have called as many cast members as they can into meetings to speak about racism and bullying on set . ''
The insider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes will be implemented following the complaints , with the hope the meetings could help handle the `` divide '' forming among the cast .
However , Imran Adams has become the second person of colour to leave the show in the wake of the claims .
The actor has starred as Mitchell Deveraux for less than two years , and will leave the Channel 4 soap just weeks after his character gets married .
He 's been at the centre of some huge storylines , including finding out that he had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Felix - portrayed by Richard Blackwood - was a gangster , and coming out as gay .
His shock exit will play out on screen later this year .
A spokesperson for Hollyoaks told Mirror Online yesterday : `` Imran Adams will be leaving Hollyoaks later this year at the end of his current contract . ''
There 's no suggestion that the racism allegations is behind Imran 's decision to leave .
*Hollyoaks will return to Channel 4 and E4 on Monday September 7

The Hollyoaks cast are back, despite rumours the soap might be axed for good in the wake of its Black Lives Matter controversy
Hollyoaks bosses have confirmed the soap will be back on screens next month after a three-month break for lockdown.
The Channel 4 show will return on September 7 after production was allowed to resume on set, with the cast and crew following strict social distancing guidance.
Brand new episodes will begin airing again in less than three weeks time, despite concerns the soap could be axed altogether over a long-running racism row.
The show found itself at the centre of controversy after a number of black cast members alleged they had suffered from racism on set - and Rachel Adedeji, who has since quit, said she and other women of colour were told to change their hair so viewers could 'tell them apart'.
Image: Lime Pictures) Lime Pictures)
In response, insiders announced bosses were pulling in each actor for one-to-one discussions about allegations of racism and bullying behind the scenes.
A source told The Sun Online in June: "Bosses have been meeting with the cast one on one and have called as many cast members as they can into meetings to speak about racism and bullying on set."
The insider added that they have promised everyone that changes will be implemented following the complaints, with the hope the meetings could help handle the "divide" forming among the cast.
Image: LimePictures) LimePictures)
However, Imran Adams has become the second person of colour to leave the show in the wake of the claims.
The actor has starred as Mitchell Deveraux for less than two years, and will leave the Channel 4 soap just weeks after his character gets married.
He's been at the centre of some huge storylines, including finding out that he had a secret twin brother, discovering his dad Felix - portrayed by Richard Blackwood - was a gangster, and coming out as gay.
Image: Lime Pictures) Lime Pictures)
His shock exit will play out on screen later this year.
A spokesperson for Hollyoaks told Mirror Online yesterday: "Imran Adams will be leaving Hollyoaks later this year at the end of his current contract."
There's no suggestion that the racism allegations is behind Imran's decision to leave.
*Hollyoaks will return to Channel 4 and E4 on Monday September 7


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Man Utd's Maguire pleads not guilty after Mykonos arrest over police altercation

Harry Maguire has pleaded not guilty after appearing in court over an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos .
The Manchester United captain is part of a group of three men arrested on Thursday night and was transported to a police station in Syros on Friday .
Maguire appeared in court on Saturday but his case has been adjourned until August 25 and he will now be heading back to the UK .
United said in a statement : “ Following the appearance in court we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges .
It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while legal process takes its course.
” When asked by Sky News if he was still a free man , his lawyer said : `` Right now , yes . ''
Hellenic Police allege one of their officers was hit as he tried to break up a disturbance on Mykonos and that the three men later resisted arrest by `` pushing and beating three officers '' .
A statement from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ office said : `` Three foreigners , aged 27 , 28 and 29 , were arrested today ( August 21 , 2020 ) in Mykonos by police officers of the Mykonos police department .
`` Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens , however , three foreigners involved in the incident turned against them , insulting and hitting a police officer with fists .
`` The three foreigners were taken to the Mykonos Police Station , where upon their arrival they strongly resisted , pushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of the detainees then tried to offer money so that the trial against them would not be completed .
The arrested ( men ) were taken to the Syros Prosecutor 's Office . ''
United released a statement earlier on Friday which read : `` The club are aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night .
`` Contact has been made with Harry , and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities .
`` At this time we will be making no further comment . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the England international was an ever-present in the Premier League and scored one goal .
He captained the side in last Sunday 's 2-1 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finals .
The player was one of the Premier League captains who drew praise for his involvement in the # PlayersTogether initiative , which helped raise funds for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic .

The Manchester United captain is part of a group of three men arrested over an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island
Harry Maguire has pleaded not guilty after appearing in court over an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos.
The Manchester United captain is part of a group of three men arrested on Thursday night and was transported to a police station in Syros on Friday.
Maguire appeared in court on Saturday but his case has been adjourned until August 25 and he will now be heading back to the UK.
United said in a statement: “Following the appearance in court we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to consider the case file.
"Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges. It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while legal process takes its course.”
When asked by Sky News if he was still a free man, his lawyer said: "Right now, yes."
Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express) Steve Reigate Daily Express)
Hellenic Police allege one of their officers was hit as he tried to break up a disturbance on Mykonos and that the three men later resisted arrest by "pushing and beating three officers".
A statement from the Hellenic Police's South Aegean region press office said: "Three foreigners, aged 27, 28 and 29, were arrested today (August 21, 2020) in Mykonos by police officers of the Mykonos police department.
"Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens, however, three foreigners involved in the incident turned against them, insulting and hitting a police officer with fists.
Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express) Steve Reigate Daily Express)
Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express) Steve Reigate Daily Express)
"The three foreigners were taken to the Mykonos Police Station, where upon their arrival they strongly resisted, pushing and beating three police officers.
"One of the detainees then tried to offer money so that the trial against them would not be completed. The arrested (men) were taken to the Syros Prosecutor's Office."
United released a statement earlier on Friday which read: "The club are aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night.
"Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities.
"At this time we will be making no further comment."
In his first season at Old Trafford, the England international was an ever-present in the Premier League and scored one goal.
Get the latest football news straight into your inbox! It's been a season of mayhem and thrill - so make sure you don't miss a single thing by signing up for the brilliant new Mirror Football newsletter! All the latest transfer news, headlines and hard-hitting analysis will land straight into your inbox. You won't miss out. To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link.
He captained the side in last Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Sevilla in the Europa League semi-finals.
The player was one of the Premier League captains who drew praise for his involvement in the #PlayersTogether initiative, which helped raise funds for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Homeowner's 'selfish' act in battle against neighbours divides the internet

The owner of a large property has divided opinion after sharing their act of revenge against neighbours who were misusing their land .
The anonymous homeowner reveals that when they bought the property and extensive land five years ago they had no neighbours .
When they first moved in , they removed trees on the land to create a dirt road leading to the main road , which saved them having to drive all the way around the fields .
More recently as other homes have been built close by , the new neighbours have also been using the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which the owners say they did n't mind as it `` was n't bothering me or inconveniencing me '' at first .
But when neighbours had parties or gatherings , they noticed guests had began to use the fields on their land as a car park , as reported by News.com.au .
`` I had multiple talks with multiple people and the results ranged from apologetic people moving their cars to aggressive people who told me to go F myself , '' they said .
`` I finally had enough and started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yelling at my girlfriend in particular . ''
In response , they built a large stone wall around the boundary , blocking anyone from using the fields - or the access road .
`` Well multiple neighbors including the aggressive ones were all apologetic and asked me to remove the fence and how sorry they were for using it as they basically had to add 15 to 20 minutes to their travel time to work without my shortcut .
`` I told them to go F themselves and to get the F of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impacting the nice neighbours so I am conflicted . ''
After asking for advice on the situation on Reddit , opinion was divided .
One said : `` It ’ s your property and you have every right to do what you want to it .
You were not the problem , it 's the entitled a**holes who were taking advantage of your good nature . ''
But others argued : `` You ’ re well within your rights to do what you 've done , but I don ’ t think you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions of a few . ''
Another suggested : `` Maybe put a gate up with a lock on some people could access ?
You don ’ t want your nice neighbours thinking you ’ re selfish . ''

A homeowner built a wall to block off a dirt road which was used by their neighbours to commute to work after discovering they had been misusing the land surrounding their property
The owner of a large property has divided opinion after sharing their act of revenge against neighbours who were misusing their land.
The anonymous homeowner reveals that when they bought the property and extensive land five years ago they had no neighbours.
When they first moved in, they removed trees on the land to create a dirt road leading to the main road, which saved them having to drive all the way around the fields.
More recently as other homes have been built close by, the new neighbours have also been using the road and children played football in the fields, which the owners say they didn't mind as it "wasn't bothering me or inconveniencing me" at first.
But when neighbours had parties or gatherings, they noticed guests had began to use the fields on their land as a car park, as reported by News.com.au.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"I had multiple talks with multiple people and the results ranged from apologetic people moving their cars to aggressive people who told me to go F myself," they said.
"I finally had enough and started getting cars towed which led to people yelling at my girlfriend in particular."
In response, they built a large stone wall around the boundary, blocking anyone from using the fields - or the access road.
"Well multiple neighbors including the aggressive ones were all apologetic and asked me to remove the fence and how sorry they were for using it as they basically had to add 15 to 20 minutes to their travel time to work without my shortcut.
"I told them to go F themselves and to get the F of my property. However this is also impacting the nice neighbours so I am conflicted."
After asking for advice on the situation on Reddit, opinion was divided.
One said: "It’s your property and you have every right to do what you want to it. You were not the problem, it's the entitled a**holes who were taking advantage of your good nature."
But others argued: "You’re well within your rights to do what you've done, but I don’t think you should punish the nice neighbours for the actions of a few."
Another suggested: "Maybe put a gate up with a lock on some people could access? You don’t want your nice neighbours thinking you’re selfish."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Tragic girl, 15, who fell in river and was swept away in Storm Ellen pictured

The 15-year-old schoolgirl who fell into a swollen river and drowned while playing with friends during Storm Ellen has been named as tributes pour in for the youngster .
Schoolgirl Nicola Williams had been on the banks of the River Rhymney in Cardiff , when she fell into the fast-flowing water .
A friend had jumped into the river to try to save her , but Nicola was swept by the strong current .
Storm Ellen brought winds of up to 70mph yesterday , with a man in his 50s dying in Cornwall after getting into difficulty in the sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the river on Friday evening after receiving a call .
And though they found Nicola within an hour , she could not be saved .
Her family were described as `` devastated '' at the tragic drowning on the riverbank - a popular spot for dog-walkers near the Rumney rugby club .
On social media , friends paid tribute to Nicola after learning of her death .
One wrote : `` Ca n't believe what 's happened .
I love you so much I will see you again soon . ''
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be missed by loads .
We all love you and we always will .
You were taken to soon .
Heaven has gained another angel . ''
Witnesses described a multi agency operation on Friday afternoon , which included firefighters , paramedics , police and coastguard .
Search boats and a search helicopter were deployed and though the teenager was found she could not be saved .
One member of the public who was at the scene , said there were ‘ dozens ’ of emergency service vehicles , reports Wales Online .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mission , Dan Cooper , 22 , from St Mellons , said : “ I was driving down and saw two fire engines shoot past us .
As we followed up the road we were told to move back and couldn ’ t get any closer .
“ Everyone here is so worried .
We haven ’ t seen anything like this before.
” Earlier one member of the public had said : “ There is a huge sense of panic here especially now because more emergency services have arrived . ''
Yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We were called today ( Friday 21 August ) at 5.20pm to a report of a girl in the river in Ball Lane , Llanrumney .
`` We attended with a number of other emergency services and the police helicopter .
`` At about 6.40pm a 15-year-old girl was located and despite the best efforts of emergency services she sadly passed away . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Kara O'Neill, Abigail O'Leary)

Nicola Williams, 15, had been with friends when she fell into the swollen river and was carried away by the fast flowing water in Cardiff, south Wales, leaving her family 'devastated'
Tragic schoolgirl, 15, who fell in river and was swept away in Storm Ellen pictured
The 15-year-old schoolgirl who fell into a swollen river and drowned while playing with friends during Storm Ellen has been named as tributes pour in for the youngster.
Schoolgirl Nicola Williams had been on the banks of the River Rhymney in Cardiff, when she fell into the fast-flowing water.
A friend had jumped into the river to try to save her, but Nicola was swept by the strong current.
Storm Ellen brought winds of up to 70mph yesterday, with a man in his 50s dying in Cornwall after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Emergency response teams raced to banks of the river on Friday evening after receiving a call.
And though they found Nicola within an hour, she could not be saved.
Her family were described as "devastated" at the tragic drowning on the riverbank - a popular spot for dog-walkers near the Rumney rugby club.
Image: Richard Swingler/WALES NEWS SERVICE) Richard Swingler/WALES NEWS SERVICE)
In a statement this afternoon, a spokesman for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police can now confirm the name of the 15-year-old girl who died yesterday evening in Llanrumney as Nicola Williams of Trowbridge, Cardiff.
"Her death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.
"Her family have requested privacy at this sad time."
On social media, friends paid tribute to Nicola after learning of her death.
One wrote: "Can't believe what's happened. I love you so much I will see you again soon."
Another added: "RIP beautiful. Will be missed by loads. We all love you and we always will. You were taken to soon. Heaven has gained another angel."
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
Witnesses described a multi agency operation on Friday afternoon, which included firefighters, paramedics, police and coastguard.
Search boats and a search helicopter were deployed and though the teenager was found she could not be saved.
One member of the public who was at the scene, said there were ‘dozens’ of emergency service vehicles, reports Wales Online.
Image: Richard Swingler/WALES NEWS SERVICE) Richard Swingler/WALES NEWS SERVICE)
Speaking at the time of the rescue mission, Dan Cooper, 22, from St Mellons, said: “I was driving down and saw two fire engines shoot past us. As we followed up the road we were told to move back and couldn’t get any closer.
“Everyone here is so worried. We haven’t seen anything like this before.”
Earlier one member of the public had said: “There is a huge sense of panic here especially now because more emergency services have arrived."
Image: Richard Swingler/WALES NEWS SERVICE) Richard Swingler/WALES NEWS SERVICE)
Yesterday, a spokesman for South Wales Police said: "We were called today (Friday 21 August) at 5.20pm to a report of a girl in the river in Ball Lane, Llanrumney.
"We attended with a number of other emergency services and the police helicopter.
"At about 6.40pm a 15-year-old girl was located and despite the best efforts of emergency services she sadly passed away."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Gemma Collins highlights her tiny waist and fresh face after getting injections

Gemma Collins has shown off her dramatic body transformation in a sexy new outfit that clung in all the right places .
The 39-year-old TOWIE babe posed barefoot in her closet to reveal her slinky figure in a pair of skintight white skinny jeans and a patterned top , which featured cut-outs at the shoulders and a flattering print .
Gemma 's platinum blonde hair tumbled over her shoulders in bouncy waves as she grinned at the camera .
`` SMILE it 's a UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE , '' she urged her fans .
`` Happy Weekend ! ''
The reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ torrid split from on/off boyfriend James Argent , which ended for good after he sent nasty texts calling her a `` hippo '' .
Since then , Gemma has been doing her best to put the past behind her , despite a tragic miscarriage during lockdown .
She revealed earlier this week how she 'd been getting Profhilo injections in her face to stay looking fresh and glowing , adding that she gets the hyaluronic acid-containing solution in her hands to keep them wrinkle-free too .
`` I can not express to you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just made me look so fresh and I can not recommend it enough , '' Gemma gushed as she treated herself to a top-up dose .
She urged her fans to get the treatment `` if you want skin like me '' .
`` At 21 years old your body stops producing natural collagen .
This is only collagen going into the skin , it 's not rat poison going into the skin , '' she went on .
`` The older I 'm getting the younger I 'm gon na look , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and I just want to spread the word to people how you can do it . ''
The GC also opened up this week about her attitude towards sex , hinting she could n't have a one-night stand .
Gemma explained on her BBC podcast : `` Making love is something I do take seriously .
If I am going to make love to you and give you my body , I expect love and trust and respect .
Trust and respect are so important . ''
She also said she demands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and happily shares her own passwords because she wants total trust in a relationship .
`` I 'd want all access to his phones , but you do n't want to look like the crazy one by demanding access to his phone .
`` I 've always give partners code to my phone , I have nothing to hide .
Never have . ''
Gemma added : `` I do n't believe in cheating , you might as well end the relationship .
`` I could never be happy with someone that cheated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knock myself down ... '' I would never be able to trust them again and trust is so important in a relationship . ''
It comes after reports claiming the final straw for her with Arg was when he suggested opening up their relationship to other people , following the news Will and Jada Pinkett Smith had an open marriage for several years .

Gemma Collins put her three-stone weight loss on display as she posed in a sexy outfit to show off her bum and slimmed-down waist
Gemma Collins highlights her tiny waist and fresh face after getting injections
Gemma Collins has shown off her dramatic body transformation in a sexy new outfit that clung in all the right places.
The 39-year-old TOWIE babe posed barefoot in her closet to reveal her slinky figure in a pair of skintight white skinny jeans and a patterned top, which featured cut-outs at the shoulders and a flattering print.
Gemma's platinum blonde hair tumbled over her shoulders in bouncy waves as she grinned at the camera.
"SMILE it's a UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE," she urged her fans. "Happy Weekend!"
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The reality star has found her happiness after a torrid split from on/off boyfriend James Argent, which ended for good after he sent nasty texts calling her a "hippo".
Since then, Gemma has been doing her best to put the past behind her, despite a tragic miscarriage during lockdown.
She revealed earlier this week how she'd been getting Profhilo injections in her face to stay looking fresh and glowing, adding that she gets the hyaluronic acid-containing solution in her hands to keep them wrinkle-free too.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I cannot express to you how life-changing it is. It's just made me look so fresh and I cannot recommend it enough," Gemma gushed as she treated herself to a top-up dose.
She urged her fans to get the treatment "if you want skin like me".
"At 21 years old your body stops producing natural collagen. This is only collagen going into the skin, it's not rat poison going into the skin," she went on.
"The older I'm getting the younger I'm gonna look, I'm going to age reverse myself, and I just want to spread the word to people how you can do it."
The GC also opened up this week about her attitude towards sex, hinting she couldn't have a one-night stand.
Gemma explained on her BBC podcast: "Making love is something I do take seriously. If I am going to make love to you and give you my body, I expect love and trust and respect. Trust and respect are so important."
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
She also said she demands full access to her boyfriends' devices and happily shares her own passwords because she wants total trust in a relationship.
"I'd want all access to his phones, but you don't want to look like the crazy one by demanding access to his phone.
"I've always give partners code to my phone, I have nothing to hide. Never have."
Gemma added: "I don't believe in cheating, you might as well end the relationship.
"I could never be happy with someone that cheated on me, but I wouldn't knock myself down...
"I would never be able to trust them again and trust is so important in a relationship."
It comes after reports claiming the final straw for her with Arg was when he suggested opening up their relationship to other people, following the news Will and Jada Pinkett Smith had an open marriage for several years.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Coronavirus will be 'around forever in some form or another', SAGE member warns

Coronavirus will be present `` forever '' and people are likely to need regular vaccinations against it , a top expert has warned .
Sir Mark Walport , a former chief scientific adviser , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that the pandemic would be controlled by `` global vaccination '' .
But he added that Covid-19 is not `` going to be a disease like smallpox which could be eradicated by vaccination '' .
Sir Mark , who is also a member of the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be with us forever in some form or another and almost certainly will require repeated vaccinations .
`` So a bit like flu , people will need re-vaccination at regular intervals . ''
The scientist also warned that it is `` possible '' the virus will get `` out of control '' again , but said more targeted measures can now be used instead of a generic lockdown .
His comments came after the head of the World Health Organisation said he hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be over within two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years to overcome the Spanish flu in 1918 , but that advances in technology could allow Covid-19 to be stopped in a `` shorter time '' .
Speaking in Geneva on Friday , he said : `` Of course , with more connectiveness , the virus has a better chance of spreading .
`` But at the same time we have also the technology to stop it and the knowledge to stop it .
So we have a disadvantage of globalisation , closeness , connectedness but an advantage of better technology .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic ( in ) less than two years . ''
More than 22.81 million people have been reported to be infected by the coronavirus globally and 793,382 have died , according to Reuters .
Some scientists have suggested coronavirus could follow a similar pattern to the deadly Spanish flu , which swept the globe in three waves , claiming about 50 millions lives .
It broke out in March 1918 and mainly affected the elderly and infirm during the First World War .
By August 1918 , it was hoped the pandemic was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death spiked again in September to November .
But the virus had developed into a new strain , and this hit young , healthy people .
The president elect of the Royal Society of Medicine Professor Roger Kirby said in July : `` The winter is coming and almost certainly a second wave of this virus is coming .
`` What we saw in 1918 was the virus change and the second wave was different from the first wave and it affected a different group of people - particularly younger people . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ research is needed on the impact of coronavirus mutations .
She said : `` A special working group has been formed to identify mutations ... and we 're looking at how we can better understand what the mutation means and how they behave . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Harriet Line, Lorraine King)

Sir Mark Walport, a former chief scientific adviser and a member of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, said that the pandemic would be controlled by "global vaccination"
Coronavirus will be 'around forever in some form or another', SAGE member warns
Coronavirus will be present "forever" and people are likely to need regular vaccinations against it, a top expert has warned.
Sir Mark Walport, a former chief scientific adviser, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the pandemic would be controlled by "global vaccination".
But he added that Covid-19 is not "going to be a disease like smallpox which could be eradicated by vaccination".
Sir Mark, who is also a member of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), said: "This is a virus that is going to be with us forever in some form or another and almost certainly will require repeated vaccinations.
"So a bit like flu, people will need re-vaccination at regular intervals."
Image: Robert Perry) Robert Perry)
The scientist also warned that it is "possible" the virus will get "out of control" again, but said more targeted measures can now be used instead of a generic lockdown.
His comments came after the head of the World Health Organisation said he hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be over within two years.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it took two years to overcome the Spanish flu in 1918, but that advances in technology could allow Covid-19 to be stopped in a "shorter time".
Speaking in Geneva on Friday, he said: "Of course, with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
"But at the same time we have also the technology to stop it and the knowledge to stop it. So we have a disadvantage of globalisation, closeness, connectedness but an advantage of better technology.
"So we hope to finish this pandemic (in) less than two years."
He urged "national unity" and "global solidarity".
More than 22.81 million people have been reported to be infected by the coronavirus globally and 793,382 have died, according to Reuters.
Some scientists have suggested coronavirus could follow a similar pattern to the deadly Spanish flu, which swept the globe in three waves, claiming about 50 millions lives.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It broke out in March 1918 and mainly affected the elderly and infirm during the First World War.
By August 1918, it was hoped the pandemic was coming to an end, but the death spiked again in September to November.
But the virus had developed into a new strain, and this hit young, healthy people.
The president elect of the Royal Society of Medicine Professor Roger Kirby said in July: "The winter is coming and almost certainly a second wave of this virus is coming.
"What we saw in 1918 was the virus change and the second wave was different from the first wave and it affected a different group of people - particularly younger people."
WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove said more research is needed on the impact of coronavirus mutations.
She said: "A special working group has been formed to identify mutations ... and we're looking at how we can better understand what the mutation means and how they behave."


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Greg James risks enraging Little Mix with shock confession about their music

Greg James has risked angering Little Mix – and their impressively loyal fanbase – by slating the music that they make .
The 34-year-old BBC Radio 1 host has let slip that he was not a fan of the Little Mix single Touch , released in 2016 , and point blank lied to the faces of band stars Leigh-anne Pinnock , Jesy Nelson , Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards .
The radio host hinted he would have banned the X Factor winners ’ top 4 single from 2016 if he had his way .
However , he instead was forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as lie through his teeth – as he was was duty bound by the BBC playlist to play the girls ’ music .
Greg told The Sun on Sunday : “ It ’ s a tricky balance .
If somebody brings out a record you don ’ t like , you are not going to say , ‘ We are not going to play that .
Come back again in a bit ’ .
“ I have had to lie to Little Mix before when I have not liked their follow-up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have all been there.
” Little Mix have enjoyed four UK number 1 singles in their careers so far – since first finding fame on X Factor way back in 2011 .
The ladies have also released five studio albums and are hard at work writing tunes for their sixth .
The band are also poised to launch their own reality show which will seek to uncover hidden music taken in the UK .
Little Mix : The Search is due to air on the BBC later this year .
The show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – much like how they were manufactured for TV and the charts back on their X Factor days .
Jade previously warned that their musical match-making skills might not necessarily work out .
She said : “ We 're not naive enough to think that 's going to happen with another group we put together , we really need to get it right and look out for them and help them all .
”

The BBC Radio 1 host has admitted he lies about liking the bands music – but argues politeness is holding him back from sharing his true feelings about music he doesn't enjoy
Greg James risks enraging Little Mix with shock confession about their music
Greg James has risked angering Little Mix – and their impressively loyal fanbase – by slating the music that they make.
The 34-year-old BBC Radio 1 host has let slip that he was not a fan of the Little Mix single Touch, released in 2016, and point blank lied to the faces of band stars Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Perrie Edwards.
The radio host hinted he would have banned the X Factor winners’ top 4 single from 2016 if he had his way.
However, he instead was forced to grin and bear it – as well as lie through his teeth – as he was was duty bound by the BBC playlist to play the girls’ music.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Greg Radio 2's Bob Harris: “It’s a tricky balance. If somebody brings out a record you don’t like, you are not going to say, ‘We are not going to play that. Come back again in a bit’.
“I have had to lie to Little Mix before when I have not liked their follow-up to Shout Out To My Ex.
“We have all been there.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Little Mix have enjoyed four UK number 1 singles in their careers so far – since first finding fame on X Factor way back in 2011.
The ladies have also released five studio albums and are hard at work writing tunes for their sixth.
The band are also poised to launch their own reality show which will seek to uncover hidden music taken in the UK.
Little Mix: The Search is due to air on the BBC later this year.
The show will see Little Mix putting groups together – much like how they were manufactured for TV and the charts back on their X Factor days.
Jade previously warned that their musical match-making skills might not necessarily work out.
She said: “We're not naive enough to think that's going to happen with another group we put together, we really need to get it right and look out for them and help them all.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Gamer drives 3,000 miles to kill rival then shoots himself as police arrive

A man reportedly drove a 3,000-mile round trip to kill a teenager over a gaming dispute - then is believed to have shot himself as police swooped to arrest him .
The 23-year-old suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound as cops moved to arrest him in connection with the alleged murder of 18-year-old Matthew Thane .
Mr Thane was shot dead at about 6am on Tuesday at his home in Texas , USA , according to news.com.au .
The publication reports that the following night , SWAT police descended on a house in Pleasanton , California - 1,600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Flower Mound .
But on arriving at the house at around 11pm , they found the suspect dead inside .
Evidence reportedly found on the man 's mobile phone linked him to the murder in Texas , Mercury News reported .
A police official told the Mercury News that the suspect , wearing a helmet and jeans , set a propane tank on fire outside Matthew 's house on Green Meadow Lane to lure him outside before shooting him .
A search of his home uncovered evidence connecting him to the murder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police Capt .
Shane Jennings said officials were probing whether the killing was relating to an online gaming dispute .
Mobile phone data showed that he made the trip to Texas and back - totalling around 3,355 miles - within 72 hours .
A GoFundMe page has since been set up to raise funds for Mr Thane 's heartbroken family .
The page , which has so far raised more than $ 21,000 ( £16,000 ) says : `` Matthew never failed to put a smile on someone 's face and brighten their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique character , one of a kind .
Let 's come together and support his family in this time of need . ''
Almost 400 people have so far donated to the page , including one of Mr Thane 's teachers , who said : `` I remember he had the sweetest smile and was just a great person .
`` My heart breaks for his family and friends and their unimaginable loss .
Prayers and love to you all . ''
The suspect 's identity and official cause of death will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bureau release .
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk .
You can contact them for free by calling 116 123 , email jo @ samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch .
You matter .

The 23-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound as cops swooped to arrest him over the murder of an 18-year-old at his home 2,700km away
Gamer drives 3,000 miles to kill rival then shoots himself as police arrive at his home
A man reportedly drove a 3,000-mile round trip to kill a teenager over a gaming dispute - then is believed to have shot himself as police swooped to arrest him.
The 23-year-old suspect was found dead from a gunshot wound as cops moved to arrest him in connection with the alleged murder of 18-year-old Matthew Thane.
Mr Thane was shot dead at about 6am on Tuesday at his home in Texas, USA, according to news.com.au.
The publication reports that the following night, SWAT police descended on a house in Pleasanton, California - 1,600 miles away from where Mr Thane lived in Flower Mound.
But on arriving at the house at around 11pm, they found the suspect dead inside.
Image: Google Maps) Google Maps)
Evidence reportedly found on the man's mobile phone linked him to the murder in Texas, Mercury News reported.
A police official told the Mercury News that the suspect, wearing a helmet and jeans, set a propane tank on fire outside Matthew's house on Green Meadow Lane to lure him outside before shooting him.
A search of his home uncovered evidence connecting him to the murder, according to police.
Flower Mound police Capt. Shane Jennings said officials were probing whether the killing was relating to an online gaming dispute.
Mobile phone data showed that he made the trip to Texas and back - totalling around 3,355 miles - within 72 hours.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
A GoFundMe page has since been set up to raise funds for Mr Thane's heartbroken family.
The page, which has so far raised more than $21,000 (£16,000) says: "Matthew never failed to put a smile on someone's face and brighten their day.
"He was such a unique character, one of a kind. Let's come together and support his family in this time of need."
Almost 400 people have so far donated to the page, including one of Mr Thane's teachers, who said: "I remember he had the sweetest smile and was just a great person.
"My heart breaks for his family and friends and their unimaginable loss. Prayers and love to you all."
The suspect's identity and official cause of death will be confirmed after the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau release.
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Arsenal 'make late Thiago Alcantara transfer enquiry' in bid to gazump Liverpool

Arsenal are planning an audacious bid to seal Thiago 's services from Bayern Munich despite Liverpool 's interest .
The Spanish midfielder is set for pastures new after telling the Bundesliga champions that he will not be extending his contract .
Bayern are prepared to sanction his exit but want £23m for the midfielder who has spent seven years at the Allianz Arena .
Both Arsenal and Liverpool are reluctant to spend such a fee on a 29-year-old who will also command high wages , reports the Daily Mail .
The Reds have a host of midfield options and may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer as a result .
Georginio Wijnaldum 's deal continues to wind down and doubt continues to swirl over his future .
Arsenal meanwhile are keen to strengthen having finished the season strongly under Mikel Arteta .
The Spaniard has already called on the Emirates hierarchy to invest if they want to close the gap on the Premier League 's elite .
He said in July : “ If you are not in the Champions League and you say : ‘ OK , I don ’ t invest because I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ but the other clubs invest , then the gap becomes bigger .
Who should Arsenal look to sign this summer ?
Have your say below '' If I do want to invest and risk , and then I don ’ t reach it , what happens ?
So at some stage you have to make a decision : whether I want to aim to make that gap closer and go for it , or I stay where I am.
” Atletico Madrid 's Thomas Partey is another midfielder to have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But again the asking price is proving to be a stumbling block with the Gunners potentially having to sell players in an effort to raise funds .
Lucas Torreira and Mohamed Elneny are among those linked with the exit door .

LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT ANFIELD THIS SUMMER?
LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT ANFIELD THIS SUMMER?
Arsenal are set to join the race for Bayern Munich's Thiago despite Liverpool's long standing interest as both Premier League clubs look to drive down the price for the wantaway star
Arsenal are planning an audacious bid to seal Thiago's services from Bayern Munich despite Liverpool's interest.
The Spanish midfielder is set for pastures new after telling the Bundesliga champions that he will not be extending his contract.
Bayern are prepared to sanction his exit but want £23m for the midfielder who has spent seven years at the Allianz Arena.
Both Arsenal and Liverpool are reluctant to spend such a fee on a 29-year-old who will also command high wages, reports the Daily Mail.
The Reds have a host of midfield options and may yet move some of them on this summer as a result.
Image: Getty Images for FC Bayern) Getty Images for FC Bayern)
Georginio Wijnaldum's deal continues to wind down and doubt continues to swirl over his future.
Arsenal meanwhile are keen to strengthen having finished the season strongly under Mikel Arteta.
The Spaniard has already called on the Emirates hierarchy to invest if they want to close the gap on the Premier League's elite.
He said in July: “If you are not in the Champions League and you say: ‘OK, I don’t invest because I don’t have the financial ability to do it,’ but the other clubs invest, then the gap becomes bigger.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Who should Arsenal look to sign this summer? Have your say below
"If I do want to invest and risk, and then I don’t reach it, what happens? So at some stage you have to make a decision: whether I want to aim to make that gap closer and go for it, or I stay where I am.”
Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey is another midfielder to have been linked with the north London outfit.
But again the asking price is proving to be a stumbling block with the Gunners potentially having to sell players in an effort to raise funds.
Lucas Torreira and Mohamed Elneny are among those linked with the exit door.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Rebekah Vardy 'lands big bucks deal to star on DOI' amid Wagatha Christie case

Rebekah Vardy has landed a big money deal to be a contestant on Dancing On Ice amid her reported £1 million court case against rival WAG , Coleen Rooney .
The 38-year-old mother-of-five – who is married to 33-year-old football ace Jamie Vardy – is said to be getting a £50,000 pay cheque to star in the upcoming 13th season of Dancing On Ice .
The star is said to have auditioned for a role on the show as a means of escaping the stress of the ongoing Wagatha Christie trial – which saw Becky and 34-year-old rival Coleen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal action against each other amid accusations Rebekah leaked Coleen ’ s private life details to the press .
The five-figure sum might not offset the looming libel case the star is launching against Coleen , however , which is reportedly set to cost £1 million .
A source told The Sun on Sunday of the Dancing On Ice casting : “ Landing Becky is a huge coup .
“ She ’ ll bring star quality to their line-up and interest from footie fans .
`` Of course viewers will be watching for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star is said to be keen to make a return to the spotlight after featuring on I ’ m A Celeb back in 2017 .
The source said : “ She can ’ t live under a shadow forever and wants to remind people she ’ s a fun mum.
” Last year , Rebekah was thrust into the spotlight when Coleen sensationally accused her of leaking details of her private life to the press .
The spat quickly garnered the nickname 'Wagatha Christie ' after Coleen detailed that she had shared false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the details of which then made their way in to headlines .
The star claimed she had restricted access to the posts to all but one follower ... ... ... Rebekah Vardy 's account .
Shocked Rebekah – who was heavily pregnant with her fifth child at the time – vehemently protested her innocence .
Legal action was launched when Coleen accused Rebekah of breach of privacy , while Rebekah launched a counter suit arguing her rival 's comments amounted to defamation .
The case is reportedly going to cost each side @ @

The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel
The high profile WAG – who has locked horns with Coleen Rooney in a court battle – is set to be one of the stars taking to the ice on the upcoming 13th season of Dancing On Ice
Rebekah Vardy 'lands big bucks deal to star on Dancing On Ice' amid Wagatha Christie case
Rebekah Vardy has landed a big money deal to be a contestant on Dancing On Ice amid her reported £1 million court case against rival WAG, Coleen Rooney.
The 38-year-old mother-of-five – who is married to 33-year-old football ace Jamie Vardy – is said to be getting a £50,000 pay cheque to star in the upcoming 13th season of Dancing On Ice.
The star is said to have auditioned for a role on the show as a means of escaping the stress of the ongoing Wagatha Christie trial – which saw Becky and 34-year-old rival Coleen, wife of footballer Wayne Rooney, launch legal action against each other amid accusations Rebekah leaked Coleen’s private life details to the press.
The five-figure sum might not offset the looming libel case the star is launching against Coleen, however, which is reportedly set to cost £1 million.
Image: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment) Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)
A source told The Sun on Sunday of the Dancing On Ice casting: “Landing Becky is a huge coup.
“She’ll bring star quality to their line-up and interest from footie fans.
"Of course viewers will be watching for any references to Wagatha Christie.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
The star is said to be keen to make a return to the spotlight after featuring on I’m A Celeb back in 2017.
The source said: “She can’t live under a shadow forever and wants to remind people she’s a fun mum.”
Last year, Rebekah was thrust into the spotlight when Coleen sensationally accused her of leaking details of her private life to the press.
The spat quickly garnered the nickname 'Wagatha Christie' after Coleen detailed that she had shared false information about herself on social media posts – the details of which then made their way in to headlines.
The star claimed she had restricted access to the posts to all but one follower......... Rebekah Vardy's account.
Image: PA) PA)
Shocked Rebekah – who was heavily pregnant with her fifth child at the time – vehemently protested her innocence.
Legal action was launched when Coleen accused Rebekah of breach of privacy, while Rebekah launched a counter suit arguing her rival's comments amounted to defamation.
The case is reportedly going to cost each side £500,000.