themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--'If I'm going to prison it will be for something proper': Mum relives terrifying assault at hands of

'If I'm going to prison it will be for something proper': Mum relives terrifying assault at hands of ex-boyfriend in hope to warn other women of his crimes

A mum who was subjected to a terrifying assault at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has told her story in a bid to warn other women .
The victim has been forced to change her name and move house , after her former partner , Nathan McMahon , left her with horrifying injuries .
She has chosen to remain anonymous for the purposes of this story , after McMahon waged a stalking campaign against her .
McMahon , 31 , was jailed for 32 months after admitting grievous bodily harm at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by beating , on the victim 's female cousin .
McMahon was made subject to an indefinite restraining order , banning him from contacting his victim .
The 27-year-old mum has decided to speak out about what happened to her to warn other women about McMahon 's crimes .
She says she hopes to deter women becoming involved with her attacker , after he is released from prison .
The victim met McMahon through a mutual friend in December 2018 , and the pair quickly began a relationship .
`` Things were brilliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to suspect there was anything wrong , '' she said .
`` There were no signs of aggression or anything that concerned me until June 2019 .
`` I was at work and received a phone call from Nathan .
He was very drunk and smashed up my entire house . ''
The victim says she ended the relationship straight away , but McMahon continued to contact her .
`` He would harass me via fake Facebook accounts and even though I changed my phone number , he managed to get hold of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sometimes he would threaten me and tell me that he would come and find me .
Other times he was remorseful for what he had done . ''
On June 25 , 2019 , she had been on a night out with friends when she received a phone call from McMahon , threatening to harm her .
She turned her phone off until the following day , when she claims to have received a call from her ex , saying he was going to stab her family .
`` I called the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the phone my mum called me to say he had put a brick through her window , '' the victim said .
She says McMahon was arrested and then released to a mental health unit under voluntary section , but discharged himself shortly afterwards .
The victim claims he continued to call and text her , threatening to find her and kill her .
`` He kept contacting me and posted indecent pictures of me on Whatsapp , '' she said .
`` I contacted police several times but they could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason to arrest him .
`` On July 26 I was out with my cousin having a drink and I got a call from him , telling me he knew where I was .
`` We got up and went back to my cousin 's house but I told her I needed to go to the shops near her house .
`` As we arrived at the shops I saw Nathan coming towards us .
I do n't know how he managed to find me . ''
`` He charged at us and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she added .
`` I got on the phone and called the police straight away .
`` He asked me who I was on the phone to and when I said it was police he laughed and said ; 'if I 'm going to prison , it 'll be for something proper ' . ''
What followed was a vicious assault , which involved McMahon landing a number of punches on the victim and her cousin .
The terrifying attack only came to an end when the pair managed to catch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lads , who came to their aid .
McMahon was later arrested by police , and remanded in custody until he appeared in court .
The mum was left with horrific injuries , and had to be taken to hospital following the attack .
`` My lip was completely split in half , '' she said .
`` I had to be transferred to North Manchester Hospital to see a special face surgeon who had to stitch my lip back together .
`` I had to have 15 stitches and I have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
Following the attack , the victim claims she has had to be rehoused for hers and her two young children 's safety .
`` It 's been very stressful , '' she added .
`` It has caused a lot of hurt and upset for my son especially , as he has had to move school and move away from his friends and family .
`` At the same time I am relieved because I know he wo n't be able to find me when he gets out . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what McMahon did to her , in the hope it will make women think twice if they read his name .
She is now undergoing regular counselling for symptoms of PTSD and may require plastic surgery on her lip .
`` For me he was a very good actor and I just want to stop him doing this to someone else , '' she said .
`` Even if his name just rings a bell and makes a woman think about looking him up on Clare 's Law , I 'll feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I have been physically and mentally scarred for life and I just want to protect other women . ''

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A mum who was subjected to a terrifying assault at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has told her story in a bid to warn other women.
The victim has been forced to change her name and move house, after her former partner, Nathan McMahon, left her with horrifying injuries.
She has chosen to remain anonymous for the purposes of this story, after McMahon waged a stalking campaign against her.
McMahon, 31, was jailed for 32 months after admitting grievous bodily harm at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday.
He was also sentenced for an offence of assault by beating, on the victim's female cousin.
McMahon was made subject to an indefinite restraining order, banning him from contacting his victim.
The 27-year-old mum has decided to speak out about what happened to her to warn other women about McMahon's crimes.
(Image: GMP)
She says she hopes to deter women becoming involved with her attacker, after he is released from prison.
The victim met McMahon through a mutual friend in December 2018, and the pair quickly began a relationship.
"Things were brilliant at first and I had no reason to suspect there was anything wrong," she said.
"There were no signs of aggression or anything that concerned me until June 2019.
"I was at work and received a phone call from Nathan. He was very drunk and smashed up my entire house."
The victim says she ended the relationship straight away, but McMahon continued to contact her.
(Image: MEN Media)
"He would harass me via fake Facebook accounts and even though I changed my phone number, he managed to get hold of me," she said.
"Sometimes he would threaten me and tell me that he would come and find me. Other times he was remorseful for what he had done."
On June 25, 2019, she had been on a night out with friends when she received a phone call from McMahon, threatening to harm her.
She turned her phone off until the following day, when she claims to have received a call from her ex, saying he was going to stab her family.
"I called the police immediately and as soon as I got off the phone my mum called me to say he had put a brick through her window," the victim said.
She says McMahon was arrested and then released to a mental health unit under voluntary section, but discharged himself shortly afterwards.
The victim claims he continued to call and text her, threatening to find her and kill her.
"He kept contacting me and posted indecent pictures of me on Whatsapp," she said.
(Image: MEN Media)
"I contacted police several times but they couldn't locate him and there wasn't enough reason to arrest him.
"On July 26 I was out with my cousin having a drink and I got a call from him, telling me he knew where I was.
"We got up and went back to my cousin's house but I told her I needed to go to the shops near her house.
"As we arrived at the shops I saw Nathan coming towards us. I don't know how he managed to find me."
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"He charged at us and became very aggressive, shouting and screaming," she added.
"I got on the phone and called the police straight away.
"He asked me who I was on the phone to and when I said it was police he laughed and said; 'if I'm going to prison, it'll be for something proper'."
(Image: MEN Media)
What followed was a vicious assault, which involved McMahon landing a number of punches on the victim and her cousin.
The terrifying attack only came to an end when the pair managed to catch the attention of a group of young lads, who came to their aid.
McMahon was later arrested by police, and remanded in custody until he appeared in court.
The mum was left with horrific injuries, and had to be taken to hospital following the attack.
"My lip was completely split in half," she said.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
"I had to be transferred to North Manchester Hospital to see a special face surgeon who had to stitch my lip back together.
"I had to have 15 stitches and I have a nasty scar on my face because of it."
Following the attack, the victim claims she has had to be rehoused for hers and her two young children's safety.
"It's been very stressful," she added.
"It has caused a lot of hurt and upset for my son especially, as he has had to move school and move away from his friends and family.
"At the same time I am relieved because I know he won't be able to find me when he gets out."
The victim says she wants people to know what McMahon did to her, in the hope it will make women think twice if they read his name.
She is now undergoing regular counselling for symptoms of PTSD and may require plastic surgery on her lip.
"For me he was a very good actor and I just want to stop him doing this to someone else," she said.
"Even if his name just rings a bell and makes a woman think about looking him up on Clare's Law, I'll feel I've done the right thing.
"I have been physically and mentally scarred for life and I just want to protect other women."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Drug courier frantically tries to stash cocaine and heroin in middle of police raid...it didn't end

Drug courier frantically tries to stash cocaine and heroin in middle of police raid...it didn't end well

A drugs courier tried to hide cocaine and heroin behind a washing machine after police raided a property .
Alan Bell , 57 , who has been 'wracked with addiction for a very long time ' , was caught with the drugs at a house in Newton Heath .
Police had turned up armed with a search warrant , following suspicions that drugs were being dealt from the premises in Edgware Road .
When they arrived , a police officer observed Bell 'put something towards the washing machine area ' , prosecutor Alison Mather told Manchester Crown Court .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cocaine and heroin .
There was also a package on the kitchen counter next to Bell 's car keys and mobile phone .
Officers found 100 wraps of cocaine and 44 wraps of heroin , said to be worth £1,620 .
In a basis of plea document accepted by prosecutors , Bell said that someone else who he was n't prepared to name was involved in dealing the drugs .
He said that he has accrued a 'substantial ' debt to the dealers , who supplied him with cocaine and heroin over several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move the drugs on their behalf , and in return his debts would be reduced .
The house in Newton Heath was not his home , the court heard .
The court was told that no-one else has been prosecuted in relation to the drugs seizures .
Two people were arrested but no further action was taken against them .
A judge ordered that the case be reviewed by a senior officer to determine 'whether or not others should be brought to justice ' .
`` I am deeply suspicious about these facts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person to be standing in the dock is you , '' Judge Anthony Cross QC said .
Bell , from Rochdale , previously received a community order after being convicted of possession with intent to supply amphetamine .
His barrister Keith Harrison said that in that case Bell had been 'put upon by others ' .
Mr Harrison said that Bell 's offending was a 'one off ' and that he had n't actually been selling drugs .
He said that Bell had suffered from depression and turned to drugs following the 'loss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Bell is currently drug free and has been taking steps to address his addiction problem , the court was told .
Sentencing , Judge Cross jailed Bell for 18 months , saying that cocaine and heroin are drugs that 'wreck lives ' .
He told Bell : `` The reality is that this sort of heroin and cocaine dealing , which is so prevalent in this city , brings with it the brutalisation of weak people such as you .
`` But I would be failing in my public duty if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It would just be wrong if I do n't .
`` Because this was n't just a small package of class A drugs .
It was a substantial amount . ''
Bell , of Brackenhall Court , Rochdale , pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin .

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A drugs courier tried to hide cocaine and heroin behind a washing machine after police raided a property.
Alan Bell, 57, who has been 'wracked with addiction for a very long time', was caught with the drugs at a house in Newton Heath.
Police had turned up armed with a search warrant, following suspicions that drugs were being dealt from the premises in Edgware Road.
When they arrived, a police officer observed Bell 'put something towards the washing machine area', prosecutor Alison Mather told Manchester Crown Court.
The items were found to be wraps of cocaine and heroin.
(Image: GMP)
There was also a package on the kitchen counter next to Bell's car keys and mobile phone.
Officers found 100 wraps of cocaine and 44 wraps of heroin, said to be worth £1,620.
In a basis of plea document accepted by prosecutors, Bell said that someone else who he wasn't prepared to name was involved in dealing the drugs.
He said that he has accrued a 'substantial' debt to the dealers, who supplied him with cocaine and heroin over several years.
Those dealers asked him to move the drugs on their behalf, and in return his debts would be reduced.
The house in Newton Heath was not his home, the court heard.
The court was told that no-one else has been prosecuted in relation to the drugs seizures.
Two people were arrested but no further action was taken against them.
A judge ordered that the case be reviewed by a senior officer to determine 'whether or not others should be brought to justice'.
"I am deeply suspicious about these facts and I am astonished that the only person to be standing in the dock is you," Judge Anthony Cross QC said.
Bell, from Rochdale, previously received a community order after being convicted of possession with intent to supply amphetamine.
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His barrister Keith Harrison said that in that case Bell had been 'put upon by others'.
Mr Harrison said that Bell's offending was a 'one off' and that he hadn't actually been selling drugs.
He said that Bell had suffered from depression and turned to drugs following the 'loss of a child in a fire'.
Bell is currently drug free and has been taking steps to address his addiction problem, the court was told.
Sentencing, Judge Cross jailed Bell for 18 months, saying that cocaine and heroin are drugs that 'wreck lives'.
He told Bell: "The reality is that this sort of heroin and cocaine dealing, which is so prevalent in this city, brings with it the brutalisation of weak people such as you.
"But I would be failing in my public duty if I were to not send you to jail. It would just be wrong if I don't.
"Because this wasn't just a small package of class A drugs. It was a substantial amount."
Bell, of Brackenhall Court, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Former Liverpool FC star makes Jadon Sancho prediction amid Manchester United transfer interest

Liverpool great Jamie Carragher believes Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho will be a success in the Premier League amid speculation linking him with a transfer to Manchester United .
The youngster is enjoying the finest season of his career to date , netting 12 goals and registering 13 assists in the Bundesliga this season .
As a result , he has became one of the world 's most sought after players with United , Chelsea , Liverpool , Man City , Real Madrid and Barcelona all reportedly interested in luring him from Germany .
The MEN understand Sancho is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profile of player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford .
Sky in Germany claim that the England international has decided to leave Dortmund at the end of the season and The Mirror believe his preferred destination is United .
Carragher thinks signing Sancho is a no brainer for any Premier League side .
`` Sancho is one of the best young players at the moment in world football , especially when you look at his actual stats for Borussia Dortmund , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be desperate to come back , so I think he 'll be the hottest thing everyone in the Premier League will be looking to bring in .
`` Will he be a hit ?
I think so .
It 's a no-brainer , look at how well he has played in a top league with a top club under pressure .
He 's playing week in , week out , his numbers are fantastic and his age is just perfect . ''
The former Liverpool man compared Sancho to Raheem Sterling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his international teammate .
Sterling emerged as one of the country 's most promising talents during his time at Anfield and has taken his game to the next level under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola .
Carragher added : `` I think he 'll have his pick of top clubs in the Premier League , and though the fee may look eye-watering , I think it 'll be one of them that over time will look cheap .
`` You 're going to get a good player for 10 years there if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you think about the development of Raheem Sterling at Manchester City , it feels like something similar could happen .
`` It feels like he could be the next Raheem Sterling in terms of goals and assists numbers . ''

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Liverpool great Jamie Carragher believes Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho will be a success in the Premier League amid speculation linking him with a transfer to Manchester United.
The youngster is enjoying the finest season of his career to date, netting 12 goals and registering 13 assists in the Bundesliga this season.
As a result, he has became one of the world's most sought after players with United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Real Madrid and Barcelona all reportedly interested in luring him from Germany.
The MEN understand Sancho is a target for United as he fits the profile of player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to bring to Old Trafford.
Sky in Germany claim that the England international has decided to leave Dortmund at the end of the season and The Mirror believe his preferred destination is United.
Carragher thinks signing Sancho is a no brainer for any Premier League side.
"Sancho is one of the best young players at the moment in world football, especially when you look at his actual stats for Borussia Dortmund," he told Sky Sports.
"He's an English player who I think will be desperate to come back, so I think he'll be the hottest thing everyone in the Premier League will be looking to bring in.
"Will he be a hit? I think so. It's a no-brainer, look at how well he has played in a top league with a top club under pressure. He's playing week in, week out, his numbers are fantastic and his age is just perfect."
The former Liverpool man compared Sancho to Raheem Sterling and thinks he could follow a similar path to his international teammate.
Sterling emerged as one of the country's most promising talents during his time at Anfield and has taken his game to the next level under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola.
Carragher added: "I think he'll have his pick of top clubs in the Premier League, and though the fee may look eye-watering, I think it'll be one of them that over time will look cheap.
"You're going to get a good player for 10 years there if you keep him at your club.
"If you think about the development of Raheem Sterling at Manchester City, it feels like something similar could happen.
"It feels like he could be the next Raheem Sterling in terms of goals and assists numbers."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Boris Johnson cabinet reshuffle: How Prime Minister's cabinet now looks after sackings

Boris Johnson has today reshuffled his Cabinet following the UK 's departure from the European Union .
Rishi Sunak has replaced Sajid Javid as the Chancellor of the Exchequer , with a number of other new faces joining the inner circle .
While the Prime Minister wished to reappoint Sajid Javid , the now ex-Chancellor said he `` was left with no option other than to resign '' .
Mr Javid told reporters outside his home that he was asked to replace all of his political advisers in order to stay on in the role .
Others who were sacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Andrea Leadsom , former Business Secretary .
Julian Smith , former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland , was the first to go , which resulted in much anguish being shared online by his supporters .
Matt Hancock continues in his position as Health Secretary , as does Dominic Raab as Foreign Secretary and Priti Patel as Home Secretary .
Michael Gove has held his post as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office while Jacob Rees-Mogg has also retained his position as Commons Leader .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , replacing Baroness Nicky Morgan , and Suella Braverman has been promoted to Attorney General , replacing Geoffrey Cox .
The major changes began to unfold from 9.30am on Thursday , and appointments are still continuing .
Michael Gove - Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office Alok Sharma - Business Secretary and minister for the upcoming climate conference COP26 Liz Truss - International Trade Secretary and President of the Board of Trade , and Minister for Women and Equalities Baroness Evans of Bowes Park - Leader of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government Andrew Stephenson - Minister of State in the Department for Transport James Cleverly - joint Minister of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development Those who were sacked

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Boris Johnson has today reshuffled his Cabinet following the UK's departure from the European Union.
Rishi Sunak has replaced Sajid Javid as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with a number of other new faces joining the inner circle.
While the Prime Minister wished to reappoint Sajid Javid, the now ex-Chancellor said he "was left with no option other than to resign".
Mr Javid told reporters outside his home that he was asked to replace all of his political advisers in order to stay on in the role.
Others who were sacked include Esther McVey, former Housing Minister, and Andrea Leadsom, former Business Secretary.
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Julian Smith, former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, was the first to go, which resulted in much anguish being shared online by his supporters.
Matt Hancock continues in his position as Health Secretary, as does Dominic Raab as Foreign Secretary and Priti Patel as Home Secretary.
Michael Gove has held his post as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office while Jacob Rees-Mogg has also retained his position as Commons Leader.
Oliver Dowden has been appointed Culture Secretary, replacing Baroness Nicky Morgan, and Suella Braverman has been promoted to Attorney General, replacing Geoffrey Cox.
The major changes began to unfold from 9.30am on Thursday, and appointments are still continuing.
Confirmed Cabinet
Dominic Raab - Foreign Secretary
Michael Gove - Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Priti Patel - Home Secretary
Rishi Sunak - Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Alok Sharma - Business Secretary and minister for the upcoming climate conference COP26
Matt Hancock - Health Secretary
Ben Wallace - Defence Secretary
Robert Buckland - Justice Secretary
Anne-Marie Trevelyan - International Development Secretary
Liz Truss - International Trade Secretary and President of the Board of Trade, and Minister for Women and Equalities
Oliver Dowden - Culture Secretary
Baroness Evans of Bowes Park - Leader of the House of Lords
Therese Coffey - Work and Pensions Secretary
Suella Braverman - Attorney General
Gavin Williamson - Education Secretary
Grant Shapps - Transport Secretary
Robert Jenrick - Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary
George Eustice - Environment Secretary
Brandon Lewis - Northern Ireland Secretary
Simon Hart - Secretary of State for Wales
Alister Jack - Secretary of State for Scotland
Stephen Barclay - Chief Secretary to the Treasury
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Amanda Milling - Conservative Party Chairman
Kwasi Kwarteng - Minister for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Other appointed ministers
Jacob Rees-Mogg - Commons Leader
Penny Mordaunt - Paymaster General
Christopher Pincher - Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Andrew Stephenson - Minister of State in the Department for Transport
James Cleverly - joint Minister of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development
Those who were sacked
Julian Smith - Northern Ireland Secretary
Andrea Leadsom - Business Secretary
Theresa Villiers - Environment Secretary
Geoffrey Cox - Attorney General
Esther McVey - Housing Minister
Chris Skidmore - Universities Minister
Nus Ghani - Transport Minister
George Freeman - Transport Minister
Andrew Murrison - Foreign Office Minister
Those who resigned
Sajid Javid - Chancellor
Nicky Morgan - Culture Secretary


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--End of the 'CIS Tower': The Co-Operative to leave iconic skyscraper after nearly 60 years ahead of £

End of the 'CIS Tower': The Co-Operative to leave iconic skyscraper after nearly 60 years ahead of £150m refurb

After nearly 60 years , the CIS Tower will end its association with the Co-Operative .
The iconic skyscraper on Miller Street in Manchester city centre was sold to Castlebrooke Investments for £66million back in May 2017 .
The 387ft , 28-floor tower was once the tallest building in Europe when it was completed in 1962 .
The Co-Operative has been the sole occupant ever since and the tower has come to be viewed as one of the most tangible symbols of the co-operative movement .
The business can trace its roots in the area back to the early 1900s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at One Angel Square in the heart of the NOMA redevelopment .
Staff in the banking arm of the Co-Operative Group initially remained in the building as tenants of Castlebrooke , but it 's now understood they have also vacated and only a small number of colleagues remain .
Now a planning application has been submitted by Castlebrooke for a £150million redevelopment of the Grade-II listed building .
The remaining Co-Operative staff are due to move out in autumn this year .
Castlebrooke bosses say a refurbishment of such scale in a 1960s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
The tower was given listed status in 1995 and is regarded as a rare example in England of a high quality skyscraper of the 60s inspired by American designs , particularly the work of Skidmore , Owings & Merrill .
Famed architects SimpsonHaugh have been commissioned to draw up plans for an extensive and complex refurbishment , which will bring the tower up to modern standards and allow it to be rented out to multiple occupants .
The Manchester Evening News reported last year how Trafford Council is involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government to pass on to Castlebrooke .
According to planning documents , the refurb will involve removing the tower 's famous 'CIS ' signage and replacing it , signalling an end of an era for one of Manchester 's most famous landmarks .
No further details on a new name have yet been provided pending a 'rebranding ' exercise .
But the design statement submitted by SimpsonHaugh does reveal some fascinating details of the history of the building and its interior .
For example , the exterior spine service tower was originally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tiles installed by just five men .
In twelve months , they applied 14 million inch square mosaic pieces to the tower .
The entrance hall features a mural by William Mitchell in fibreglass and , within the former recreation room on the fifth floor , is a brightly-coloured plastic laminate mural by Barry Daniels of DANAD Design Associates .
The 25th floor was originally known as the observation floor and was an open-plan space 'used for viewing the city and relaxing ' , according to planning documents .
Images submitted in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows and two very large skylights , and SimpsonHaugh says the floor has the potential to offer ' a unique amenity space ' with panoramic views across Manchester city centre .
However , the floor is not connected to the lifts and is only accessible via the stairs which could make it problematic to turn into a feature attraction .
Given the age of the building , another problem will be asbestos .
Surveyors have confirmed it is present , primarily close to building services and ductwork , but there is a 'strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the external facade .
The original entrance hall included high quality finishes such as granite floor , marble walls and timber veneered panels in the corridor .
Many changes have been made to the interior over the years , some more successful than others .
In the lobby , the original linoleum flooring has been replaced with carpet tiling , which is now 'in poor condition , very stained and needs replacement ' , says SimpsonHaugh .
The 23rd floor that accommodated a board room and offices for senior executives is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tower including the original timber veneered panelling .
At the other end there are three levels of basement , the first of which covers the whole site and is currently occupied by the staff canteen .
The remodelling of the tower is likely to be a long and complex task and a number of key changes have been identified as necessary .
SimpsonHaugh say a new quantum of lifts will be provided in the lobby , two retail units on the ground floor , and the William Mitchell mural will be moved into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Entrance Hall .
New landscaping is also planned in the area around the tower to improve connections to Dantzic Street and Sadler 's Yard .
The application was submitted last week and is expected to appear before the council 's planning committee later by April this year .
If approved , construction would begin in 2021 .
Neil Young Castlebrooke ’ s CEO SAID : `` Submission of the planning application for the CIS Tower marks an important milestone in the delivery of this project and bolsters our continued commitment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of creating vibrant , mixed-use spaces in city centres ; we will respect the heritage of the building that dates back to 1962 , yet create a more sustainable environment that is future ready .
“ Castlebrooke has made every effort to consult and engage with local stakeholders to ensure that the redesign of this modern classic respects its rich heritage and achieves 21 century standards .
`` This , coupled with the level of investment being made to continue the viable use of the building is setting a new benchmark for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castlebrooke added : `` No other 1960 ’ s listed building of this scale has been refurbished to this extent before in the UK and we believe this to be a truly unique proposal .
`` At the same time as providing an exciting place to work and visit , Castlebrooke ’ s new vision for Manchester ’ s tallest commercial tower combines high quality design with active spaces , bringing with it significant economic and social benefits for the local community .
`` Once completed the revitalised scheme will provide a vibrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for Co-op Insurance said : `` The CIS Tower has played a significant part in our Co-op history and will be fondly remembered by all those who ’ ve worked there .
`` The Co-op is , however , continuing to build on our 175 year legacy and we have exciting and ambitious plans for the future .
`` Throughout the course of 2020 , the intention is that those colleagues working within the tower , will move to more modern premises within Manchester city centre . ''

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After nearly 60 years, the CIS Tower will end its association with the Co-Operative.
The iconic skyscraper on Miller Street in Manchester city centre was sold to Castlebrooke Investments for £66million back in May 2017.
The 387ft, 28-floor tower was once the tallest building in Europe when it was completed in 1962.
The Co-Operative has been the sole occupant ever since and the tower has come to be viewed as one of the most tangible symbols of the co-operative movement.
The business can trace its roots in the area back to the early 1900s and its new headquarters are directly opposite at One Angel Square in the heart of the NOMA redevelopment.
Staff in the banking arm of the Co-Operative Group initially remained in the building as tenants of Castlebrooke, but it's now understood they have also vacated and only a small number of colleagues remain.
(Image: Castlebrooke/SimpsonHaugh)
Now a planning application has been submitted by Castlebrooke for a £150million redevelopment of the Grade-II listed building.
The remaining Co-Operative staff are due to move out in autumn this year.
Castlebrooke bosses say a refurbishment of such scale in a 1960s building has never before been attempted in the UK.
The tower was given listed status in 1995 and is regarded as a rare example in England of a high quality skyscraper of the 60s inspired by American designs, particularly the work of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Famed architects SimpsonHaugh have been commissioned to draw up plans for an extensive and complex refurbishment, which will bring the tower up to modern standards and allow it to be rented out to multiple occupants.
The Manchester Evening News reported last year how Trafford Council is involved in the deal, having borrowed £60million from the government to pass on to Castlebrooke.
According to planning documents, the refurb will involve removing the tower's famous 'CIS' signage and replacing it, signalling an end of an era for one of Manchester's most famous landmarks.
No further details on a new name have yet been provided pending a 'rebranding' exercise.
But the design statement submitted by SimpsonHaugh does reveal some fascinating details of the history of the building and its interior.
For example, the exterior spine service tower was originally clad in grey 20mm x 20mm mosaic tiles installed by just five men.
In twelve months, they applied 14 million inch square mosaic pieces to the tower.
(Image: Castlebrooke/SimpsonHaugh)
The entrance hall features a mural by William Mitchell in fibreglass and, within the former recreation room on the fifth floor, is a brightly-coloured plastic laminate mural by Barry Daniels of DANAD Design Associates.
The 25th floor was originally known as the observation floor and was an open-plan space 'used for viewing the city and relaxing', according to planning documents.
Images submitted in the application reveal a series of horizontal viewing windows and two very large skylights, and SimpsonHaugh says the floor has the potential to offer 'a unique amenity space' with panoramic views across Manchester city centre.
(Image: Castlebrooke/SimpsonHaugh)
However, the floor is not connected to the lifts and is only accessible via the stairs which could make it problematic to turn into a feature attraction.
Given the age of the building, another problem will be asbestos.
Surveyors have confirmed it is present, primarily close to building services and ductwork, but there is a 'strong presumption' that it is also contained in the external facade.
(Image: Castlebrooke/SimpsonHaugh)
The original entrance hall included high quality finishes such as granite floor, marble walls and timber veneered panels in the corridor.
Many changes have been made to the interior over the years, some more successful than others.
In the lobby, the original linoleum flooring has been replaced with carpet tiling, which is now 'in poor condition, very stained and needs replacement', says SimpsonHaugh.
The 23rd floor that accommodated a board room and offices for senior executives is the most intact of all floors in the tower including the original timber veneered panelling.
At the other end there are three levels of basement, the first of which covers the whole site and is currently occupied by the staff canteen.
The remodelling of the tower is likely to be a long and complex task and a number of key changes have been identified as necessary.
(Image: Castlebrooke/SimpsonHaugh)
SimpsonHaugh say a new quantum of lifts will be provided in the lobby, two retail units on the ground floor, and the William Mitchell mural will be moved into the basement as part of the enlargement of the Entrance Hall.
New landscaping is also planned in the area around the tower to improve connections to Dantzic Street and Sadler's Yard.
The application was submitted last week and is expected to appear before the council's planning committee later by April this year.
If approved, construction would begin in 2021.
Neil Young Castlebrooke’s CEO SAID: "Submission of the planning application for the CIS Tower marks an important milestone in the delivery of this project and bolsters our continued commitment to Manchester.
"Drawing on our experience of creating vibrant, mixed-use spaces in city centres; we will respect the heritage of the building that dates back to 1962, yet create a more sustainable environment that is future ready.
“Castlebrooke has made every effort to consult and engage with local stakeholders to ensure that the redesign of this modern classic respects its rich heritage and achieves 21 century standards.
"This, coupled with the level of investment being made to continue the viable use of the building is setting a new benchmark for the future.”
Estelle Hunt, Director at Castlebrooke added: "No other 1960’s listed building of this scale has been refurbished to this extent before in the UK and we believe this to be a truly unique proposal.
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"At the same time as providing an exciting place to work and visit, Castlebrooke’s new vision for Manchester’s tallest commercial tower combines high quality design with active spaces, bringing with it significant economic and social benefits for the local community.
"Once completed the revitalised scheme will provide a vibrant workspace for up to 4,500 employees”
A spokesperson for Co-op Insurance said: "The CIS Tower has played a significant part in our Co-op history and will be fondly remembered by all those who’ve worked there.
"The Co-op is, however, continuing to build on our 175 year legacy and we have exciting and ambitious plans for the future.
"Throughout the course of 2020, the intention is that those colleagues working within the tower, will move to more modern premises within Manchester city centre."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Manchester Arena bombing trial: Friend says Hashem Abedi called him with 'bulls**t story' about need

Manchester Arena bombing trial: Friend says Hashem Abedi called him with 'bulls**t story' about needing battery acid

A dad warned a friend of Manchester Arena bombing accused Hashem Abedi against a 'dodgy ' agreement to buy chemicals because they can be used to make explosives , Abedi 's murder trial heard .
A friend of the accused , who can not be named for legal reasons , told a jury Hashem Abedi called him three months before the blast with a 'bulls**t story ' that he needed battery acid for a generator at the family home in Libya .
When the witness told his father , the jurors were told the father said such acid can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is dodgy do not buy this online . ''
The prosecution say Hashem Abedi helped his brother Salman source shrapnel for an improvised explosive device ( IED ) and 'precursor chemicals ' for the deadly explosive TATP which was used in bomb .
Manchester-born Salman Abedi , of Libyan heritage , killed himself and 22 others , and injured hundreds more , when he detonated a bomb in his back-pack in the foyer of Manchester Arena as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 , 2017 .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Old Bailey , the jurors heard evidence from a friend of the defendant who described how Hashem Abedi took drugs and loved to party in Amsterdam , London , Manchester and even at a beach house near Tripoli .
The witness , who can not be named for legal reasons , said Hashem Abedi 'took drugs because he knew what his brother was going to do ' , and he described how the defendant asked him to purchase sulphuric acid three months before the bombing .
The defendant called him and asked 'can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a link on WhatsApp which took him to a sulphuric acid listing on Amazon .
The witness said he had no money and he 'did n't want to let him down ' and so asked his father to pay for the purchase instead .
He told the jury his father said sulphuric acid can be used to make explosives and he was said to have told his son : `` This is dodgy , do not buy this online . ''
The witness said he ignored a series of subsequent calls from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him since .
Under cross-examination by Stephen Kamlish QC , defending , the witness described how he noted that Hashem Abedi started 'taking more drugs ' , and how they had partied in Manchester , London , Amsterdam and at a beach house near Tripoli in Libya .
Pressed further on Hashem Abedi 's drug taking , the witness said : `` I think he was taking drugs because he knew what his brother was going to do . ''
The jurors were told that , at one party on Wilmslow Road in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Salman Abedi confronted brother Hashem as he had not been home all weekend .
The witness said Salman Abedi was 'shouting and being aggressive in front of all these guys ' .
The witness described an incident in Libya when he and Hashem 'had to hide ' from Salman Abedi , as Salman considered him a 'bad influence ' .
The witness agreed with the QC that , when the brothers came back from Libya , they had become 'more religious ' .
Follow live updates from the trial as it happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they never discussed religion or extremism , he said .
The witness said he did n't see the defendant from January 2016 until he saw him at a party in Amsterdam in October that year when , he agreed with Mr Kamlish , the defendant 'became his old self again ' by taking drugs .
The witness described another occasion when he said he went to a mosque with Hashem Abedi where there were lots of Libyans and that they saw Salman Abedi sitting alone in the front row .
The jurors were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the prayers when the imam started to stutter .
The witness later told police he thought this had been ' a bit cheeky ' .
Hashem Abedi , 22 , from Fallowfield is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London where he denies 22 counts of murder , one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion .

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A dad warned a friend of Manchester Arena bombing accused Hashem Abedi against a 'dodgy' agreement to buy chemicals because they can be used to make explosives, Abedi's murder trial heard.
A friend of the accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told a jury Hashem Abedi called him three months before the blast with a 'bulls**t story' that he needed battery acid for a generator at the family home in Libya.
When the witness told his father, the jurors were told the father said such acid can be used to make explosives and said: "This is dodgy do not buy this online."
The prosecution say Hashem Abedi helped his brother Salman source shrapnel for an improvised explosive device (IED) and 'precursor chemicals' for the deadly explosive TATP which was used in bomb.
Manchester-born Salman Abedi, of Libyan heritage, killed himself and 22 others, and injured hundreds more, when he detonated a bomb in his back-pack in the foyer of Manchester Arena as people were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017.
On day 8 of the trial at the Old Bailey, the jurors heard evidence from a friend of the defendant who described how Hashem Abedi took drugs and loved to party in Amsterdam, London, Manchester and even at a beach house near Tripoli.
The witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said Hashem Abedi 'took drugs because he knew what his brother was going to do', and he described how the defendant asked him to purchase sulphuric acid three months before the bombing.
The defendant called him and asked 'can you help me?' before sending him a link on WhatsApp which took him to a sulphuric acid listing on Amazon.
The witness said he had no money and he 'didn't want to let him down' and so asked his father to pay for the purchase instead.
He told the jury his father said sulphuric acid can be used to make explosives and he was said to have told his son: "This is dodgy, do not buy this online."
The witness said he ignored a series of subsequent calls from Hashem Abedi and had not spoken to him since.
Under cross-examination by Stephen Kamlish QC, defending, the witness described how he noted that Hashem Abedi started 'taking more drugs', and how they had partied in Manchester, London, Amsterdam and at a beach house near Tripoli in Libya.
Pressed further on Hashem Abedi's drug taking, the witness said: "I think he was taking drugs because he knew what his brother was going to do."
The jurors were told that, at one party on Wilmslow Road in Manchester said to be full of Libyans, Salman Abedi confronted brother Hashem as he had not been home all weekend.
The witness said Salman Abedi was 'shouting and being aggressive in front of all these guys'.
The witness described an incident in Libya when he and Hashem 'had to hide' from Salman Abedi, as Salman considered him a 'bad influence'.
The witness agreed with the QC that, when the brothers came back from Libya, they had become 'more religious'.
They encouraged him to pray but they never discussed religion or extremism, he said.
The witness said he didn't see the defendant from January 2016 until he saw him at a party in Amsterdam in October that year when, he agreed with Mr Kamlish, the defendant 'became his old self again' by taking drugs.
The witness described another occasion when he said he went to a mosque with Hashem Abedi where there were lots of Libyans and that they saw Salman Abedi sitting alone in the front row.
The jurors were told that Salman Abedi stood and took over the prayers when the imam started to stutter.
The witness later told police he thought this had been 'a bit cheeky'.
Hashem Abedi, 22, from Fallowfield is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London where he denies 22 counts of murder, one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--McTominay, Pogba, Rashford - Manchester United injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester United received a fitness boost this week as Scott McTominay , Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah all travelled to the warm weather training camp in Marbella to step up their recoveries from injury .
The trio trained separately away from the main group , and while they might not be ready to face Chelsea on Monday , the trio are edging closer to a return .
Paul Pogba is another player who has progressed in the winter break , posting regular updates to Instagram of his fitness schedule in the gym .
Pogba has been out since the Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the season would be a boost for United .
Marcus Rashford did not travel to Spain and is the only first team player who is not nearing a return .
Solskjaer might not welcome any of his injured players back for the trip to Stamford Bridge , but his injury list is shortening and he could have a near-fully fit squad by the end of the month .
Rashford has been sidelined since he sustained a double stress fracture to his back during United 's win over Wolves last month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's injury would require six weeks to heal and that he would need extra time on top of that to rehabilitate .
`` Yeah it 's a [ back ] stress fracture , '' Solskjaer said on January 19 .
`` He 'll be out for a while .
He wo n't be back until after the mid-season break .
Normally six weeks to heal , then he needs rehab after that . ''
Pogba has n't played for United since Boxing Day and underwent ankle surgery at the beginning of January .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him running and doing fitness work in the gym .
Before United 's second-leg against Man City , Solskjaer said that Pogba is ready to resume training , although he did not travel to Spain this week .
If Pogba re-joins his teammates this week , he could be ready to return to action by the end of the month .
• What Nathan Bishop has learned from David de Gea and Sergio Romero at Manchester United Like Pogba , McTominay has not played for United since Boxing Day but his absence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McTominay offered an update recently , saying : `` Obviously the gym work is tough , the running outside is tough .
You just have to do your best and make sure your injury is right .
Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can . ''
The Scot was pictured in non-contact training in Marbella , however United posted on Thursday that the Chelsea game would likely come too soon for a return .
Tuanzebe 's not played since before Christmas and has struggled with muscle problems .
He trained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has stepped up a return to fitness .
Like McTominay , United say Tuanzebe is unlikely to return for the Chelsea game .
Fosu-Mensah has been out for some time but did make an appearance for the U23s a month ago .
The Dutchman was part of the training squad in Spain , but United said on Thursday that he has a 'small issue ' with his quad so will not play against Chelsea .
Fosu-Mensah is aiming to be fully fit later this month .
Third-choice goalkeeper Grant will undergo surgery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hoped the veteran 'keeper would be back before the end of the season .

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Manchester United received a fitness boost this week as Scott McTominay, Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah all travelled to the warm weather training camp in Marbella to step up their recoveries from injury.
The trio trained separately away from the main group, and while they might not be ready to face Chelsea on Monday, the trio are edging closer to a return.
Paul Pogba is another player who has progressed in the winter break, posting regular updates to Instagram of his fitness schedule in the gym. Pogba has been out since the Christmas period, and his return for the end of the season would be a boost for United.
Marcus Rashford did not travel to Spain and is the only first team player who is not nearing a return.
Solskjaer might not welcome any of his injured players back for the trip to Stamford Bridge, but his injury list is shortening and he could have a near-fully fit squad by the end of the month.
Marcus Rashford
Rashford has been sidelined since he sustained a double stress fracture to his back during United's win over Wolves last month.
Solskjaer said on January 19 that Rashford's injury would require six weeks to heal and that he would need extra time on top of that to rehabilitate.
"Yeah it's a [back] stress fracture," Solskjaer said on January 19. "He'll be out for a while. He won't be back until after the mid-season break. Normally six weeks to heal, then he needs rehab after that."
Possible return date: April.
Paul Pogba
Pogba hasn't played for United since Boxing Day and underwent ankle surgery at the beginning of January. He has been posting videos to Instagram of him running and doing fitness work in the gym.
Before United's second-leg against Man City, Solskjaer said that Pogba is ready to resume training, although he did not travel to Spain this week.
If Pogba re-joins his teammates this week, he could be ready to return to action by the end of the month.
Possible return date: Late February/early March.
Scott McTominay
Like Pogba, McTominay has not played for United since Boxing Day but his absence is due to knee ligament damage.
McTominay offered an update recently, saying: "Obviously the gym work is tough, the running outside is tough. You just have to do your best and make sure your injury is right. Hopefully I will be back as soon as possibly can."
The Scot was pictured in non-contact training in Marbella, however United posted on Thursday that the Chelsea game would likely come too soon for a return.
Possible return date: Late February.
Axel Tuanzebe
Tuanzebe's not played since before Christmas and has struggled with muscle problems. He trained separately with McTominay in Marbella, and has stepped up a return to fitness.
Like McTominay, United say Tuanzebe is unlikely to return for the Chelsea game.
Possible return date: Late February.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Fosu-Mensah has been out for some time but did make an appearance for the U23s a month ago. The Dutchman was part of the training squad in Spain, but United said on Thursday that he has a 'small issue' with his quad so will not play against Chelsea.
Fosu-Mensah is aiming to be fully fit later this month.
Possible return date: Late February.
Lee Grant
Third-choice goalkeeper Grant will undergo surgery and be out of action for around three months. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he hoped the veteran 'keeper would be back before the end of the season.
Possible return date: April.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Burglar screams 'stab him' as he's caught red-handed...after being overpowered, he claimed it was mi

Burglar screams 'stab him' as he's caught red-handed...after being overpowered, he claimed it was mistaken identity and then pretended to fall ill

A burglar shouted 'stab him ' as he was caught red handed in a man 's home , then claimed the victim had got the wrong guy .
Said Mohamoud , 39 , got in a punch up with the victim , then pretended to fall ill after he was overpowered and held to the ground when he tried to run away , a court heard .
The 39-year-old , who had been out drinking , was later found with a flick knife in his pocket during the burglary in summer last year .
Minshull Street Crown Court heard the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child , were fast asleep in bed at about 1am when Mohamoud , from Beswick , broke into their Partington home .
The son of the homeowners went downstairs after hearing a 'rustling sound ' .
He thought the noise was caused by his father and was concerned it might wake his young child , the court was told .
The victim went downstairs , and spotted the the defendant searching through coats hanging up in the hallway .
`` There was something of a fight .
Punches were thrown .
( The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They were grappling together .
The defendant shouted 'stab him ' a number of times , '' Jeremy Lasker , prosecuting , said .
The victim let him go as he feared there was another offender behind him , the court heard .
Mohamoud ran towards the door , but the victim chased him and a fight broke out in the street .
The victim shouted for his father to help , the court heard .
Neighbours from the street heard the commotion and ran out to help .
They then 'pinned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendant was overpowered , '' Mr Lasker said .
`` He was brought to the ground and held there .
He said 'let me go it 's not me .
You have got the wrong person . '
`` No one took that seriously .
But they took the threat of the stabbing seriously .
The house was searched in case an armed person was there .
The defendant tried to feign illness .
`` Shaking , vomiting , he appeared to be unconscious when the police arrived .
They found a knife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various items stolen from the house .
Gloves were found on him . ''
The defendant had stolen a laptop and mobile phone from the living room and hallway of the home .
Read more of today 's top stories here The court heard how the defendant had a number of previous convictions , spanning a 20 year period .
They included driving and burglary offences .
Defending , David Bentley said that despite his criminal history , there was a four year period before he committed the burglary in which Mohamoud did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the burglary was a 'blip ' .
He said that Mohamoud had been out drinking on the night of the burglary .
He was 'intoxicated ' , which was n't a mitigating factor , but helped explain why he did it .
He said the only reason he shouted 'stab him ' was as a distraction technique .
`` It was unlucky that it scared them '' , Mr Bentley told the court .
He said that as he was being held down in the street it resulted in 'asphyxiation ' .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said .
Mohamoud , of Clydesdale Gardens , pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and burglary .
He was sentenced to two years and three months in prison .
Addressing the defendant , Judge Bernadette Baxter said : `` You were only interested in yourself .
`` You could n't care less what impact your actions had upon ( the victims ) . ''

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A burglar shouted 'stab him' as he was caught red handed in a man's home, then claimed the victim had got the wrong guy.
Said Mohamoud, 39, got in a punch up with the victim, then pretended to fall ill after he was overpowered and held to the ground when he tried to run away, a court heard.
The 39-year-old, who had been out drinking, was later found with a flick knife in his pocket during the burglary in summer last year.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard the victim's family, including a young child, were fast asleep in bed at about 1am when Mohamoud, from Beswick, broke into their Partington home.
The son of the homeowners went downstairs after hearing a 'rustling sound'.
He thought the noise was caused by his father and was concerned it might wake his young child, the court was told.
The victim went downstairs, and spotted the the defendant searching through coats hanging up in the hallway.
"There was something of a fight. Punches were thrown. (The defendant) was held by the victim. They were grappling together. The defendant shouted 'stab him' a number of times," Jeremy Lasker, prosecuting, said.
The victim let him go as he feared there was another offender behind him, the court heard.
Mohamoud ran towards the door, but the victim chased him and a fight broke out in the street.
The victim shouted for his father to help, the court heard.
Neighbours from the street heard the commotion and ran out to help. They then 'pinned him down'.
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"Eventually the defendant was overpowered," Mr Lasker said.
"He was brought to the ground and held there. He said 'let me go it's not me. You have got the wrong person.'
"No one took that seriously. But they took the threat of the stabbing seriously. The house was searched in case an armed person was there. The defendant tried to feign illness.
"Shaking, vomiting, he appeared to be unconscious when the police arrived. They found a knife in his pocket.
"There were various items stolen from the house. Gloves were found on him."
The defendant had stolen a laptop and mobile phone from the living room and hallway of the home.
The court heard how the defendant had a number of previous convictions, spanning a 20 year period. They included driving and burglary offences.
Defending, David Bentley said that despite his criminal history, there was a four year period before he committed the burglary in which Mohamoud did not break the law.
He said the burglary was a 'blip'.
He said that Mohamoud had been out drinking on the night of the burglary.
He was 'intoxicated', which wasn't a mitigating factor, but helped explain why he did it.
He said the only reason he shouted 'stab him' was as a distraction technique.
"It was unlucky that it scared them", Mr Bentley told the court.
He said that as he was being held down in the street it resulted in 'asphyxiation'. Officers took him to hospital following the incident, he said.
Mohamoud, of Clydesdale Gardens, pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and burglary.
He was sentenced to two years and three months in prison.
Addressing the defendant, Judge Bernadette Baxter said: "You were only interested in yourself.
"You couldn't care less what impact your actions had upon (the victims)."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--M60 traffic news: Long delays following rush-hour crash at Denton Island

There 's long queues on the M60 this evening following a rush hour crash near Denton Island .
Two lanes were closed on the clockwise carriageway following a two vehicle smash shortly before 5pm .
Highways England are reporting delays of up to 50 minutes .
Traffic is also backing up on the M67 on the approach to the ring road .
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible .
Highways England tweeted : `` The M60 clockwise J24 ( Dention Island A57 M67 ) to J25 Bredbury A560 ) 2 lanes have been closed due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NWmwaypolice are currently at the scene .
`` Traffic Officers Maintenance Crews & @ NWAmbulance are on their way to the area to assist .
`` Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey . ''
The M602 in Salford was also closed in both directions earlier to allow the air ambulance to land following a two vehicle crash .
At least one person was taken to hospital with what police described as non-life threatening injuries .
The incident caused severe delays on Regents Road and the Mancunian Way .
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There's long queues on the M60 this evening following a rush hour crash near Denton Island.
Two lanes were closed on the clockwise carriageway following a two vehicle smash shortly before 5pm.
Highways England are reporting delays of up to 50 minutes.
Traffic is also backing up on the M67 on the approach to the ring road.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area if possible.
Highways England tweeted: "The M60 clockwise J24 (Dention Island A57 M67) to J25 Bredbury A560) 2 lanes have been closed due to a collision.
"@gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice are currently at the scene.
"Traffic Officers Maintenance Crews & @NWAmbulance are on their way to the area to assist.
"Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey."
The M602 in Salford was also closed in both directions earlier to allow the air ambulance to land following a two vehicle crash.
At least one person was taken to hospital with what police described as non-life threatening injuries.
The incident caused severe delays on Regents Road and the Mancunian Way.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Nicolas Otamendi makes Man City contract claim after River Plate transfer speculation

Nicolas Otamendi insists he will see out the remaining two years on his Manchester City contract , despite reports in the Argentine media that he wants to end his career at River Plate .
Otamendi is currently back in Argentina as City take their winter break , and the centre-back celebrated his 32nd birthday on Wednesday .
Among the many birthday messages was one from friend Martin Sendoa , who wrote : `` Happy birthday gatin !
!
!
Victory loves the prepared , always friends .
I wish you the best and have a beautiful day . ''
Crucially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo of the pair outside River Plate 's El Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires , prompting speculation Otamendi wanted to move to the club he supports .
Sendoa then spoke to TyC Sports , where he said Otamendi is 'dying ' to finish his career at River .
“ Nico ’ s wish is to retire in River but he ’ s not going to interrupt the contract with the City , ” he is quoted as saying .
“ At 34 he could return to Argentina and close his career in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact and nobody spoke to us .
If [ River manager Marcelo ] Gallardo calls him , Nico does n't even doubt him , he comes .
He is dying to play in River.
” However , Otamendi has now put the record straight , saying he intends to honour the remaining two years on his City contract and distanced himself from Sendoa 's comments .
`` Martín is my friend , but not my representative .
Jorge Mendes is .
I don ’ t want to embarrass Gallardo or River .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City and my head is set here , to fulfil it .
My family , my children are happy .
Then it will be seen .
“ It ’ s complicated because my children have been in Europe for ten years , with other customs .
I ’ d love to be here with my parents and take mates , but it ’ s a sacrifice that must be made . ''
Otamendi revealed he had received messages from River fans , but insisted he has not spoken to the club and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s tempting about River fans , to send me messages .
I ’ m a fan , but I ’ m fine here and important games are coming .
I ’ m focused on the club , being professional .
I didn ’ t talk to people from River , or anything .
I don ’ t want to put them in trouble.
” Otamendi did praise River boss Marcelo Gallardo , however , saying Pep Guardiola has recognised the work done at the club .
`` It is incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ River , the titles he won , '' Otamendi added .
`` The important games ...
In such a short time , make him play well , keep a player base and win titles .
It makes it different .
There it is recognized .
Guardiola has said it.
``

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Nicolas Otamendi insists he will see out the remaining two years on his Manchester City contract, despite reports in the Argentine media that he wants to end his career at River Plate.
Otamendi is currently back in Argentina as City take their winter break, and the centre-back celebrated his 32nd birthday on Wednesday.
Among the many birthday messages was one from friend Martin Sendoa, who wrote: "Happy birthday gatin!!! Victory loves the prepared, always friends. I wish you the best and have a beautiful day."
Crucially, the post was accompanied by a photo of the pair outside River Plate's El Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, prompting speculation Otamendi wanted to move to the club he supports.
Sendoa then spoke to TyC Sports, where he said Otamendi is 'dying' to finish his career at River.
“Nico’s wish is to retire in River but he’s not going to interrupt the contract with the City,” he is quoted as saying.
“At 34 he could return to Argentina and close his career in the Millionaire, but we still had no contact and nobody spoke to us. If [River manager Marcelo] Gallardo calls him, Nico doesn't even doubt him, he comes. He is dying to play in River.”
However, Otamendi has now put the record straight, saying he intends to honour the remaining two years on his City contract and distanced himself from Sendoa's comments.
"I am a River fan," Otamendi told La Red (via Ole).
"Martín is my friend, but not my representative. Jorge Mendes is. I don’t want to embarrass Gallardo or River. I have two years of contract at Manchester City and my head is set here, to fulfil it. My family, my children are happy. Then it will be seen.
“It’s complicated because my children have been in Europe for ten years, with other customs. I’d love to be here with my parents and take mates, but it’s a sacrifice that must be made."
Otamendi revealed he had received messages from River fans, but insisted he has not spoken to the club and is focussed on City.
He continued: "It’s tempting about River fans, to send me messages. I’m a fan, but I’m fine here and important games are coming. I’m focused on the club, being professional. I didn’t talk to people from River, or anything. I don’t want to put them in trouble.”
Otamendi did praise River boss Marcelo Gallardo, however, saying Pep Guardiola has recognised the work done at the club.
"It is incredible in these years what made him play River, the titles he won," Otamendi added.
"The important games... In such a short time, make him play well, keep a player base and win titles. It makes it different. There it is recognized. Guardiola has said it. "


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane - Man City injury latest and expected return dates

Manchester City have suffered an injury ravaged season but the list looks to have reduced to just two ahead of the West Ham game .
Pep Guardiola has been unable to pick from a full fit squad once throughout the campaign to date , which has played a part in seeing City fall 22 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race .
Benjamin Mendy and Aymeric Laporte have missed the last few games , with a knock and fatigue , respectively , and John Stones was absent for the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham .
Yet all three had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break meaning the Blues now only have Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane on the sidelines .
The reduced number of casualties could n't come at a better time , either , as the Blues will soon face a hectic schedule following their break , with fixtures against West Ham and Leicester , the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie with Real Madrid , the Carabao Cup final , the FA Cup 5th round and a Manchester derby in the space of 18 days .
Here 's when City 's injured duo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has played more minutes for City this season than Sterling and it finally came at a cost in the defeat to Tottenham .
With only six minutes remaining of the match the winger was forced to hobble off the pitch clutching his left leg and it was later confirmed he had suffered a hamstring straing .
He was set to miss the visit of West Ham United but the game was called off due to safety concerns causes by Storm Ciara and has been rescheduled to February 19 , cutting City 's winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sterling will have recovered in time for the rearranged game and he is also a doubt for the following trip to Leicester , with the priority now lying on getting him fit for the visit to the Bernabeu .
What Pep Guardiola said : `` Has a hamstring injury and we will see .
Of course it takes weeks , but we will see for Real Madrid .
I do n't know . ''
City have been without Sane all season after he suffered ligament damage just 10 minutes in to the Community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the German was spared a full tear that could have put an end to his campaign before it had even began , it was still a serious injury that required surgery and months of rehabilitation .
Thankfully , Sane came through all of it without any setbacks and has since returned to full training with the rest of his teammates .
Guardiola is remaining cautious about throwing him straight back into the action , however , and the fatigue Laporte has suffered after returning at Sheffield United could influence how soon City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola said : `` When you have an injury for six months , you have to recover tempo , rhythm and be confident in your body and your knee .
Surgery was perfect and he recovered incredibly well .
He needs time . ''

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Manchester City have suffered an injury ravaged season but the list looks to have reduced to just two ahead of the West Ham game.
Pep Guardiola has been unable to pick from a full fit squad once throughout the campaign to date, which has played a part in seeing City fall 22 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
Benjamin Mendy and Aymeric Laporte have missed the last few games, with a knock and fatigue, respectively, and John Stones was absent for the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Yet all three had been in training prior to the winter break meaning the Blues now only have Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane on the sidelines.
The reduced number of casualties couldn't come at a better time, either, as the Blues will soon face a hectic schedule following their break, with fixtures against West Ham and Leicester, the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie with Real Madrid, the Carabao Cup final, the FA Cup 5th round and a Manchester derby in the space of 18 days.
Here's when City's injured duo are expected to be back:
Raheem Sterling
Nobody has played more minutes for City this season than Sterling and it finally came at a cost in the defeat to Tottenham.
With only six minutes remaining of the match the winger was forced to hobble off the pitch clutching his left leg and it was later confirmed he had suffered a hamstring straing.
He was set to miss the visit of West Ham United but the game was called off due to safety concerns causes by Storm Ciara and has been rescheduled to February 19, cutting City's winter break short.
It seems unlikely that Sterling will have recovered in time for the rearranged game and he is also a doubt for the following trip to Leicester, with the priority now lying on getting him fit for the visit to the Bernabeu.
What Pep Guardiola said: "Has a hamstring injury and we will see. Of course it takes weeks, but we will see for Real Madrid. I don't know."
Potential return date: February 26
Leroy Sane
City have been without Sane all season after he suffered ligament damage just 10 minutes in to the Community Shield victory against Liverpool in August.
While the German was spared a full tear that could have put an end to his campaign before it had even began, it was still a serious injury that required surgery and months of rehabilitation.
Thankfully, Sane came through all of it without any setbacks and has since returned to full training with the rest of his teammates.
Guardiola is remaining cautious about throwing him straight back into the action, however, and the fatigue Laporte has suffered after returning at Sheffield United could influence how soon City bring their winger back.
What Pep Guardiola said: "When you have an injury for six months, you have to recover tempo, rhythm and be confident in your body and your knee. Surgery was perfect and he recovered incredibly well. He needs time."
Potential return date: March 1


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Manchester United fans name transfer regret after Chelsea confirm Hakim Ziyech signing

Manchester United fans are wondering why the club did n't make a move for Ajax play-maker Hakim Ziyech following the news that he will join Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer .
Ziyech has dazzled since he moved to Amsterdam in 2016 and particularly impressed in Ajax 's run to the Champions League semi-final last season , in which he played a massive part in eliminating Real Madrid and Juventus .
It was of little surprise that many of Europe 's top sides were said to be eyeing a move for Ziyech but it 's Chelsea who have signed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the signing of Bruno Fernandes in January , MEN Sport understands United are expected to continue to improve their attack in the summer with a creative midfielder and winger at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's wish-list .
With high prices expected for targets such as James Maddison , Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish , some United fans are wondering why the club did n't make a move for Ziyech when he was available at such a low price .
You can see a selection of their reactions below : The versatile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on either flank or behind the striker , which could have proved useful for United .
Instead he will arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summer , though the move is subject to the forward agreeing personal terms with Chelsea .
It might not all be bad news , however , as some United fans believe that Ziyech 's move to London could give them a clear shot at signing Sancho .

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Manchester United fans are wondering why the club didn't make a move for Ajax play-maker Hakim Ziyech following the news that he will join Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer.
Ziyech has dazzled since he moved to Amsterdam in 2016 and particularly impressed in Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-final last season, in which he played a massive part in eliminating Real Madrid and Juventus.
It was of little surprise that many of Europe's top sides were said to be eyeing a move for Ziyech but it's Chelsea who have signed the Moroccan for just £33.36million.
Following the signing of Bruno Fernandes in January, MEN Sport understands United are expected to continue to improve their attack in the summer with a creative midfielder and winger at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wish-list.
With high prices expected for targets such as James Maddison, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish, some United fans are wondering why the club didn't make a move for Ziyech when he was available at such a low price.
You can see a selection of their reactions below:
The versatile Ziyech is more than capable of playing on either flank or behind the striker, which could have proved useful for United.
Instead he will arrive at Stamford Bridge in the summer, though the move is subject to the forward agreeing personal terms with Chelsea.
It might not all be bad news, however, as some United fans believe that Ziyech's move to London could give them a clear shot at signing Sancho.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-13--Powerful display of shoes highlights child suicide rates this Children's Mental Health Week

A powerful image showing the number of children who lost their lives to suicide is being shared .
The photo shows 226 pairs of shoes - representing the number of schoolchildren to take their own lives in 2017 .
And as Children 's Mental Health Week 2020 gets underway , it is once again going viral .
The Millie 's Trust charity in Stockport has shared it to mark the start of the week and to highlight youth mental health first aid courses it is launching over the next few months .
And the post has had a massive reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the charity for raising awareness and putting the courses on .
One said : `` At last it 's being recognised .
For too long it has been ignored .
Good luck with the course , I 'm positive you will have more bookings than places available . ''
While another added : `` As someone who has struggled with poor mental health since I was six or seven , I am so pleased this is being spoken about , too many times I felt so low that I tried to do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm a huge believer that adults need to open up to kids about their struggles to let kids know it 's OK to seek help and it 's OK to not be OK mentally .
`` They should know that seeking help for their mental health is just as normal as seeking help for their physical health .
Hopefully with things like this , talking and bringing it to the forefront will lower these statistics as soon as possible . ''
The shoe display was created by national mental health charity Chasing The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Talk to put it together at Liverpool 's St George 's Hall .
We reported last year how a Facebook post showing the powerful photograph had been shared more than 10,000 times in less than 24 hours .
The post said : `` To mark the start of # ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Chasing the Stigma have teamed up with @ RadioCityTalk for a `` lost childhoods '' # MentalHealthMonday special .
These shoes on the steps of St George 's Hall represent the 226 school children who lost their lives to suicide in 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who came up with the idea with presenter Mick Coyle , told the M.E.N : `` We wanted to create something a bit more visual to make people realise the reality of the numbers . ''
He added : `` We wanted to make sure we got it right so worked with other organisations like Papyrus and The Oscar Phillips Foundation to make sure we could offer help and support alongside a really moving and hard hitting campaign . ''
Their post also received hundreds of comments from people , with many praising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
One said : `` That statistic is beyond words , suffering in silence should be no more , times are changing and mental health issues are becoming more and more apparent , the sight of those shoes really does embed an image in your head and heavy on your heart . ''
Chasing The Stigman has created the Hub of Hope website , offering the first of its kind mental health database that makes help and support as easy as possible to find .
People can simply enter their postcode to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also available as a free app .
To find out more about the courses from Millie 's Trust , visit the Facebook page here , or see the charity 's website here .

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A powerful image showing the number of children who lost their lives to suicide is being shared.
The photo shows 226 pairs of shoes - representing the number of schoolchildren to take their own lives in 2017.
And as Children's Mental Health Week 2020 gets underway, it is once again going viral.
The Millie's Trust charity in Stockport has shared it to mark the start of the week and to highlight youth mental health first aid courses it is launching over the next few months.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
And the post has had a massive reaction from followers, many of them praising the charity for raising awareness and putting the courses on.
One said: "At last it's being recognised. For too long it has been ignored. Good luck with the course, I'm positive you will have more bookings than places available."
While another added: "As someone who has struggled with poor mental health since I was six or seven, I am so pleased this is being spoken about, too many times I felt so low that I tried to do the same as these kids.
"I'm a huge believer that adults need to open up to kids about their struggles to let kids know it's OK to seek help and it's OK to not be OK mentally.
"They should know that seeking help for their mental health is just as normal as seeking help for their physical health. Hopefully with things like this, talking and bringing it to the forefront will lower these statistics as soon as possible."
The shoe display was created by national mental health charity Chasing The Stigma, which worked with Radio City Talk to put it together at Liverpool's St George's Hall.
We reported last year how a Facebook post showing the powerful photograph had been shared more than 10,000 times in less than 24 hours.
The post said: "To mark the start of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Chasing the Stigma have teamed up with @RadioCityTalk for a "lost childhoods" #MentalHealthMonday special. These shoes on the steps of St George's Hall represent the 226 school children who lost their lives to suicide in 2017."
The charity's Jake Mills, who came up with the idea with presenter Mick Coyle, told the M.E.N: "We wanted to create something a bit more visual to make people realise the reality of the numbers."
He added: "We wanted to make sure we got it right so worked with other organisations like Papyrus and The Oscar Phillips Foundation to make sure we could offer help and support alongside a really moving and hard hitting campaign."
Their post also received hundreds of comments from people, with many praising the display for being so 'hard hitting'.
One said: "That statistic is beyond words, suffering in silence should be no more, times are changing and mental health issues are becoming more and more apparent, the sight of those shoes really does embed an image in your head and heavy on your heart."
Chasing The Stigman has created the Hub of Hope website, offering the first of its kind mental health database that makes help and support as easy as possible to find.
People can simply enter their postcode to find services close to home. It is also available as a free app.
To find out more about the courses from Millie's Trust, visit the Facebook page here, or see the charity's website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Bury is in the depths of a climate emergency - but there's 'no money' and no sign of an action plan

Bury is in the depths of a climate emergency - but there's 'no money' and no sign of an action plan 7 months on

Bury Council has been accused of not acting on its pledges seven months after declaring a climate emergency .
The local authority voted through an “ aspiration ” to become carbon neutral by 2030 in July .
It also committed to creating a cross-party stakeholder panel to develop a strategic plan and report back to the council within six months .
But speaking at a town hall meeting , Bury Climate Action campaigner Susan Sollazzi asked councillors why a plan has still not been published .
She said : “ The time has come .
The months have gone by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a plan its difficult to take the decisions .
“ If the months have gone by with absolutely nothing happening , I think you can understand that whatever warm words you say , there ’ s a huge level of concern .
There ’ s no money allocated .
Without the money allocated , it may never happen .
That ’ s a matter of immense concern.
” The comments came as the overview and scrutiny meeting discussed the council ’ s proposed budget for the next three years .
Cabinet member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O ’ Brien , admitted that there was no money specifically allocated for the Climate Emergency Strategic plan .
But he said the issue is “ incredibly important ” to the council .
He said : “ Taken in full context , some of the work we ’ ve done already as a council reinforces our commitment to protecting the environment .
“ The scale means that we have to come up with comprehensive proposals to meet the scale of that challenge .
“ When we have that in place , as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that to council.
” Newly-appointed executive director of operations Donna Ball confirmed that the council is following guidance from Friends of the Earth .
She told the scrutiny committee that the council is working on plans to make its building carbon neutral as well as boosting cycling , walking and recycling in the borough .
The former Bolton Council director said she has been meeting with officers from other councils in Greater Manchester to help create the plan .
She said : “ There ’ s a great deal going on behind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City Council who are a lot more advanced that we are .
“ I ’ ve only been in post for four weeks .
There ’ s a lot happening .
But I understand the frustration that you feel that it ’ s not progressed .
”

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Bury Council has been accused of not acting on its pledges seven months after declaring a climate emergency.
The local authority voted through an “aspiration” to become carbon neutral by 2030 in July.
It also committed to creating a cross-party stakeholder panel to develop a strategic plan and report back to the council within six months.
But speaking at a town hall meeting, Bury Climate Action campaigner Susan Sollazzi asked councillors why a plan has still not been published.
She said: “The time has come. The months have gone by without any action. I do appreciate without a plan its difficult to take the decisions.
“If the months have gone by with absolutely nothing happening, I think you can understand that whatever warm words you say, there’s a huge level of concern. There’s no money allocated. Without the money allocated, it may never happen. That’s a matter of immense concern.”
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The comments came as the overview and scrutiny meeting discussed the council’s proposed budget for the next three years.
Cabinet member for finance and housing, Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, admitted that there was no money specifically allocated for the Climate Emergency Strategic plan.
But he said the issue is “incredibly important” to the council.
He said: “Taken in full context, some of the work we’ve done already as a council reinforces our commitment to protecting the environment.
“Declaring a climate emergency wasn’t a case of virtue signalling or bandwagon jumping.
“The scale means that we have to come up with comprehensive proposals to meet the scale of that challenge.
“When we have that in place, as soon as possible, we will be presenting that to council.”
Newly-appointed executive director of operations Donna Ball confirmed that the council is following guidance from Friends of the Earth.
She told the scrutiny committee that the council is working on plans to make its building carbon neutral as well as boosting cycling, walking and recycling in the borough.
The former Bolton Council director said she has been meeting with officers from other councils in Greater Manchester to help create the plan.
She said: “There’s a great deal going on behind the scenes. I’m meeting with Manchester City Council who are a lot more advanced that we are.
“I’ve only been in post for four weeks. There’s a lot happening. But I understand the frustration that you feel that it’s not progressed.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-14--Why two Man City players are causing excitement at Arsenal FC under Mikel Arteta

Arsenal academy graduate Reiss Nelson believes Mikel Arteta can replicate his successes at Manchester City and turn him into the next Raheem Sterling or Leroy Sane .
Arteta joined City in 2016 as Pep Guardiola 's assistant manager and helped the Blues break numerous records under the Catalan 's guidance .
The now Arsenal manager won two Premier League titles , an FA Cup and two EFL Cups during his time with City before replacing Unai Emery as Gunners boss in December .
Arsenal won their first game under Arteta against Manchester United on New Years Day .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transforming both Sterling and Sane into two of the finest wingers in the Premier League , helping both realise their immense potential .
Sterling is now one considered of the most lethal forwards in the division , netting 11 Premier League goals this season , while Sane reached double figures for league goals in back to back campaigns before injury in August curtailed his progress .
Nelson believes that the Spaniard can have a similar impact on his game .
`` It is crazy because you look at Sterling and Sane and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they weren ’ t doing what they do now , '' he told the Evening Standard .
`` I think that is credit to Pep , of course , but Mikel as well because they said he did a lot of one-to-one work with them .
`` You can see it because Mikel ’ s drive is different .
I haven ’ t seen a manager with that much determination to make individuals into better players .
`` I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Arsenal academy graduate Reiss Nelson believes Mikel Arteta can replicate his successes at Manchester City and turn him into the next Raheem Sterling or Leroy Sane.
Arteta joined City in 2016 as Pep Guardiola's assistant manager and helped the Blues break numerous records under the Catalan's guidance.
The now Arsenal manager won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two EFL Cups during his time with City before replacing Unai Emery as Gunners boss in December. Arsenal won their first game under Arteta against Manchester United on New Years Day.
One of Arteta's biggest achievements at City was transforming both Sterling and Sane into two of the finest wingers in the Premier League, helping both realise their immense potential.
Sterling is now one considered of the most lethal forwards in the division, netting 11 Premier League goals this season, while Sane reached double figures for league goals in back to back campaigns before injury in August curtailed his progress.
Nelson believes that the Spaniard can have a similar impact on his game.
"It is crazy because you look at Sterling and Sane and you see them before at their previous teams, they weren’t doing what they do now," he told the Evening Standard.
"I think that is credit to Pep, of course, but Mikel as well because they said he did a lot of one-to-one work with them.
"You can see it because Mikel’s drive is different. I haven’t seen a manager with that much determination to make individuals into better players.
"I have all my belief in Mikel and I think he is going to make me into a top player."