themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Miles Platting is on the brink of massive change - this is what residents think

Miles Platting is on the brink of massive change .
The quiet , tight-knit neighbourhood to the north east of Manchester city centre , which every year hosts the country 's biggest St George 's Parade , is to be the site of a sprawling new development , including 410 new homes .
Proposals to build 296 homes for private rent and over 100 new homes for social tenants on land off Hulme Hall Lane were given the green light by councillors last month .
The £80m scheme will include a range of types of homes - from one-bedroom apartments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half would be designated as family properties .
The planned development , on 6.4 hectares of brownfield land bordered by Coleshill Street , Iron Street and Varley Street , which once included the Manox chemical dye factory and part of which is currently green space , will also include commercial office space , shops , cafés and restaurants , along with improvements to the canal towpath and over 8 square metres of new public green space and communal courtyards .
The firm behind the scheme , Engie , who are part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be low carbon and energy efficient with air source heat pumps being used to generate heating and hot water for the homes - and cycle parking , electric charging points and spaces for pool cars included .
At the same council planning meeting where the scheme was approved , a £350 million new indoor music and sports arena next to the Etihad , under a mile away , which will be called Co-Op Live , was also approved , with work set to start in November .
The area has seen waves of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades , from the terraced homes of the Tripe Colony , pulled down over 25 years ago , to the council housing of the 1960s .
But recent developments - like Platting Village by the Rochdale Canal , and the forthcoming scheme , bring a newer concern - gentrification .
Being walking distance from town , bordering Ancoats and the proposed Northern Gateway regeneration scheme , has its price .
And whilst many have cautiously welcomed the investment in the area , some of those who have lived there all their life have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the area changing beyond all recognition .
Joy Maddock , 66 , has lived on Padstow Street since she moved into her house with her parents aged eight in the 1950s .
`` The way they are going to be packing them in , they are going to be like sardine tins .
`` And I think they will end up putting people in who are n't even from Manchester , it will be people coming from all over .
`` They say they want to make a new community but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everybody looks out for each other and if someone needs something we are there for them .
`` This is the in-place to be now .
`` Ten years ago nobody wanted to live here because it 's inner city .
`` If you told them where you lived they looked at you funny and 'oh Miles Platting ? '
`` Now regeneration has pushed all the prices up so local people ca n't afford them .
I 'm quite nosey and look at the prices on estate agents sites and what have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
`` They have this vision of this big special city but I just think there will be a big divide between us and the new estate .
I want to see it keep its character and identity .
`` I think some parts did need redeveloping .
And I appreciate we do need more houses but we do n't need to build on every speck of green space .
That is one of the last bits of green space we have round here .
`` We only have backyards so it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to consider the lives of people who already live here . ''
Linda Lamb , 66 , has lived with husband Steve on Iron Street , facing the proposed development site - known locally as the 'Red Rec ' - for 49 years , having moved into their terraced house in September 1971 .
However , she says she would consider moving on if the development changed the area too much .
`` It 's really disappointing , '' Linda said .
`` That used to be a focal point for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and things like that back in the day .
`` It 's hard to say exactly what it will be like until it 's built .
`` We were worried about the ( Etihad ) stadium when that was built , the crowds , parking and things like that - but most of the time you would n't even know they are playing , we do n't get any disturbance down here .
`` But this is right in front of us .
`` Since we 've been here this has been really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the period they are building it and all the noise and mess that 'll mean .
Then afterwards we 'll be looking out to brick walls every day .
`` I can not imagine what the congestion will be like .
Presumably there will be a new road coming in so we may be used as a rat run again .
`` Over the years I have seen the skyline go up and up and move closer towards us .
But now it will be a few hundred yards from our doorstep .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole area . ''
She added : `` If it gets too much we may have to up sticks , which is a shame .
`` This area has had some good times and some bad times but it 's got that community spirit and that 's really important . ''
No one has been more involved in the local community than Roy Davenport .
Roy , 62 , originally from Bolton , moved here in 1994 to be closer to his work at a hospital in Manchester , and says chose the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The keen gardener has since planted bushes at the perimeter of some of the land where the house are proposed as well as creating a beautiful and award-winning community garden on a piece of scrubland on Penzance Street .
He says he is open to redevelopment , as long as it is done considerately .
`` When I moved here it was quite run down and crime ridden and it has got a lot better , '' he said .
`` So you have got to move with the times .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it may be a good thing they do it now .
`` At the moment we 're just getting bikers racing up and down on there and it 's a nuisance .
`` Obviously the building will be a disruption but it can not be any worse than when they built the Etihad .
That seemed to go on forever .
`` And housing is of course badly needed in Manchester .
It just needs to be done properly .
`` They want to put a play area in the middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that at the perimeter or nearer towards us .
`` You know what kids are like , if it 's in the middle they will want to go over there but the kids over there will say 'this is ours ' and it will create an 'us and them ' idea .
I 've put that them and they 've said they will consider it .
`` It 's ideal for development really being so close to the city centre , with a direct bus link and a tram stop not too far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've chosen it for the new arena as well . ''
On how the influx of hundreds of new residents may affect the area he said : `` They said Platting Village would be for local people and I 've spoken to some of them and they are Birmingham and London and all over .
`` But as they buy into the area it does n't matter really does it .
It 's already quite diverse and everyone gets on . ''
Patricia Cooke , 78 , originally from Ireland , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Penzance Street after swapping homes with a relative 16 years ago .
`` I love it here '' she said .
`` It 's so quiet .
And I am a bit worried about it not being so peaceful anymore .
`` It 's just so big and there will be so many new people .
`` But hopefully it will change it for the better .
`` What they have done with the stadium is fantastic .
I am a big Blue and I love going out into my garden and hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice and new .
But I do n't want these trees ( which line the site ) touching .
We need to try retain that green view and the quietness if we can . ''
The proposed development has also been welcomed by newer residents in the area .
One woman from London who moved into a house on Danson Street with her partner in 2015 said that despite the loss of green space she feels the development will be of overall benefit to the area .
`` I think it 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who did not want to be named .
`` We 've had a lot of problems with anti-social behaviour on there during lockdown and over the summer .
`` You want to retain as much green space as possible but overall I think it is a good thing .
`` It could be a really nice little community .
We could get coffee shops and more shops and things like that .
`` We 've got friends who live in Ancoats and it 's had a knock on effect there and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might get people coming here who ca n't afford Ancoats so it could become a bit of an Ancoats overspill .
`` I would n't be surprised as we 've found it really , really nice .
We have a community WhatsApp group and all look out for one another . ''
Simon Borys , 36 , moved onto Danson Street with his wife three years ago , having previously been in a flat near the Eithad in neighbouring Beswick .
`` I did n't know the area but my wife did and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit dodgy , '' he said .
`` But we 've settled in really well .
`` We have a good relationship with the people who have lived here a long time , We always respect our neighbours . ''
On the plans he said : `` I think it 'll be a good , new people moving in and the area moving forward even more . ''
At the planning meeting concerns were raised about the proposed loss of green space as well as a lack of communication with local councillors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Development Management at Engie UK & Ireland , said : “ This is an exemplar of regeneration in the modern world – taking a derelict brownfield site and transforming it into a multi-tenure , energy efficient development with much-needed new homes .
`` This scheme will benefit from our integrated service offering – ranging from our expertise in place making and regeneration , experience of building with the newest materials and utilising smart technology and energy efficient infrastructure to benefit both the environment and residents ’ finances over the long run .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is centred on supporting the path to zero carbon and it ’ s fantastic that Manchester City Council has recognised how regeneration and new housing supply can be instrumental in delivering this.
” Housing association One Manchester say they are currently in talks over managing the homes in the development which will be for social rent .
Nic Kershaw , Chief Executive said “ We are in the early stage of discussions with Engie and partners to deliver over 100 homes within their 400 home development for a mix of affordable rent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to invest in Miles Platting and Newton Heath to provide new , well designed and well managed low carbon homes for the area and its residents .
`` As a local housing provider we will work with our partners to provide or support a range of services to customers and local neighbourhoods , ensuring that the whole area can benefit from our work .
`` One Manchester growth plans will look to invest in its existing places , homes , and in more new homes across Manchester in the coming years .
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Miles Platting is on the brink of massive change.
The quiet, tight-knit neighbourhood to the north east of Manchester city centre, which every year hosts the country's biggest St George's Parade, is to be the site of a sprawling new development, including 410 new homes.
Proposals to build 296 homes for private rent and over 100 new homes for social tenants on land off Hulme Hall Lane were given the green light by councillors last month.
The £80m scheme will include a range of types of homes - from one-bedroom apartments to three-bedroom houses - with bosses saying half would be designated as family properties.
The planned development, on 6.4 hectares of brownfield land bordered by Coleshill Street, Iron Street and Varley Street, which once included the Manox chemical dye factory and part of which is currently green space, will also include commercial office space, shops, cafés and restaurants, along with improvements to the canal towpath and over 8 square metres of new public green space and communal courtyards.
The firm behind the scheme, Engie, who are part of the NPL Group, say it will also be low carbon and energy efficient with air source heat pumps being used to generate heating and hot water for the homes - and cycle parking, electric charging points and spaces for pool cars included.
At the same council planning meeting where the scheme was approved, a £350 million new indoor music and sports arena next to the Etihad, under a mile away, which will be called Co-Op Live, was also approved, with work set to start in November.
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The area has seen waves of change to the housing stock over the decades, from the terraced homes of the Tripe Colony, pulled down over 25 years ago, to the council housing of the 1960s.
But recent developments - like Platting Village by the Rochdale Canal, and the forthcoming scheme, bring a newer concern - gentrification. Being walking distance from town, bordering Ancoats and the proposed Northern Gateway regeneration scheme, has its price.
And whilst many have cautiously welcomed the investment in the area, some of those who have lived there all their life have told the Manchester Evening News they worry about the area changing beyond all recognition.
Joy Maddock, 66, has lived on Padstow Street since she moved into her house with her parents aged eight in the 1950s.
"The way they are going to be packing them in, they are going to be like sardine tins.
"And I think they will end up putting people in who aren't even from Manchester, it will be people coming from all over.
"They say they want to make a new community but we already have a community here.
"Everybody looks out for each other and if someone needs something we are there for them.
"This is the in-place to be now.
"Ten years ago nobody wanted to live here because it's inner city.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"If you told them where you lived they looked at you funny and 'oh Miles Platting?'
"Now regeneration has pushed all the prices up so local people can't afford them. I'm quite nosey and look at the prices on estate agents sites and what have you and you can see them going up.
"They have this vision of this big special city but I just think there will be a big divide between us and the new estate. I want to see it keep its character and identity.
"I think some parts did need redeveloping. And I appreciate we do need more houses but we don't need to build on every speck of green space. That is one of the last bits of green space we have round here.
"We only have backyards so it is vital to us.
"They need to consider the lives of people who already live here."
Linda Lamb, 66, has lived with husband Steve on Iron Street, facing the proposed development site - known locally as the 'Red Rec' - for 49 years, having moved into their terraced house in September 1971.
However, she says she would consider moving on if the development changed the area too much.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"It's really disappointing," Linda said.
"That used to be a focal point for the community they would have fetes on there and things like that back in the day.
"It's hard to say exactly what it will be like until it's built.
"We were worried about the (Etihad) stadium when that was built, the crowds, parking and things like that - but most of the time you wouldn't even know they are playing, we don't get any disturbance down here.
"But this is right in front of us.
"Since we've been here this has been really quiet. But now we'll have the period they are building it and all the noise and mess that'll mean. Then afterwards we'll be looking out to brick walls every day.
"I cannot imagine what the congestion will be like. Presumably there will be a new road coming in so we may be used as a rat run again.
"Over the years I have seen the skyline go up and up and move closer towards us. But now it will be a few hundred yards from our doorstep.
"It's going to change the whole area."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She added: "If it gets too much we may have to up sticks, which is a shame.
"This area has had some good times and some bad times but it's got that community spirit and that's really important."
No one has been more involved in the local community than Roy Davenport.
Roy, 62, originally from Bolton, moved here in 1994 to be closer to his work at a hospital in Manchester, and says chose the area as 'the houses were cheap'.
The keen gardener has since planted bushes at the perimeter of some of the land where the house are proposed as well as creating a beautiful and award-winning community garden on a piece of scrubland on Penzance Street.
He says he is open to redevelopment, as long as it is done considerately.
(Image: Chris Slater)
"When I moved here it was quite run down and crime ridden and it has got a lot better," he said.
"So you have got to move with the times.
"They will build on it eventually and I think it may be a good thing they do it now.
"At the moment we're just getting bikers racing up and down on there and it's a nuisance.
"Obviously the building will be a disruption but it cannot be any worse than when they built the Etihad. That seemed to go on forever.
"And housing is of course badly needed in Manchester. It just needs to be done properly.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"They want to put a play area in the middle but I've said they should put that at the perimeter or nearer towards us.
"You know what kids are like, if it's in the middle they will want to go over there but the kids over there will say 'this is ours' and it will create an 'us and them' idea. I've put that them and they've said they will consider it.
"It's ideal for development really being so close to the city centre, with a direct bus link and a tram stop not too far away. I think that's why they've chosen it for the new arena as well."
On how the influx of hundreds of new residents may affect the area he said: "They said Platting Village would be for local people and I've spoken to some of them and they are Birmingham and London and all over.
"But as they buy into the area it doesn't matter really does it. It's already quite diverse and everyone gets on."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Patricia Cooke, 78, originally from Ireland, had previously lived in Longsight and moved onto Penzance Street after swapping homes with a relative 16 years ago.
"I love it here" she said.
"It's so quiet. And I am a bit worried about it not being so peaceful anymore.
"It's just so big and there will be so many new people.
"But hopefully it will change it for the better.
"What they have done with the stadium is fantastic. I am a big Blue and I love going out into my garden and hearing them cheer.
"It should look nice and new. But I don't want these trees (which line the site) touching. We need to try retain that green view and the quietness if we can."
The proposed development has also been welcomed by newer residents in the area.
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One woman from London who moved into a house on Danson Street with her partner in 2015 said that despite the loss of green space she feels the development will be of overall benefit to the area.
"I think it's a good thing," said the woman, who did not want to be named.
"We've had a lot of problems with anti-social behaviour on there during lockdown and over the summer.
"You want to retain as much green space as possible but overall I think it is a good thing.
"It could be a really nice little community. We could get coffee shops and more shops and things like that.
"We've got friends who live in Ancoats and it's had a knock on effect there and it could the same here.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"You might get people coming here who can't afford Ancoats so it could become a bit of an Ancoats overspill.
"I wouldn't be surprised as we've found it really, really nice. We have a community WhatsApp group and all look out for one another."
Simon Borys, 36, moved onto Danson Street with his wife three years ago, having previously been in a flat near the Eithad in neighbouring Beswick.
"I didn't know the area but my wife did and she said it used to be a bit dodgy," he said.
"But we've settled in really well.
"We have a good relationship with the people who have lived here a long time, We always respect our neighbours."
On the plans he said: "I think it'll be a good, new people moving in and the area moving forward even more."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
At the planning meeting concerns were raised about the proposed loss of green space as well as a lack of communication with local councillors.
James Crow, Divisional Head of Investments & Development Management at Engie UK & Ireland, said: “This is an exemplar of regeneration in the modern world – taking a derelict brownfield site and transforming it into a multi-tenure, energy efficient development with much-needed new homes.
"This scheme will benefit from our integrated service offering – ranging from our expertise in place making and regeneration, experience of building with the newest materials and utilising smart technology and energy efficient infrastructure to benefit both the environment and residents’ finances over the long run.
“Everything we do as a business is centred on supporting the path to zero carbon and it’s fantastic that Manchester City Council has recognised how regeneration and new housing supply can be instrumental in delivering this.”
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Housing association One Manchester say they are currently in talks over managing the homes in the development which will be for social rent.
Nic Kershaw, Chief Executive said “We are in the early stage of discussions with Engie and partners to deliver over 100 homes within their 400 home development for a mix of affordable rent and affordable home ownership.
"We are looking to invest in Miles Platting and Newton Heath to provide new, well designed and well managed low carbon homes for the area and its residents.
"As a local housing provider we will work with our partners to provide or support a range of services to customers and local neighbourhoods, ensuring that the whole area can benefit from our work.
"One Manchester growth plans will look to invest in its existing places, homes, and in more new homes across Manchester in the coming years.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Man jailed over senseless death of Joe O'Brien makes bid to escape sentence

A man jailed for 11 years for the manslaughter of popular legal clerk Joe O'Brien has failed in a bid to escape his sentence .
In an unusual case , Daniel Kamara was last year convicted of manslaughter even though a jury found he did not directly cause the fatal knife injury to Joe , or stab wounds to another man at the scene , and was not in possession of a knife .
But Court of Appeal judges agreed with the sentencing judge 's conclusion that Kamara was an instigator of 'senseless ' violence on the streets of Failsworth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 24 , was stabbed during a mass brawl outside the Royal Oak pub .
He had been at the scene for less than a minute when he was attacked , at about 3am on April 21 last year .
Joe and two pals had arrived on Oldham Road in a car to give a friend a lift home to get away from the area , after street fighting broke out .
At Liverpool Crown Court last November , Judge Andrew Menary QC said Joe had not been intent on causing trouble , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong place , at very much the wrong time ' .
At the conclusion of a murder trial Momodou Jallow , 22 , of Ashley Lane , Moston , was convicted of murdering Joe and jailed for life , to serve a minimum of 22 years , and Kamara , 23 , of Beswick Drive , Failsworth , was jailed for 11 years for manslaughter and unlawful wounding , but cleared of murder , wounding with intent , and possessing a knife .
It can now be reported that Kamara applied to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against his sentence .
But Lord Justice Hodden-Cave , Mr Justice Jeremy Baker and Mrs Justice Moulder refused the application at a hearing at the end of August .
At the hearing , Mr Justice Baker described how , on the night of the killing , Jallow was approached by a man and his friends at a taxi office in Failsworth .
At the time man was 'not doing anything obviously hostile ' , yet Jallow was rude and arrogant to those present .
Kamara who was with Jallow , confronted a friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of fight with him .
The man did not wish to fight and ran off , chased by Kamara .
Others followed and a general fight began , initially a fist fight , but knives were then produced .
Jallow had a knife as did others in his group - police would recover three blades that night .
Joe and his friends arrived at the scene and started to chase Jallow 's group away .
But Jallow stabbed Joe in the neck , severing a major blood vessel .
Another man was injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident .
At the Court of Appeal Kamara 's barrister contended that it was an unusual case of manslaughter in that the jury 's verdict had meant he had not directly caused the fatal injury to Joe or the stab wounds to the other man , as he was not in possession of a knife .
He added that the incident was fast moving and not premeditated and that Kamara had no previous convictions .
Meanwhile , at the original trial , Mr Kamara 's barrister , Stephen Meadowcroft QC , said Kamara @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fracas and was 'completely out of it by the time the fatal blow was struck ' , admitting his client was involved in the fighting , but saying he acted in self-defence .
But , in passing judgement , Mr Justice Baker said that although it may have been a fast moving and unpremeditated incident , Kamara 'must bear a good deal of blame for what happened , given his role in starting the disorder that night ' .
He added : `` Moreover , the incident was aggravated by taking place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in which there were two victims , one of whom died .
and the other of whom was wounded . ''
He concluded : `` In these circumstances , despite such mitigation as was available to the applicant , including his relatively young age , and lack of previous convictions , we are quite satisfied that the overall sentence of eleven years imprisonment was entirely justified . ''
At the original sentencing hearing , at Liverpool Crown Court , prosecutor Charles Garside QC read out a statement from Roz McDonald , Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the youngest of five children , was a keen sportsman who loved football and swimming .
He gained 14 GCSEs at North Manchester High School for Boys , all at A or B grade .
Joe , a Manchester United fan , initially had dreams of becoming a firefighter , but later found work as a clerk at a barrister 's chambers , Manchester city centre-based Deans Court .
His mum said Joe , who lived with her , had lots of friends and that he was a 'very caring ' person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his room now .
There are too many memories , '' she said .
'Kind and generous ' Joe had been due to go on holiday to Amsterdam with about 30 of his friends , and on the holiday they all wore t-shirts with his picture on in his memory , the court heard .
She said : `` I feel like now Joe has gone , I do n't care about things .
Joe was my reason for carrying on . ''
Speaking of the night of her son ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midnight Joe left home and said he would be back soon .
At about 5am , two police officers knocked on her door , and she was taken to hospital and told that her son had been stabbed to death .
” I remember feeling so angry , ” she said .
“ No mother should have to see her son in the mortuary .
It ’ s not fair .
`` Joe ’ s murder was senseless .
I wo n't ever come to terms with what happened to my boy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we got on so well .
`` No one ever said a bad word against him . ''

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A man jailed for 11 years for the manslaughter of popular legal clerk Joe O'Brien has failed in a bid to escape his sentence.
In an unusual case, Daniel Kamara was last year convicted of manslaughter even though a jury found he did not directly cause the fatal knife injury to Joe, or stab wounds to another man at the scene, and was not in possession of a knife.
But Court of Appeal judges agreed with the sentencing judge's conclusion that Kamara was an instigator of 'senseless' violence on the streets of Failsworth which had tragic consquences.
Joe O'Brien, 24, was stabbed during a mass brawl outside the Royal Oak pub.
He had been at the scene for less than a minute when he was attacked, at about 3am on April 21 last year.
Joe and two pals had arrived on Oldham Road in a car to give a friend a lift home to get away from the area, after street fighting broke out.
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At Liverpool Crown Court last November, Judge Andrew Menary QC said Joe had not been intent on causing trouble, and that he was 'tragically in the wrong place, at very much the wrong time'.
At the conclusion of a murder trial Momodou Jallow, 22, of Ashley Lane, Moston, was convicted of murdering Joe and jailed for life, to serve a minimum of 22 years, and Kamara, 23, of Beswick Drive, Failsworth, was jailed for 11 years for manslaughter and unlawful wounding, but cleared of murder, wounding with intent, and possessing a knife.
It can now be reported that Kamara applied to the Court of Appeal for leave to appeal against his sentence.
But Lord Justice Hodden-Cave, Mr Justice Jeremy Baker and Mrs Justice Moulder refused the application at a hearing at the end of August.
At the hearing, Mr Justice Baker described how, on the night of the killing, Jallow was approached by a man and his friends at a taxi office in Failsworth.
At the time man was 'not doing anything obviously hostile', yet Jallow was rude and arrogant to those present.
Kamara who was with Jallow, confronted a friend of the man and suggested some sort of fight with him.
The man did not wish to fight and ran off, chased by Kamara.
Others followed and a general fight began, initially a fist fight, but knives were then produced.
Jallow had a knife as did others in his group - police would recover three blades that night.
Joe and his friends arrived at the scene and started to chase Jallow's group away. But Jallow stabbed Joe in the neck, severing a major blood vessel. Another man was injured after being stabbed twice in the same incident.
At the Court of Appeal Kamara's barrister contended that it was an unusual case of manslaughter in that the jury's verdict had meant he had not directly caused the fatal injury to Joe or the stab wounds to the other man, as he was not in possession of a knife.
He added that the incident was fast moving and not premeditated and that Kamara had no previous convictions.
Meanwhile, at the original trial, Mr Kamara's barrister, Stephen Meadowcroft QC, said Kamara was injured and left 'unconscious' in the fracas and was 'completely out of it by the time the fatal blow was struck', admitting his client was involved in the fighting, but saying he acted in self-defence.
But, in passing judgement, Mr Justice Baker said that although it may have been a fast moving and unpremeditated incident , Kamara 'must bear a good deal of blame for what happened, given his role in starting the disorder that night'.
He added: "Moreover, the incident was aggravated by taking place in the context of serious public disorder, in which there were two victims, one of whom died. and the other of whom was wounded."
He concluded: "In these circumstances , despite such mitigation as was available to the applicant , including his relatively young age, and lack of previous convictions, we are quite satisfied that the overall sentence of eleven years imprisonment was entirely justified."
(Image: Vincent Cole)
At the original sentencing hearing, at Liverpool Crown Court, prosecutor Charles Garside QC read out a statement from Roz McDonald, Joe's mother.
She told how Joe, the youngest of five children, was a keen sportsman who loved football and swimming.
He gained 14 GCSEs at North Manchester High School for Boys, all at A or B grade.
Joe, a Manchester United fan, initially had dreams of becoming a firefighter, but later found work as a clerk at a barrister's chambers, Manchester city centre-based Deans Court.
His mum said Joe, who lived with her, had lots of friends and that he was a 'very caring' person.
“I find it difficult going in his room now. There are too many memories," she said.
'Kind and generous' Joe had been due to go on holiday to Amsterdam with about 30 of his friends, and on the holiday they all wore t-shirts with his picture on in his memory, the court heard.
She said: "I feel like now Joe has gone, I don't care about things. Joe was my reason for carrying on."
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Speaking of the night of her son’s death, she said that at about midnight Joe left home and said he would be back soon.
At about 5am, two police officers knocked on her door, and she was taken to hospital and told that her son had been stabbed to death.
”I remember feeling so angry,” she said.
“No mother should have to see her son in the mortuary. It’s not fair.
"Joe’s murder was senseless. I won't ever come to terms with what happened to my boy.
“Joe was like my mate, we got on so well.
"No one ever said a bad word against him."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--The seafood slavery racket that could lead to a drowning disaster

Organised gangs who send migrants on to treacherous beaches to harvest shellfish could be supplying to Chinese restaurants , an expert has warned .
Coastlines across the UK have seen a spike in illegal cockling and shellfish harvesting in recent months .
And the increase has sparked safety fears among experts who work tirelessly to prevent tragedies such as the Morecambe Bay cockle picking disaster .
The icy waters of the Bay claimed the lives of 23 Chinese immigrants during the 2004 disaster - which exposed the seedy underbelly of modern slavery here in the UK .
The Gangmasters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vowed to do all it can to prevent a similar disaster ever happening again .
But the authority has now ramped up enforcement on coastlines following an increase in allegations of unsafe working conditions and labour exploitation in shellfish gathering .
In recent weeks , the GLLA has been working with the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority along the North West coastlines .
Experts say 'no specific labour exploitation or GLAA offences were identified ' , however several Chinese workers were spoken to about their 'rights and responsibilities ' .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal shellfish harvesting could have been filling a gap in the market which was caused by the Covid-19 lockdown .
David McCandless , chief officer at the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority , raised the concerns after police in Essex seized more than 810kg of shellfish from gangs of illegal pickers and spoke to 29 suspected victims of slavery back in July .
“ Our concern is that some of the individuals we have come across harvesting have connections with Chinese restaurants , ” Mr McCandless told PA news agency .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just for personal consumption , but we were concerned they might not be .
“ The individuals come from various parts of the country , there were people connected to Wales and West Yorkshire ( in Redcar ) .
“ Talking to my chief officer counterparts elsewhere , they have experienced very similar situations with groups just descending on areas to harvest shellfish .
“ It seems to be a common issue around the English coast in many places .
“ We don ’ t know if it is linked to the Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been closed where individuals could buy shellfish .
“ It ’ s very unusual to come across this.
” The GLLA was set up to investigate labour exploitation and protect vulnerable and exploited workers in the wake of the Morecambe Bay tragedy .
Gangmaster Lin Liang Ren , 45 , was jailed for manslaughter after the tragedy - which claimed the lives of 23 exploited Chinese workers .
The cockle pickers drowned in freezing temperatures when they became trapped by rising tides on Warton Sands , at Morecambe Bay , on the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a haunting 999 call , one cockler was heard to repeat : `` Sinking water.
” Within hours , 21 bodies were recovered by lifeboat crews who described finding ' a sea of bodies ' .
Six years later a woman ’ s skull was washed up on the shore .
One man was never found .
Triad chief Ren , formerly of Lemon Street , Liverpool , was convicted of 21 counts of manslaughter two years later at Preston Crown Court .
But he served just four months for each victim that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halfway through a 14-year sentence .
He served two years on remand and a further six years of his prison sentence before being deported back to China by the UK Border Agency in September , 2012 .
Ren was also found guilty of helping people breach immigration law along with his girlfriend Zhao Xiao Qing , also formerly of Lemon Street , and cousin Lin Mu Yong , of Jason Street , Everton .
Ren and Qing were found guilty of a further three charges of perverting the course of justice .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - believed they would find a better life here in the UK when they were smuggled to the North West to work .
Sole survivor Li Hua gave vital evidence during the crown court trial that followed .
He now lives under an assumed name in the care of the Government ’ s witness protection scheme .
Speaking a decade on from the tragedy he described the ongoing panic attacks he suffers .
He told BBC : “ I think a lot about those who did n't survive , particularly at Chinese New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
“ From time to time I wake up in the night with a panic attack and remember them .
“ We all came for the same reason .
We left our families to make a better life .
And they were gone just like that .
I was just lucky . ''
Mr Hua paid thousands of pounds to travel to the UK for work .
When he arrived he was put to work on the dangerous sands for just £10 a day while living in cold and filthy accommodation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Hua told the BBC of the panic he and his fellow workers felt as water started to rise .
“ The water was flooding so quickly some were dragged right away under the water , '' he said “ It was pitch black and I was desperate .
I thought I might just as well wait to die .
“ I was just numb…..then , I do n't know how , a wave maybe turned me round .
“ I was on my own ... And then a helicopter came.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gradwell , the former Lancashire Police detective who led the investigation , warned that similar disasters could happen again .
“ There is a constant threat and risk of people being abused like this and dying because they 're being forced to work in dangerous conditions , ” he told the BBC .
The GLAA is currently investigating a 'noticeable rise in intelligence linked to cockle picking ' during the coronavirus pandemic .
Investigators say they have 'clear concerns ' about the safety of potentially vulnerable and exploited workers who are unaware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Investigating Officer Jennifer Baines says shellfish reports now account for almost a quarter of total referrals to the authority .
“ Shellfish gathering will always remain a high priority for us as an organisation because of the tragedy at Morecambe Bay 16 years ago and our commitment to do everything in our power to prevent a similar disaster ever happening again , ” she said .
“ While we are pleased that the public remains aware of the problem , we are concerned by the increase in reports that we have received over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exploitation , damage to the environment and most of all the threat to life this activity brings if it is not done safely.
” A spokesperson for the GLLA said shellfish gathering poses a real threat to life if it is conducted illegally and without the correct safety measures in place .
“ In the last few weeks , we have conducted joint operations with the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority , ” they said .
“ While no specific labour exploitation or GLAA offences were identified , several Chinese workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their rights and responsibilities .
“ Labour abuse and flagrant breaches of our licensing standards will not be tolerated , and we will continue to work with partners to do all we can to ensure that unsafe working practices are minimised and eradicated across the UK.
” Those found illegally supplying workers into GLAA-regulated sectors can face up to ten years behind bars and an unlimited fine .
Over the summer coastal authorities reported gangs from around the country travelling to the seaside and flouting regulations set up to protect sea-life levels and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seized more than 810kg of shellfish from gangs of illegal pickers who were suspected of being forced to work by organised crime groups .
The haul , confiscated during one week by officers along Southend ’ s coastline , had an estimated retail value of £11,000 and included oysters , winkles and cockles .
Officers spoke to 29 pickers and many of them needed help from the charity Justice And Care , which rescues victims from slavery .
And in Redcar , near Middlesbrough , dozens of people were stopped from illegally harvesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsafe for human consumption .
Police , marine life and labour abuse authorities carried out an operation on Tuesday , July 7 following intelligence about large groups coming to the area .
Officers from North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority found up to 40 people had harvested undersized crab and lobster on a commercial scale .
The following day , a family group was found to be picking cockles to use in a restaurant in the Northumbria Police area .
Cockles found in the Redcar and Cleveland area are not fit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe illness and be potentially fatal for children .
That is because the sea there has not been classified for bivalve consumption , so the bacteria levels in cockles is not known .
GLAA head of enforcement Ian Waterfield told PA news agency at the time : “ Ending exploitation and unsafe practices in gathering shellfish remains a top priority for our organisation , particularly because of the very real threat to life this work carries if it is conducted illegally.
” Officer Baines says people who pick cockles for family and friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the items collected are fit for human consumption .
“ There are restrictions on how much you can collect for personal use and I ’ d also urge you to be aware of the risk to life of fast moving tides and quicksand , ” she added .
“ Please continue to be vigilant and get in touch with us if you ’ ve seen or have any information about unsafe cockle picking , no matter how small or insignificant you consider it to be .
“ Your call could help put an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country ’ s coasts and the exploitation of vulnerable workers.
” Concerns about illegal shellfish gathering can be reported to GLAA ’ s intelligence team on 0800 4320804 or by emailing intelligence @ gla.gov.uk .
Alternatively , call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

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Organised gangs who send migrants on to treacherous beaches to harvest shellfish could be supplying to Chinese restaurants, an expert has warned.
Coastlines across the UK have seen a spike in illegal cockling and shellfish harvesting in recent months.
And the increase has sparked safety fears among experts who work tirelessly to prevent tragedies such as the Morecambe Bay cockle picking disaster.
The icy waters of the Bay claimed the lives of 23 Chinese immigrants during the 2004 disaster - which exposed the seedy underbelly of modern slavery here in the UK.
(Image: Getty Images)
The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLLA) has vowed to do all it can to prevent a similar disaster ever happening again.
But the authority has now ramped up enforcement on coastlines following an increase in allegations of unsafe working conditions and labour exploitation in shellfish gathering.
In recent weeks, the GLLA has been working with the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority along the North West coastlines.
Experts say 'no specific labour exploitation or GLAA offences were identified', however several Chinese workers were spoken to about their 'rights and responsibilities'.
Earlier this year, one expert warned that illegal shellfish harvesting could have been filling a gap in the market which was caused by the Covid-19 lockdown.
David McCandless, chief officer at the North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, raised the concerns after police in Essex seized more than 810kg of shellfish from gangs of illegal pickers and spoke to 29 suspected victims of slavery back in July.
(Image: Getty Images)
“Our concern is that some of the individuals we have come across harvesting have connections with Chinese restaurants,” Mr McCandless told PA news agency.
“They have been claiming these were just for personal consumption, but we were concerned they might not be.
“The individuals come from various parts of the country, there were people connected to Wales and West Yorkshire (in Redcar).
“Talking to my chief officer counterparts elsewhere, they have experienced very similar situations with groups just descending on areas to harvest shellfish.
What is modern slavery? Modern slavery comes in many guises. It involves the movement or recruitment of people using threats, deception or other means for the purpose of exploitation. Sadly, it is NOT an issue confined to history or an issue that only exists in certain countries. Rather it's a global problem that is happening right now. There is no typical victim of slavery – they can be men, women and children of all ages but it is normally more prevalent amongst the most vulnerable, minority or socially excluded groups. Victims found in the UK come from many different countries, including Poland, Hungary, Romania, Vietnam and the UK itself. Modern Slavery is organised crime with severe consequences. All too often members of the public turn a blind eye, either through fear or ignorance. If you suspect someone as a victim of modern slavery visit: www.gmp.police.uk/wouldyou or call Greater Manchester Police on 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.
“It seems to be a common issue around the English coast in many places.
“We don’t know if it is linked to the Covid situation – up until recently markets have been closed where individuals could buy shellfish.
“It’s very unusual to come across this.”
The GLLA was set up to investigate labour exploitation and protect vulnerable and exploited workers in the wake of the Morecambe Bay tragedy.
(Image: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/liverpool-gangmaster-who-left-23-6672655)
Gangmaster Lin Liang Ren, 45, was jailed for manslaughter after the tragedy - which claimed the lives of 23 exploited Chinese workers.
The cockle pickers drowned in freezing temperatures when they became trapped by rising tides on Warton Sands, at Morecambe Bay, on the night of February 5, 2004.
During a haunting 999 call, one cockler was heard to repeat: "Sinking water.”
Within hours, 21 bodies were recovered by lifeboat crews who described finding 'a sea of bodies'.
Six years later a woman’s skull was washed up on the shore. One man was never found.
Triad chief Ren, formerly of Lemon Street, Liverpool, was convicted of 21 counts of manslaughter two years later at Preston Crown Court.
But he served just four months for each victim that died during the disaster after being released halfway through a 14-year sentence.
(Image: Getty Images)
He served two years on remand and a further six years of his prison sentence before being deported back to China by the UK Border Agency in September, 2012.
Ren was also found guilty of helping people breach immigration law along with his girlfriend Zhao Xiao Qing, also formerly of Lemon Street, and cousin Lin Mu Yong, of Jason Street, Everton.
Ren and Qing were found guilty of a further three charges of perverting the course of justice.
The victims - two women and 21 men - believed they would find a better life here in the UK when they were smuggled to the North West to work.
Sole survivor Li Hua gave vital evidence during the crown court trial that followed.
He now lives under an assumed name in the care of the Government’s witness protection scheme.
Speaking a decade on from the tragedy he described the ongoing panic attacks he suffers.
He told BBC: “I think a lot about those who didn't survive, particularly at Chinese New Year, because it happened around that time.
(Image: Getty Images)
“From time to time I wake up in the night with a panic attack and remember them.
“We all came for the same reason. We left our families to make a better life. And they were gone just like that. I was just lucky."
Mr Hua paid thousands of pounds to travel to the UK for work.
When he arrived he was put to work on the dangerous sands for just £10 a day while living in cold and filthy accommodation.
Recounting that awful night back in 2004, Mr Hua told the BBC of the panic he and his fellow workers felt as water started to rise.
“The water was flooding so quickly some were dragged right away under the water," he said
“It was pitch black and I was desperate. I thought I might just as well wait to die.
“I was just numb…..then, I don't know how, a wave maybe turned me round.
“I was on my own... And then a helicopter came.”
(Image: Getty Images)
Ten years after the disaster, Mick Gradwell, the former Lancashire Police detective who led the investigation, warned that similar disasters could happen again.
“There is a constant threat and risk of people being abused like this and dying because they're being forced to work in dangerous conditions,” he told the BBC.
The GLAA is currently investigating a 'noticeable rise in intelligence linked to cockle picking' during the coronavirus pandemic.
Investigators say they have 'clear concerns' about the safety of potentially vulnerable and exploited workers who are unaware of the dangers of shellfish gathering.
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Senior Investigating Officer Jennifer Baines says shellfish reports now account for almost a quarter of total referrals to the authority.
“Shellfish gathering will always remain a high priority for us as an organisation because of the tragedy at Morecambe Bay 16 years ago and our commitment to do everything in our power to prevent a similar disaster ever happening again,” she said.
“While we are pleased that the public remains aware of the problem, we are concerned by the increase in reports that we have received over recent months and the risk of labour exploitation, damage to the environment and most of all the threat to life this activity brings if it is not done safely.”
(Image: Daily Record)
A spokesperson for the GLLA said shellfish gathering poses a real threat to life if it is conducted illegally and without the correct safety measures in place.
“In the last few weeks, we have conducted joint operations with the North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority,” they said.
“While no specific labour exploitation or GLAA offences were identified, several Chinese workers were spoken to and made aware of their rights and responsibilities.
“Labour abuse and flagrant breaches of our licensing standards will not be tolerated, and we will continue to work with partners to do all we can to ensure that unsafe working practices are minimised and eradicated across the UK.”
Those found illegally supplying workers into GLAA-regulated sectors can face up to ten years behind bars and an unlimited fine.
Over the summer coastal authorities reported gangs from around the country travelling to the seaside and flouting regulations set up to protect sea-life levels and food safety standards.
Police in Essex seized more than 810kg of shellfish from gangs of illegal pickers who were suspected of being forced to work by organised crime groups.
The haul, confiscated during one week by officers along Southend’s coastline, had an estimated retail value of £11,000 and included oysters, winkles and cockles.
(Image: Getty Images)
Officers spoke to 29 pickers and many of them needed help from the charity Justice And Care, which rescues victims from slavery.
And in Redcar, near Middlesbrough, dozens of people were stopped from illegally harvesting shellfish on a beach where cockles were unsafe for human consumption.
Police, marine life and labour abuse authorities carried out an operation on Tuesday, July 7 following intelligence about large groups coming to the area.
Officers from North Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority found up to 40 people had harvested undersized crab and lobster on a commercial scale.
The following day, a family group was found to be picking cockles to use in a restaurant in the Northumbria Police area.
Cockles found in the Redcar and Cleveland area are not fit for human consumption and eating them could cause severe illness and be potentially fatal for children.
That is because the sea there has not been classified for bivalve consumption, so the bacteria levels in cockles is not known.
(Image: Lindsay Sutton / Publicity Picture)
GLAA head of enforcement Ian Waterfield told PA news agency at the time: “Ending exploitation and unsafe practices in gathering shellfish remains a top priority for our organisation, particularly because of the very real threat to life this work carries if it is conducted illegally.”
Officer Baines says people who pick cockles for family and friends must abide by the regulations and ensure the items collected are fit for human consumption.
“There are restrictions on how much you can collect for personal use and I’d also urge you to be aware of the risk to life of fast moving tides and quicksand,” she added.
(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
“Please continue to be vigilant and get in touch with us if you’ve seen or have any information about unsafe cockle picking, no matter how small or insignificant you consider it to be.
“Your call could help put an end to unsafe working practices on our country’s coasts and the exploitation of vulnerable workers.”
Concerns about illegal shellfish gathering can be reported to GLAA’s intelligence team on 0800 4320804 or by emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk.
Alternatively, call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Is Manchester past its coronavirus peak - just as new lockdown comes into force?

Manchester may be past the latest peak of coronavirus infections - just as a new lockdown looks set to come into force .
New analysis by the Manchester Evening News shows the number of positive cases has dropped 10 per cent week-on-week .
The latest figures released on Sunday evening show the infection rate in Manchester is now 477 cases per 100,000 people compared with 582 a week ago .
In total , there were 2,641 cases in Manchester in the week ending October 8 - that 's 292 fewer than the previous .
The fall from the peak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as high as 18 per cent .
Ever since the spike in Manchester began , the city 's leaders have been pointing out that it has largely been driven by outbreaks among the student population .
Almost 1,500 students have now tested positive at the University of Manchester alone .
But the M.E.N understands officials have also begun to see a drop off in cases among students that would further back the suggestion that Manchester is heading in the right direction .
Meanwhile , infection rates continue to rise everywhere else in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all recording their highest rate so far .
However , the increase in Greater Manchester appears to be slowing down overall , and may even be levelling off .
It comes as the region 's leaders remain locked in negotiations with the government over new measures to contain the spread of coronavirus due to be announced by Boris Johnson on Monday .
The Prime Minister is expected to announce a simplified , three tier system of local lockdown .
Areas will be rated as either 'medium risk ' , 'high risk ' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to be placed in the Tier 3 category which could mean the blanket closure of hospitality venues such as pubs , bars and restaurant , as well as asking people not to leave the area .
The leader of Manchester council Sir Richard Leese said the government proposed the rules would be in place for four weeks before they would be reviewed .
However , the city 's leaders have been urging the government not to adopt such policies - arguing that the data does not show the spread of Covid-19 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addressed to Mr Johnson and the Chancellor Rishi Sunak , Manchester 's five MPs Lucy Powell , Jeff Smith , Afzal Khan , Mike Kane and Graham Stringer said transmission in hospitality settings accounts for a 'very small proportion ' of cases .
`` As you will know , a large proportion of our recent increase in infections are amongst our student population , now being managed in confined 'households ' mostly in halls of residence , '' the letter says .
`` Indeed , many of these were asymptomatic and were only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) mass testing . ''
`` We were assured in Parliament this week that confined outbreaks would not be a reason for tighter restrictions for the wider population . ''
The University of Manchester has been publishing Covid data publicly and as of October 7 there have been 1,410 positive cases among students and 29 among staff .
The majority of transmission in Manchester is occurring in households , the MPs say .
The best way to combat this is to implement ' a local , intense track and trace alongside well-resourced door-to-door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , they say .
`` This would need to sit with the economic support available for people to self-isolate , '' MPs add .
Mayors across the north including Andy Burnham are said to be in negotiation with the government on what new measures will be put in place and where .
However , Sir Richard Leese told Times Radio there was a `` large gulf '' between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions .
He said : `` We seem to have an almost impossible task of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richard said the council 's own data showed there was `` no evidence closing pubs works '' .
He also said the Government had talked about a four-week `` sunset '' clause to review any future restrictions , but there was `` not clarity '' on the issue .

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Manchester may be past the latest peak of coronavirus infections - just as a new lockdown looks set to come into force.
New analysis by the Manchester Evening News shows the number of positive cases has dropped 10 per cent week-on-week.
The latest figures released on Sunday evening show the infection rate in Manchester is now 477 cases per 100,000 people compared with 582 a week ago.
In total, there were 2,641 cases in Manchester in the week ending October 8 - that's 292 fewer than the previous.
The fall from the peak, the week ending October 3, is as high as 18 per cent.
Ever since the spike in Manchester began, the city's leaders have been pointing out that it has largely been driven by outbreaks among the student population.
Almost 1,500 students have now tested positive at the University of Manchester alone.
But the M.E.N understands officials have also begun to see a drop off in cases among students that would further back the suggestion that Manchester is heading in the right direction.
Meanwhile, infection rates continue to rise everywhere else in the region with Tameside, Wigan and Oldham all recording their highest rate so far.
However, the increase in Greater Manchester appears to be slowing down overall, and may even be levelling off.
It comes as the region's leaders remain locked in negotiations with the government over new measures to contain the spread of coronavirus due to be announced by Boris Johnson on Monday.
The Prime Minister is expected to announce a simplified, three tier system of local lockdown.
Areas will be rated as either 'medium risk', 'high risk' and 'very high risk'.
Manchester is expected to be placed in the Tier 3 category which could mean the blanket closure of hospitality venues such as pubs, bars and restaurant, as well as asking people not to leave the area.
The leader of Manchester council Sir Richard Leese said the government proposed the rules would be in place for four weeks before they would be reviewed.
However, the city's leaders have been urging the government not to adopt such policies - arguing that the data does not show the spread of Covid-19 is linked to hospitality.
In a letter addressed to Mr Johnson and the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Manchester's five MPs Lucy Powell, Jeff Smith, Afzal Khan, Mike Kane and Graham Stringer said transmission in hospitality settings accounts for a 'very small proportion' of cases.
"As you will know, a large proportion of our recent increase in infections are amongst our student population, now being managed in confined 'households' mostly in halls of residence," the letter says.
"Indeed, many of these were asymptomatic and were only picked up because of (locally delivered) mass testing."
(Image: MEN)
"We were assured in Parliament this week that confined outbreaks would not be a reason for tighter restrictions for the wider population."
The University of Manchester has been publishing Covid data publicly and as of October 7 there have been 1,410 positive cases among students and 29 among staff.
The majority of transmission in Manchester is occurring in households, the MPs say.
The best way to combat this is to implement 'a local, intense track and trace alongside well-resourced door-to-door activity able to communicate the guidance effectively', they say.
"This would need to sit with the economic support available for people to self-isolate," MPs add.
Mayors across the north including Andy Burnham are said to be in negotiation with the government on what new measures will be put in place and where.
However, Sir Richard Leese told Times Radio there was a "large gulf" between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions.
He said: "We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble."
Sir Richard said the council's own data showed there was "no evidence closing pubs works".
He also said the Government had talked about a four-week "sunset" clause to review any future restrictions, but there was "not clarity" on the issue.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Championship players that Man City could still sign this month

Manchester City ended the summer transfer window with their customary big-name purchase , as Pep Guardiola secured a deal for Portuguese international Ruben Dias .
Guardiola has prioritised strengthening his central defensive options this summer , with Dias joining Dutch defender Nathan Ake as new faces at the Etihad Stadium .
The City boss could potentially remain in the market in the coming week or so , with the EFL transfer window extended until October 16 .
The signing of Ake from newly relegated Bournemouth shows Guardiola is open to exploring options in the Championship .
Alongside tactics and analytics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken a look at which Championship stars the former Barcelona coach could make a move for .
England Under-21 international Aarons ended last season with his stock higher than ever after playing an ever-present role at right back for Daniel Farke ’ s side .
Aarons was one of the Canaries ’ bright sparks in 2019/20 and he could make an ideal alternative to Kyle Walker .
As an attack minded full-back , Aarons has the ability to burst past opponents at pace and make runs in behind the opposition backline .
Norwich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the back last season and Aarons played a key part in that , demonstrating a consistent ability to thrive within a possession-based team .
At 20 , Aarons has a high potential ceiling , particularly if he ’ s placed into a side better equipped to hold onto possession for long spells , although the defensive side of his game needs improvement .
His lack of height and strength could present an issue as a covering player , as Walker ’ s best asset is his recovery pace in defensive situations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tutelage of Guardiola , Aarons could be a real asset .
Brentford defender Henry has popped up on the radar of Premier League clubs in the last 18 months after establishing himself as one of the best full-backs outside the top tier .
The 23-year old has nailed down the left-back spot with the Bees , with his defensive tenacity and positional flexibility integral to Thomas Frank ’ s side .
Primarily deployed on the left of a back four , Henry relishes the defensive side of his game , winning an impressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
He is capable of getting forward and supporting the midfielder in front of him with his energy and stamina , which makes him a force in the latter stages of matches .
There is some concern over his ability to contest one-on-one aerial duels , particularly from crossfield passes into the left-back area , which is a slight concern .
However , like Aarons he would fill a homegrown spot in City ’ s squad and could be an upgrade on Oleksandr Zinchenko , whose long-term future remains in doubt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ another Championship star attracting attention after an outstanding 2019/20 season .
The Algeria international netted 17 Championship goals as Frank ’ s side just missed out of Premier League promotion .
Benrahma ’ s creativity and direct running was a key feature for Brentford last season , with the 25-year old racking up the second-highest number of dribbles in the division .
His strong technique and eye for goal have brought him to the attention of Premier League clubs , but City will be mindful that he is still a work in progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he does have a tendency to attempt the outrageous and has been guilty of losing possession when trying to beat one too many players .
This lack of efficiency with the ball would not be tolerated by Guardiola , who demands a constant stream of output from the likes of Riyad Mahrez , Bernardo Silva and new signing Ferran Torres .
The raw materials are there for a player approaching his peak years , and Guardiola could relish the chance to polish another rough diamond .
City would have to move quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their efforts to sign him .

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Manchester City ended the summer transfer window with their customary big-name purchase, as Pep Guardiola secured a deal for Portuguese international Ruben Dias.
Guardiola has prioritised strengthening his central defensive options this summer, with Dias joining Dutch defender Nathan Ake as new faces at the Etihad Stadium.
The City boss could potentially remain in the market in the coming week or so, with the EFL transfer window extended until October 16.
The signing of Ake from newly relegated Bournemouth shows Guardiola is open to exploring options in the Championship.
Alongside tactics and analytics expert Josh Williams, we’ve taken a look at which Championship stars the former Barcelona coach could make a move for.
Max Aarons
England Under-21 international Aarons ended last season with his stock higher than ever after playing an ever-present role at right back for Daniel Farke’s side.
Aarons was one of the Canaries’ bright sparks in 2019/20 and he could make an ideal alternative to Kyle Walker.
As an attack minded full-back, Aarons has the ability to burst past opponents at pace and make runs in behind the opposition backline.
Norwich remained loyal to their principles of building from the back last season and Aarons played a key part in that, demonstrating a consistent ability to thrive within a possession-based team.
At 20, Aarons has a high potential ceiling, particularly if he’s placed into a side better equipped to hold onto possession for long spells, although the defensive side of his game needs improvement.
His lack of height and strength could present an issue as a covering player, as Walker’s best asset is his recovery pace in defensive situations.
But as a forward-thinking defender under the tutelage of Guardiola, Aarons could be a real asset.
Rico Henry
Brentford defender Henry has popped up on the radar of Premier League clubs in the last 18 months after establishing himself as one of the best full-backs outside the top tier.
The 23-year old has nailed down the left-back spot with the Bees, with his defensive tenacity and positional flexibility integral to Thomas Frank’s side.
Primarily deployed on the left of a back four, Henry relishes the defensive side of his game, winning an impressive 65% of his defensive duels last season.
He is capable of getting forward and supporting the midfielder in front of him with his energy and stamina, which makes him a force in the latter stages of matches.
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There is some concern over his ability to contest one-on-one aerial duels, particularly from crossfield passes into the left-back area, which is a slight concern.
However, like Aarons he would fill a homegrown spot in City’s squad and could be an upgrade on Oleksandr Zinchenko, whose long-term future remains in doubt.
Said Benrahma
Henry’s Brentford teammate Benrahma is another Championship star attracting attention after an outstanding 2019/20 season.
The Algeria international netted 17 Championship goals as Frank’s side just missed out of Premier League promotion.
Benrahma’s creativity and direct running was a key feature for Brentford last season, with the 25-year old racking up the second-highest number of dribbles in the division.
His strong technique and eye for goal have brought him to the attention of Premier League clubs, but City will be mindful that he is still a work in progress.
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As the star man at Brentford, he does have a tendency to attempt the outrageous and has been guilty of losing possession when trying to beat one too many players.
This lack of efficiency with the ball would not be tolerated by Guardiola, who demands a constant stream of output from the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva and new signing Ferran Torres.
The raw materials are there for a player approaching his peak years, and Guardiola could relish the chance to polish another rough diamond.
City would have to move quickly though, with West Ham seemingly advanced in their efforts to sign him.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Some of the coronavirus rule breaches dealt with by police this weekend

Police broke up a party attended by up to 100 students in south Manchester this weekend .
Officers handed out more than 70 fines over the past two days for breaches of coronavirus laws .
Around 20 people tried to flee from another gathering at a house in south Manchester .
A takeaway was found to be serving after hours .
They are just some of the numerous breaches of Covid-19 legislation Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said they dealt with on Friday and Saturday .
A pub in Didsbury voluntarily agreed to closed on Friday evening after police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following a report from a member of the public about social distancing rules being broken , GMP said .
Further visits to the venue , which has not been named , have since been made to ensure the pub is now compliant .
In Fallowfield on Friday night , a resident called after seeing a takeaway , which has also not been named , still serving customers at around 10.45pm , in contravention of the 10pm curfew .
Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar , executive member for neighbourhoods for Manchester council , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its importance to the city .
`` However , this is a reminder that premises have a responsibility during this pandemic to keep their customers and staff safe and we and our partners will take firm action against any establishments which do not take this seriously . ''
On Saturday , police say they believe between 70 and 100 students at a property in Withington .
Officers attended and found ' a very large gathering of people , some of whom appeared heavily intoxicated ' .
Seven fines were handed out .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued .
Officers were also called to a house party in Fallowfield .
Around 20 people tried to flee from the rear of the property .
In Bolton , 28 FPNs were issued at nine separate locations on Friday for indoor gatherings breaching local lockdown laws .
At one address in Farnworth on Saturday , five separate households were found to be mixing with seven FPNs being issued at this incident alone GMP said .
Bolton council ’ s executive cabinet member for environment regulatory Services , Coun Hilary Fairclough , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks across the weekend demonstrate our zero-tolerance approach for any businesses disregarding the restrictions .
`` Residents in Bolton should be aware that enforcement action in the form of the fines as issued this weekend is being taken .
`` It is still against the law to meet people you do not live with in homes or gardens , inside or outside of the borough , unless they are in your support or child care bubble .
`` Bolton council will continue to work closely with GMP so residents and businesses face the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules .
`` If you live or have a business in Bolton and are unsure what you can and can not do , it is important that you read the guidance on Bolton council 's website . ''

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Police broke up a party attended by up to 100 students in south Manchester this weekend.
Officers handed out more than 70 fines over the past two days for breaches of coronavirus laws.
Around 20 people tried to flee from another gathering at a house in south Manchester. A takeaway was found to be serving after hours.
They are just some of the numerous breaches of Covid-19 legislation Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they dealt with on Friday and Saturday.
A pub in Didsbury voluntarily agreed to closed on Friday evening after police and licensing officers from Manchester council attended following a report from a member of the public about social distancing rules being broken, GMP said.
Further visits to the venue, which has not been named, have since been made to ensure the pub is now compliant.
In Fallowfield on Friday night, a resident called after seeing a takeaway, which has also not been named, still serving customers at around 10.45pm, in contravention of the 10pm curfew.
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A fixed penalty notice (FPN) was issued.
Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, executive member for neighbourhoods for Manchester council, said: "We support the hospitality trade and recognise its importance to the city.
"However, this is a reminder that premises have a responsibility during this pandemic to keep their customers and staff safe and we and our partners will take firm action against any establishments which do not take this seriously."
On Saturday, police say they believe between 70 and 100 students at a property in Withington.
Officers attended and found 'a very large gathering of people, some of whom appeared heavily intoxicated'.
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Seven fines were handed out. A noise abatement order is due to be issued.
Officers were also called to a house party in Fallowfield.
Around 20 people tried to flee from the rear of the property.
Four FPNs were issued.
In Bolton, 28 FPNs were issued at nine separate locations on Friday for indoor gatherings breaching local lockdown laws.
At one address in Farnworth on Saturday, five separate households were found to be mixing with seven FPNs being issued at this incident alone GMP said.
Bolton council’s executive cabinet member for environment regulatory Services, Coun Hilary Fairclough, said: “The increased enforcement activity and spot checks across the weekend demonstrate our zero-tolerance approach for any businesses disregarding the restrictions.
"Residents in Bolton should be aware that enforcement action in the form of the fines as issued this weekend is being taken.
"It is still against the law to meet people you do not live with in homes or gardens, inside or outside of the borough, unless they are in your support or child care bubble.
"Bolton council will continue to work closely with GMP so residents and businesses face the consequences of their actions for ignoring the rules.
"If you live or have a business in Bolton and are unsure what you can and cannot do, it is important that you read the guidance on Bolton council's website."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Four crucial weeks that could shape the rest of Manchester United's season

The rumour mill does not take long to start swirling at Manchester United – especially when they are on the receiving end of a humiliating 6-1 defeat .
The capitulation against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday at Old Trafford meant that the inevitable links with former Spurs boss manager Mauricio Pochettino began to circulate once again on social media .
Pochettino , who was sacked by Spurs last November , has long been touted as United ’ s next manager , even when he was still employed by the North London club .
United have lost two out of their opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and were extremely fortunate to come away from Brighton and Hove Albion with a 3-2 win , having sealed the three points with a last-gasp Bruno Fernandes penalty .
They were outplayed in all three of those games , but it is not all down to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
While he is the one who picks the team , the onus should not solely be on the affable Norwegian , who returned to United , initially as caretaker manager almost two years ago , following previous incumbent Jose Mourinho ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again – and a negative malaise among the squad can also be seen as contributing factors .
Hindsight , of course , is a wonderful thing and it looks like that the United board were too quick to appoint Solskjaer on a permanent basis , after he was handed the role full-time in March , 2019 .
The Reds might have finished third in the Premier League last season – and qualified for the Champions League group stage when it had looked impossible to do so – but that is not enough for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs .
And neither is yet another pantomime of a transfer window , with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and co refusing to pay Borussia Dortmund ’ s £108million asking price for Jadon Sancho , leaving it until the last minute to sign left-back Alex Telles and 33-year-old forward Edinson Cavani , and recruiting youngsters Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo on what was an underwhelming transfer deadline day .
A net spend of £35m on the first team – excluding Pellistri and Diallo – tells its own miserable story .
United fans will accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their team had given everything , which was most definitely not the case against Tottenham , where the negative body language and stooped shoulders were obvious from the moment forward Anthony Martial was controversially sent off .
The Reds ’ faithful will , no doubt , be thankful for the international break , and glad that they will not have to endure any more woeful performances for another week .
Every game , of course , is crucial , but the next month for United could prove to be pivotal in shaping the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only three games may have been played , but seeing United currently sitting in 16th place in the league table is a bitter pill to swallow .
Between now and the next international break in November , United will play seven fixtures , with four of them away from home .
And , given United ’ s current form , all those games are potential banana skins , with Solskjaer ’ s future on the line should the defeats continue to rack up .
First up is a trip next Saturday night to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle United , managed by Reds legend Steve Bruce .
Newcastle have started the season well , gaining seven points from a possible 12 – and who can forget their inspired 1-0 victory against United at St James Park last season ?
The match will be followed by their first Champions League game since April 2019 , when they travel to France to meet Paris Saint-Germain .
Thomas Tuchel ’ s side are back to their best , having lost their first two games of the season .
They beat Angers 6-1 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – and with arguably a better side than they boasted two seasons ago when United mounted a famous comeback at the Parc de Princes to advance to the Champions League quarter-final – United will be thankful to come away with a point .
Four days later , on Saturday , October 24 , United will welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford .
The Blues have also endured an inconsistent start to their campaign , currently sitting seventh in the league table on seven points – four more than United .
Solskjaer ’ s side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the opening day of last season , but it will no doubt be a much tighter affair this time around .
There will be no let-up , with United hosting RB Leipzig in the second of their Champions League group games the following Wednesday .
The groans could be heard for miles when they were drawn in a tough group alongside the Bundesliga side , PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir , whom they will face in Turkey on Wednesday , November 4 .
Sandwiched between their second and third Champions League group games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Arsenal , on Sunday , November 1 .
The Gunners have made a good start to their Premier League campaign , recording a stellar nine points from a possible 12 , as well as making some astute signings in the summer transfer window .
It does not get any easier for United after they meet Istanbul Basaksehir for the first time , with a trip to Everton , which is currently scheduled to kick off at 3pm on Saturday , November 7 .
United supporters will not want to remember goalkeeper David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let Dominic Calvert-Lewin put his side ahead in the third minute when the two sides last met at the beginning of March .
Bruno Fernandes salvaged a point for United , but this fixture could be even tougher this time around , with Carlo Ancelotti ’ s Everton sitting top of the Premier League , with their 100 per cent record intact .
After that , it is time for another international break – and Solskajer will be praying that United ’ s results will look far better than they did heading into @ @ @ @ @ @

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The rumour mill does not take long to start swirling at Manchester United – especially when they are on the receiving end of a humiliating 6-1 defeat.
The capitulation against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday at Old Trafford meant that the inevitable links with former Spurs boss manager Mauricio Pochettino began to circulate once again on social media.
Pochettino, who was sacked by Spurs last November, has long been touted as United’s next manager, even when he was still employed by the North London club.
United have lost two out of their opening three games in the Premier League season – and were extremely fortunate to come away from Brighton and Hove Albion with a 3-2 win, having sealed the three points with a last-gasp Bruno Fernandes penalty.
They were outplayed in all three of those games, but it is not all down to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
While he is the one who picks the team, the onus should not solely be on the affable Norwegian, who returned to United, initially as caretaker manager almost two years ago, following previous incumbent Jose Mourinho’s sacking.
Poor recruitment – once again – and a negative malaise among the squad can also be seen as contributing factors.
Hindsight, of course, is a wonderful thing and it looks like that the United board were too quick to appoint Solskjaer on a permanent basis, after he was handed the role full-time in March, 2019.
The Reds might have finished third in the Premier League last season – and qualified for the Champions League group stage when it had looked impossible to do so – but that is not enough for one of the world’s biggest clubs.
And neither is yet another pantomime of a transfer window, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and co refusing to pay Borussia Dortmund’s £108million asking price for Jadon Sancho, leaving it until the last minute to sign left-back Alex Telles and 33-year-old forward Edinson Cavani, and recruiting youngsters Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo on what was an underwhelming transfer deadline day.
A net spend of £35m on the first team – excluding Pellistri and Diallo – tells its own miserable story.
United fans will accept a defeat if they can see that their team had given everything, which was most definitely not the case against Tottenham, where the negative body language and stooped shoulders were obvious from the moment forward Anthony Martial was controversially sent off.
The Reds’ faithful will, no doubt, be thankful for the international break, and glad that they will not have to endure any more woeful performances for another week.
Every game, of course, is crucial, but the next month for United could prove to be pivotal in shaping the club and Solskjaer’s destiny.
Only three games may have been played, but seeing United currently sitting in 16th place in the league table is a bitter pill to swallow.
Between now and the next international break in November, United will play seven fixtures, with four of them away from home.
And, given United’s current form, all those games are potential banana skins, with Solskjaer’s future on the line should the defeats continue to rack up.
First up is a trip next Saturday night to the north-east, where they will face Newcastle United, managed by Reds legend Steve Bruce.
Newcastle have started the season well, gaining seven points from a possible 12 – and who can forget their inspired 1-0 victory against United at St James Park last season?
The match will be followed by their first Champions League game since April 2019, when they travel to France to meet Paris Saint-Germain.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are back to their best, having lost their first two games of the season.
They beat Angers 6-1 in their last match before the international break – and with arguably a better side than they boasted two seasons ago when United mounted a famous comeback at the Parc de Princes to advance to the Champions League quarter-final – United will be thankful to come away with a point.
Four days later, on Saturday, October 24, United will welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford.
The Blues have also endured an inconsistent start to their campaign, currently sitting seventh in the league table on seven points – four more than United.
Solskjaer’s side thrashed Frank Lampard’s men 4-0 on the opening day of last season, but it will no doubt be a much tighter affair this time around.
There will be no let-up, with United hosting RB Leipzig in the second of their Champions League group games the following Wednesday.
The groans could be heard for miles when they were drawn in a tough group alongside the Bundesliga side, PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir, whom they will face in Turkey on Wednesday, November 4.
Sandwiched between their second and third Champions League group games is another home game, this time against Arsenal, on Sunday, November 1.
The Gunners have made a good start to their Premier League campaign, recording a stellar nine points from a possible 12, as well as making some astute signings in the summer transfer window.
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It does not get any easier for United after they meet Istanbul Basaksehir for the first time, with a trip to Everton, which is currently scheduled to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, November 7.
United supporters will not want to remember goalkeeper David De Gea’s horror show which let Dominic Calvert-Lewin put his side ahead in the third minute when the two sides last met at the beginning of March.
Bruno Fernandes salvaged a point for United, but this fixture could be even tougher this time around, with Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton sitting top of the Premier League, with their 100 per cent record intact.
After that, it is time for another international break – and Solskajer will be praying that United’s results will look far better than they did heading into October’s international fixtures.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Two more people with coronavirus have died in our region's hospitals

Two more people with coronavirus have died in our region 's hospitals , according to the latest figures .
Every day , the NHS provides an update on fatalities .
These are cases in which the patient has tested positive for Covid-19 , or in which the disease is mentioned on their death certificate .
Two more deaths have been recorded at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester in the past 24 hours .
They were on Friday ( October 9 ) , at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , which runs several of the city 's major hospitals ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs Tameside General hospital .
It takes the death toll at our region 's hospitals to 2,358 .
Nationally , there were 32 deaths recorded in the 24-hour period from 4pm on Friday to 4pm on Saturday .
A total of 14 of these were in the north west , with six being recorded by the Liverpool University NHS Foundation trust alone .
There were also five deaths each recorded in London , the Midlands and the North East and Yorkshire .
The NHS said in a statement : `` A further 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) have died , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 30,471 .
`` Patients were aged between 54 and 100 years old .
All but one ( aged 65 ) had known underlying health conditions .
`` Their families have been informed . ''
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester , as of Sunday , October 11 are :

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Two more people with coronavirus have died in our region's hospitals, according to the latest figures.
Every day, the NHS provides an update on fatalities.
These are cases in which the patient has tested positive for Covid-19, or in which the disease is mentioned on their death certificate.
Two more deaths have been recorded at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester in the past 24 hours.
They were on Friday (October 9), at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, which runs several of the city's major hospitals; and Tameside and Glossop Foundation trust, which runs Tameside General hospital.
It takes the death toll at our region's hospitals to 2,358.
Nationally, there were 32 deaths recorded in the 24-hour period from 4pm on Friday to 4pm on Saturday.
A total of 14 of these were in the north west, with six being recorded by the Liverpool University NHS Foundation trust alone.
There were also five deaths each recorded in London, the Midlands and the North East and Yorkshire.
The NHS said in a statement: "A further 32 people, who tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) have died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 30,471.
"Patients were aged between 54 and 100 years old. All but one (aged 65) had known underlying health conditions.
"Their families have been informed."
The total number of coronavirus deaths at hospital trusts in Greater Manchester, as of Sunday, October 11 are:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 255
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 484
NHS Nightingale Hospital North West - 6
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 595
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 6
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 197
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 238
Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 289
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 14
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 265


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-11--Woman's thumb partly sliced off in horrifying knife attack caught on camera

A young woman had part of her thumb sliced off in a horrifying knife attack caught on camera .
Video of the highly disturbing incident in Hyde , Tameside , has been circulating on social media this week .
It shows a woman in a purple tracksuit in an argument with a young man in black shorts and a grey top .
The confrontation turns violent and the footage seems to show the woman throwing a punch towards the man .
He then retrieves a large knife from his waistband .
The footage appears to show him slashing at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 'll stab you up , you little muppet , '' the man appears to shout .
`` I 'm ready too , all I 've got is my duster and my chain , '' the woman appears to shout in the footage .
The attack is over in a matter of seconds as the man walks away .
The woman then shows a graphic image of the hand injury to the camera .
Part of her thumb was cut off and her hand is covered in blood .
The Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this part of the video .
Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers are aware of the footage and an investigation is ongoing .
`` Police were called at around 6pm on Wednesday , September 21 to a report of a stabbing in the Hyde area of Greater Manchester , '' police said .
`` The woman , aged in her 20s , was taken to hospital where she received treatment for a life-changing injury to her hand .
`` Officers are aware of a video circulating online that purports to show this incident .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ offender .
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9262 ; or Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A young woman had part of her thumb sliced off in a horrifying knife attack caught on camera.
Video of the highly disturbing incident in Hyde, Tameside, has been circulating on social media this week.
It shows a woman in a purple tracksuit in an argument with a young man in black shorts and a grey top.
The confrontation turns violent and the footage seems to show the woman throwing a punch towards the man.
He then retrieves a large knife from his waistband. The footage appears to show him slashing at the woman, catching her on the hand.
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"I'll stab you up, you little muppet," the man appears to shout.
"I'm ready too, all I've got is my duster and my chain," the woman appears to shout in the footage.
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The attack is over in a matter of seconds as the man walks away.
The woman then shows a graphic image of the hand injury to the camera.
Part of her thumb was cut off and her hand is covered in blood.
The Manchester Evening News has chosen not to share this part of the video.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers are aware of the footage and an investigation is ongoing.
(Image: Unknown)
"Police were called at around 6pm on Wednesday, September 21 to a report of a stabbing in the Hyde area of Greater Manchester," police said.
"A man slashed a woman with a knife.
"The woman, aged in her 20s, was taken to hospital where she received treatment for a life-changing injury to her hand.
"Officers are aware of a video circulating online that purports to show this incident.
"Enquiries are ongoing to trace the offender.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9262; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.