themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Manchester Crown Court to remain shut as coronavirus cases rise to eight

Manchester Crown Court will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday next week following a coronavirus outbreak .
It has now been confirmed that the number of positive tests within staff working at the Spinningfields court has risen to eight , from the figure of six previously announced .
Her Majesty 's Courts and Tribunals Service said the decision to keep the court shut was made to allow staff to self isolate .
The court is working with Public Health England to create a 'COVID-19 secure environment ' , HMCTS said .
In a statement , HMCTS said the court will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can return safely .
The court was first closed last Thursday , before reopening in the afternoon and the following day .
It has remained shut since Monday .
`` As of 14 August 2020 , eight people who worked on site at the Crown Court in Manchester , Crown Square , last week have now tested positive for COVID-19 , '' the statement read .
`` Since the building closed on Monday 10 August , urgent work has moved to Minshull Street .
`` The Crown Court will not reopen on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing us to review the position .
`` This does not mean that the building is unsafe ; it is a purely operational decision designed to give us more time to put in place compensatory measures arising from a number of key staff and contractors being required to self-isolate .
`` During this time - and working with Public Health England - we will continue to review all the measures that we have already put in place to create a COVID-19 secure environment , as well as seeking expert public health advice on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do to strengthen our counter measures .
`` We will take a cautious approach to reopening the building and will only do so when we are satisfied that staff and contractors can safely return to work , in particular that : our risk mitigation policies and procedures have been strengthened in light of Public Health England recommendations ; they are well understood and are being implemented effectively by all staff and contractors ; we have appropriate assurance and supervision arrangements in place to ensure that high standards and levels of compliance are maintained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to representatives of our professional court users and we will provide further updates over the coming days . ''

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Manchester Crown Court will remain shut on Monday and Tuesday next week following a coronavirus outbreak.
It has now been confirmed that the number of positive tests within staff working at the Spinningfields court has risen to eight, from the figure of six previously announced.
Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service said the decision to keep the court shut was made to allow staff to self isolate.
The court is working with Public Health England to create a 'COVID-19 secure environment', HMCTS said.
In a statement, HMCTS said the court will only reopen when they are satisfied staff can return safely.
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The court was first closed last Thursday, before reopening in the afternoon and the following day.
It has remained shut since Monday.
"As of 14 August 2020, eight people who worked on site at the Crown Court in Manchester, Crown Square, last week have now tested positive for COVID-19," the statement read.
"Since the building closed on Monday 10 August, urgent work has moved to Minshull Street.
"The Crown Court will not reopen on Monday or Tuesday (17/18 August), allowing us to review the position.
"This does not mean that the building is unsafe; it is a purely operational decision designed to give us more time to put in place compensatory measures arising from a number of key staff and contractors being required to self-isolate.
"During this time - and working with Public Health England - we will continue to review all the measures that we have already put in place to create a COVID-19 secure environment, as well as seeking expert public health advice on whether there is anything further we should do to strengthen our counter measures.
"We will take a cautious approach to reopening the building and will only do so when we are satisfied that staff and contractors can safely return to work, in particular that: our risk mitigation policies and procedures have been strengthened in light of Public Health England recommendations; they are well understood and are being implemented effectively by all staff and contractors; we have appropriate assurance and supervision arrangements in place to ensure that high standards and levels of compliance are maintained.
"Further detail has been provided to representatives of our professional court users and we will provide further updates over the coming days."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Borussia Dortmund have risked further embarrassment after Sebastian Kehl , the head of licensed player division , reiterated Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ .
Manchester United have not given up on signing the £108million-rated Sancho , 20 , @ @ @ @ @ Michael Zorc claimed the decision was 'final ' that the England international would not be @ @ @ @ @ by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner , brother @ @ @ @ @ defender Stephan .
Club sources say it is 'unusual ' of Dortmund to have hired @ @ @ @ @ their behalf .
Sancho 's wage demands and agents fees have been described as an @ @ @ @ @ yet Kehl toed the club line again by reiterating Sancho is going nowhere .
`` @ @ @ @ @ clarity on the subject , '' Kehl told SID .
`` We know about Jadon @ @ @ @ @ his importance to us .
He gives our team that little extra .
We 're @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Stay tuned for the latest Man United news throughout the day .

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Borussia Dortmund have risked further embarrassment after Sebastian Kehl, the head of licensed player division, reiterated Jadon Sancho was staying at the club.
Manchester United have not given up on signing the £108million-rated Sancho, 20, after the Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc claimed the decision was 'final' that the England international would not be sold.
United are frustrated by the slow pace of negotiations with Dortmund through the agent Marco Lichtsteiner, brother of former Juventus and Arsenal defender Stephan. Club sources say it is 'unusual' of Dortmund to have hired an intermediary to act on their behalf.
Sancho's wage demands and agents fees have been described as an 'obstacle' amid ongoing negotiations yet Kehl toed the club line again by reiterating Sancho is going nowhere.
"It was important to get clarity on the subject," Kehl told SID. "We know about Jadon's attractiveness but also of his importance to us. He gives our team that little extra. We're happy that he's staying."
Stay tuned for the latest Man United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--13-year-old boy appears in court accused of murder

A 13-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of the murder of Steven McMyler in Wigan .
The boy , @ @ @ @ @ for legal reason , appeared in the dock at Manchester magistrates ' court this morning @ @ @ @ @ He spoke only to confirm his name , address and date of birth .
The @ @ @ @ @ Merseyside , is charged with one offence of murder of Steven James McMyler , dating @ @ @ @ @ year .
Shortly before 7.50pm on August 6 2020 , police received reports of concern @ @ @ @ @ church on Bishopgate , Wigan .
No bail application was made in respect of the @ @ @ @ @ adjourned for a preliminary hearing to be heard at Manchester Crown Court on August 17 @ @ @ @ @ District Judge Jack McGarva said : `` This case can only be dealt with by @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court .
`` A Judge in the Crown Court will review the position on @ @ @ @ @ 13-year-old was remanded in youth detention accommodation until the next hearing .

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A 13-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of the murder of Steven McMyler in Wigan.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reason, appeared in the dock at Manchester magistrates' court this morning (August 14).
He spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
The teen, from Whiston in Merseyside, is charged with one offence of murder of Steven James McMyler, dating back to August 6 this year.
No pleas were entered.
Shortly before 7.50pm on August 6 2020, police received reports of concern for a man outside the church on Bishopgate, Wigan.
Steven McMyler died at the scene.
No bail application was made in respect of the boy.
The case was adjourned for a preliminary hearing to be heard at Manchester Crown Court on August 17.
Addressing the boy, District Judge Jack McGarva said: "This case can only be dealt with by judge and jury at the Crown Court.
"A Judge in the Crown Court will review the position on Monday morning."
The 13-year-old was remanded in youth detention accommodation until the next hearing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Dr Sarah Jarvis issues quarantine warning for European travellers

Dr Sarah Jarvis has issued a quarantine warning for travellers going through Europe .
The Good Morning Britain doc spoke out to deter anyone attempting to avoid having to self isolate for 14 days by driving through countries that are n't on the quarantine list .
Her warning came as it was confirmed that France would be added to the UK ’ s list of quarantine countries .
Speaking to hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher , Sarah addressed viewers at home and urged them to stick to the rules .
Dr Sarah explained : `` Just to briefly point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back via a country which is n't under the new quarantine rules , that does n't mean that you can avoid quarantine .
`` It 's really important to note that you ca n't just decide to go via Italy to get back to the UK .
`` Because if you come in and you 've been in one of those countries in the last 14 days , then you will have to stick to lockdown until the end , from the last time that you left that country . ''
Announcing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must quarantine for 14 days .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) has advised against all but essential travel .
The enforcement begins at 4am on Saturday .
Mr Shapps said : `` Data shows we need to remove France , the Netherlands , Monaco , Malta , Turks & Caicos & Aruba from our list of Coronavirus Travel Corridors to keep infection rates down .
`` If you arrive in the UK after 4am Saturday from these destinations , you will need to @ @ @ @ @ @

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Dr Sarah Jarvis has issued a quarantine warning for travellers going through Europe.
The Good Morning Britain doc spoke out to deter anyone attempting to avoid having to self isolate for 14 days by driving through countries that aren't on the quarantine list.
Her warning came as it was confirmed that France would be added to the UK’s list of quarantine countries.
Speaking to hosts Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher, Sarah addressed viewers at home and urged them to stick to the rules.
Dr Sarah explained: "Just to briefly point out, that if you do come back via a country which isn't under the new quarantine rules, that doesn't mean that you can avoid quarantine.
(Image: ITV)
"It's really important to note that you can't just decide to go via Italy to get back to the UK.
"Because if you come in and you've been in one of those countries in the last 14 days, then you will have to stick to lockdown until the end, from the last time that you left that country."
Announcing the news about France, the government said that holidaymakers arriving back in the UK must quarantine for 14 days.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised against all but essential travel. The enforcement begins at 4am on Saturday.
Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced the measure on Twitter.
Mr Shapps said: "Data shows we need to remove France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos & Aruba from our list of Coronavirus Travel Corridors to keep infection rates down.
"If you arrive in the UK after 4am Saturday from these destinations, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days."
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Latest updates on Ryanair, easyJet, TUI, BA and Jet2 flights and cancellations

Major travel companies have announced more changes and cancellations as the Foreign Office issues more travel bans .
As more popular holiday destinations grapple with a second wave of coronavirus , several have been removed from the travel corridor , with the government advising against non-essential travel .
Meaning summer holiday plans for many could be scuppered , with a mandatory 14-day quarantine for those returning from affected destinations .
The late night announcement that France , Malta and the Netherlands have now been removed from the travel corridor scheme , along with Monaco , Turks & Caicos and Aruba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourism industry .
As thousands more getaways are scrapped , and those abroad scrambling to get back to Britain before the restrictions kick in , it 's a turbulent time in travel .
If you have a holiday booked or are debating travel soon , these are the latest updates from major UK airlines flying to popular holiday hotspots .
easyJet announced it has cancelled its package holidays to France until the end of August .
They say they are currently in the process of issuing refunds to all those affected .
Holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Portugal are still off , but they are still offering flights to some locations .
In fact , they resumed flights from Manchester to Menorca and Lanzarote this week .
Customers who are set to fly within 14 days can transfer their flights without a change fee online .
The airline advised passengers call its contact centre if they would prefer to receive a voucher instead .
Normal terms and conditions apply for flights outside of 14 days - though change fees have been waived .
The tour operator has extended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spain , the Balearic and Canary Islands and Cyprus .
It will now aim to recommence flights to mainland Spain on August 24 and to the Canary and Balearic Islands on August 23 .
Jet2 has said it will not be taking passengers on holidays to Cyprus until at least August 17 .
The package holiday specialist say they will will recommence its flights and holidays programme to Larnaca first with flights and holidays to Paphos a day later on August 18 .
Though this is likely to be dependent on Cypriot authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Spain will be affected for a much longer amount of time , however .
The airline will not be planning on flying to Almeria and Murcia until October 31 .
They have not yest announced if they are planning to cancel flights or holidays to France .
Those affected by cancellations can rebook with no fee , receive a credit note or a full cash refund .
Due to the change in travel advice for Malta , TUI UK has now cancelled all holidays to Malta up to and including Monday 31 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel and receive a full cash refund or amend their holiday and receive a booking incentive .
TUI says they have now extended cancellations for mainland Spain and Portugal up to and including Friday , August 28 .
Holidays to the Balearic and Canary Islands have also been cancelled up to and including Sunday , August 23 .
A TUI spokesperson said : `` Due to the continued UK Foreign Office advice against all but essential travel to Spain and Portugal , TUI UK has extended holiday cancellations up to and including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Portugal and the Balearic and Canary Islands up to and including Sunday 23 August 2020 . ''
They added : `` We know this is very disappointing for those looking forward to their well-deserved break .
`` The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is always our highest priority . ''
Holidays to Morocco have also been scrapped until September 11 , while holidays to Cyprus will not be resuming until at least August 23 .
All affected customers will be able to amend their holiday for free including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full cash refund .
Ryanair is still operating flights to mainland Spain , the Spanish islands , Portugal and Cyprus despite the advice from the FCO .
They also recently revealed a flash sale offering discounted seats on a number of flights during September and October .
The airline has n't announced whether it will be cancelling any flights to France yet .
The Ryanair website states : “ Please note that a government imposed advice on quarantine period will not result in the flight being cancelled and an automatic entitlement to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a limited schedule to a number of countries..
They say if you 've booked a package holiday with BA that is set to depart in the next three weeks and do n't want to travel , you can get a refund or a voucher towards a new booking .
A spokesman added : `` Our Booking with Confidence policy now covers customers due to travel up to the end of September 2020 .
`` It allows customers to book a trip now , with the confidence that they can change the date or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until April 2022 .
`` This means that if a customer wants to change their booking they can – re-booking or taking a voucher for future travel . ''

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Major travel companies have announced more changes and cancellations as the Foreign Office issues more travel bans.
As more popular holiday destinations grapple with a second wave of coronavirus, several have been removed from the travel corridor, with the government advising against non-essential travel.
Meaning summer holiday plans for many could be scuppered, with a mandatory 14-day quarantine for those returning from affected destinations.
The late night announcement that France, Malta and the Netherlands have now been removed from the travel corridor scheme, along with Monaco, Turks & Caicos and Aruba, have caused more chaos in the tourism industry.
As thousands more getaways are scrapped, and those abroad scrambling to get back to Britain before the restrictions kick in, it's a turbulent time in travel.
If you have a holiday booked or are debating travel soon, these are the latest updates from major UK airlines flying to popular holiday hotspots.
easyJet
easyJet announced it has cancelled its package holidays to France until the end of August.
They say they are currently in the process of issuing refunds to all those affected.
Holidays with the firm to Spain, Cyprus and Portugal are still off, but they are still offering flights to some locations.
In fact, they resumed flights from Manchester to Menorca and Lanzarote this week.
Customers who are set to fly within 14 days can transfer their flights without a change fee online.
The airline advised passengers call its contact centre if they would prefer to receive a voucher instead.
Normal terms and conditions apply for flights outside of 14 days - though change fees have been waived.
Jet2
The tour operator has extended the suspension of flights and holidays to to Spain, the Balearic and Canary Islands and Cyprus.
It will now aim to recommence flights to mainland Spain on August 24 and to the Canary and Balearic Islands on August 23.
Jet2 has said it will not be taking passengers on holidays to Cyprus until at least August 17.
The package holiday specialist say they will will recommence its flights and holidays programme to Larnaca first with flights and holidays to Paphos a day later on August 18.
Though this is likely to be dependent on Cypriot authorities reviewing its entry criteria.
Some destinations in Spain will be affected for a much longer amount of time, however. The airline will not be planning on flying to Almeria and Murcia until October 31.
They have not yest announced if they are planning to cancel flights or holidays to France.
Those affected by cancellations can rebook with no fee, receive a credit note or a full cash refund.
Tui
Due to the change in travel advice for Malta, TUI UK has now cancelled all holidays to Malta up to and including Monday 31 August 2020.
Customers will be able to cancel and receive a full cash refund or amend their holiday and receive a booking incentive.
TUI says they have now extended cancellations for mainland Spain and Portugal up to and including Friday, August 28.
Holidays to the Balearic and Canary Islands have also been cancelled up to and including Sunday, August 23.
A TUI spokesperson said: "Due to the continued UK Foreign Office advice against all but essential travel to Spain and Portugal, TUI UK has extended holiday cancellations up to and including Friday 28 August 2020 for mainland Spain and Portugal and the Balearic and Canary Islands up to and including Sunday 23 August 2020."
They added: "We know this is very disappointing for those looking forward to their well-deserved break.
"The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is always our highest priority."
Holidays to Morocco have also been scrapped until September 11, while holidays to Cyprus will not be resuming until at least August 23.
All affected customers will be able to amend their holiday for free including a booking incentive, or cancel and receive a full cash refund.
Ryanair
(Image: 2020 Getty Images)
Ryanair is still operating flights to mainland Spain, the Spanish islands, Portugal and Cyprus despite the advice from the FCO.
They also recently revealed a flash sale offering discounted seats on a number of flights during September and October.
The airline hasn't announced whether it will be cancelling any flights to France yet.
The Ryanair website states: “Please note that a government imposed advice on quarantine period will not result in the flight being cancelled and an automatic entitlement to refunds.”
British Airways
BA say they are operating a limited schedule to a number of countries..
They say if you've booked a package holiday with BA that is set to depart in the next three weeks and don't want to travel, you can get a refund or a voucher towards a new booking.
A spokesman added: "Our Booking with Confidence policy now covers customers due to travel up to the end of September 2020.
"It allows customers to book a trip now, with the confidence that they can change the date or destination and re-book their journey for travel until April 2022.
"This means that if a customer wants to change their booking they can – re-booking or taking a voucher for future travel."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Manchester United can prove three transfer decisions right next week

Romelu Lukaku has scored 31 goals this season , yet 24 of them came against the aforementioned opponents and two more against each of AC Milan and Napoli , two hugely under-performing Italian teams in Serie A in the past season .
That leaves three goals , scored against Barcelona , Roma and Bayer Leverkusen this term .
The former Manchester United striker is receiving widespread plaudits for his debut campaign at Inter Milan and stands on the brink of an astonishing reunion with his former side in the Europa League final .
But would Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reverse his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the chance ?
The Belgian 's Inter stats show that little has changed in his style and form , with accusations of Lukaku the 'flat track bully ' lingering on .
New No.9 Anthony Martial may have scored fewer goals ( albeit from fewer appearances ) than Lukaku this season but the total number of strikes from United 's new front three — which has emerged following the departures of Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter — gives a clue to Solskjaer 's answer .
Between them , Martial , Marcus Rashford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all having stints in the centre-forward position , though it 's the Frenchman who has made it his own .
They total 61 goals in all competitions between them , almost double Lukaku the 'traditional No.9 ' this season , but more importantly more than four times Lukaku 's United tally for last season ( 15 ) .
Each of the three are having their best ever seasons in the United side and the ceiling is high for all of their futures , aged 24 , 22 and 18 respectively .
Lukaku is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his best , with strikers typically peaking at 26 according to statistics .
The fact that Lukaku only managed 15 goals for United last season and his increased goal tally against the lesser lights of Italian football is instructive .
He failed to score in six games against fellow Serie A top four sides this season , Juventus , Atalanta and Lazio , while United have shone in big games thanks to their lightning fast front line .
There is no doubt selling Lukaku to a big European rival was a risk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to head the same way were easier calls .
The fact all three have thrived in Antonio Conte 's side probably says more about the standard in Serie A , because there were n't too many at Old Trafford clamouring for them to stay .
Have your say on United 's summer transfer dealings here : Dimitar Berbatov is among those who admire Lukaku as a player and sent United a warning ahead of the potential Europa League final meeting between the two teams .
`` Lukaku took a lot of criticism in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave .
Look at him now , he has been fantastic for Inter , '' said the former United striker .
`` I always said I liked him as a player , that if he got chances he would score goals .
He 's very quick , and very strong , and his goal on Monday [ versus Leverkusen ] was spectacular .
He 's the main danger for whoever they play against .
`` Inter also have Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Young , who will know United very well .
If they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players will want revenge , to show United that they were wrong to let them go . ''
Revenge is one thing , but Solskjaer is more about the method and his United project looks far more promising without Lukaku , Sanchez and Young .
In their stead , Greenwood , Martial and Rashford have thrived , while another starlet from the academy in Brandon Williams has effectively replaced Young as a left-back option .
The Norwegian speaks regularly about his long-term ambitions but he would be lying if he said winning the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United can get beyond Sevilla and into the final , it 's likely that some familiar faces will be waiting for them .
It will matter a whole lot more then .
It would be the ultimate opportunity for Solskjaer to inspire his current United troops and prove he was right all along , especially about Lukaku .

Lecce, Cagliari, Sassuolo, Parma, Brescia, Bologna, Torino, Slavia Prague, Genoa, Udinese, Ludogorets, Sampdoria and Getafe.
Romelu Lukaku has scored 31 goals this season, yet 24 of them came against the aforementioned opponents and two more against each of AC Milan and Napoli, two hugely under-performing Italian teams in Serie A in the past season.
That leaves three goals, scored against Barcelona, Roma and Bayer Leverkusen this term. The former Manchester United striker is receiving widespread plaudits for his debut campaign at Inter Milan and stands on the brink of an astonishing reunion with his former side in the Europa League final.
But would Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reverse his decision to sell Lukaku last summer, given the chance?
The Belgian's Inter stats show that little has changed in his style and form, with accusations of Lukaku the 'flat track bully' lingering on. New No.9 Anthony Martial may have scored fewer goals (albeit from fewer appearances) than Lukaku this season but the total number of strikes from United's new front three — which has emerged following the departures of Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter — gives a clue to Solskjaer's answer.
Between them, Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood have replaced Lukaku, all having stints in the centre-forward position, though it's the Frenchman who has made it his own.
They total 61 goals in all competitions between them, almost double Lukaku the 'traditional No.9' this season, but more importantly more than four times Lukaku's United tally for last season (15). Each of the three are having their best ever seasons in the United side and the ceiling is high for all of their futures, aged 24, 22 and 18 respectively. Lukaku is 27 and has fewer years remaining at his best, with strikers typically peaking at 26 according to statistics.
The fact that Lukaku only managed 15 goals for United last season and his increased goal tally against the lesser lights of Italian football is instructive. He failed to score in six games against fellow Serie A top four sides this season, Juventus, Atalanta and Lazio, while United have shone in big games thanks to their lightning fast front line.
There is no doubt selling Lukaku to a big European rival was a risk, though allowing Ashley Young and Alexis Sanchez to head the same way were easier calls.
The fact all three have thrived in Antonio Conte's side probably says more about the standard in Serie A, because there weren't too many at Old Trafford clamouring for them to stay.
Have your say on United's summer transfer dealings here:
Dimitar Berbatov is among those who admire Lukaku as a player and sent United a warning ahead of the potential Europa League final meeting between the two teams.
"Lukaku took a lot of criticism in Manchester, and he was right to leave. Look at him now, he has been fantastic for Inter," said the former United striker.
"I always said I liked him as a player, that if he got chances he would score goals. He's very quick, and very strong, and his goal on Monday [versus Leverkusen] was spectacular. He's the main danger for whoever they play against.
"Inter also have Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Young, who will know United very well. If they play United in the final, these players will want revenge, to show United that they were wrong to let them go."
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Revenge is one thing, but Solskjaer is more about the method and his United project looks far more promising without Lukaku, Sanchez and Young. In their stead, Greenwood, Martial and Rashford have thrived, while another starlet from the academy in Brandon Williams has effectively replaced Young as a left-back option.
The Norwegian speaks regularly about his long-term ambitions but he would be lying if he said winning the Europa League doesn't matter. If United can get beyond Sevilla and into the final, it's likely that some familiar faces will be waiting for them. It will matter a whole lot more then.
It would be the ultimate opportunity for Solskjaer to inspire his current United troops and prove he was right all along, especially about Lukaku.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--New £1.3m 'sponge park' designed to reduce flooding risk opens in West Gorton

A new £1.3m ‘ sponge park ’ which will absorb rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding has opened in east Manchester .
Residents have been able to shape the design of the West Gorton Community Park in the heart of their community .
The park is split into three distinct but connected spaces including a woodland area with a wetland meadow , a picnic area and a play area with an outdoor climbing wall .
It will also have a ‘ rain garden ’ consisting of shallow trenches filled with water-loving plants which soak up excess rainwater spilling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have orchard trees , picnic tables , edible hedgerows and a stepping stone trail , while the garden includes space for events , community growing and seating .
Coun Luthfur Rahman , executive member for skills , culture and leisure at Manchester council , opened the park at a ceremony attended by residents and local ward members last week .
He said : “ The creation of a brand new park is always an exciting occasion and , having been carefully designed in consultation with the local community , I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be cherished by everyone who lives in West Gorton.
” West Gorton Community Park forms the final part of the area ’ s regeneration which has seen the council invest £100m by building new homes and community facilities .
The council ’ s partners in the venture are the Guinness Partnership Ltd and the University of Manchester .
Funding for the park came from the European Commission as part of the GrowGreen scheme , which supports projects that come up with new ways of tackling climate change .
The University of Manchester will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park on the community and the neighbourhood as part of the GrowGreen project .
Coun Angeliki Stogia , executive member for environment , planning and transport , said : “ The sponge park will serve as a wonderful model for how green spaces can help us to tackle the effects of climate change .
“ Its intelligent design will reduce the risk of local flooding , as well as helping create a more attractive , healthier environment for West Gorton residents to enjoy .
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A new £1.3m ‘sponge park’ which will absorb rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding has opened in east Manchester.
Residents have been able to shape the design of the West Gorton Community Park in the heart of their community.
The park is split into three distinct but connected spaces including a woodland area with a wetland meadow, a picnic area and a play area with an outdoor climbing wall.
It will also have a ‘rain garden’ consisting of shallow trenches filled with water-loving plants which soak up excess rainwater spilling in from nearby roads.
The meadow area will have orchard trees, picnic tables, edible hedgerows and a stepping stone trail, while the garden includes space for events, community growing and seating.
Coun Luthfur Rahman, executive member for skills, culture and leisure at Manchester council, opened the park at a ceremony attended by residents and local ward members last week.
He said: “The creation of a brand new park is always an exciting occasion and, having been carefully designed in consultation with the local community, I’ve no doubt that the sponge park will be cherished by everyone who lives in West Gorton.”
West Gorton Community Park forms the final part of the area’s regeneration which has seen the council invest £100m by building new homes and community facilities.
The council’s partners in the venture are the Guinness Partnership Ltd and the University of Manchester.
Funding for the park came from the European Commission as part of the GrowGreen scheme, which supports projects that come up with new ways of tackling climate change.
The University of Manchester will monitor and evaluate the impact of the park on the community and the neighbourhood as part of the GrowGreen project.
Coun Angeliki Stogia, executive member for environment, planning and transport, said: “The sponge park will serve as a wonderful model for how green spaces can help us to tackle the effects of climate change.
“Its intelligent design will reduce the risk of local flooding, as well as helping create a more attractive, healthier environment for West Gorton residents to enjoy.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Everything that still can't resume in Greater Manchester as lockdown changes

The government has announced the country 's next step in easing the coronavirus lockdown .
However changes coming into force from tomorrow - August 15 - excludes areas in England where local restrictions are in place - including Greater Manchester .
It comes after the 'roadmap to recovery ' was paused at the start of the month after the Office for National Statistics reported an increase in the number of people testing positive .
This is now said to have levelled off .
While remaining business sectors will be permitted to reopen from this weekend in parts of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be introduced in the coming weeks which will apply to all residents in England .
Fines for repeatedly refusing to wear a mask where mandatory could soar to £3,200 and organisers of illegal raves could face a £10,000 penalty .
Here 's everything that wo n't be allowed to resume in Greater Manchester on August 15 but will for other parts of England : • Indoor theatres , music and performance venues wo n't be able to reopen with socially distanced audiences .
• Wedding receptions in the form of a sit-down meal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 30 guests wo n't be permitted .
• The piloting of a small number of sporting events to test the safe return of spectators wo n't apply .
• Indoor play and indoor soft play , bowling alleys , skating rinks and casinos still ca n't reopen .
• Beauty salons , tattoo studios , spas and barbers will not be able to offer all close contact services – including front of the face treatments such as eyebrow threading , eyelash treatments and facials .
• Pilots at event venues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business events and implement social distancing practices wo n't happen .
Nightclubs , dance halls , as well as sexual entertainment venues and hostess bars , remain closed in law across England .
And a rule that applies to all of England is that from Saturday , hairdressers and beauty therapists should now wear a face mask in addition to a clear face visor , following new evidence by SAGE .
Areas where local measures are currently in place include :

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The government has announced the country's next step in easing the coronavirus lockdown.
However changes coming into force from tomorrow - August 15 - excludes areas in England where local restrictions are in place - including Greater Manchester.
It comes after the 'roadmap to recovery' was paused at the start of the month after the Office for National Statistics reported an increase in the number of people testing positive. This is now said to have levelled off.
While remaining business sectors will be permitted to reopen from this weekend in parts of the country, new enforcement measures are set to be introduced in the coming weeks which will apply to all residents in England.
Fines for repeatedly refusing to wear a mask where mandatory could soar to £3,200 and organisers of illegal raves could face a £10,000 penalty.
Here's everything that won't be allowed to resume in Greater Manchester on August 15 but will for other parts of England:
Indoor theatres, music and performance venues won't be able to reopen with socially distanced audiences.
Wedding receptions in the form of a sit-down meal in a "COVID-secure location" for up to 30 guests won't be permitted.
The piloting of a small number of sporting events to test the safe return of spectators won't apply.
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Indoor play and indoor soft play, bowling alleys, skating rinks and casinos still can't reopen.
Beauty salons, tattoo studios, spas and barbers will not be able to offer all close contact services – including front of the face treatments such as eyebrow threading, eyelash treatments and facials.
Pilots at event venues to help plan how best to restart indoor business events and implement social distancing practices won't happen.
Nightclubs, dance halls, as well as sexual entertainment venues and hostess bars, remain closed in law across England.
And a rule that applies to all of England is that from Saturday, hairdressers and beauty therapists should now wear a face mask in addition to a clear face visor, following new evidence by SAGE.
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Areas where local measures are currently in place include:
City of Manchester
Trafford
Stockport
Oldham
Bury
Wigan


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Domino's has a treat for fans of its garlic and herb sauce

If you 're ordering a pizza , it 's likely you 'll also be wanting some sort of sauce to go with it .
Pizza without sauce is like a cup of tea without milk - it 's just not the same .
Arguably , the greatest of all pizza sauces is Domino 's ' garlic and herb .
It 's creamy , it 's got enough garlic in it to ward off the most persistent of vampires , and it 's delicious .
What more could you want ?
The good news is , Domino 's has just made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' prayers and releasing massive squeezy bottles of its garlic and herb sauce .
The bottles were launched today , and are available on a limited edition basis .
Domino 's says : `` The exclusive 320ml Drizzler bottles have been designed specifically to make drizzling simple , with a nozzle crafted to dispense an even spread of delicious sauce on any size of pizza , with no fear of running out before you get to the final slice .
`` Hundreds of The Drizzler bottles will be delivered straight to doors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK & Ireland throughout the weekend . ''
Josh Engleman , Domino 's Master Drizzler , said : “ We ’ re extremely excited to be launching our exclusive Domino ’ s Drizzler bottle with a design tried and perfected by our willing volunteers over lockdown .
`` Many have tried to make their own versions , but nothing comes close to Domino ’ s Garlic & Herb sauce .
`` But whether you drizzle or dunk , there ’ s one thing that all Garlic & Herb fans will agree on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sauce , no matter the application . ''
The Drizzler bottles will be available nationwide in selected stores across the UK and Ireland , but you ’ ll have to be fast – a limited run of just 800 bottles are up for grabs and they ’ re expected to become a prized household possession for any true Garlic & Herb fanatic .

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If you're ordering a pizza, it's likely you'll also be wanting some sort of sauce to go with it.
Pizza without sauce is like a cup of tea without milk - it's just not the same.
Arguably, the greatest of all pizza sauces is Domino's' garlic and herb. It's creamy, it's got enough garlic in it to ward off the most persistent of vampires, and it's delicious.
What more could you want?
The good news is, Domino's has just made it even better by answering pizza fans' prayers and releasing massive squeezy bottles of its garlic and herb sauce.
The bottles were launched today, and are available on a limited edition basis.
Domino's says: "The exclusive 320ml Drizzler bottles have been designed specifically to make drizzling simple, with a nozzle crafted to dispense an even spread of delicious sauce on any size of pizza, with no fear of running out before you get to the final slice.
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"Hundreds of The Drizzler bottles will be delivered straight to doors, for free, with pizza orders across the UK & Ireland throughout the weekend."
Josh Engleman, Domino's Master Drizzler, said: “We’re extremely excited to be launching our exclusive Domino’s Drizzler bottle with a design tried and perfected by our willing volunteers over lockdown.
"Many have tried to make their own versions, but nothing comes close to Domino’s Garlic & Herb sauce.
"But whether you drizzle or dunk, there’s one thing that all Garlic & Herb fans will agree on: you can never have too much sauce, no matter the application."
The Drizzler bottles will be available nationwide in selected stores across the UK and Ireland, but you’ll have to be fast – a limited run of just 800 bottles are up for grabs and they’re expected to become a prized household possession for any true Garlic & Herb fanatic.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--ADVERTORIAL: Exciting new course launches for sports enthusiasts at Liverpool Hope University

Do you have ambitions of organising international sporting events ?
Can you see yourself creating exciting marketing campaigns in the sports industry ?
Do you want to turn your passion for sports into a long and meaningful career ?
If you dream of a career in the sports industry , a brand new course from Liverpool Hope University could help you achieve that goal .
Exciting news for those with a passion for sports and are interested in furthering their education , the University has just unveiled its Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management .
Taught entirely online , the dynamic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will take around 12 months to complete .
For Hope ’ s Dr Liam O'Callaghan , Senior Lecturer and Content Lead on the course , the aim is to prepare students for an industry that ’ s set to continue expanding rapidly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic .
Dr O ’ Callaghan explains : “ The sports industry isn ’ t operating at full capacity right now due to coronavirus restrictions .
`` But this really is a temporary situation .
And the upward trajectory of sport as a key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resume .
It ’ s an industry that ’ s becoming ever more complex and specialised , and the variety of roles in it is becoming ever more diverse .
`` Through this course we ’ re really trying to prepare students to thrive in this dynamic work environment . ''
What does the course cover ?
A PG Certificate - often known as a ‘ mini Master ’ s ’ - is perfect for anyone looking for a shorter postgraduate course than a standard full-time Master ’ s degree .
And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collaboration between Hope ’ s sport academics and the Business School - covers a broad range of topics to enable students to launch careers in both commercial and public sectors .
The course combines sport , business and management and explores a range of topics including : According to Dr O'Callaghan , those skills are likely to be in great demand in the years to come - which is vital for anyone concerned about their employability .
The course encompasses lots of different sports - with the general principles from various disciplines applied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Callaghan told us : “ If you look at a relatively new sport like MMA ( Mixed Martial Arts ) , it ’ s the product of a very clever marketing campaign .
`` It ’ s about creating characters and narratives - just look at the recent Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight .
The actual bout was almost an irrelevance - the buzz was about the drama generated beforehand .
`` This is just one example of an emerging area of sport management we can explore in detail . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delivery of the course will consist of pre-recorded lectures , online discussion forums , reading with guided questions , assessment support via email and Zoom , as well as dialogue with individual tutors .
Crucially , students will be taught by a dynamic and experienced team of sport and business specialists with a range of research interests and applied experience .
Dr O ’ Callaghan explains : `` A lot of the contact time will include a number of reading and research tasks , which will link to online forums and discussions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seminars for Q & A sessions , and there will be some one-to-one teaching , too . ''
The PG Certificate equates to 60 level 7 credits and comprises four separate 15 credit modules .
To be considered for the course you need to have , ideally , either a first class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline .
However , applications from participants who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree but have appropriate professional experience will be considered .
Hope also expects the course to prove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O ’ Callaghan expects those who complete the course to go on to a variety of roles in the commercial or public sector , from marketing to event management and facility management .
How much does it cost ?
The cost of the course for ‘ Home ’ or EU students is £2,000 , but if you apply before September 1 the fee is reduced to £1,500 .
Meanwhile the tuition fees for international students is £3,800 , reduced by 30 % in the first year only to only £2,600 .
To find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sport Management including how to apply , visit the website here .

Do you have ambitions of organising international sporting events? Can you see yourself creating exciting marketing campaigns in the sports industry? Do you want to turn your passion for sports into a long and meaningful career?
If you dream of a career in the sports industry, a brand new course from Liverpool Hope University could help you achieve that goal.
Exciting news for those with a passion for sports and are interested in furthering their education, the University has just unveiled its Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management.
Taught entirely online, the dynamic part-time programme launches in October this year and will take around 12 months to complete.
For Hope’s Dr Liam O'Callaghan, Senior Lecturer and Content Lead on the course, the aim is to prepare students for an industry that’s set to continue expanding rapidly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr O’Callaghan explains: “The sports industry isn’t operating at full capacity right now due to coronavirus restrictions.
"But this really is a temporary situation. And the upward trajectory of sport as a key growth area of employment is likely to resume. It’s an industry that’s becoming ever more complex and specialised, and the variety of roles in it is becoming ever more diverse.
"Through this course we’re really trying to prepare students to thrive in this dynamic work environment."
What does the course cover?
(Image: Getty Images - PaSta77)
A PG Certificate - often known as a ‘mini Master’s’ - is perfect for anyone looking for a shorter postgraduate course than a standard full-time Master’s degree.
And the new Sport Management PG Certificate - a collaboration between Hope’s sport academics and the Business School - covers a broad range of topics to enable students to launch careers in both commercial and public sectors.
The course combines sport, business and management and explores a range of topics including:
Administration and governance
Strategic management
Marketing
Business strategy
Human resource management
Sport products and services
Sports leadership and social responsibility
Sports media and communication
Global sport industries and technologies
According to Dr O'Callaghan, those skills are likely to be in great demand in the years to come - which is vital for anyone concerned about their employability.
The course encompasses lots of different sports - with the general principles from various disciplines applied to different sporting scenarios.
Dr O’Callaghan told us: “If you look at a relatively new sport like MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), it’s the product of a very clever marketing campaign.
"It’s about creating characters and narratives - just look at the recent Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight. The actual bout was almost an irrelevance - the buzz was about the drama generated beforehand.
"This is just one example of an emerging area of sport management we can explore in detail."
How will the course be delivered?
Delivery of the course will consist of pre-recorded lectures, online discussion forums, reading with guided questions, assessment support via email and Zoom, as well as dialogue with individual tutors.
Crucially, students will be taught by a dynamic and experienced team of sport and business specialists with a range of research interests and applied experience.
Dr O’Callaghan explains: "A lot of the contact time will include a number of reading and research tasks, which will link to online forums and discussions.
"We’ll have live Zoom seminars for Q&A sessions, and there will be some one-to-one teaching, too."
The PG Certificate equates to 60 level 7 credits and comprises four separate 15 credit modules.
Am I eligible?
(Image: Liverpool Hope University)
To be considered for the course you need to have, ideally, either a first class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline.
However, applications from participants who do not hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours Degree but have appropriate professional experience will be considered.
Hope also expects the course to prove popular with international students too.
Dr O’Callaghan expects those who complete the course to go on to a variety of roles in the commercial or public sector, from marketing to event management and facility management.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the course for ‘Home’ or EU students is £2,000, but if you apply before September 1 the fee is reduced to £1,500.
Meanwhile the tuition fees for international students is £3,800, reduced by 30% in the first year only to only £2,600.
To find out more about the Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management including how to apply, visit the website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Cop claims shop owner and employee went to customer's house with pole and bat

A police officer claimed a shop owner and his employee went to a customer 's house with a metal pole and a wooden bat following a row in a statement submitted to a council committee ahead of a review of a store 's alcohol licence .
Town hall chiefs in Tameside have stripped the Multisaver convenience store at 105 Chapel Street in Dukinfield of its booze licence following an incident in which they said the two men 'took the law into their own hands ' .
The result of the hearing , which took place in full behind closed doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop from staying open and selling other items .
Council bosses said it was not the responsibility of the licensing panel to 'determine any person 's guilt or innocence in relation to charges that may be progressed by the Crown Prosecution Service ' ( CPS ) .
Premises licence holder Hamza Ali and employee Mohammed Imran Hussain are named in a police officer 's witness statement , made publicly available by Tameside council ahead of the hearing .
Both men were arrested and released under investigation .
A decision has not yet been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
The respective crimes the men are suspected of committing have not been fully detailed .
It follows an incident on April 19 involving the two men , according to the police officer 's witness statement filed as part of the council 's licensing panel proceedings .
According to the statement , penned by PC Martin Thorley , £2,000-worth of damage was caused at a customer 's house .
PC Thorley claimed in the statement an imitation hand gun was found in the store room of the convenience store .
PC Thorley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
Mr Ali told the Manchester Evening News ahead of the outcome of the hearing his actions were in the 'heat of the moment ' after Mr Hussain was allegedly assaulted by a customer who he said had been previously banned from the store .
It has not been revealed whether the customer was suspected of committing a crime .
Mr Ali said they went to 'confront him ' .
In his statement , PC Thorley said the incident was sparked following a row over a customer 's debit card being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her partner returned to question a shopkeeper about it having been 'cloned ' at the store .
The officer said that led to an altercation between the customer 's partner and the shopkeeper , who PC Thorley identified as Mr Hussain .
PC Thorley said Mr Hussain was allegedly headbutted by the customer 's partner .
The PC 's statement says that as the man and woman left , Mr Hussain grabbed a 'pick axe handle ' from behind the counter .
In the statement , he is alleged to have shouted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to PC Thorley , later that day , the couple were sitting in their garden when they heard 'loud banging ' at the front door .
PC Thorley said they recognised a man outside as Mr Hussain 'stood holding what she believed to be a handgun in his two hands , aiming it at the door and shouting threats demanding the door is opened ' .
`` The customer has seen another male , believed to be the DPS for Multisaver , Hamza Ali , stood behind Hussain waving what was believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air , '' the PC 's statement reads .
`` Glass has then been heard to smash and a metal bar was seen poking through the small window in the door .
`` At the same time there was a smash from the living and room and then everything went quiet . ''
The PC 's statement states there were 'several large dents ' in the front door - and the window in the door had been smashed , as had the living room window .
According to the statement , CCTV footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mr Ali leaving with a metal bar and a pick axe handle at 2.17pm and returning at 2.35pm .
The statement says Mr Hussain denied possessing a 'black and silver ' imitation firearm .
An imitation firearm was found in the store room of the shop , the statement says , adding that Mr Hussain said he had never touched it and did n't know who it belonged to .
He denied shouting abuse at the pair .
Mr Ali , the statement adds , 'denied all knowledge of the [ imitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been where the officers found it from before he bought the store ' .
`` I believe that from the information I have been provided with together with evidence which I have seen from CCTV , is conclusive evidence which undermines the licensing objectives , '' PC Thorley concludes in his statement .
`` GMP are awaiting a response from the CPS with regard to a charging decision in relation to these matters . ''
The representation from the council 's regulatory compliance officer Brad Byrne states : `` The licensing authority has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holder and DPS at this premise , putting the safety of the public at risk . ''
More than 30 letters of support for Mr Ali and the business have been lodged with the council , town hall papers said .
Mr Ali said petitions had been sent to the licensing department from more than 100 customers in support of the store .
He told the M.E.N .
his twin brother works at the shop , as well as their father , and they had both been 'intimidated ' by the customer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , was banned for his 'aggressive and violent behaviour ' .
`` On this particular day , I received a phone call from our employee Mr Hussain who told me that he had been assaulted and bleeding heavily from the nose , '' Mr Ali said .
`` When I saw the CCTV footage , I felt that I should confront him and tell him never to come to the shop because for the fear of harm to my brother and father .
It might have been a mistake to go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did take a stick with me for my own protection .
I had no intention of physically harming him , rather my intention was to try to find a solution to keep my family safe .
`` In hindsight , I should have phoned the police first , however in the heat of the moment it happened .
And am sure many people who are family orientated would do something similar .
`` I went outside his house and called him , however he did n't come out .
So I kicked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` My uncle who happened to arrive at the shop called the police and the police saw the CCTV footage .
The police arrested us because they said we should have not gone to confront him . ''
Announcing the result of the hearing on August 13 , panel chair councillor David Sweeton said members had concluded that the incident at the house 'in retaliation to the earlier incident ' at the shop appeared to be an 'isolated incident insofar as the licence holder 's conduct is concerned ' .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to determine any person ’ s innocence or guilt in relation to any charges that may be progressed by the Crown Prosecution Service but to consider the impact of the incident on the promotion of the licensing objectives , '' he said .
“ In relation to the incident at the house , the licence holder and his member of staff took the law into their own hands whereas they should have reported the 12.05 incident to the police and allowed the police to investigate and to take appropriate steps .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holder 's ability to promote the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objectives .
`` Accordingly the panel concluded that the step that it considers appropriate to promote the licensing objectives is the revocation of the premises licence . ''
While the evidence heard by the council was sufficient for members to revoke the store 's alcohol licence , it does not mean it will be sufficient for the men to be charged and/or convicted of the crime ( s ) on supsicion of which they were arrested .

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A police officer claimed a shop owner and his employee went to a customer's house with a metal pole and a wooden bat following a row in a statement submitted to a council committee ahead of a review of a store's alcohol licence.
Town hall chiefs in Tameside have stripped the Multisaver convenience store at 105 Chapel Street in Dukinfield of its booze licence following an incident in which they said the two men 'took the law into their own hands'.
The result of the hearing, which took place in full behind closed doors on Thursday, does not prohibit the shop from staying open and selling other items.
Council bosses said it was not the responsibility of the licensing panel to 'determine any person's guilt or innocence in relation to charges that may be progressed by the Crown Prosecution Service' (CPS).
Premises licence holder Hamza Ali and employee Mohammed Imran Hussain are named in a police officer's witness statement, made publicly available by Tameside council ahead of the hearing.
(Image: Tameside Council/GMP)
Both men were arrested and released under investigation. A decision has not yet been made by the CPS whether to charge them.
The respective crimes the men are suspected of committing have not been fully detailed.
It follows an incident on April 19 involving the two men, according to the police officer's witness statement filed as part of the council's licensing panel proceedings.
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According to the statement, penned by PC Martin Thorley, £2,000-worth of damage was caused at a customer's house.
PC Thorley claimed in the statement an imitation hand gun was found in the store room of the convenience store. PC Thorley alleged the fake weapon was brandished during the incident.
Mr Ali told the Manchester Evening News ahead of the outcome of the hearing his actions were in the 'heat of the moment' after Mr Hussain was allegedly assaulted by a customer who he said had been previously banned from the store.
It has not been revealed whether the customer was suspected of committing a crime.
Mr Ali said they went to 'confront him'.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
In his statement, PC Thorley said the incident was sparked following a row over a customer's debit card being declined. PC Thorley said the woman and her partner returned to question a shopkeeper about it having been 'cloned' at the store.
The officer said that led to an altercation between the customer's partner and the shopkeeper, who PC Thorley identified as Mr Hussain. PC Thorley said Mr Hussain was allegedly headbutted by the customer's partner.
The PC's statement says that as the man and woman left, Mr Hussain grabbed a 'pick axe handle' from behind the counter. In the statement, he is alleged to have shouted 'threatening abuse' towards the pair.
According to PC Thorley, later that day, the couple were sitting in their garden when they heard 'loud banging' at the front door.
PC Thorley said they recognised a man outside as Mr Hussain 'stood holding what she believed to be a handgun in his two hands, aiming it at the door and shouting threats demanding the door is opened'.
"The customer has seen another male, believed to be the DPS for Multisaver, Hamza Ali, stood behind Hussain waving what was believed to be a bat around in the air," the PC's statement reads.
"Glass has then been heard to smash and a metal bar was seen poking through the small window in the door.
"At the same time there was a smash from the living and room and then everything went quiet."
The PC's statement states there were 'several large dents' in the front door - and the window in the door had been smashed, as had the living room window.
(Image: Tameside council/GMP)
According to the statement, CCTV footage from the Multisaver store shows Mr Hussain and Mr Ali leaving with a metal bar and a pick axe handle at 2.17pm and returning at 2.35pm.
The statement says Mr Hussain denied possessing a 'black and silver' imitation firearm.
An imitation firearm was found in the store room of the shop, the statement says, adding that Mr Hussain said he had never touched it and didn't know who it belonged to. He denied shouting abuse at the pair.
Mr Ali, the statement adds, 'denied all knowledge of the [imitation firearm] and stated it must have been where the officers found it from before he bought the store'.
"I believe that from the information I have been provided with together with evidence which I have seen from CCTV, is conclusive evidence which undermines the licensing objectives," PC Thorley concludes in his statement.
"GMP are awaiting a response from the CPS with regard to a charging decision in relation to these matters."
The representation from the council's regulatory compliance officer Brad Byrne states: "The licensing authority has concerns over the behaviour of the licence holder and DPS at this premise, putting the safety of the public at risk."
More than 30 letters of support for Mr Ali and the business have been lodged with the council, town hall papers said.
Mr Ali said petitions had been sent to the licensing department from more than 100 customers in support of the store.
He told the M.E.N. his twin brother works at the shop, as well as their father, and they had both been 'intimidated' by the customer's partner in the past who, he said, was banned for his 'aggressive and violent behaviour'.
"On this particular day, I received a phone call from our employee Mr Hussain who told me that he had been assaulted and bleeding heavily from the nose," Mr Ali said.
(Image: Tameside council/GMP)
"When I saw the CCTV footage, I felt that I should confront him and tell him never to come to the shop because for the fear of harm to my brother and father. It might have been a mistake to go and try to tell him off.
"I did take a stick with me for my own protection. I had no intention of physically harming him, rather my intention was to try to find a solution to keep my family safe.
"In hindsight, I should have phoned the police first, however in the heat of the moment it happened. And am sure many people who are family orientated would do something similar.
"I went outside his house and called him, however he didn't come out. So I kicked his door with anger and came back.
"My uncle who happened to arrive at the shop called the police and the police saw the CCTV footage. The police arrested us because they said we should have not gone to confront him."
Announcing the result of the hearing on August 13, panel chair councillor David Sweeton said members had concluded that the incident at the house 'in retaliation to the earlier incident' at the shop appeared to be an 'isolated incident insofar as the licence holder's conduct is concerned'.
“It is not the panel’s responsibility to determine any person’s innocence or guilt in relation to any charges that may be progressed by the Crown Prosecution Service but to consider the impact of the incident on the promotion of the licensing objectives," he said.
“In relation to the incident at the house, the licence holder and his member of staff took the law into their own hands whereas they should have reported the 12.05 incident to the police and allowed the police to investigate and to take appropriate steps.
"The panel has no confidence in the license holder's ability to promote the prevention of crime and disorder licensing objectives.
"Accordingly the panel concluded that the step that it considers appropriate to promote the licensing objectives is the revocation of the premises licence."
While the evidence heard by the council was sufficient for members to revoke the store's alcohol licence, it does not mean it will be sufficient for the men to be charged and/or convicted of the crime(s) on supsicion of which they were arrested.
The M.E.N. contacted Mr Hussain for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Man Utd evening headlines as Van de Beek responds to interest

Here are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Friday , August 14 .
Bruno Fernandes explains how Mason Greenwood can improve at Manchester United Bruno Fernandes believes Mason Greenwood can still develop physically as he tipped his teammate to keep on growing .
Greenwood , 18 , has 17 senior goals to his name since bursting into the United first team and has caught the eye of everybody with his performances .
One of those keen admirers is his teammate Fernandes .
the Portuguese international revealed why he sees only an upwards trajectory for the attacker .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of course , ” Fernandes said .
“ He ’ s young , and he has great numbers this season .
The age is just a number , and you see Mason has done very well .
“ He can do much more because of the qualities he has and he still has to grow up physically .
He did fantastically this season and he will get better.
” Donny van de Beek is relaxed about his future at Ajax , and will not cause problems if he doesn ’ t leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to leave the Dutch giants this summer , with Old Trafford one possible destination .
the club do hold an interest in Van de Beek , but he is not considered a top priority during the summer transfer window .
The club are keen to push through deals for Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish over Van de Beek , and the Dutch midfielder has revealed in an interview that he remains ‘ proud ’ to be associated with Ajax .
“ It is very messy , in any case a very messy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he admitted while speaking to Fox Sports .
“ Nothing is certain yet .
I am still a player of Ajax , and I am still proud to be there .
“ If there had not been the coronavirus , it might have been different now .
There is no clarity now , and we have to wait and see how it turns out .
Dillon Hoogewerf has called on Man Utd fans to back Jesse Lingard .
The United academy player has jumped to the defence of his teammate over social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the England international during what has been a tough year for him on and off the pitch .
revealed his issues , which included his mother receiving treatment for depression .
Now Hoogewerf has sought to provide further support to his teammate .
He posted a series of pictures with captions that read : “ Lingard is looking after his daughter and two 14-year-old siblings .
“ He has also been taking care of his mother and grandmother who are very ill. “ Can ’ t we just support him and motivate him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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Here are the latest Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, August 14.
Bruno Fernandes explains how Mason Greenwood can improve at Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes believes Mason Greenwood can still develop physically as he tipped his teammate to keep on growing.
Greenwood, 18, has 17 senior goals to his name since bursting into the United first team and has caught the eye of everybody with his performances.
One of those keen admirers is his teammate Fernandes. Speaking to the Press Association, the Portuguese international revealed why he sees only an upwards trajectory for the attacker.
“I think Mason has done a great season, of course,” Fernandes said. “He’s young, and he has great numbers this season. The age is just a number, and you see Mason has done very well.
“He can do much more because of the qualities he has and he still has to grow up physically. He did fantastically this season and he will get better.”
You can read Fernandes’ full quotes here .
Donny van de Beek breaks silence on future amid Manchester United transfer interest
Donny van de Beek is relaxed about his future at Ajax, and will not cause problems if he doesn’t leave Amsterdam this summer.
The midfielder is expected to leave the Dutch giants this summer, with Old Trafford one possible destination. MEN Sport understands the club do hold an interest in Van de Beek, but he is not considered a top priority during the summer transfer window.
The club are keen to push through deals for Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish over Van de Beek, and the Dutch midfielder has revealed in an interview that he remains ‘proud’ to be associated with Ajax.
“It is very messy, in any case a very messy period in terms of transfers,” he admitted while speaking to Fox Sports. “Nothing is certain yet. I am still a player of Ajax, and I am still proud to be there.
“If there had not been the coronavirus, it might have been different now. There is no clarity now, and we have to wait and see how it turns out.
Manchester United youngster sends message to fans over Jesse Lingard
Dillon Hoogewerf has called on Man Utd fans to back Jesse Lingard.
The United academy player has jumped to the defence of his teammate over social media abuse Lingard receives, expressing support for the England international during what has been a tough year for him on and off the pitch.
Lingard recently revealed his issues, which included his mother receiving treatment for depression.
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Now Hoogewerf has sought to provide further support to his teammate. He posted a series of pictures with captions that read: “Lingard is looking after his daughter and two 14-year-old siblings.
“He has also been taking care of his mother and grandmother who are very ill.
“Can’t we just support him and motivate him instead of making him subject to troll?”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Lyon have psychological edge on Man City - Aouar

Lyon have taken great heart from their shock win at the Etihad Stadium as they prepare for tomorrow night ’ s Champions League quarter-final .
Outsiders are writing off the chances of the team that finished seventh in the curtailed Ligue 1 season , as they face Pep Guardiola ’ s Blues in a one-off clash .
Their midfield star Houssem Aouar says that the 2-1 victory they pulled off in the group stage last season is a huge encouragement as they shape up to the Blues again .
That result ultimately meant little to City as they still topped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Lyon in the return fixture in France .
But in terms of a psychological boost for this last-eight tie at the Jose Alvalade Stadium , Aouar says is it valuable to Lyon .
“ It helps us from a mental perspective , we 've already done it , ” said the France under-21 international , who has been closely monitored by City .
Aouar also feels that the re-jigging of the tournament , so that it boils down to a 90-minute knockout game , rather than two legs , also works in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one off game helps us , we need to prepare slightly different than in the past , ” he said .
Aouar also said that Lyon have been encouraged by the showing of the underdogs in the two quarter-finals already played , with RB Leipzig upsetting the much-fancied Atletico Madrid , and Atalanta coming within a few minutes of eliminating Paris St Germain .
Asked if this could be a year of the underdogs , Aouar said : “ I hope that 's the case but what we did against Juventus shows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us .
“ We 're very clear in our minds we 're not the favourites .
We 'll give it our best shot , we 'll play without fear , with lots of motivation .
In theory the less fancied sides on paper have done well and we 'll do our utmost to be part of them.
” Lyon manager Rudi Garcia pointed out that Lyon ’ s team has changed considerably since that 2-1 win in Manchester nearly two years ago , but he outlined what his players have to do to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful what they did in the group stage but this is a different team , ” he said .
“ We need to do everything when we have the ball to score a goal because we have a team to do that .
We have to do that better since we have done since the lockdown .
“ We wo n't win the possession battle against City because it 's in their DNA to hog possession .
We need to use possession when we can and win it back and not let their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very fearful side .
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Lyon have taken great heart from their shock win at the Etihad Stadium as they prepare for tomorrow night’s Champions League quarter-final.
Outsiders are writing off the chances of the team that finished seventh in the curtailed Ligue 1 season, as they face Pep Guardiola’s Blues in a one-off clash.
Their midfield star Houssem Aouar says that the 2-1 victory they pulled off in the group stage last season is a huge encouragement as they shape up to the Blues again.
That result ultimately meant little to City as they still topped the group, despite being held 2-2 by Lyon in the return fixture in France.
But in terms of a psychological boost for this last-eight tie at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, Aouar says is it valuable to Lyon.
“It helps us from a mental perspective, we've already done it,” said the France under-21 international, who has been closely monitored by City.
Aouar also feels that the re-jigging of the tournament, so that it boils down to a 90-minute knockout game, rather than two legs, also works in Lyon’s favour.
“A one off game helps us, we need to prepare slightly different than in the past,” he said.
Aouar also said that Lyon have been encouraged by the showing of the underdogs in the two quarter-finals already played, with RB Leipzig upsetting the much-fancied Atletico Madrid, and Atalanta coming within a few minutes of eliminating Paris St Germain.
Asked if this could be a year of the underdogs, Aouar said: “I hope that's the case but what we did against Juventus shows the big sides like City will prepare against us.
“We're very clear in our minds we're not the favourites. We'll give it our best shot, we'll play without fear, with lots of motivation. In theory the less fancied sides on paper have done well and we'll do our utmost to be part of them.”
Lyon manager Rudi Garcia pointed out that Lyon’s team has changed considerably since that 2-1 win in Manchester nearly two years ago, but he outlined what his players have to do to force another upset.
“It was wonderful what they did in the group stage but this is a different team,” he said.
“We need to do everything when we have the ball to score a goal because we have a team to do that. We have to do that better since we have done since the lockdown.
“We won't win the possession battle against City because it's in their DNA to hog possession. We need to use possession when we can and win it back and not let their team play dominate. They are a very fearful side.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Partizan winger Stevanovic sends cryptic post amid Man Utd reports

Filip Stevanovic has posted a cryptic message on social media amid reports he is close to signing for Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ a deal to sign Partizan winger Stevanovic , with the young winger taking to Instagram @ @ @ @ @ an image of him playing at Old Trafford .
According to The Serbian Telegraph ( @ @ @ @ @ have signed Stevanovic , 17 , for around £10m , and will spend next season @ @ @ @ @ .
Partizan vice president Vladimir Vuletić is also quoted by Buta Sport as saying negotiations @ @ @ @ @ over a deal for Stevanovic .
Stevanovic , 17 , played in both Europa League @ @ @ @ @ season , coming on as a late substitute in both United wins .
And the @ @ @ @ @ the clash at Old Trafford in a cryptic Instagram post that some fans believe could @ @ @ @ @ is going ahead .
The caption on the post is simply the eyes emoji and @ @ @ @ @ has 42 senior appearances for Partizan and is a Serbian under-19 international .

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Filip Stevanovic has posted a cryptic message on social media amid reports he is close to signing for Manchester United.
United have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Partizan winger Stevanovic, with the young winger taking to Instagram to post the message alongside an image of him playing at Old Trafford.
According to The Serbian Telegraph United have signed Stevanovic, 17, for around £10m, and will spend next season back on loan at Partizan.
Partizan vice president Vladimir Vuletić is also quoted by Buta Sport as saying negotiations with United are 'ongoing' over a deal for Stevanovic.
Stevanovic, 17, played in both Europa League group games against United this season, coming on as a late substitute in both United wins.
And the youngster has taken photos from the clash at Old Trafford in a cryptic Instagram post that some fans believe could be him confirming the move is going ahead.
The caption on the post is simply the eyes emoji and the thinking emoji.
Stevanovic has 42 senior appearances for Partizan and is a Serbian under-19 international.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-14--Convicted rapist fled to Philippines instead of attending his retrial

A man who raped a woman he met on a night out is finally behind bars in the UK after fleeing to the Philippines using a fake passport as he faced a retrial 15-years-ago .
Gary Johnson , 49 , was tried for rape ; attempted rape ; and attempting to pervert the course of justice in 2005 .
The jury could not reach a decision - and a retrial was ordered .
While on bail , Johnson fled the country using a fake passport .
He became one of Greater Manchester 's Police 's 'most wanted ' fugitives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crown Court , Johnson was found guilty of all charges in his absence following a trial .
He was sentenced to eight years .
A 'fail to appear ' arrest warrant was issued in April 2006 .
It was n't until August 2015 that Johnson was traced to Manila in the Philippines , where he was being held for other alleged offences , Minshull Street Crown Court heard .
He was deported back to the UK in February .
He was then charged in relation to the Bail Act offence .
He claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about his retrial and believed he was on unconditional bail .
Now Johnson has finally faced justice in Manchester .
Back in 2013 , Johnson said he wanted to return home to clear his name .
A judge rubbished that claim .
Today ( Friday ) , he was sentenced to a further six months for the Bail Act offence .
Johnson - formerly of Urmston , Trafford ; and Mayfield Avenue , Macclesfield - met his victim on a night out in 2004 .
The woman accompanied him to a property , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigator Keith Graham said that following the retrial , officers made enquiries at his former address in Macclesfield .
“ We were informed he had gone back to the Philippines , ” Mr Graham told the court .
“ Further enquiries were made and we eventually came across the name of 'John Edward Samwells ' - there was a passport found with the name 'Samwells ' , which was in fact the defendant .
“ Comparing the picture on this passport , to the copy of the passport we had , we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in the same - they were both of the defendant.
” Johnson applied for a fraudulent passport and fled the jurisdiction , the court heard .
Johnson last attended court in October 2005 .
It was outlined in his bail conditions that he was obliged to live and sleep at his address ; not contact with prosecution witnesses ; and not to apply for a passport or international travel documents .
Asked what he understood his position to be after the hearing in 2005 , Johnson said : “ I was waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to proceed with the trial or not .
“ I was waiting for somebody , I didn ’ t know if they were going to call me or not .
“ I thought I was on unconditional bail , they didn ’ t say if I was on conditional bail .
“ When you ’ re told to come to court , you have to come to court.
” Johnson denied being at a hearing in November 2015 , as alleged in notes written by a member of court staff .
Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The defendant failed to comply with at least two conditions of his bail , namely residence at Mayfield Avenue and not applying for a passport or travel document .
“ He went on to commit a further offence of fraudulently obtaining a passport .
“ Today he appears before me on a Bail Act offence .
“ The defendant denies the offence , he says he was not in court in November 2005 and was unaware of the new trial date that was set .
“ He says that amounts for his reasoning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t believe him .
“ I don ’ t believe him in the context of the court log , the evidence from PC Graham and the article from the Manchester Evening News in 2013 .
“ In that article contains a confession from the defendant where he states ' I decided to leave the country when the first trial ended .
I could ’ ve gone to jail for something I never did .
I know I committed a crime to get out of the country , but it didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Potter concluded : “ I am sure the defendant was aware of the new trial date and I reject the defendant 's evidence .
“ Even if he were not present , he would still be guilty because he was , having been released on bail , at a duty to surrender to the court at any future date , whenever that may be set .
“ My assessment of the defendant ’ s response having been granted bail was to blatantly and flagrantly ignore the conditions of the bail and then dishonestly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jurisdiction .
“ This was a deliberate attempt to frustrate the court process , to undermine the course of justice and disrupt the proceedings.
” Sentencing him to an extra six months , Judge Potter told Johnson : “ There isn ’ t a shred of credit , and not a shred of remorse .
“ Some may view your behaviour as foolish.
” ' I can not being to imagine the amount of injustice his victim must have felt' Speaking after the hearing , Keith Graham , a former Detective Constable at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would first and foremost like to thank the victim of Johnson ’ s depraved actions for her bravery and strength throughout the initial trial .
“ I can not begin to imagine the amount of injustice she must have felt as Johnson evaded his sentence by fleeing the country .
“ It is for her sake that we have persevered and remained determined in our efforts to return him back to the UK , ensuring he faces the consequences of his despicable actions .
Johnson is a coward , who mistakenly thought he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consequences , leaving his victim bereft of justice .
“ I can only hope that knowing Johnson is finally serving his time behind bars can bring a measure of comfort to her .
“ I would like to commend both the Manila consulate and National Crime Agency ( NCA ) representative in the Philippine region who have played an instrumental role in securing today ’ s positive result .
“ May today serve as a warning to anyone who believes that they can commit crime without consequence - this type of behaviour will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do all within our power to find you and bring you to justice .
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A man who raped a woman he met on a night out is finally behind bars in the UK after fleeing to the Philippines using a fake passport as he faced a retrial 15-years-ago.
Gary Johnson, 49, was tried for rape; attempted rape; and attempting to pervert the course of justice in 2005.
The jury could not reach a decision - and a retrial was ordered.
While on bail, Johnson fled the country using a fake passport. He became one of Greater Manchester's Police's 'most wanted' fugitives.
In April 2006, at Minshull Street Crown Court, Johnson was found guilty of all charges in his absence following a trial. He was sentenced to eight years.
A 'fail to appear' arrest warrant was issued in April 2006.
It wasn't until August 2015 that Johnson was traced to Manila in the Philippines, where he was being held for other alleged offences, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.
He was deported back to the UK in February. He was then charged in relation to the Bail Act offence.
He claimed he was ‘waiting to hear’ about his retrial and believed he was on unconditional bail.
Now Johnson has finally faced justice in Manchester.
Back in 2013, Johnson said he wanted to return home to clear his name. A judge rubbished that claim.
Today (Friday), he was sentenced to a further six months for the Bail Act offence.
Johnson - formerly of Urmston, Trafford; and Mayfield Avenue, Macclesfield - met his victim on a night out in 2004.
The woman accompanied him to a property, where he raped her.
GMP financial investigator Keith Graham said that following the retrial, officers made enquiries at his former address in Macclesfield.
“We were informed he had gone back to the Philippines,” Mr Graham told the court.
“Further enquiries were made and we eventually came across the name of 'John Edward Samwells' - there was a passport found with the name 'Samwells', which was in fact the defendant.
“Comparing the picture on this passport, to the copy of the passport we had, we were quite happy to say the pictures were one in the same - they were both of the defendant.”
Johnson applied for a fraudulent passport and fled the jurisdiction, the court heard.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Johnson last attended court in October 2005. It was outlined in his bail conditions that he was obliged to live and sleep at his address; not contact with prosecution witnesses; and not to apply for a passport or international travel documents.
His passport was surrendered.
Asked what he understood his position to be after the hearing in 2005, Johnson said: “I was waiting to hear whether or not they were going to proceed with the trial or not.
“I was waiting for somebody, I didn’t know if they were going to call me or not.
“I thought I was on unconditional bail, they didn’t say if I was on conditional bail.
“When you’re told to come to court, you have to come to court.”
Johnson denied being at a hearing in November 2015, as alleged in notes written by a member of court staff.
Judge John Potter said on Friday: “The defendant failed to comply with at least two conditions of his bail, namely residence at Mayfield Avenue and not applying for a passport or travel document.
“He went on to commit a further offence of fraudulently obtaining a passport.
“Today he appears before me on a Bail Act offence.
“The defendant denies the offence, he says he was not in court in November 2005 and was unaware of the new trial date that was set.
“He says that amounts for his reasoning not to attend to custody - I don’t believe him.
“I don’t believe him in the context of the court log, the evidence from PC Graham and the article from the Manchester Evening News in 2013.
“In that article contains a confession from the defendant where he states 'I decided to leave the country when the first trial ended. I could’ve gone to jail for something I never did. I know I committed a crime to get out of the country, but it didn’t hurt anyone'."
Judge Potter concluded: “I am sure the defendant was aware of the new trial date and I reject the defendant's evidence.
“Even if he were not present, he would still be guilty because he was, having been released on bail, at a duty to surrender to the court at any future date, whenever that may be set.
“My assessment of the defendant’s response having been granted bail was to blatantly and flagrantly ignore the conditions of the bail and then dishonestly obtain a passport and then flee the jurisdiction.
“This was a deliberate attempt to frustrate the court process, to undermine the course of justice and disrupt the proceedings.”
Sentencing him to an extra six months, Judge Potter told Johnson: “There isn’t a shred of credit, and not a shred of remorse.
“Some may view your behaviour as foolish.”
'I cannot being to imagine the amount of injustice his victim must have felt'
Speaking after the hearing, Keith Graham, a former Detective Constable at Stretford CID, said: “I would first and foremost like to thank the victim of Johnson’s depraved actions for her bravery and strength throughout the initial trial.
“I cannot begin to imagine the amount of injustice she must have felt as Johnson evaded his sentence by fleeing the country.
“It is for her sake that we have persevered and remained determined in our efforts to return him back to the UK, ensuring he faces the consequences of his despicable actions. Johnson is a coward, who mistakenly thought he could break the law and evade the consequences, leaving his victim bereft of justice.
“I can only hope that knowing Johnson is finally serving his time behind bars can bring a measure of comfort to her.
“I would like to commend both the Manila consulate and National Crime Agency (NCA) representative in the Philippine region who have played an instrumental role in securing today’s positive result.
“May today serve as a warning to anyone who believes that they can commit crime without consequence - this type of behaviour will absolutely not be tolerated and we shall do all within our power to find you and bring you to justice.”