themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Fallowfield reached saturation point years ago - "the pandemic has exposed the problems we knew were

Fallowfield reached saturation point years ago - "the pandemic has exposed the problems we knew were there"

It was once thought to be the best place in Manchester for young students moving to live in the city .
Over the decades Fallowfield gained a reputation as a party town within a city as the area ’ s nightlife thrived .
But in recent days the south Manchester suburb has become notorious for a very different reason .
The area is currently the Covid-19 hotspot of England , with cases rising each day as the virus spreads through , predominantly , university halls of residence .
Both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University today announced that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October 30 in the hope of curbing the rising rates .
But long-term Fallowfield residents say the huge number of infections sweeping through the area was “ absolutely predictable ” and points to historic problems in a suburb that has been fraying at the seams for years .
Police have long known that parties in both Fallowfield and neighbouring Withington can attract hundreds of people .
Some have been so big that students have even hired ‘ door staff ’ to manage the numbers .
Others have attracted unwanted attention from drug dealers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ in Fallowfield , actively targeting the area to scout for new clients .
For years neighbours have complained that noise from rowdy student parties has made their lives miserable .
Manchester Council , Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) and the universities have focused on streets where there have been an ‘ unacceptably high ’ number of complaints , warning guarantors , landlords and students themselves that noisy parties will result in action .
Back in 2015 , one senior police officer said 90 per cent of students are well behaved but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact .
Chief Insp Steve McFarlane said : “ New students don ’ t realise that when they move out of halls they are living in a community .
Some presume they are moving into a student village but they are not - they ’ re large residential communities and it has a big impact on them.
” Since 2016 university bosses have hired security guards to patrol Fallowfield during ‘ key dates ’ , including Freshers ’ Week and Halloween , in a bid to keep rowdy student parties in check .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipped with body-worn audio and video recording devices when they patrol the area clamping down on noisy parties and nuisance behaviour .
The action has had some success .
Council officers have visited hundreds of properties and handed out noise abatement notices over the years , forcing them to stop their anti-social behaviour or face further action .
Equipment has been seized and students have been threatened with exclusion from university , or even prosecution if they carry on .
So far this year things have been , perhaps unsurprisingly , far quieter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snapchat footage partying outside the Owens Park halls at the end of September .
Videos showed a huge gathering of students near the University of Manchester student accommodation shouting and chanting with a caption that states 'Covid wah ? '
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Residents also suspect that students are visiting each other 's homes , against government guidance .
But these incidents are nothing like what residents are used to normally at this time of year .
Those breaching Covid guidelines have been dealt with by the police .
And local councillors say they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - an issue that would normally occupy plenty of time each Autumn .
In Fallowfield - an area populated by thousands of students - 558 cases were recorded there between September 25 and October 1 , according to the latest Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) data .
The infection rate in Manchester has now reached 529.5 cases per 100,000 people - the highest in England .
In the seven days up to October 1 there were 2,740 new cases of Covid-19 in the city .
More than half of those ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - mostly asymptomatic students living in halls of residence , health chiefs say .
But councillors say the problem isn ’ t just confined to university halls with cases among those living in houses of multiple occupation ( HMOs ) too .
The council insists that rates among the wider community have not significantly increased compared with other local authorities .
But one medic who works at Manchester Royal Infirmary says the impact of Covid on the student population is beginning to be felt , with several now very unwell in hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s Covid hotspot comes with a number of frustrations and anxieties .
“ This to me was absolutely predictable , ” says Kattie Kincaid , chair of South East Fallowfield Residents Group .
“ We were asking all through the summer what plans were in place to make things safe for students and residents and we were largely ignored .
“ I sent letters , sat in meetings , wrote to the MP .
Everybody just said they had confidence in the universities that they would be able to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.55pm the weekend before they were due back we got an email from the universities .
“ This is a big deal .
They must have known their plans .
I think they wanted to avoid scrutiny.
” The University of Manchester has had halls of residence in Fallowfield for decades and the estate has been significantly expanded over the years .
In 2017 permission was granted for the university to push ahead with its Unsworth Park development - a 1,122 bedroom scheme across eight blocks on vacant land opposite to Richmond Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means there is no longer a balance between long-term residents and students in Fallowfield .
“ Students are seen as being so economically viable that residents are just collateral damage , ” she says .
“ As the virus is emerging in the student population it will of course come through the general population .
“ The post office , the launderette , transport , Sainsbury 's , the pubs - it doesn ’ t take much when we all shop there .
“ We all expected it and we just think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economically powerful - but we do pay our council tax .
“ This is not residents being anti-student .
They are victims in all this as well .
The universities massively expanded without a thought as to how it will be detrimental .
“ This pandemic has really exposed those problems we knew were there anyway.
” She adds : “ If we had a reasonable proportion of students and residents it would foster a good community .
That ’ s what we used to have .
“ But because we have gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made people feel quite antagonistic to students , which isn ’ t fair either.
” The residents who have made their permanent home in Fallowfield recognise too that it is not an easy time to be a student - especially for those coming to Manchester for the first time .
Teenagers who turned 18 this year have had a rough trot .
Unable to take their A Levels because of Covid-19 , they were caught up in the controversy surrounding the disastrous Ofqual algorithm which was used to work out their grades .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ than expected and just days later , things changed again when the Government decided to use teachers ’ assessments instead .
The confusion in August was compounded by the fact that proms , graduation ceremonies and leaving parties were cancelled .
Those who did decide to venture to university this year have been met with a string of rules and regulations they must follow to avoid catching and spreading Covid-19 .
For most , it will be the first time they have lived away from home .
Hundreds have been locked down in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University ( MMU ) halls in Hulme , unable to even do their shopping , let alone attend Freshers events or meet classmates .
Meanwhile , those at the University of Manchester were warned that a curfew may be imposed if they failed to comply with Covid rules .
Manchester University has so far ruled out a MMU style lockdown at its halls to try and control the outbreak .
And its thought that such an approach would now be even more unlikely considering the problems experienced by MMU students earlier this month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester University vice-chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell last week and heard that the city ’ s universities are coordinating to work out best practice for containing outbreaks .
“ We have such a large student population in Manchester , around 80,000 , ” he said .
“ From the young people ’ s perspective they have really been through a lot this year with lockdown , the restrictions and they ’ ve all gone through the situation with their A Levels .
“ Now at 18 or 19 to come here full of hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposite to what you were hoping for and expecting is hard.
” The MP says he understands that some residents may feel as though Fallowfield has an unbalanced population and said it ’ s important to foster “ better community cohesion ” .
But he says most of the problems facing Fallowfield ’ s residents today relate to Covid-19 and the government ’ s handling of the pandemic .
“ The track and trace system if the government had a handle on the situation and provided what they promised we would not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They should be focusing on a good track and trace system .
All these issues we ’ re now facing stem from that.
” Fresher Molly Chambers - who is living at UoM ’ s Oak House - last week told the M.E.N that 'most flats ' in the halls were isolating because of positive cases .
`` More and more are isolating every day , '' she said .
`` It 's a bit scary .
She said students have been doing their best to help one another even though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of days .
`` I 've been bringing food to people but it 's very difficult when you 're only been here a week , ” she said .
Fallowfield Councillor Ali Ilyas says some students he has spoken to have expressed frustration at how universities have handled the return .
He said : “ I spoke to a number of students on the doorstep , and will be doing so again .
“ Some students were rightly frustrated at the fact they were paying large amounts of money for an online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me he was promised up 50+ hours of contact time .
“ This individual felt his future prospects were looking bleak as a result , and felt they weren ’ t getting the support needed .
I sent some food parcels over to him .
“ However we have been in conversation with the University of Manchester who said they 're now providing support packages .
“ We will carry on monitoring this , and engaging with students to ensure they have support if required.
” Long before the students returned to Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influx of people descending on certain areas of the city would have an impact on the infection rate .
Sherwood Residents Association sent a letter to Dame Nancy Rothwell , Vice-Chancellor of Manchester University , and Malcolm Press , Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University , to complain about a 'lack of information ' regarding 'expectations of student behaviour ' in the coming academic year .
`` Many Sherwood residents live with underlying health conditions , are aged over 60 , or members of the BAME community which put many in the higher risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we move into the winter months , '' they wrote .
`` Sherwood residents are not feeling confident of the current track and trace programme being able to cope with the influx of cases that are surely to appear once students from all over the country move into their shared houses or PBSA ( Purpose Built Student Accommodation ) and the inevitable house parties happen . ''
Last week neighbours said they are scared to use local shops for fear of contracting the virus in an area one parent described as “ Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the M.E.N that older residents in particular are concerned about the rising rates .
She has been travelling to Cheadle to do shopping for an elderly neighbour to avoid the Sainsburys in Fallowfield .
“ I won ’ t shop in there now .
I ’ m avoiding it , ” she said .
“ I would say that particularly the older people are afraid because they have been doing their upmost to follow the guidelines but some have to do their own shopping and they are terrified .
Kattie Kincaid added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the post office , pubs and shops locally .
“ We ’ re not in the vulnerable category but we know a lot of people who are and they feel like they ’ re imprisoned in their own homes .
It ’ s not right and it ’ s not fair.
” In a joint statement , the Fallowfield ward councillors Zahra Alijah , Ali Ilyas and Jade Doswell said they are working to try and reduce the impact of Covid-19 on residents .
They insist that a lot of work was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce the spread of the virus .
“ Before students arrived , a lot of work was done with local businesses to ensure they were putting measures in place , ” they said .
“ We personally went to inspect many of the premises ourselves , all landlords were written to and the Fallowfield Mutual Aid Group was up and running .
“ We have been door-knocking student properties very regularly , and we will continue to do so to make sure they are aware of guidance and are receiving the support they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issue of supermarkets adhering to the social distancing regulations at an emergency meeting with the Director of Public Health last Friday .
“ People should be wearing masks inside shops , unless they have a genuine reason not to , ” they said .
“ We are looking at emulating a neighbourhood-focused approach which was successful in large supermarkets in other student wards .
This involves the council neighbourhood team undertaking focused engagement with the supermarkets to ensure a high level of compliance with the regulations .
“ We will do all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ term residents feel secure going about their daily business.
” The councillors say Manchester Council has been “ forced to manage a crisis of the Government 's making ” .
“ Councillors and the teaching Unions were warned that sending students back too soon would create a crisis , ” they said .
“ Manchester have only recently been given tools from the Government such as enhanced testing to manage outbreaks as they occur.
” Responding to complaints that Fallowfield reached a saturation point years ago in terms of overcrowding , the councillors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between students and long-term residents .
“ Both populations live together more harmoniously than people expect - we have students regularly volunteering in community gardens ( pre-Covid ) and long-term residents who run our mutual aid group assisting students in isolation- both now and at the start of the pandemic , ” they said .
“ As problems arise we do our best to tackle them with the interests of both communities in mind .
“ The Council has sent a letter to all residents in our `` student '' streets with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help and what MCC is doing to combat noise , litter and ASB .
“ The Universities have paid for night time patrols to combat parties and antisocial noise , and the Student Strategy Partnership ( between the Universities , Council and GMP ) meet every morning to address key issues that have arisen over the last 24 hours such as noise or litter/flytipping.
” Responding to questions about preparedness and current infection rates , a University of Manchester spokesperson said : “ The safety and well-being of our students , staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s primary concern and we will support them in every way we can .
“ We are concerned by the rising rate in Manchester and we will be meeting with Public Health colleagues as a matter of urgency to discuss their next steps and what this means for local universities .
”

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It was once thought to be the best place in Manchester for young students moving to live in the city.
Over the decades Fallowfield gained a reputation as a party town within a city as the area’s nightlife thrived.
But in recent days the south Manchester suburb has become notorious for a very different reason.
The area is currently the Covid-19 hotspot of England, with cases rising each day as the virus spreads through, predominantly, university halls of residence.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University today announced that all learning will be moved online until October 30 in the hope of curbing the rising rates.
But long-term Fallowfield residents say the huge number of infections sweeping through the area was “absolutely predictable” and points to historic problems in a suburb that has been fraying at the seams for years.
Police have long known that parties in both Fallowfield and neighbouring Withington can attract hundreds of people.
Some have been so big that students have even hired ‘door staff’ to manage the numbers.
Others have attracted unwanted attention from drug dealers who have handed out ‘business cards’ in Fallowfield, actively targeting the area to scout for new clients.
For years neighbours have complained that noise from rowdy student parties has made their lives miserable.
Manchester Council, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the universities have focused on streets where there have been an ‘unacceptably high’ number of complaints, warning guarantors, landlords and students themselves that noisy parties will result in action.
Back in 2015, one senior police officer said 90 per cent of students are well behaved but those who cause problems have a big impact.
Chief Insp Steve McFarlane said: “New students don’t realise that when they move out of halls they are living in a community. Some presume they are moving into a student village but they are not - they’re large residential communities and it has a big impact on them.”
Since 2016 university bosses have hired security guards to patrol Fallowfield during ‘key dates’, including Freshers’ Week and Halloween, in a bid to keep rowdy student parties in check.
The so-called ‘visible guardians’ are equipped with body-worn audio and video recording devices when they patrol the area clamping down on noisy parties and nuisance behaviour.
(Image: PA)
The action has had some success.
Council officers have visited hundreds of properties and handed out noise abatement notices over the years, forcing them to stop their anti-social behaviour or face further action.
Equipment has been seized and students have been threatened with exclusion from university, or even prosecution if they carry on.
So far this year things have been, perhaps unsurprisingly, far quieter.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Dozens of students were caught on Snapchat footage partying outside the Owens Park halls at the end of September.
Videos showed a huge gathering of students near the University of Manchester student accommodation shouting and chanting with a caption that states 'Covid wah?'.
Residents also suspect that students are visiting each other's homes, against government guidance.
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But these incidents are nothing like what residents are used to normally at this time of year.
Those breaching Covid guidelines have been dealt with by the police.
And local councillors say they have not received any complaints about noise yet - an issue that would normally occupy plenty of time each Autumn.
In Fallowfield - an area populated by thousands of students - 558 cases were recorded there between September 25 and October 1, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The infection rate in Manchester has now reached 529.5 cases per 100,000 people - the highest in England.
In the seven days up to October 1 there were 2,740 new cases of Covid-19 in the city.
More than half of those (55 per cent) were aged 17-21 - mostly asymptomatic students living in halls of residence, health chiefs say.
But councillors say the problem isn’t just confined to university halls with cases among those living in houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) too.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The council insists that rates among the wider community have not significantly increased compared with other local authorities.
But one medic who works at Manchester Royal Infirmary says the impact of Covid on the student population is beginning to be felt, with several now very unwell in hospital.
For long-term Fallowfield residents living in the country’s Covid hotspot comes with a number of frustrations and anxieties.
“This to me was absolutely predictable,” says Kattie Kincaid, chair of South East Fallowfield Residents Group.
“We were asking all through the summer what plans were in place to make things safe for students and residents and we were largely ignored.
“I sent letters, sat in meetings, wrote to the MP. Everybody just said they had confidence in the universities that they would be able to deal with all these issues.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“At about 4.55pm the weekend before they were due back we got an email from the universities.
“This is a big deal. They must have known their plans. I think they wanted to avoid scrutiny.”
The University of Manchester has had halls of residence in Fallowfield for decades and the estate has been significantly expanded over the years.
In 2017 permission was granted for the university to push ahead with its Unsworth Park development - a 1,122 bedroom scheme across eight blocks on vacant land opposite to Richmond Park Halls.
Kattie says years of development means there is no longer a balance between long-term residents and students in Fallowfield.
(Image: MEN Media)
“Students are seen as being so economically viable that residents are just collateral damage,” she says.
“As the virus is emerging in the student population it will of course come through the general population.
“The post office, the launderette, transport, Sainsbury's, the pubs - it doesn’t take much when we all shop there.
“We all expected it and we just think we were brushed aside because we are not economically powerful - but we do pay our council tax.
“This is not residents being anti-student. They are victims in all this as well. The universities massively expanded without a thought as to how it will be detrimental.
“This pandemic has really exposed those problems we knew were there anyway.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
She adds: “If we had a reasonable proportion of students and residents it would foster a good community. That’s what we used to have.
“But because we have gone so much out of balance it has made people feel quite antagonistic to students, which isn’t fair either.”
The residents who have made their permanent home in Fallowfield recognise too that it is not an easy time to be a student - especially for those coming to Manchester for the first time.
Teenagers who turned 18 this year have had a rough trot.
Unable to take their A Levels because of Covid-19, they were caught up in the controversy surrounding the disastrous Ofqual algorithm which was used to work out their grades.
Many ended up with much lower marks than expected and just days later, things changed again when the Government decided to use teachers’ assessments instead.
The confusion in August was compounded by the fact that proms, graduation ceremonies and leaving parties were cancelled.
Those who did decide to venture to university this year have been met with a string of rules and regulations they must follow to avoid catching and spreading Covid-19.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
For most, it will be the first time they have lived away from home.
Hundreds have been locked down in university halls of residence at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) halls in Hulme, unable to even do their shopping, let alone attend Freshers events or meet classmates.
Meanwhile, those at the University of Manchester were warned that a curfew may be imposed if they failed to comply with Covid rules.
Manchester University has so far ruled out a MMU style lockdown at its halls to try and control the outbreak.
And its thought that such an approach would now be even more unlikely considering the problems experienced by MMU students earlier this month.
Gorton MP Afzal Khan met with Manchester University vice-chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell last week and heard that the city’s universities are coordinating to work out best practice for containing outbreaks.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
“We have such a large student population in Manchester, around 80,000,” he said.
“From the young people’s perspective they have really been through a lot this year with lockdown, the restrictions and they’ve all gone through the situation with their A Levels.
“Now at 18 or 19 to come here full of hope and find it’s totally the opposite to what you were hoping for and expecting is hard.”
The MP says he understands that some residents may feel as though Fallowfield has an unbalanced population and said it’s important to foster “better community cohesion”.
But he says most of the problems facing Fallowfield’s residents today relate to Covid-19 and the government’s handling of the pandemic.
“The track and trace system if the government had a handle on the situation and provided what they promised we would not have all these issues,” he said.
“They should be focusing on a good track and trace system. All these issues we’re now facing stem from that.”
Fresher Molly Chambers - who is living at UoM’s Oak House - last week told the M.E.N that 'most flats' in the halls were isolating because of positive cases.
"More and more are isolating every day," she said. "It's a bit scary.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
She said students have been doing their best to help one another even though they have only known each other a matter of days.
"I've been bringing food to people but it's very difficult when you're only been here a week,” she said.
"We've got group chats going."
Fallowfield Councillor Ali Ilyas says some students he has spoken to have expressed frustration at how universities have handled the return.
He said: “I spoke to a number of students on the doorstep, and will be doing so again.
“Some students were rightly frustrated at the fact they were paying large amounts of money for an online course, where one student mentioned to me he was promised up 50+ hours of contact time.
“This individual felt his future prospects were looking bleak as a result, and felt they weren’t getting the support needed. I sent some food parcels over to him.
“However we have been in conversation with the University of Manchester who said they're now providing support packages.
“We will carry on monitoring this, and engaging with students to ensure they have support if required.”
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Long before the students returned to Manchester in September, residents predicted that an influx of people descending on certain areas of the city would have an impact on the infection rate.
Sherwood Residents Association sent a letter to Dame Nancy Rothwell, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester University, and Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, to complain about a 'lack of information' regarding 'expectations of student behaviour' in the coming academic year.
"Many Sherwood residents live with underlying health conditions, are aged over 60, or members of the BAME community which put many in the higher risk category should they contract Coronavirus particularly as we move into the winter months," they wrote.
"Sherwood residents are not feeling confident of the current track and trace programme being able to cope with the influx of cases that are surely to appear once students from all over the country move into their shared houses or PBSA (Purpose Built Student Accommodation) and the inevitable house parties happen."
Last week neighbours said they are scared to use local shops for fear of contracting the virus in an area one parent described as “Covid soup”.
One long-term resident told the M.E.N that older residents in particular are concerned about the rising rates.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
She has been travelling to Cheadle to do shopping for an elderly neighbour to avoid the Sainsburys in Fallowfield.
“I won’t shop in there now. I’m avoiding it,” she said.
“I would say that particularly the older people are afraid because they have been doing their upmost to follow the guidelines but some have to do their own shopping and they are terrified.
Kattie Kincaid added: “We really do worry about going to the post office, pubs and shops locally.
“We’re not in the vulnerable category but we know a lot of people who are and they feel like they’re imprisoned in their own homes. It’s not right and it’s not fair.”
Local politicians share their concerns.
In a joint statement, the Fallowfield ward councillors Zahra Alijah, Ali Ilyas and Jade Doswell said they are working to try and reduce the impact of Covid-19 on residents.
They insist that a lot of work was carried out prior to students arriving to reduce the spread of the virus.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Before students arrived, a lot of work was done with local businesses to ensure they were putting measures in place,” they said.
“We personally went to inspect many of the premises ourselves, all landlords were written to and the Fallowfield Mutual Aid Group was up and running.
“We have been door-knocking student properties very regularly, and we will continue to do so to make sure they are aware of guidance and are receiving the support they need.”
The councillors say they raised the issue of supermarkets adhering to the social distancing regulations at an emergency meeting with the Director of Public Health last Friday.
“People should be wearing masks inside shops, unless they have a genuine reason not to,” they said.
“We are looking at emulating a neighbourhood-focused approach which was successful in large supermarkets in other student wards. This involves the council neighbourhood team undertaking focused engagement with the supermarkets to ensure a high level of compliance with the regulations.
“We will do all that we can to ensure our long term residents feel secure going about their daily business.”
The councillors say Manchester Council has been “forced to manage a crisis of the Government's making”.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Councillors and the teaching Unions were warned that sending students back too soon would create a crisis,” they said.
“Manchester have only recently been given tools from the Government such as enhanced testing to manage outbreaks as they occur.”
Responding to complaints that Fallowfield reached a saturation point years ago in terms of overcrowding, the councillors said they work hard to enhance relationships between students and long-term residents.
“Both populations live together more harmoniously than people expect - we have students regularly volunteering in community gardens (pre-Covid) and long-term residents who run our mutual aid group assisting students in isolation- both now and at the start of the pandemic,” they said.
“As problems arise we do our best to tackle them with the interests of both communities in mind.
“The Council has sent a letter to all residents in our "student" streets with the key information about how they can seek help and what MCC is doing to combat noise, litter and ASB.
“The Universities have paid for night time patrols to combat parties and antisocial noise, and the Student Strategy Partnership (between the Universities, Council and GMP) meet every morning to address key issues that have arisen over the last 24 hours such as noise or litter/flytipping.”
Responding to questions about preparedness and current infection rates, a University of Manchester spokesperson said: “The safety and well-being of our students, staff and the wider local community is the University’s primary concern and we will support them in every way we can.
“We are concerned by the rising rate in Manchester and we will be meeting with Public Health colleagues as a matter of urgency to discuss their next steps and what this means for local universities.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Jury told of 'deadly war' fought by Salford gangs as five men go on trial

A jury was told of a 'deadly war ' fought by two Salford gangs as five men went on trial accused of conspiracy to murder .
Prosecutors say 'gangland warfare ' erupted in the city between the A Team and a rival faction , referred to in court as the Anti A Team .
They allege there were plots to murder two men said to be associated with the A Team , which jurors were told was led by Stephen Britton .
Another of its associates was said to be 'notorious Salford criminal ' Paul Massey .
Shots were fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rahman Khan , said to be a 'close associate ' of Mr Massey , the court heard .
Mr Massey was later murdered outside his home , jurors were told .
Mr Khan went to hospital after sustaining shotgun wounds following the incident on February 18 , 2015 , and told doctors he had been injured in a 'DIY incident ' , the jury heard .
Weeks later , on March 21 , Aaron Williams , also said to be associated with the A Team , was attacked in the street in Salford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ machete , the court heard .
He suffered a 'very serious injury ' to his neck , jurors were told .
`` This case dates back to 2015 , when the prosecution say a war erupted in Salford , '' prosecutor Jaime Hamilton QC said .
`` It was a war between two criminal gangs .
`` It was a deadly war , fought with lethal intent . ''
Five men have gone on trial at Manchester Crown Court .
They include Mark Fellows , who jurors were told was previously convicted of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allege four of them were involved in a plot to attack Abdul Rahman Khan .
Those accused of conspiracy to murder , and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent , are Aaron Parkin , 32 ; Mark Fellows , 40 ; Jamie Rothwell , 33 ; and Liam Gee , 31 , of Church Drive , Prestwich .
Four men are also accused of conspiracy to murder , and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the incident involving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of no fixed address ; Mark Fellows , of HMP Wakefield ; Jamie Rothwell , of Grindon Avenue , Salford ; and 32-year-old Warren Barnes , of Minoan Gardens , Salford .
Aaron Parkin has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in both cases , the jury was told , but he denies the intention was to kill .
The other four defendants have all pleaded not guilty .
Prosecutors claim those in the dock are affiliated to the Anti A Team , also referred to as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , described as a 'one time associate ' of the A Team , is also named on the charges , alleging he also conspired in the two plots .
Jurors were told 'gangland warfare ' forms the background to the case , following a number of incidents involving the two factions .
Mr Hamilton said Mr Carroll 's former partner was threatened and had the roof of her car removed using a chainsaw .
In February 2015 , Abdul Rahman Khan was shot at , the court heard .
The following month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told .
Later that month , a hand grenade was thrown at the home of associates of the A Team , the jury heard .
That same day , Jamie Rothwell , a defendant in this trial and 'close associate ' of Michael Carroll , was shot , the court was told .
In July 2015 , Paul Massey was murdered outside his home and three weeks later , Mark Fellows was shot and injured , jurors heard .
Later that year , in October , seven-year-old Christian Hickey Jr and his mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the court was told .
The boy 's father was said to be an associate of Michael Carroll .
Jurors were shown a picture of some graffiti on a wall , calling on 'Cazza ' to 'return to Salford to fight his war ' .
Mr Hamilton said this showed 'where the battle lines were drawn ' .
Michael Carroll had fled to Spain in August 2015 , jurors heard .
Prosecutors say tracking devices were placed on vehicles being driven by Abdul Rahman Khan and Aaron Williams before they were attacked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a shop in Leeds by Aaron Parkin .
Abdul Rahman Khan , who was driving a Mercedes , was shot at just after midnight after being approached by masked men , at the junction of Fairfield Street and Doveleys Road in Salford , the court heard .
Two other men in the Mercedes 'ran for their lives ' , while he managed to drive away , jurors were told .
Prosecutors say it was likely he was shot with a pump action shotgun .
Aaron Williams was left 'bleeding on the pavement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Brattice Drive in Salford , the court heard .
A VW Scirocco found nearby , registered to Mr Williams ' uncle , was found with a tracking device fitted to it , jurors were told .
Prosecutors say that Parkin 's guilty pleas show there was a plot .
`` Who was involved is going to be a matter for you ultimately , '' Mr Hamilton said .
Mark Fellows is appearing at court via videolink from HMP Wakefield .
The judge , Sir Peter Openshaw , said it would be 'impractical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court in Manchester every day .
`` It is important you do not hold it against him that he is not here in person , '' the judge told jurors .
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A jury was told of a 'deadly war' fought by two Salford gangs as five men went on trial accused of conspiracy to murder.
Prosecutors say 'gangland warfare' erupted in the city between the A Team and a rival faction, referred to in court as the Anti A Team.
They allege there were plots to murder two men said to be associated with the A Team, which jurors were told was led by Stephen Britton.
Another of its associates was said to be 'notorious Salford criminal' Paul Massey.
Shots were fired at a Mercedes being driven by Abdul Rahman Khan, said to be a 'close associate' of Mr Massey, the court heard.
Mr Massey was later murdered outside his home, jurors were told.
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Mr Khan went to hospital after sustaining shotgun wounds following the incident on February 18, 2015, and told doctors he had been injured in a 'DIY incident', the jury heard.
Weeks later, on March 21, Aaron Williams, also said to be associated with the A Team, was attacked in the street in Salford by a number of men with a machete, the court heard.
He suffered a 'very serious injury' to his neck, jurors were told.
"This case dates back to 2015, when the prosecution say a war erupted in Salford," prosecutor Jaime Hamilton QC said.
"It was a war between two criminal gangs.
"It was a deadly war, fought with lethal intent."
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Five men have gone on trial at Manchester Crown Court.
They include Mark Fellows, who jurors were told was previously convicted of the murder of Mr Massey.
Prosecutors allege four of them were involved in a plot to attack Abdul Rahman Khan.
Those accused of conspiracy to murder, and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, are Aaron Parkin, 32; Mark Fellows, 40; Jamie Rothwell, 33; and Liam Gee, 31, of Church Drive, Prestwich.
Four men are also accused of conspiracy to murder, and an alternative count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the incident involving Aaron Williams.
They are Aaron Parkin, of no fixed address; Mark Fellows, of HMP Wakefield; Jamie Rothwell, of Grindon Avenue, Salford; and 32-year-old Warren Barnes, of Minoan Gardens, Salford.
Aaron Parkin has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent in both cases, the jury was told, but he denies the intention was to kill.
The other four defendants have all pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors claim those in the dock are affiliated to the Anti A Team, also referred to as the 'Carroll gang'.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Michael Carroll, described as a 'one time associate' of the A Team, is also named on the charges, alleging he also conspired in the two plots.
Jurors were told 'gangland warfare' forms the background to the case, following a number of incidents involving the two factions.
Mr Hamilton said Mr Carroll's former partner was threatened and had the roof of her car removed using a chainsaw.
In February 2015, Abdul Rahman Khan was shot at, the court heard. The following month, Aaron Williams was attacked, jurors were told.
Later that month, a hand grenade was thrown at the home of associates of the A Team, the jury heard.
That same day, Jamie Rothwell, a defendant in this trial and 'close associate' of Michael Carroll, was shot, the court was told.
In July 2015, Paul Massey was murdered outside his home and three weeks later, Mark Fellows was shot and injured, jurors heard.
(Image: Manchester Evening news)
Later that year, in October, seven-year-old Christian Hickey Jr and his mother Jayne were shot at and injured, the court was told.
The boy's father was said to be an associate of Michael Carroll.
Jurors were shown a picture of some graffiti on a wall, calling on 'Cazza' to 'return to Salford to fight his war'.
Mr Hamilton said this showed 'where the battle lines were drawn'.
Michael Carroll had fled to Spain in August 2015, jurors heard.
Prosecutors say tracking devices were placed on vehicles being driven by Abdul Rahman Khan and Aaron Williams before they were attacked.
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They claim that tracking devices were purchased from a shop in Leeds by Aaron Parkin.
Abdul Rahman Khan, who was driving a Mercedes, was shot at just after midnight after being approached by masked men, at the junction of Fairfield Street and Doveleys Road in Salford, the court heard.
Two other men in the Mercedes 'ran for their lives', while he managed to drive away, jurors were told.
Prosecutors say it was likely he was shot with a pump action shotgun.
Aaron Williams was left 'bleeding on the pavement' after being attacked the following month on Brattice Drive in Salford, the court heard.
A VW Scirocco found nearby, registered to Mr Williams' uncle, was found with a tracking device fitted to it, jurors were told.
Prosecutors say that Parkin's guilty pleas show there was a plot.
"Who was involved is going to be a matter for you ultimately," Mr Hamilton said.
Mark Fellows is appearing at court via videolink from HMP Wakefield.
The judge, Sir Peter Openshaw, said it would be 'impractical' for him to be produced at court in Manchester every day.
"It is important you do not hold it against him that he is not here in person," the judge told jurors.
Members of the press and public are following proceedings from another court room to ensure social distancing is observed.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Edinson Cavani's Manchester United squad number confirmed

Edinson Cavani has been handed the famous No.7 shirt upon signing for Manchester United .
Cavani was one of four deadline day transfers for United as the veteran striker arrived on a free transfer after being released by Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer , signing a one-year deal with the option for a further 12 months .
The Uruguayan will wear the iconic No.7 jersey during his first season at Old Trafford , a number he wore at former clubs Palermo and Napoli as well as on occasions for his country .
He tended to wear the No.9 at PSG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The number was vacated this summer after Alexis Sanchez sealed his permanent transfer to Inter earlier in the window and has previously been worn by club legends like George Best , Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo .
Upon completing his move to United , Cavani said : “ I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester , ” said the former PSG forward .
“ I can not wait to experience the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe for the fans to return .
My conversation with the manager has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt.
” Cavani signed for the club on transfer deadline day alongside Alex Telles , Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo - though he wo n't join until January - to add to the previous signing of Donny van de Beek .
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Edinson Cavani has been handed the famous No.7 shirt upon signing for Manchester United.
Cavani was one of four deadline day transfers for United as the veteran striker arrived on a free transfer after being released by Paris Saint-Germain earlier this summer, signing a one-year deal with the option for a further 12 months.
The Uruguayan will wear the iconic No.7 jersey during his first season at Old Trafford, a number he wore at former clubs Palermo and Napoli as well as on occasions for his country. He tended to wear the No.9 at PSG, where he became their record goalscorer.
The number was vacated this summer after Alexis Sanchez sealed his permanent transfer to Inter earlier in the window and has previously been worn by club legends like George Best, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Upon completing his move to United, Cavani said: “I have played in front of some of the most passionate supporters in football during my career and I know that it will be the same in Manchester,” said the former PSG forward.
“I cannot wait to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere, when it is safe for the fans to return. My conversation with the manager has increased my desire to wear this beautiful shirt.”
Cavani signed for the club on transfer deadline day alongside Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo - though he won't join until January - to add to the previous signing of Donny van de Beek.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Dozens of cars take part in funeral procession for Tommy Sharp

Dozens of cars took part in a funeral procession for dad Tommy Sharp who died following a police pursuit .
At least five silver Rolls-Royce cars followed a white horse-drawn carriage which took Tommy through the streets of Manchester and Salford earlier today ( Tuesday ) .
Dozens of other vehicles joined in the procession behind the luxury cars , with many displaying pictures of the 29-year-old on their car doors and windows .
Scores of drivers also paid tribute to Tommy , nicknamed 'Mush ' , by attaching registration plates to their cars which read ' R MUSH ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to the Our Lady and the Apostles Parish Church in Edgeley , Stockport , in a horse-drawn carrriage .
Residents who live near the church told the M.E.N that 'loads of people ' turned up to the funeral to pay their respects to Tommy .
One resident , who asked not to be named , said : `` A white horse and carriage pulled up and there was a big truck behind with all the wreaths in it .
`` It was a big funeral with loads of people here .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people inside but then the rest of them watched it outside on a big screen .
`` Police officers were here on motorbikes , they were making sure everyone was stood on the other side of the road .
`` The traffic was quite bad and no one could get down here because of all the cars . ''
Another neighbour said she heard 'lots of cars beeping their horns ' .
Tommy 's niece said her uncle had a 'send off fit for a king ' .
She told the M.E.N : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncle .
`` He was the baby of the family and was always there for his wife , children and family .
`` My uncle 's funeral was a send off fit for a king . ''
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police said the force co-operated with the family to make sure they could pay their respects 'in as safe an environment as possible ' .
In a statement , the spokesperson said : `` Police are aware of the large funeral ceremony and gathering that took place today in Shaw Heath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work with the local authority and the funeral directors , neighbourhood officers were able to sensitively and respectfully co-operate with the family of the deceased , ensuring those paying their respects could do so in as safe an environment as possible .
Superintendent Marcus Noden of GMP ’ s Stockport District , said : “ We understand and respect the importance of allowing this family and the community to grieve for their loved one .
`` We have worked closely with partners in the local area to ensure this group were able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whilst trying to minimise any disruption to those in the vicinity .
“ We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the importance of observing the guidelines and regulations in relation to gatherings and we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all those who have played their part during this extremely difficult time.
” Last night , 'about a hundred ' mourners gathered in a huge marquee erected on rough ground in Miles Platting at an event to honour Tommy .
Drivers were seen revving a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a soft-top Rolls Royce , up and down Oldham Road .
One of the cars had a picture of Tommy on the door as well as the words 'no 1 Tommy Sharp ' .
Floral tributes which spelled out 'film star ' were also seen being carried from vans into the event .
Mourners could be seen drinking and a fire was lit outside the marquee , which was erected on a parcel of rough ground beside Bulldog Metals Ltd. A police Tactical Aid Unit van was stationed nearby during the early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current coronavirus rules , the maximum number of people allowed at a funeral is 30 .
Inquests into the deaths of Tommy Sharp and Paddy Connors , 36 , were opened and adjourned last week .
Paddy also lost his life when a car he and Tommy were in crashed into two other cars on Frederick Road , Salford , following a short police pursuit .
The pair were in a Mercedes C class car at the time , the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) said .
The police watchdog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the tragedy last week , the IOPC said initial enquiries have shown an unmarked police car - an Audi - activated its emergency lights and siren to signal to the Mercedes to stop .
Following a short pursuit , which lasted less than a minute along Lower Broughton Street and Frederick Road , the Mercedes collided with two cars , both Volkswagen Passats , the watchdog added .
The collision happened at around 11.40pm on Wednesday , September 23 .
The driver of the first Passat escaped injury , but the driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , suffered minor injuries .
Two women who were passengers in the back were taken to hospital with serious injuries now not thought to be life-threatening , the IOPC added .
Following their deaths , Tommy and Paddy 's family and friends flooded Facebook with pictures of the men and tributes to them .
Tommy was described as 'the life of the party ' and a 'loving and caring dad , husband , brother and uncle ' .
Paddy who lived in Wigan and leaves behind a wife and four children , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
A relative said : `` It 's a very big loss for us all .
He was a kind , loving , easy-going person .
GMP said the Mercedes was 'observed being driven at speed ' .
No arrests have been made .

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Dozens of cars took part in a funeral procession for dad Tommy Sharp who died following a police pursuit.
At least five silver Rolls-Royce cars followed a white horse-drawn carriage which took Tommy through the streets of Manchester and Salford earlier today (Tuesday).
Dozens of other vehicles joined in the procession behind the luxury cars, with many displaying pictures of the 29-year-old on their car doors and windows.
Scores of drivers also paid tribute to Tommy, nicknamed 'Mush', by attaching registration plates to their cars which read 'R MUSH'.
The married father-of-two from Salford was taken to the Our Lady and the Apostles Parish Church in Edgeley, Stockport, in a horse-drawn carrriage.
Residents who live near the church told the M.E.N that 'loads of people' turned up to the funeral to pay their respects to Tommy.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said: "A white horse and carriage pulled up and there was a big truck behind with all the wreaths in it.
"It was a big funeral with loads of people here.
"I think they were allowed a few people inside but then the rest of them watched it outside on a big screen.
"Police officers were here on motorbikes, they were making sure everyone was stood on the other side of the road.
"The traffic was quite bad and no one could get down here because of all the cars."
Another neighbour said she heard 'lots of cars beeping their horns'.
Tommy's niece said her uncle had a 'send off fit for a king'.
She told the M.E.N: "Our hearts are broken over my uncle.
"He was the baby of the family and was always there for his wife, children and family.
"My uncle's funeral was a send off fit for a king."
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police said the force co-operated with the family to make sure they could pay their respects 'in as safe an environment as possible'.
In a statement, the spokesperson said: "Police are aware of the large funeral ceremony and gathering that took place today in Shaw Heath, Stockport.
"Through close partnership work with the local authority and the funeral directors, neighbourhood officers were able to sensitively and respectfully co-operate with the family of the deceased, ensuring those paying their respects could do so in as safe an environment as possible.
Superintendent Marcus Noden of GMP’s Stockport District, said: “We understand and respect the importance of allowing this family and the community to grieve for their loved one.
"We have worked closely with partners in the local area to ensure this group were able to join together in a safe environment, whilst trying to minimise any disruption to those in the vicinity.
“We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the importance of observing the guidelines and regulations in relation to gatherings and we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all those who have played their part during this extremely difficult time.”
Last night, 'about a hundred' mourners gathered in a huge marquee erected on rough ground in Miles Platting at an event to honour Tommy.
Drivers were seen revving a variety of supercars, including a Lamborghini and a soft-top Rolls Royce, up and down Oldham Road.
One of the cars had a picture of Tommy on the door as well as the words 'no 1 Tommy Sharp'.
Floral tributes which spelled out 'film star' were also seen being carried from vans into the event.
Mourners could be seen drinking and a fire was lit outside the marquee, which was erected on a parcel of rough ground beside Bulldog Metals Ltd.
A police Tactical Aid Unit van was stationed nearby during the early evening but moved away later.
Under current coronavirus rules, the maximum number of people allowed at a funeral is 30.
Inquests into the deaths of Tommy Sharp and Paddy Connors, 36, were opened and adjourned last week.
Paddy also lost his life when a car he and Tommy were in crashed into two other cars on Frederick Road, Salford, following a short police pursuit.
The pair were in a Mercedes C class car at the time, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.
The police watchdog is now investigating.
In an update into the tragedy last week, the IOPC said initial enquiries have shown an unmarked police car - an Audi - activated its emergency lights and siren to signal to the Mercedes to stop.
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Following a short pursuit, which lasted less than a minute along Lower Broughton Street and Frederick Road, the Mercedes collided with two cars, both Volkswagen Passats, the watchdog added.
The collision happened at around 11.40pm on Wednesday, September 23.
The driver of the first Passat escaped injury, but the driver of the second VW, a taxi, suffered minor injuries.
Two women who were passengers in the back were taken to hospital with serious injuries now not thought to be life-threatening, the IOPC added.
Following their deaths, Tommy and Paddy's family and friends flooded Facebook with pictures of the men and tributes to them.
Tommy was described as 'the life of the party' and a 'loving and caring dad, husband, brother and uncle'.
Paddy who lived in Wigan and leaves behind a wife and four children, was 'loved by everyone', his family said.
A relative said: "It's a very big loss for us all. He was a kind, loving, easy-going person.
"Everyone loved Paddy."
GMP said the Mercedes was 'observed being driven at speed'.
No arrests have been made.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man attacked and hit by vehicle

Police investigating the death of a man in Rochdale who was attacked and then hit by by a passing vehicle have made an arrest .
The victim , who has been named as 32-year-old Ammar Terbeche , was found in a car park off The Esplanade , near Yates , at around 3.10am on Sunday , September 20 .
Detectives said Algerian-born Ammar was attacked after a conversation with three men .
The men left the scene and walked towards Rochdale Memorial Gardens , leaving him lying in the road .
A short time later the victim was hit by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the scene , police said , and Ammar was tragically pronounced dead at the scene .
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that yesterday ( Monday ) , a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder .
He remains in police custody for questioning .
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on September 21 - he has since been released from custody and faces no further action .
Following the tragedy , Ammar 's friends said he was 'very friendly , very respectful , well-spoken and articulate ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Tlemcen province , Ammar moved to the UK in 2017 , his family said .
Ammar studied at a youth and sports institution in his native country .
For eight years , he was director of a sports complex in the Tlemcen province .
He settled in Rochdale , not far from the Central Mosque , before he started volunteering at the Castlemere Community Centre .
Ammar helped out at a mosque and threw everything into being a part of his adopted community .
He 'd just enrolled on a series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Evening News from Algeria , Ammar 's nephew Kicha Soufiane said his loved ones have been left devastated .
`` God bless you , Ammar , '' he said in a message to his uncle .
In a tribute on Facebook , Kicha wrote : `` You were the best uncle and the best brother . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting 563 of 20/09/20 of the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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Police investigating the death of a man in Rochdale who was attacked and then hit by by a passing vehicle have made an arrest.
The victim, who has been named as 32-year-old Ammar Terbeche, was found in a car park off The Esplanade, near Yates, at around 3.10am on Sunday, September 20.
Detectives said Algerian-born Ammar was attacked after a conversation with three men.
The men left the scene and walked towards Rochdale Memorial Gardens, leaving him lying in the road.
A short time later the victim was hit by a passing vehicle.
The driver remained at the scene, police said, and Ammar was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
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Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that yesterday (Monday), a 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on September 21 - he has since been released from custody and faces no further action.
Following the tragedy, Ammar's friends said he was 'very friendly, very respectful, well-spoken and articulate'.
Born in Marsa Ben M'Hidi, in the Tlemcen province, Ammar moved to the UK in 2017, his family said.
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Ammar studied at a youth and sports institution in his native country. For eight years, he was director of a sports complex in the Tlemcen province.
He settled in Rochdale, not far from the Central Mosque, before he started volunteering at the Castlemere Community Centre.
Ammar helped out at a mosque and threw everything into being a part of his adopted community. He'd just enrolled on a series of college courses.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News from Algeria, Ammar's nephew Kicha Soufiane said his loved ones have been left devastated.
"God bless you, Ammar," he said in a message to his uncle.
In a tribute on Facebook, Kicha wrote: "You were the best uncle and the best brother."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 3400 quoting 563 of 20/09/20 of the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Liverpool FC 'overtake Man United' in Sancho race and more transfer rumours

Liverpool and Bayern Munich have overtaken Manchester United in the race to sign Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
The summer transfer window came to a close on Monday night and while United managed to complete four deals before the the deadline , none of them were top target Sancho .
United had identified Sancho as their priority months in advance of the window but after missing Borussia Dortmund 's August 10 deadline for a deal to be done and failing to meet their valuation , they have once again missed out on the winger .
With no new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's expected that United will once again try and sign the 20-year-old next summer but they may face much more competition in the process .
According to The Independent , figures close to Sancho say that Liverpool and Bayern are now seen as 'likelier destinations ' for his next club .
It 's reported that while Sancho was willing to move to Old Trafford , though he never considered attempting to force a move through , he is now re-assessing his options .
Liverpool , the report adds , were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer but that is expected to change in 2021 and that there is a feeling they have leaped ahead of United .
Elsewhere , United ’ s board see the summer transfer window as a success , according to reports .
Although United failed to land Sancho , they did bring in Donny van de Beek , Alex Telles , Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri , as well Amad Diallo who will arrive in January .
The Daily Mail suggest club hierarchy are happy with the window which saw them bring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as additions at youth level .
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Liverpool and Bayern Munich have overtaken Manchester United in the race to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
The summer transfer window came to a close on Monday night and while United managed to complete four deals before the the deadline, none of them were top target Sancho.
United had identified Sancho as their priority months in advance of the window but after missing Borussia Dortmund's August 10 deadline for a deal to be done and failing to meet their valuation, they have once again missed out on the winger.
With no new right winger arriving in his his place, it's expected that United will once again try and sign the 20-year-old next summer but they may face much more competition in the process.
According to The Independent, figures close to Sancho say that Liverpool and Bayern are now seen as 'likelier destinations' for his next club.
It's reported that while Sancho was willing to move to Old Trafford, though he never considered attempting to force a move through, he is now re-assessing his options.
Liverpool, the report adds, were not in a position to spend over £100million this summer but that is expected to change in 2021 and that there is a feeling they have leaped ahead of United.
Elsewhere, United’s board see the summer transfer window as a success, according to reports.
Although United failed to land Sancho, they did bring in Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellistri, as well Amad Diallo who will arrive in January.
The Daily Mail suggest club hierarchy are happy with the window which saw them bring in four new signings for the first-team, as well as additions at youth level.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-06--Cavani hits out at agent accusations and declares Man Utd inspiration

Edinson Cavani has hit out at accusations over his agent and brother Walter Gugliemone .
The former PSG striker ended months of speculation over his next club when he signed for Manchester United on deadline day .
Cavani 's high wages at PSG often put some clubs off and , in an interview with Uruguayan station 2 de Punta ( via Futbol Uruguay ) , the striker said he was annoyed at some speculation over Gugliemone 's role .
He said : `` My wish was to play football and I always expressed my desire to continue competing in Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sins because he answers the phone to sports directors .
Not in my case , but in the case of my brother .
`` Not to deny , but to be able to speak respectfully to thank for the interest and trust .
Afterwards they end up saying many things . ''
Cavani says he felt hurt by some things that have been said about his brother , who he trusts fully and thanked on social media on Monday .
He said : `` Many things were said without knowing because people speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It hurt me , not because I live from those comments , but because of the evil that social networks sometimes do .
`` So I was glad that all this has come out .
`` A business is not worth more than a bond of siblings and nothing is negotiated with principles of life that , in a small message , I was able to make clear .
`` Let each one be where they want to be .
I did it to leave a positive message for young people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed one of his idols is compatriot Diego Forlan , who he grew up watching in action at United .
The 33-year-old thanked Forlan for always talking highly about him and that it was always his dream to play for the Reds .
He said : `` At the time he had to give references and I have said very nice things .
`` It 's okay to dream , but I like to wish things better .
Dreaming seems like fantasy , but wishing things makes you see them more real .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus when on holiday over the summer .
He said : `` It was something we kept for ourselves and surely at some point I was going to say it .
`` There was nothing to be gained by saying it at that time if one at that time was complying with the protocol that had to be followed .
`` We were at home taking care of each other .
We spent many days , even longer than the quarantine would be .
`` There was no need to tell .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was active , but it was after we arrived in Paris from Spain .
`` At first it gave us negative , but when my girlfriend started with some symptoms we took the test again and she gave us positive . ''
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Edinson Cavani has hit out at accusations over his agent and brother Walter Gugliemone.
The former PSG striker ended months of speculation over his next club when he signed for Manchester United on deadline day.
Cavani's high wages at PSG often put some clubs off and, in an interview with Uruguayan station 2 de Punta (via Futbol Uruguay), the striker said he was annoyed at some speculation over Gugliemone's role.
He said: "My wish was to play football and I always expressed my desire to continue competing in Europe.
"One out of respect sometimes sins because he answers the phone to sports directors. Not in my case, but in the case of my brother.
"Not to deny, but to be able to speak respectfully to thank for the interest and trust. Afterwards they end up saying many things."
Cavani says he felt hurt by some things that have been said about his brother, who he trusts fully and thanked on social media on Monday.
He said: "Many things were said without knowing because people speak behind a microphone and a keyboard.
"It hurt me, not because I live from those comments, but because of the evil that social networks sometimes do.
"So I was glad that all this has come out.
"A business is not worth more than a bond of siblings and nothing is negotiated with principles of life that, in a small message, I was able to make clear.
"Let each one be where they want to be. I did it to leave a positive message for young people who can follow me."
Cavani also revealed one of his idols is compatriot Diego Forlan, who he grew up watching in action at United.
The 33-year-old thanked Forlan for always talking highly about him and that it was always his dream to play for the Reds.
He said: "At the time he had to give references and I have said very nice things.
"It's okay to dream, but I like to wish things better. Dreaming seems like fantasy, but wishing things makes you see them more real."
Cavani confirmed he had also contracted the coronavirus when on holiday over the summer.
He said: "It was something we kept for ourselves and surely at some point I was going to say it.
"There was nothing to be gained by saying it at that time if one at that time was complying with the protocol that had to be followed.
"We were at home taking care of each other. We spent many days, even longer than the quarantine would be.
"There was no need to tell. It would have been different if it was active, but it was after we arrived in Paris from Spain.
"At first it gave us negative, but when my girlfriend started with some symptoms we took the test again and she gave us positive."
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