themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Holocaust Memorial Day: "We couldn't go to strangers about what we had lived through. It was too raw

Holocaust Memorial Day: "We couldn't go to strangers about what we had lived through. It was too raw."

Icek Alterman was just 13-years-old when he saw his mother , brother and sister for the final time before they were taken away to their deaths .
The young boy would go on to be separated from his father and was later sent to Auschwitz .
He survived , but by the time the Second World War was over , Icek was an orphan , his father having been worked to death in the camp .
On Monday , Icek , now aged 92 , shared his incredible story of survival with faith , civic , political and community leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day , as well as the genocides in Cambodia , Rwanda , Bosnia and Darfur .
He was joined by the mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham , the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester , Mark Isaac and Rabbi Daniel Walker at a moving event , held at Manchester Hall .
Icek , who was born in south east Poland in 1928 , spoke in front of a hushed audience about the early years of his life , and how everything changed with the outbreak of war .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were ordered to report to the square in the town .
We were allowed to take with us only what we could carry with us .
`` We were lined up round the square , four or five deep , and we were left standing for hours fearful of what was awaiting us .
`` My father told me to stand on my tiptoes to make me look taller .
`` My mother , my sister , my little brother were standing next to my father .
The German officer started to count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and my mother .
`` All rows to the left were marched out of the square followed by guards with rifles .
That was the last time I saw my mother , my sister and my little brother .
`` Rumour has it they were all transported to Treblinka to be exterminated .
`` I was only 13 years old and life had changed beyond all recognition . ''
Following a raid on the ghetto where they were forced to live at the time , Icek was separated from his father and sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell seriously ill with typhus .
In 1944 , he was transported to Auschwitz , where he spotted one of his aunts , who informed him that his father had been worked to death .
He was put to work on a small farm , in the grip of winter .
`` We had no warm shoes or proper clothes , the snow was deep and we were frozen to the bone , '' added Icek .
By January 1945 , it became obvious to the prisoners that changes were coming , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Icek was one of six thousand who were taken on a 'death march ' from the camp , just two days before it was liberated by Russian forces .
`` What a bitter pill that was , '' added Icek .
`` All those left behind were free just two days later , but we were dropping like flies on the death march .
`` Anyone who could n't keep up was shot on the side of the road .
Only a few hundred survived . ''
Icek was among those who miraculously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war came to an end and Nazi guards fled , Icek began to realise that he was finally free .
The British government later agreed that up to 1,000 child concentration camp survivors could be brought to England .
Only 732 surviving children could be found , among them , an orphaned Icek .
He was flown to Carlisle on a Lancaster Bomber and later found himself alongside other young survivors , being cared for in Windermere .
It was he says , where he 'started to live again ' and where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other young people , that endures to this day .
Read more of today 's stories here '' We were alone in the world , all we had was each other , '' he added .
`` However helpful and welcoming the British were , they did n't know anything about what we had been through .
We could n't go to strangers about what we had lived through .
It was too raw .
`` We could only go to each other about our terrible experiences and the loss of our loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we tried to rebuild our lives , despite our memories , which will stay with us always . ''
Their story will be dramatised in The Windermere Children , which airs on BBC 2 on Monday night .
This year 's Holocaust Memorial Day , held under the theme 'Standing Together ' , also marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau , and the 25 anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica , Bosnia .
The memorial service also included the stories of other genocide survivors , including Cambodian Sokphal Din and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who lost her son Martyn Hett in the Arena bombing , read the poem We Remember Them , by Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Riemer .
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said : “ I want to thank the Association of Jewish Refugees , the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust , and friends including Figen Murray for joining us at Manchester Hall for this day of commemoration .
“ Those who survived the Holocaust have given powerful testimony to the horrors they experienced , and as time passes on it is increasingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reflect on the lessons of this atrocity and others around the world .
“ Now more than ever , it is vital that we understand and recognise the historical circumstances that led to these appalling events , and challenge this kind of hatred whenever and wherever it occurs .
“ The rich diversity of our places is our strength .
I want to send a message of solidarity from Greater Manchester to all those around the world affected by persecution and its tragic , avoidable consequences : we will always stand with you.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Association of Jewish Refugees , said : “ Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration is particularly significant this year as we remember 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau , and how the world was freed from Nazi oppression that ostracised the Jewish community and other minority groups and deliberately divided society .
“ On this day we remember those who , through their actions , alleviated the plight of the refugees and the survivors , and not only the Jewish victims of the Nazis .
`` In addition to spoken testimonies , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and recorded word of testimony to combat untruth and to stand together to honour , commemorate and educate .
”

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Icek Alterman was just 13-years-old when he saw his mother, brother and sister for the final time before they were taken away to their deaths.
The young boy would go on to be separated from his father and was later sent to Auschwitz.
He survived, but by the time the Second World War was over, Icek was an orphan, his father having been worked to death in the camp.
On Monday, Icek, now aged 92, shared his incredible story of survival with faith, civic, political and community leaders and school children, who gathered to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, as well as the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
He was joined by the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Isaac and Rabbi Daniel Walker at a moving event, held at Manchester Hall.
Icek, who was born in south east Poland in 1928, spoke in front of a hushed audience about the early years of his life, and how everything changed with the outbreak of war.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
He said: "In 1942 all Jews were ordered to report to the square in the town. We were allowed to take with us only what we could carry with us.
"We were lined up round the square, four or five deep, and we were left standing for hours fearful of what was awaiting us.
"My father told me to stand on my tiptoes to make me look taller.
"My mother, my sister, my little brother were standing next to my father. The German officer started to count the rows and stopped between my father and my mother.
"All rows to the left were marched out of the square followed by guards with rifles. That was the last time I saw my mother, my sister and my little brother.
"Rumour has it they were all transported to Treblinka to be exterminated.
"I was only 13 years old and life had changed beyond all recognition."
Following a raid on the ghetto where they were forced to live at the time, Icek was separated from his father and sent to Blyzin concentration camp, where he fell seriously ill with typhus.
In 1944, he was transported to Auschwitz, where he spotted one of his aunts, who informed him that his father had been worked to death.
He was put to work on a small farm, in the grip of winter.
"We had no warm shoes or proper clothes, the snow was deep and we were frozen to the bone," added Icek.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
By January 1945, it became obvious to the prisoners that changes were coming, when the guards started to act differently.
Icek was one of six thousand who were taken on a 'death march' from the camp, just two days before it was liberated by Russian forces.
"What a bitter pill that was," added Icek. "All those left behind were free just two days later, but we were dropping like flies on the death march.
"Anyone who couldn't keep up was shot on the side of the road. Only a few hundred survived."
Icek was among those who miraculously escaped with their lives.
As the war came to an end and Nazi guards fled, Icek began to realise that he was finally free.
The British government later agreed that up to 1,000 child concentration camp survivors could be brought to England.
Only 732 surviving children could be found, among them, an orphaned Icek.
He was flown to Carlisle on a Lancaster Bomber and later found himself alongside other young survivors, being cared for in Windermere.
It was he says, where he 'started to live again' and where he formed an 'unbreakable' bond with the other young people, that endures to this day.
"We were alone in the world, all we had was each other," he added.
"However helpful and welcoming the British were, they didn't know anything about what we had been through. We couldn't go to strangers about what we had lived through. It was too raw.
"We could only go to each other about our terrible experiences and the loss of our loved ones.
"We supported each other as we tried to rebuild our lives, despite our memories, which will stay with us always."
Their story will be dramatised in The Windermere Children, which airs on BBC 2 on Monday night.
This year's Holocaust Memorial Day, held under the theme 'Standing Together', also marks 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and the 25 anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
The memorial service also included the stories of other genocide survivors, including Cambodian Sokphal Din and Bosnian Jakob Finci.
Meanwhile Figen Murray, who lost her son Martyn Hett in the Arena bombing, read the poem We Remember Them, by Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Riemer.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “I want to thank the Association of Jewish Refugees, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, and friends including Figen Murray for joining us at Manchester Hall for this day of commemoration.
“Those who survived the Holocaust have given powerful testimony to the horrors they experienced, and as time passes on it is increasingly important that we hear their voices and reflect on the lessons of this atrocity and others around the world.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
“Now more than ever, it is vital that we understand and recognise the historical circumstances that led to these appalling events, and challenge this kind of hatred whenever and wherever it occurs.
“The rich diversity of our places is our strength. I want to send a message of solidarity from Greater Manchester to all those around the world affected by persecution and its tragic, avoidable consequences: we will always stand with you.”
Michael Newman, chief executive of the Association of Jewish Refugees, said: “Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration is particularly significant this year as we remember 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and how the world was freed from Nazi oppression that ostracised the Jewish community and other minority groups and deliberately divided society.
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“On this day we remember those who, through their actions, alleviated the plight of the refugees and the survivors, and not only the Jewish victims of the Nazis.
"In addition to spoken testimonies, we can now also rely on the written and recorded word of testimony to combat untruth and to stand together to honour, commemorate and educate.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Man City defender Tosin Adarabioyo reveals Kobe Bryant inspiration in heartfelt tribute

Following Sunday 's tragic news of the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant , Man City defender Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed that he chose his squad number in his honour .
LA Lakers legend Bryant , who is widely regarded as one of the best NBA players of all time , died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter , Gianna , and seven others in California .
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief from around the world with countless football clubs and players paying tribute to the sporting icon .
Adarabioyo , who is on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that Bryant has been an inspiration throughout his life and he chose the No.24 jersey , which Bryant made iconic after switching from the No.8 at the Lakers , because of him .
`` This man was the definition of a winner and someone I looked up to for inspiration throughout my life , '' Adarabioyo tweeted .
`` The reason I wear 24 on the back of my shirt is because of him .
Kobe , your legacy will live on forever !
`` Still can ’ t believe we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My deepest condolences go out to all the family and friends of those affected by this tragedy . ''
Adarabioyo was n't the only City player to pay tribute , with Kevin De Bruyne , Nicolas Otamendi , David Silva and Raheem Sterling all paying their respects on social media as well .

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Following Sunday's tragic news of the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, Man City defender Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed that he chose his squad number in his honour.
LA Lakers legend Bryant, who is widely regarded as one of the best NBA players of all time, died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in California.
The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of grief from around the world with countless football clubs and players paying tribute to the sporting icon.
Adarabioyo, who is on loan at Championship side Blackburn Rovers, has revealed that Bryant has been an inspiration throughout his life and he chose the No.24 jersey, which Bryant made iconic after switching from the No.8 at the Lakers, because of him.
"This man was the definition of a winner and someone I looked up to for inspiration throughout my life," Adarabioyo tweeted.
"The reason I wear 24 on the back of my shirt is because of him. Kobe, your legacy will live on forever!
"Still can’t believe we’ve lost Kobe and his daughter... My deepest condolences go out to all the family and friends of those affected by this tragedy."
Adarabioyo wasn't the only City player to pay tribute, with Kevin De Bruyne, Nicolas Otamendi, David Silva and Raheem Sterling all paying their respects on social media as well.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--When is the FA Cup 5th round draw? Manchester United and Man City ball numbers confirmed

Manchester United and Man City have both booked their places in the draw for the FA Cup fifth round on Monday with big wins against lower-league opposition .
City were first to book their place in the fifth round , beating Championship side Fulham at the Etihad by a scoreline of 4-0 .
The Blues have n't lost to the Cottagers since 2009 and beat them three times last season with an aggregate score of 7-0 on their way to Premier League and Carabao Cup glory .
United are n't quite as familiar with their opponents , Tranmere Rovers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a competitive fixture , a 5-0 win in the League Cup way back in 1976 .
The League One side earned the glamour tie at Prenton Park after defeating Premier League side Watford in a replay on Thursday night , after the game was initially postponed due to a waterlogged pitch .
There were no upsets from the League One side on Sunday though , as United ran out 6-0 winners .
When is the FA Cup fifth round draw ?
The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7:19pm .
The draw will take place prior to the final tie of the fourth round between Arsenal and Bournemouth .
What TV channel is the FA Cup fifth round on ?
The draw will be televised on BBC One and BBC iPlayer during The One Show .
It will be hosted by Mark Chapman and conducted by United legend Teddy Sheringham and former Liverpool man Glen Johnson .
What are Manchester United and Man City 's ball numbers City know they are in the hat for the next round after strolling to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Etihad .
They are ball number 13 for the draw .
United will be ball number 1 for the fifth round after their comfortable 6-0 win against Tranmere .
The fifth round matches will take place in the week commencing Monday , March 2 .

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Manchester United and Man City have both booked their places in the draw for the FA Cup fifth round on Monday with big wins against lower-league opposition.
City were first to book their place in the fifth round, beating Championship side Fulham at the Etihad by a scoreline of 4-0.
The Blues haven't lost to the Cottagers since 2009 and beat them three times last season with an aggregate score of 7-0 on their way to Premier League and Carabao Cup glory.
United aren't quite as familiar with their opponents, Tranmere Rovers, and have only faced them once before in a competitive fixture, a 5-0 win in the League Cup way back in 1976.
The League One side earned the glamour tie at Prenton Park after defeating Premier League side Watford in a replay on Thursday night, after the game was initially postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. There were no upsets from the League One side on Sunday though, as United ran out 6-0 winners.
When is the FA Cup fifth round draw?
The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday, January 27 and will commence at 7:19pm.
The draw will take place prior to the final tie of the fourth round between Arsenal and Bournemouth.
What TV channel is the FA Cup fifth round on?
The draw will be televised on BBC One and BBC iPlayer during The One Show.
It will be hosted by Mark Chapman and conducted by United legend Teddy Sheringham and former Liverpool man Glen Johnson.
What are Manchester United and Man City's ball numbers
City know they are in the hat for the next round after strolling to a 4-0 win against 10-man Fulham at the Etihad.
They are ball number 13 for the draw.
United will be ball number 1 for the fifth round after their comfortable 6-0 win against Tranmere.
Full FA Cup fifth round ball numbers:
Manchester United Chelsea Southampton or Tottenham Hotspur Sheffield Wednesday Bournemouth or Arsenal Northampton Town or Derby County Leicester City Sheffield United Reading or Cardiff City West Brom Norwich City Coventry or Birmingham City Man City Newcastle United or Oxford United Portsmouth Shrewsbury Town or Liverpool
The fifth round matches will take place in the week commencing Monday, March 2.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--This Morning's Holly Willoughy and Phillip Schofield scold competition caller for breaking the rules

It ’ s turning out to be the most contentious This Morning competition ever - and today Spin To Win brought even more drama to the table .
It ’ s not the first time that contestants have ‘ broken the rules ’ - and it ’ s unlikely to be the last despite hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield ’ s best efforts to prevent it .
On Monday morning ’ s episode of the ITV programme they were so frustrated they had to scold the caller who was eliminated from winning a prize after saying ‘ hello ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` The code word has to be the first thing you say when you pick up the phone , so do not say 'hello ' because we will hang up . ''
The Spin To Win game was introduced earlier this month when the daytime favourite was extended by half an hour .
It doesn ’ t always go to plan , however - one viewer won a holiday to Edinburgh - the city where she lives - and another was completely cut off .
A few have made the mistake of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the phone - and today was no different when Steve called in .
Holly scolded : `` Hang up Steve .
Do n't say hello .
Steve we had one rule , we said it very , very clearly and you said hello .
Very disappointed in Steve . ''
Phillip chipped in : `` Oh , Steve .
Right , next one . ''
The next caller certainly made up for Steve ’ s failure - not only did she answer with the correct codeword she also bagged herself a cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dedicated Facebook page bringing you all the latest TV , entertainment and features from the Manchester Evening News .
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It’s turning out to be the most contentious This Morning competition ever - and today Spin To Win brought even more drama to the table.
It’s not the first time that contestants have ‘broken the rules’ - and it’s unlikely to be the last despite hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield’s best efforts to prevent it.
On Monday morning’s episode of the ITV programme they were so frustrated they had to scold the caller who was eliminated from winning a prize after saying ‘hello’ instead of the codeword.
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Phil said: "The code word has to be the first thing you say when you pick up the phone, so do not say 'hello' because we will hang up."
The Spin To Win game was introduced earlier this month when the daytime favourite was extended by half an hour.
It doesn’t always go to plan, however - one viewer won a holiday to Edinburgh - the city where she lives - and another was completely cut off.
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A few have made the mistake of saying ‘hello’ when they picked up the phone - and today was no different when Steve called in.
Holly scolded: "Hang up Steve. Don't say hello. Steve we had one rule, we said it very, very clearly and you said hello. Very disappointed in Steve."
Phillip chipped in: "Oh, Steve. Right, next one."
(Image: ITV)
The next caller certainly made up for Steve’s failure - not only did she answer with the correct codeword she also bagged herself a cool £1,000 in prize money.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Third murder arrest in investigation into footballer Jordan Sinnott's death

Police investigating the death of footballer Jordan Sinnott have arrested a third man on suspicion of murder .
The 25-year-old was found unconscious in Retford town centre at around 2am on Friday night ( January 24 ) and is believed to have suffered a fractured skull in an assault hours before he was due to play a match .
The footballer , who had spells at Altrincham FC , Bury FC and Huddersfield Town and was on loan at Matlock Town , died in hospital on Saturday evening .
Nottinghamshire Police said a 20-year-old man has been detained in connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after two 21-year-old-men were arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday .
Police also confirmed that Connor Woodcock , of Beehive Street , Retford , had been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm in connection with a separate assault , understood to have taken place after Mr Sinnott was injured .
Officers initially said they were called to 'two large-scale disturbances ' in the Nottinghamshire town on Friday night - firstly a reported eight person fight in the car park of the Dominie Cross pub and an subsequent incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventually found .
Detectives do not now believe that the first incident is connected to Mr Sinnott 's death .
Detective Inspector Justine Wilson , who is leading the investigation , said : `` A team of detectives has been working hard on this investigation , which is gathering pace .
`` I would like to thank the community for the response to our appeals yesterday , which has been really helpful .
We still need to hear from anyone who has not yet come forward .
Any piece of information they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be vital .
`` We are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show the assault of a man at a train station .
I can confirm that this video is not connected to the death of Jordan Sinnott . ''
Matlock Town said on Sunday that their fixture against Grantham Town on Tuesday had been postponed due to the `` tragic events '' , after they had previously cancelled Saturday 's game against Mickleover Sports .
In a tribute to Mr Sinnott on Twitter , the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a footballer , you were our friend and brother .
`` You gave us incredible memories and scored your first career hat-trick in your final game for the club .
Rest easy Jordan , we love , miss and will never forget you . ''
Police are asking anyone with information to report it by calling Nottinghamshire Police on 101 , or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
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Police investigating the death of footballer Jordan Sinnott have arrested a third man on suspicion of murder.
The 25-year-old was found unconscious in Retford town centre at around 2am on Friday night (January 24) and is believed to have suffered a fractured skull in an assault hours before he was due to play a match.
The footballer, who had spells at Altrincham FC, Bury FC and Huddersfield Town and was on loan at Matlock Town, died in hospital on Saturday evening.
Nottinghamshire Police said a 20-year-old man has been detained in connection with the death of Jordan Sinnott, after two 21-year-old-men were arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday.
Police also confirmed that Connor Woodcock, of Beehive Street, Retford, had been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and actual bodily harm in connection with a separate assault, understood to have taken place after Mr Sinnott was injured.
Officers initially said they were called to 'two large-scale disturbances' in the Nottinghamshire town on Friday night - firstly a reported eight person fight in the car park of the Dominie Cross pub and an subsequent incident in Market Place, where Sinnott was eventually found.
Detectives do not now believe that the first incident is connected to Mr Sinnott's death.
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Detective Inspector Justine Wilson, who is leading the investigation, said: "A team of detectives has been working hard on this investigation, which is gathering pace.
"I would like to thank the community for the response to our appeals yesterday, which has been really helpful. We still need to hear from anyone who has not yet come forward. Any piece of information they can give, however small it seems, could be vital.
"We are aware of a video circulating on social media which appears to show the assault of a man at a train station. I can confirm that this video is not connected to the death of Jordan Sinnott."
Matlock Town said on Sunday that their fixture against Grantham Town on Tuesday had been postponed due to the "tragic events", after they had previously cancelled Saturday's game against Mickleover Sports.
In a tribute to Mr Sinnott on Twitter, the club said: "You weren't just a footballer, you were our friend and brother.
"You gave us incredible memories and scored your first career hat-trick in your final game for the club. Rest easy Jordan, we love, miss and will never forget you."
Police are asking anyone with information to report it by calling Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Man in the midst of a psychotic episode brutally attacked elderly woman as she walked to Tesco

A man brutally attacked an elderly woman in broad daylight as she made her way to Tesco , a court heard .
Michael Doherty , 59 , grabbed the 79-year-old - who was a complete stranger - by the neck , before punching her to the pavement then kicking her in the head and stomach .
The assault took place as the victim was walking towards Tesco on Parrs Wood Lane in East Didsbury at around 8.30am on August 22 last year .
Doherty , who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia , was in the midst of a psychotic episode at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was sentenced to a mental health treatment programme on Monday ( January 27 ) .
He told a judge that he was 'really ashamed ' about what had happened .
The court heard how the retired lady was walking towards the direction of the supermarket when she spotted the defendant walking towards her .
Prosecutor Nigel Booth said Doherty was 'talking to himself ' when he passed the victim on the pavement .
`` He then turned back towards her and grabbed her from behind round the neck '' , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pushed her to the floor .
He then kicked her to the head and stomach . ''
Two members of the public spotted the incident as they were driving past and ran to help .
The defendant had already began walking away but he returned to the scene when a man detained him and told him to wait for the police .
The victim , who said in a statement that she 'felt sad ' about what happened to her , was taken to hospital .
She suffered bruising and large swelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown said his client - who has previous convictions , including one for wounding with intent - was 'clearly suffering from a psychotic episode ' when he committed this offence .
`` He was in a vulnerable state at the time '' , Mr Brown added .
`` He was lost with no home at the time , he was essentially in Didsbury trying to get back to Preston which is a place that he was familiar with .
`` He is a man that suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and this is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge , Recorder Peter Atherton , agreed that Doherty 'barely knew what he was doing ' at the time of the offence .
He said that his 'prime concern ' was to protect members of the public and that a 'structured ' sentence would be in the public interest .
Sentencing , Recorder Atherton told Doherty : `` This was an entirely unexpected and unprovoked attack on a member of the public just going about her business .
`` It was clearly a shocking incident for her .
`` The explanation for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious psychiatric illness .
`` You were experiencing a psychotic episode and it seems you barely knew what you were doing at that time .
`` Paranoid schizophrenia has affected you for many years .
`` My prime concern is to make sure as far as possible the protection of members of public in the future and an iimmediate sentence would unlikely do this .
`` The time has come to take a more structured approach to your situation which will be in the public interest . ''
Doherty , of no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm .
He was sentenced to a two-year community order made up of a mental health treatment requirement , a residency requirement and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days .
The judge also commended the actions of the members of the public who intervened in the attack and rewarded them with £25 each .

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A man brutally attacked an elderly woman in broad daylight as she made her way to Tesco, a court heard.
Michael Doherty, 59, grabbed the 79-year-old - who was a complete stranger - by the neck, before punching her to the pavement then kicking her in the head and stomach.
The assault took place as the victim was walking towards Tesco on Parrs Wood Lane in East Didsbury at around 8.30am on August 22 last year.
Doherty, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, was in the midst of a psychotic episode at the time, Manchester Crown Court heard.
He was sentenced to a mental health treatment programme on Monday (January 27).
He told a judge that he was 'really ashamed' about what had happened.
The court heard how the retired lady was walking towards the direction of the supermarket when she spotted the defendant walking towards her.
Prosecutor Nigel Booth said Doherty was 'talking to himself' when he passed the victim on the pavement.
"He then turned back towards her and grabbed her from behind round the neck", the prosecutor added.
"He punched her and pushed her to the floor. He then kicked her to the head and stomach."
Two members of the public spotted the incident as they were driving past and ran to help.
The defendant had already began walking away but he returned to the scene when a man detained him and told him to wait for the police.
The victim, who said in a statement that she 'felt sad' about what happened to her, was taken to hospital.
She suffered bruising and large swelling to her forehead.
Mitigating, Adam Brown said his client - who has previous convictions, including one for wounding with intent - was 'clearly suffering from a psychotic episode' when he committed this offence.
"He was in a vulnerable state at the time", Mr Brown added.
"He was lost with no home at the time, he was essentially in Didsbury trying to get back to Preston which is a place that he was familiar with.
"He is a man that suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and this is an unfortunate situation all round."
The judge, Recorder Peter Atherton, agreed that Doherty 'barely knew what he was doing' at the time of the offence.
He said that his 'prime concern' was to protect members of the public and that a 'structured' sentence would be in the public interest.
Sentencing, Recorder Atherton told Doherty: "This was an entirely unexpected and unprovoked attack on a member of the public just going about her business.
"It was clearly a shocking incident for her.
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"The explanation for this incident is that you were suffering from a serious psychiatric illness.
"You were experiencing a psychotic episode and it seems you barely knew what you were doing at that time.
"Paranoid schizophrenia has affected you for many years.
"My prime concern is to make sure as far as possible the protection of members of public in the future and an iimmediate sentence would unlikely do this.
"The time has come to take a more structured approach to your situation which will be in the public interest."
Doherty, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He was sentenced to a two-year community order made up of a mental health treatment requirement, a residency requirement and 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days.
The judge also commended the actions of the members of the public who intervened in the attack and rewarded them with £25 each.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--We now reach nine out of 10 people in Salford, figures reveal

Your Manchester Evening News website and its associated print titles now reach nine out of ten of people in Salford , according to industry figures .
The audience data from JICREG True Local shows that we reach 89 per cent of Salford every month through the Salford Weekly News , the Manchester Evening News online and in print , and our other Manchester print titles .
The figures are similarly strong across Greater Manchester , with 84pc of the population in our print areas reached each month .
It 's another significant achievement for the Manchester Evening News .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regional news site in the UK to reach the 1 billion page views in a single year .
The site - named Website of the Year at the Regional Press Awards for two years running - regularly generated more than 3m views a day during 2019 .
M.E.N editor-in-chief Darren Thwaites believes that reaching 9 out of 10 people in Salford is great , but could be even better .
`` We 're working on that 10th person ! ''
he said .
`` I 'm absolutely delighted that our audience reach in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible to think that for every 10 local customers that walk into a Salford business , nine of them will consume our media each month .
`` But I 'm not surprised it 's so high .
These are brands that people love and trust .
We 've been publishing in Salford for more than 150 years .
Our chief reporter Neal Keeling has been writing about Salford life for 32 of those years .
Our commitment to serve and champion our local communities remains as strong as ever .
`` We 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publisher outside London and we 're keen to capitalise on that market-leading position throughout 2020 . ''

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Your Manchester Evening News website and its associated print titles now reach nine out of ten of people in Salford, according to industry figures.
The audience data from JICREG True Local shows that we reach 89 per cent of Salford every month through the Salford Weekly News, the Manchester Evening News online and in print, and our other Manchester print titles.
The figures are similarly strong across Greater Manchester, with 84pc of the population in our print areas reached each month.
It's another significant achievement for the Manchester Evening News. In November the title celebrated becoming the first-ever regional news site in the UK to reach the 1 billion page views in a single year.
The site - named Website of the Year at the Regional Press Awards for two years running - regularly generated more than 3m views a day during 2019.
M.E.N editor-in-chief Darren Thwaites believes that reaching 9 out of 10 people in Salford is great, but could be even better. "We're working on that 10th person!" he said.
"I'm absolutely delighted that our audience reach in Salford is so high. It's incredible to think that for every 10 local customers that walk into a Salford business, nine of them will consume our media each month.
"But I'm not surprised it's so high. These are brands that people love and trust. We've been publishing in Salford for more than 150 years. Our chief reporter Neal Keeling has been writing about Salford life for 32 of those years. Our commitment to serve and champion our local communities remains as strong as ever.
"We've got the biggest audience of any UK publisher outside London and we're keen to capitalise on that market-leading position throughout 2020."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba posts injury update

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has posted an injury update on his Instagram page showing he has had his cast removed following surgery on his ankle .
The France international underwent an operation on his right ankle earlier this month and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to have the midfielder back in contention soon after missing him for the majority of the season .
The 26-year-old has made just eight appearances in all competitions during the current campaign with two injuries keeping him out .
The midfielder made his return in the defeat against Watford just before Christmas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day win against Newcastle and Solskjaer confirmed a week later that he was set to be sidelined again as he was going for surgery .
Pogba has been keeping fans up to date with his progress on his Instagram page and on Monday afternoon , ahead of United 's League Cup semi final second leg clash against Manchester City on Wednesday , he posted a picture with his cast off with the caption 'patience ' along with a key emoji .
Solskjaer said at the start of the month that he expected Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four weeks and with his cast coming off there 's the possibility he could return after the winter break .
`` Paul came back after a long spell out , two games , couldn ’ t go to Burnley , felt his ankle was sore , we did a scan and it ’ s not the same injury , it ’ s a different injury and when you get that scan you consult your own medical people as well like I did , you want the best second opinion and the advice was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United manager said at the start of January .
`` It ’ s not a major one and probably as I said three or four weeks . ''

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has posted an injury update on his Instagram page showing he has had his cast removed following surgery on his ankle.
The France international underwent an operation on his right ankle earlier this month and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to have the midfielder back in contention soon after missing him for the majority of the season.
The 26-year-old has made just eight appearances in all competitions during the current campaign with two injuries keeping him out. The midfielder made his return in the defeat against Watford just before Christmas and played the second half of the Boxing Day win against Newcastle and Solskjaer confirmed a week later that he was set to be sidelined again as he was going for surgery.
Pogba has been keeping fans up to date with his progress on his Instagram page and on Monday afternoon, ahead of United's League Cup semi final second leg clash against Manchester City on Wednesday, he posted a picture with his cast off with the caption 'patience' along with a key emoji.
Solskjaer said at the start of the month that he expected Pogba to only be sidelined for three to four weeks and with his cast coming off there's the possibility he could return after the winter break.
"Paul came back after a long spell out, two games, couldn’t go to Burnley, felt his ankle was sore, we did a scan and it’s not the same injury, it’s a different injury and when you get that scan you consult your own medical people as well like I did, you want the best second opinion and the advice was to have it done," the United manager said at the start of January.
"It’s not a major one and probably as I said three or four weeks."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-27--New apartment block to be built at site of former Bury church

A new apartment block is set to be built on an empty parcel of land in Bury , where a church stood more than a decade ago .
The three-storey block of 15 one-bedroom flats has been approved at the site previously home to St Mary and Phillip RC Church , which was demolished in 2009 .
The new housing development will be located on the corner of Spring Lane and Bury Road in Radcliffe .
Housing association Bolton At Home has committed to offering 15 apartments for affordable rent in the new building .
A car park of 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cycle storage as part of the proposed development .
But concerns were raised about the impact that the development would have on access to St Marys Social Club .
The social club said it was pleased to hear of the plans for the development , but claimed the proposal would breach its right of access , which was granted in 1935 .
This is because the access to the cellar drop where deliveries are received on Spring Lane is due to be planted , according to the club .
Radcliffe East Rhyse Cathcart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential ” part of the community and said that he hoped that the “ civil matter ” between the social club and the developer would be resolved .
But the councillor who represents the area told the planning committee he was satisfied his concerns about bin storage and electric vehicle charging points were covered by the conditions the council has set the developer .
He said : “ I ’ m not against the actual planning application .
I do acknowledge that the developer has amended the plans .
“ I read the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions are in there.
” Planning committee member , Cllr Cristina Tegolo , raised concerns about accessibility and mobility in the building which will not have a lift .
Referring to a similar development on the bank of the River Irwell on land off Millett Street which was approved in November , she complained that all of the proposed apartments would be only one-bedroom in size .
She said : “ I appreciate that this is 100 per cent affordable but I ’ m concerns that this is the second development we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bury Council ’ s head of development management Dave Marno said that some of Cllr Tegolo ’ s concerns were a matter for building regulations and not for the planning committee to consider .
The planning committee voted to approve the application at a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening .

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A new apartment block is set to be built on an empty parcel of land in Bury, where a church stood more than a decade ago.
The three-storey block of 15 one-bedroom flats has been approved at the site previously home to St Mary and Phillip RC Church, which was demolished in 2009.
The new housing development will be located on the corner of Spring Lane and Bury Road in Radcliffe.
Housing association Bolton At Home has committed to offering 15 apartments for affordable rent in the new building.
A car park of 12 spaces would be provided together with a cycle storage as part of the proposed development.
But concerns were raised about the impact that the development would have on access to St Marys Social Club.
The social club said it was pleased to hear of the plans for the development, but claimed the proposal would breach its right of access, which was granted in 1935.
This is because the access to the cellar drop where deliveries are received on Spring Lane is due to be planted, according to the club.
Radcliffe East Rhyse Cathcart described the social club as an “essential” part of the community and said that he hoped that the “civil matter” between the social club and the developer would be resolved.
But the councillor who represents the area told the planning committee he was satisfied his concerns about bin storage and electric vehicle charging points were covered by the conditions the council has set the developer.
He said: “I’m not against the actual planning application. I do acknowledge that the developer has amended the plans.
“I read the current plans and I can see that conditions are in there.”
Planning committee member, Cllr Cristina Tegolo, raised concerns about accessibility and mobility in the building which will not have a lift.
Referring to a similar development on the bank of the River Irwell on land off Millett Street which was approved in November, she complained that all of the proposed apartments would be only one-bedroom in size.
She said: “I appreciate that this is 100 per cent affordable but I’m concerns that this is the second development we have seen which is 100 per cent one-bedroom.”
Bury Council’s head of development management Dave Marno said that some of Cllr Tegolo’s concerns were a matter for building regulations and not for the planning committee to consider.
The planning committee voted to approve the application at a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Bayern Munich chairman refuses to rule out fresh transfer move for Man City star Leroy Sane

High up officials of Bayern Munich have started discussing the potential signing of Man City'sLeroy Sane again , with CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge refusing to rule out that they have interest in the player .
The future of Sane was City 's transfer saga of the summer , with Bayern making no secret of their desire to bring him back home to Germany to replace departed legends Arjen Robben and Frank Ribery .
Several star players such as Robert Lewandowski , Manuel Neuer and Serge Gnabry have all commented on the possibility of Sane 's arrival as did other high-profile employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then-manager Nico Kovac .
Their pursuit was so public that Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was 'confident ' that Sane would arrive at the club and Bayern had to deny reports in the German press that the signing was immanent on their own Twitter account .
Pep Guardiola and other senior Blues officials were irked by the Bavarians ' charm offensive for Sane and remained relaxed about the situation after not receiving any bids .
Bayern ended their summer chase for Sane after the 24-year-old suffered serious ligament damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phillipe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic .
Sane is yet to kick a ball this season as he continues his recovery but Bayern 's interest has seemingly not gone away .
Rummenigge has claimed Bayern want to create a 'friendly atmosphere ' with City , but still spoke about Sane .
`` If we are still interested in principle , which I do not rule out , we will first talk to the club in order to create a friendly atmosphere of conversation , ” Rummenigge told German journalist Manuel Bonke .
Sane 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of next season .

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High up officials of Bayern Munich have started discussing the potential signing of Man City's Leroy Sane again, with CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge refusing to rule out that they have interest in the player.
The future of Sane was City's transfer saga of the summer, with Bayern making no secret of their desire to bring him back home to Germany to replace departed legends Arjen Robben and Frank Ribery.
Several star players such as Robert Lewandowski, Manuel Neuer and Serge Gnabry have all commented on the possibility of Sane's arrival as did other high-profile employees at the club, like Uli Hoeness and then-manager Nico Kovac.
Their pursuit was so public that Kovac was forced to apologise after saying he was 'confident' that Sane would arrive at the club and Bayern had to deny reports in the German press that the signing was immanent on their own Twitter account.
Pep Guardiola and other senior Blues officials were irked by the Bavarians' charm offensive for Sane and remained relaxed about the situation after not receiving any bids.
Bayern ended their summer chase for Sane after the 24-year-old suffered serious ligament damage in the Community Shield and instead signed Phillipe Coutinho and Ivan Perisic.
Sane is yet to kick a ball this season as he continues his recovery but Bayern's interest has seemingly not gone away.
Rummenigge has claimed Bayern want to create a 'friendly atmosphere' with City, but still spoke about Sane.
"If we are still interested in principle, which I do not rule out, we will first talk to the club in order to create a friendly atmosphere of conversation,” Rummenigge told German journalist Manuel Bonke.
Sane's contract at City expires at the end of next season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Manchester United to face Leeds United at Old Trafford in FA Youth Cup

Manchester United 's FA Youth Cup fixture with Leeds United will be held at Old Trafford , the club have confirmed .
United had been drawn to face their fierce rivals in the fifth round of the famous youth competition but a venue had yet to be confirmed for the tie .
Leeds will travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday 5 February for the 7pm kick-off , although admission details for the fixture are yet to be confirmed .
The match must be decided on the night with extra-time and penalties to follow if the score is level at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side defeated Lincoln City and Norwich earlier in the competition to set-up their tie with Leeds , and reacting to the draw the United manager admitted it would be a big occasion for his side .
“ It 's a tasty one , ” Ryan said .
“ Definitely a romantic one for a Manchester United fan .
It 's going to be tough and another really exciting night hopefully.
” United are the most successful club in the history of the FA Youth Cup and last lifted the trophy in 2011 .

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Manchester United's FA Youth Cup fixture with Leeds United will be held at Old Trafford, the club have confirmed.
United had been drawn to face their fierce rivals in the fifth round of the famous youth competition but a venue had yet to be confirmed for the tie.
Leeds will travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday 5 February for the 7pm kick-off, although admission details for the fixture are yet to be confirmed.
The match must be decided on the night with extra-time and penalties to follow if the score is level at the end of full-time.
Neil Ryan's side defeated Lincoln City and Norwich earlier in the competition to set-up their tie with Leeds, and reacting to the draw the United manager admitted it would be a big occasion for his side.
“It's a tasty one,” Ryan said. “Definitely a romantic one for a Manchester United fan. It's going to be tough and another really exciting night hopefully.”
United are the most successful club in the history of the FA Youth Cup and last lifted the trophy in 2011.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Paedophile who sunk '14 to 16 cans of Stella a day' caught by undercover cops. 'Divorced and lonely'

Paedophile who sunk '14 to 16 cans of Stella a day' caught by undercover cops. 'Divorced and lonely', he said the sick chat was just 'fantasy'

A paedophile who had a bag of children 's underwear in his house was snared by two undercover police officers posing on chat rooms .
Kevin Watson , 56 , engaged in sexually explicit chats with two officers - one who was pretending to be a 13-year-old boy and another who said he was the dad of a 10-year-old girl .
Watson , from Stretford , Trafford , made arrangements to meet with the 'girl ' via her father , telling him to give her a 'soft drink with some vodka in it ' beforehand .
In chats with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were any 'quiet places to park up ' near his home and said he wanted to perform sex acts on him .
Now Watson , who sent an inappropriate image , has been jailed for 26 months .
Manchester Crown Court heard Watson first came to the attention of police after a device using IP address linked to his home was found to have uploaded indecent images of children to the internet .
Police searched his home and found a bag of children 's underwear , as well as computer equipment which contained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
Later Watson began chatting online with an undercover office posing as 'Luke ' , who he said was a 13-year-old boy .
He soon began sexualised chat with the 'boy ' and said he was 'curious ' .
Watson , who searched online for terms including 'naked teens ' and 'naked mums and daughters ' was again traced by his IP address and police searched his home .
Despite knowing he was under suspicion , he carried on and began chatting with another undercover officer , 'Simon ' , posing as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watson asked for pictures of her and made arrangements to meet up so he could sexually abuse her .
He spoke on the phone with Simon and investigated getting the train to meet her , but he ultimately did n't go through with it .
Watson was arrested at his home .
He later told officers that he would never abuse any children , and that it was just 'fantasy ' .
While sending the messages he was drunk , Watson said , and he would often drink 14 to 16 cans of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seized which were found to contain a further 55 indecent images of children .
Defending , Rachel Shenton said Watson 's online behaviour was 'simply talk ' and 'fantasy chat ' .
She said Watson is a 'chronic alcoholic ' , who has is divorced and 'lonely ' .
Watson , of Poplar Street , Stretford , pleaded guilty to attempting to incite a child to sexual activity ; one count of attempting to sexually communicate with a child ; five counts of possessing indecent images ; and one count of arranging an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a child sex offence .
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A paedophile who had a bag of children's underwear in his house was snared by two undercover police officers posing on chat rooms.
Kevin Watson, 56, engaged in sexually explicit chats with two officers - one who was pretending to be a 13-year-old boy and another who said he was the dad of a 10-year-old girl.
Watson, from Stretford, Trafford, made arrangements to meet with the 'girl' via her father, telling him to give her a 'soft drink with some vodka in it' beforehand.
In chats with the 'boy', Watson asked if there were any 'quiet places to park up' near his home and said he wanted to perform sex acts on him.
Now Watson, who sent an inappropriate image, has been jailed for 26 months.
Manchester Crown Court heard Watson first came to the attention of police after a device using IP address linked to his home was found to have uploaded indecent images of children to the internet.
Police searched his home and found a bag of children's underwear, as well as computer equipment which contained 67 indecent images, prosecutor Chloe Fordham said.
Later Watson began chatting online with an undercover office posing as 'Luke', who he said was a 13-year-old boy.
He soon began sexualised chat with the 'boy' and said he was 'curious'.
Watson, who searched online for terms including 'naked teens' and 'naked mums and daughters' was again traced by his IP address and police searched his home.
Despite knowing he was under suspicion, he carried on and began chatting with another undercover officer, 'Simon', posing as the father of a 10-year-old girl.
Watson asked for pictures of her and made arrangements to meet up so he could sexually abuse her.
He spoke on the phone with Simon and investigated getting the train to meet her, but he ultimately didn't go through with it.
Watson was arrested at his home.
He later told officers that he would never abuse any children, and that it was just 'fantasy'.
While sending the messages he was drunk, Watson said, and he would often drink 14 to 16 cans of Stella a day.
Electronic items were seized which were found to contain a further 55 indecent images of children.
Defending, Rachel Shenton said Watson's online behaviour was 'simply talk' and 'fantasy chat'.
She said Watson is a 'chronic alcoholic', who has is divorced and 'lonely'.
Watson, of Poplar Street, Stretford, pleaded guilty to attempting to incite a child to sexual activity; one count of attempting to sexually communicate with a child; five counts of possessing indecent images; and one count of arranging an act which would involve the commission of a child sex offence.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Cheshire Constabulary refers itself to police watchdog over response to incidents 'prior to death of

Cheshire Constabulary refers itself to police watchdog over response to incidents 'prior to death of Yousef Makki'

Cheshire Constabulary has referred itself to the police watchdog over its response to incidents 'prior to the death of Yousef Makki ' .
The force - and the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) - have refused to reveal details about the 'incidents ' , which did not involve Yousef .
The IOPC probe , which is underway , will not look into the criminal investigation into the teenager 's death , which was led by Greater Manchester Police .
It comes after the Manchester Evening News reported that GMP 's Professional Standards Branch is assessing whether to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'any conduct issues ' during its investigation .
No such referral has yet been made .
Senior GMP officers met with the Makki family last week to discuss the results of an internal review into the evidence in the case , how it was presented during the trial and 'whether anything could have been done differently ' .
Yousef , 17 , was stabbed through the heart during a fight on Gorse Bank Road , in Hale Barns , on March 2 , 2019 .
Joshua Molnar , from Hale , was found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trial at Manchester Crown Court .
The 18-year-old admitted possessing the knife which inflicted the fatal injury and lying to police at the scene and is serving a detention and training order .
He told the jury Yousef pulled a knife first and said he acted in self-defence .
A second boy , 17 , who can not be named for legal reasons , was handed a four-month detention and training order for possessing another knife .
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and , together with Molnar , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP and the Crown Prosecution Service last year launched internal reviews into alleged ‘ failures ’ during the investigation into Yousef ’ s death and the subsequent prosecution .
Regarding the Cheshire Constabulary referral , an IOPC spokeswoman said : `` We have begun an independent investigation concerning the response of Cheshire Constabulary to incidents prior to the death of Yousef Makki . ''
The spokeswoman refused to comment further .
The force said in a statement : `` Cheshire Constabulary ’ s Professional Standards Department has voluntarily referred itself to the Independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding this matter .
`` The IOPC has made a decision that it will now independently investigate and it would therefore be inappropriate for us to comment further at this stage whilst the investigation is ongoing .
”

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Beth Abbit, Todd Fitzgerald)

Cheshire Constabulary has referred itself to the police watchdog over its response to incidents 'prior to the death of Yousef Makki'.
The force - and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) - have refused to reveal details about the 'incidents', which did not involve Yousef.
The IOPC probe, which is underway, will not look into the criminal investigation into the teenager's death, which was led by Greater Manchester Police.
It comes after the Manchester Evening News reported that GMP's Professional Standards Branch is assessing whether to make a referral to the IOPC regarding 'any conduct issues' during its investigation. No such referral has yet been made.
Senior GMP officers met with the Makki family last week to discuss the results of an internal review into the evidence in the case, how it was presented during the trial and 'whether anything could have been done differently'.
Yousef, 17, was stabbed through the heart during a fight on Gorse Bank Road, in Hale Barns, on March 2, 2019.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Joshua Molnar, from Hale, was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter following a trial at Manchester Crown Court.
The 18-year-old admitted possessing the knife which inflicted the fatal injury and lying to police at the scene and is serving a detention and training order.
He told the jury Yousef pulled a knife first and said he acted in self-defence.
A second boy, 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was handed a four-month detention and training order for possessing another knife.
He was acquitted of perverting the course of justice and, together with Molnar, cleared of conspiracy to rob.
Both GMP and the Crown Prosecution Service last year launched internal reviews into alleged ‘failures’ during the investigation into Yousef’s death and the subsequent prosecution.
Regarding the Cheshire Constabulary referral, an IOPC spokeswoman said: "We have begun an independent investigation concerning the response of Cheshire Constabulary to incidents prior to the death of Yousef Makki."
The spokeswoman refused to comment further.
The force said in a statement: "Cheshire Constabulary’s Professional Standards Department has voluntarily referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding this matter.
"The IOPC has made a decision that it will now independently investigate and it would therefore be inappropriate for us to comment further at this stage whilst the investigation is ongoing.”
A spokesman refused to comment further.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Hollyoaks spoilers: Mitchell hits out in homophobic rant as his family struggles with his sexuality

It 's been a little over a week since Mitchell Deveraux took the big decision to tell his mum Martine that he is gay in the wake of Jesse Donovan 's shock death .
But telling grandfather Walter is another matter and still leaves Mitchell fearful .
As we start the week , Walter is still unaware of his grandson 's admission and sets him up on a date with Abigail from the church .
It does n't go to plan and after seeing Anita Tinkle performing at The Dog at the same time as the date and upon hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Azim , a drunk Mitchell tracks Azim down and enters into a homophobic rant .
Mitchell is later arrested for a hate crime and leaves Scott closer to Azim than ever .
And things are n't set to get any better as Toby plants the Christmas market photos of Scott and Mitchell kissing in Walter 's bible which he later find and confronts Mitchell in front of the family and demands answers .
Walter blames Martine 's loose morals for corrupting Mitchell .
Mitchell sees Walter 's true colours and refuses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's outdated views .
In an outburst of emotion , Mitchell tell his grandfather that he 's gay .
We end the week with Walter tearfully packing away all reminders of Mitchell , and Martine accidentally outs Mitchell in front of the whole village .
Elsewhere , Diane is trying to get her marriage to Tony back on track and organizes a date night at the opera but is later left disappointed when Tony ca n't bring himself to go and encourages her to invite Edward instead .
Diane is annoyed that Edward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the opera , but he reassures her that he respects her decision to be with Tony , is he telling the truth ?
Later , Dianne 's frustrations are growing and it is left to Edward to give Tony some home truths about sorting his relationship .
But a PTSD episode derails a candlelit dinner and Diane begs Tony to get some professional help , but he refuses to go back to the hospital .
Edward finds Diane upset and she admits that she 's done trying to save her marriage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekdays at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with the first look episode shown on E4 at 7pm .

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It's been a little over a week since Mitchell Deveraux took the big decision to tell his mum Martine that he is gay in the wake of Jesse Donovan's shock death.
But telling grandfather Walter is another matter and still leaves Mitchell fearful.
As we start the week, Walter is still unaware of his grandson's admission and sets him up on a date with Abigail from the church.
It doesn't go to plan and after seeing Anita Tinkle performing at The Dog at the same time as the date and upon hearing Scott's plan to leave for London with Azim, a drunk Mitchell tracks Azim down and enters into a homophobic rant.
Mitchell is later arrested for a hate crime and leaves Scott closer to Azim than ever.
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And things aren't set to get any better as Toby plants the Christmas market photos of Scott and Mitchell kissing in Walter's bible which he later find and confronts Mitchell in front of the family and demands answers.
Walter blames Martine's loose morals for corrupting Mitchell. Mitchell sees Walter's true colours and refuses to try and live up to his grandad's outdated views. In an outburst of emotion, Mitchell tell his grandfather that he's gay.
We end the week with Walter tearfully packing away all reminders of Mitchell, and Martine accidentally outs Mitchell in front of the whole village.
(Image: LIMEPICTURES)
Elsewhere, Diane is trying to get her marriage to Tony back on track and organizes a date night at the opera but is later left disappointed when Tony can't bring himself to go and encourages her to invite Edward instead.
Diane is annoyed that Edward accepted Tony's invitation to take her to the opera, but he reassures her that he respects her decision to be with Tony, is he telling the truth?
Later, Dianne's frustrations are growing and it is left to Edward to give Tony some home truths about sorting his relationship.
(Image: LIMEPICTURES)
But a PTSD episode derails a candlelit dinner and Diane begs Tony to get some professional help, but he refuses to go back to the hospital.
Edward finds Diane upset and she admits that she's done trying to save her marriage, but Tony has overheard.
Hollyoaks airs weekdays at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with the first look episode shown on E4 at 7pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference LIVE highlights and reaction

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Tuesday morning as he previewed Manchester United 's upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final @ @ @ @ @ .
United currently trail 3-1 from the first encounter and know they have a huge @ @ @ @ @ they are to upset the odds and secure their place in the Wembley showpiece .
@ @ @ @ @ consecutive away victories against City for the first time since winning four in a row @ @ @ @ @ 2000 , with all wins in that run coming in league games .
Speaking at @ @ @ @ @ there was no fresh update on the club 's transfer plans but did suggest Alexis @ @ @ @ @ to play at the club when his loan spell at Inter Milan is over .
@ @ @ @ @ all of the action unfolded from Carrington .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke to the press on Tuesday morning as he previewed Manchester United's upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Man City.
United currently trail 3-1 from the first encounter and know they have a huge task on their hands if they are to upset the odds and secure their place in the Wembley showpiece.
United are looking to record consecutive away victories against City for the first time since winning four in a row between November 1993 and November 2000, with all wins in that run coming in league games.
Speaking at his press conference Solskjaer insisted there was no fresh update on the club's transfer plans but did suggest Alexis Sanchez still has a role to play at the club when his loan spell at Inter Milan is over.
Scroll down to see how all of the action unfolded from Carrington.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Just a Minute host Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96

Just a Minute host Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96 after a short illness .
The presenter passed away with his family around him in the early hours of this morning at a hospital in Aylesbury , his agent said Parsons , who was born in Grantham , had a long career in television , radio and theatre and continued to work well into his 90s .
He hosted the BBC Radio 4 comedy panel show Just a Minute since its first broadcast in 1967 .
His 50-year run on the programme was broken in June 2018 when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having the flu .
He was also the oldest intermittent broadcaster on BBC radio .
Parsons started out as an entertainer while he was training as an engineering apprentice when he was asked by impersonator Carroll Levis to appear on his radio show .
He later became a full-time professional actor and made his stage debut in the West End in The Hasty Heart in 1945 .
A statement issued by his agent Jean Diamond , on behalf of his family , said : `` Nicholas passed away in the early hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness at the age of 96 .
`` He was with his beloved family who will miss him enormously and who wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital . ''
Tony Hall , BBC Director-General , said : “ Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades , and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons .
`` His charm , inventive intellect and ability to create laughs were unsurpassed .
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Just a Minute host Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96 after a short illness.
The presenter passed away with his family around him in the early hours of this morning at a hospital in Aylesbury, his agent said
Parsons, who was born in Grantham, had a long career in television, radio and theatre and continued to work well into his 90s.
He hosted the BBC Radio 4 comedy panel show Just a Minute since its first broadcast in 1967.
His 50-year run on the programme was broken in June 2018 when he was unable to present two shows due to having the flu.
He was also the oldest intermittent broadcaster on BBC radio.
Parsons started out as an entertainer while he was training as an engineering apprentice when he was asked by impersonator Carroll Levis to appear on his radio show.
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He later became a full-time professional actor and made his stage debut in the West End in The Hasty Heart in 1945.
A statement issued by his agent Jean Diamond, on behalf of his family, said: "Nicholas passed away in the early hours of the 28th of January after a short illness at the age of 96.
"He was with his beloved family who will miss him enormously and who wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital."
Tony Hall, BBC Director-General, said: “Very few people have done so much to entertain audiences over the decades, and no one deserves to be called a broadcasting legend more than Nicholas Parsons.
"His charm, inventive intellect and ability to create laughs were unsurpassed. Our thoughts are with his family and all who knew him.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Emmerdale spoilers: April goes missing and Pierce is back in the wake of Graham murder twist

The end of January was nothing short of shocking for the residents of Emmerdale- but the drama has only just begun .
Following the brutal murder of Graham last week , the figure of blame is being cast and its Marlon who is first in the firing line after the police became aware of the pair 's public outburst .
The Woolpack chef has now found himself as the prime suspect and the Dingle family set about a 'Free Marlon ' campaign , spearheaded by Mandy .
Marlon 's daughter April is desperate to visit but as her emotional dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to break the news , opting to lie and tell her kids are not allowed at the prison .
But this does n't last as April hears how Marlon is struggling and later unwittingly an oblivious Pollard reveals to April how Bob and Mandy have been lying to her about children not being allowed in prison .
And soon April has gone missing .
Before long a worried Mandy phones the police about her disappearance and the villagers set out in search for her .
Bob and Sam eventually find the bedraggled young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again but not wanting to be spoken to , April tries to make another escape .
Will they be able to get through to her ?
Elsewhere , Rhona does n't suspect Marlon and is hellbent on finding evidence that links Kim to Graham 's death .
But as she heads to Home Farm in search of said evidence , she is caught by Al who later relays to Kim that Rhona is accusing her of being implicated in Graham 's murder .
As viewers know , it was Rhona 's ex Pierce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reappearance is unbeknown to the locals .
At his apartment Pierce reassures his flat mate he 'll have found a job soon and the next day we see him outside Home Farm .

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The end of January was nothing short of shocking for the residents of Emmerdale- but the drama has only just begun.
Following the brutal murder of Graham last week, the figure of blame is being cast and its Marlon who is first in the firing line after the police became aware of the pair's public outburst.
The Woolpack chef has now found himself as the prime suspect and the Dingle family set about a 'Free Marlon' campaign, spearheaded by Mandy.
Marlon's daughter April is desperate to visit but as her emotional dad refuses and it is left to Cain to break the news, opting to lie and tell her kids are not allowed at the prison.
But this doesn't last as April hears how Marlon is struggling and later unwittingly an oblivious Pollard reveals to April how Bob and Mandy have been lying to her about children not being allowed in prison. And soon April has gone missing.
(Image: ITV)
Before long a worried Mandy phones the police about her disappearance and the villagers set out in search for her.
Bob and Sam eventually find the bedraggled young girl on the side of Hotten Road again but not wanting to be spoken to, April tries to make another escape. Will they be able to get through to her?
Elsewhere, Rhona doesn't suspect Marlon and is hellbent on finding evidence that links Kim to Graham's death.
(Image: ITV)
But as she heads to Home Farm in search of said evidence, she is caught by Al who later relays to Kim that Rhona is accusing her of being implicated in Graham's murder.
As viewers know, it was Rhona's ex Pierce who is responsible, however, his reappearance is unbeknown to the locals.
At his apartment Pierce reassures his flat mate he'll have found a job soon and the next day we see him outside Home Farm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--GMB viewers in tears about the story behind James Blunt’s new song

James Blunt had Good Morning Britain viewers in tears today as he spoke of the heartbreaking story behind his latest song .
The Beautiful hitmaker spoke to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about his dad , Charles Blunt , who has stage four chronic kidney disease .
James told the panel that he recorded the video for his single , Monsters , with his father next to him as his way of saying goodbye to him following long-term ill health .
He told the panel : “ It was tough .
Everyone was crying on the set apart from my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m still here ’ .
“ For me I am really thrilled to have him on film .
It ’ s amazing that I will be able to live with that forever.
” James went on to say that making the video was conflicting because his father , an ex-colonel in the army and helicopter pilot , taught him for years not to cry .
“ To be crying beside him was a strange emotion , ” he said .
“ As you can see from the video he is remarkably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes out .
He brings a great warmth to it .
I am thrilled to have him on.
” James revealed that his dad is having a kidney transplant tomorrow , and when Piers asked whether this operation would save his life , the singer tentatively agreed .
“ If all things go well ...
I am literally touching a lot of wood at the moment , ” said James .
“ I went down to the countryside last night to see him .
He ’ s well on the outside .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food he ’ s been living on for the last year but fingers crossed.
” James went on to explain that he wanted to donate to his dad but he was not a match .
“ I wasn ’ t , neither were my sisters , so we came to the conclusion we were adopted , ” laughed James .
Viewers were moved by his story and sent a flurry of well-wishes to James ’ family .
One tweeted : “ Tears streaming down my face listening to this ... .. lost my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... it still hurts , love hurts !
A second posted : “ Hi James , what a song and video .
Ca n't say much more as there is too many tears in my eyes.
” A third said : “ Sending all my good wishes to your Dad for his upcoming operation .
I really hope it is successful .
I myself am a kidney cancer survivor .
I sadly had to say goodbye to my left kidney !
But iit saved my life so far .
A great tribute to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ xxx ” Another added : “ That is fantastic and so well deserved .
Monsters will stay with me forever .
Very best wishes to your father .
”

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James Blunt had Good Morning Britain viewers in tears today as he spoke of the heartbreaking story behind his latest song.
The Beautiful hitmaker spoke to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid about his dad, Charles Blunt, who has stage four chronic kidney disease.
James told the panel that he recorded the video for his single, Monsters, with his father next to him as his way of saying goodbye to him following long-term ill health.
He told the panel: “It was tough. Everyone was crying on the set apart from my father, who was saying, ‘I’m still here’.
“For me I am really thrilled to have him on film. It’s amazing that I will be able to live with that forever.”
(Image: ITV)
James went on to say that making the video was conflicting because his father, an ex-colonel in the army and helicopter pilot, taught him for years not to cry.
“To be crying beside him was a strange emotion,” he said.
“As you can see from the video he is remarkably relaxed and I am there blubbing my eyes out. He brings a great warmth to it. I am thrilled to have him on.”
James revealed that his dad is having a kidney transplant tomorrow, and when Piers asked whether this operation would save his life, the singer tentatively agreed.
(Image: ITV)
“If all things go well... I am literally touching a lot of wood at the moment,” said James.
“I went down to the countryside last night to see him. He’s well on the outside. I think he’s bored of the food he’s been living on for the last year but fingers crossed.”
James went on to explain that he wanted to donate to his dad but he was not a match.
(Image: ITV)
“I wasn’t, neither were my sisters, so we came to the conclusion we were adopted,” laughed James.
Viewers were moved by his story and sent a flurry of well-wishes to James’ family.
One tweeted: “Tears streaming down my face listening to this ..... lost my father to pancreatic cancer a year ago... it still hurts, love hurts!
A second posted: “Hi James, what a song and video. Can't say much more as there is too many tears in my eyes.”
A third said: “Sending all my good wishes to your Dad for his upcoming operation. I really hope it is successful. I myself am a kidney cancer survivor. I sadly had to say goodbye to my left kidney! But iit saved my life so far. A great tribute to your Dad. I love the song xxx”
Another added: “That is fantastic and so well deserved. Monsters will stay with me forever. Very best wishes to your father.”
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Single mum takes DWP to High Court after Universal Credit led to childcare debt

Single mum Nichola Salvato is taking the DWP to the High Court as a result of Universal Credit childcare rules that led her into debt .
The professional benefits advisor said if she wins the landmark legal bid up to 500,000 other parents on the benefit could be helped , reports the Mirror .
She is seeking a judicial review of rules that force Universal Credit claimants to pay for childcare upfront .
Recipients of UC can get up to £646 per month for each child under 16 to fund 85 per cent of their childcare costs .
Read more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they must pay upfront for childcare and claim the costs back later , which leaves some facing four-figure bills .
The Department for Work and Pensions said this is to prevent fraud .
The legal claim , backed by the Save the Children charity , argues that the rule is unlawful , and is discrimination and breaches the European Convention on Human Rights .
Nichola , 48 , lives with her daughter Sofia , 11 , in Portslade , and was affected when she moved from Citizens ' Advice to a full-time job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She was forced to cut her hours and borrow £2,000 from payday lenders and relatives to afford the costs of childcare .
`` I have struggled since July '' , she told the Mirror .
The childcare funding pays for after-school clubs for her daughter , but she did n't get DWP help for an advance payment as she had earned more than £2,600 in six months .
`` I would n't finish work until 5pm and it was a 45-minute commute .
`` I try to think what it 's like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child before nursery age .
`` If I ca n't figure my way out of this , then how is anyone else going to ? ''
Had she not cut her hours , Nichola said she would have faced a £1,700 bill in a month .
As of last August , there were 50,000 households ( including 42,000 single parents ) had claimed childcare costs under Universal Credit .
The number is rising all the time and could reach highs of around 500,000 .
A decision on whether the case can proceed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within five weeks .
Her legal action said the childcare policy `` disproportionately adversely affects women '' and also `` disadvantages parents who lack the funds to pay the upfront costs of childcare '' .
Save the Children 's head of UK child poverty , Becca Lyon , said : `` The way childcare is paid for through Universal Credit causes unnecessary hardship to parents on low incomes - the majority of whom are single mothers .
`` Mums tell us that this has left them constantly in arrears .
`` They 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nursery bills , turn down job opportunities or even resort to food banks to feed their children .
It 's just not right . ''
Solicitor Carolin Ott , of Leigh Day , which is representing Nichola , said : `` Single parent families and , therefore , women are disproportionately affected and our client 's case is that the policy is both irrational and discriminatory . ''
The DWP said it was unable to comment on an ongoing legal case .
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Single mum Nichola Salvato is taking the DWP to the High Court as a result of Universal Credit childcare rules that led her into debt.
The professional benefits advisor said if she wins the landmark legal bid up to 500,000 other parents on the benefit could be helped, reports the Mirror.
She is seeking a judicial review of rules that force Universal Credit claimants to pay for childcare upfront.
Recipients of UC can get up to £646 per month for each child under 16 to fund 85 per cent of their childcare costs.
But they must pay upfront for childcare and claim the costs back later, which leaves some facing four-figure bills.
The Department for Work and Pensions said this is to prevent fraud.
(Image: PA)
The legal claim, backed by the Save the Children charity, argues that the rule is unlawful, and is discrimination and breaches the European Convention on Human Rights.
Nichola, 48, lives with her daughter Sofia, 11, in Portslade, and was affected when she moved from Citizens' Advice to a full-time job with a housing association in September 2019.
She was forced to cut her hours and borrow £2,000 from payday lenders and relatives to afford the costs of childcare.
"I have struggled since July", she told the Mirror.
The childcare funding pays for after-school clubs for her daughter, but she didn't get DWP help for an advance payment as she had earned more than £2,600 in six months.
"I wouldn't finish work until 5pm and it was a 45-minute commute.
"I try to think what it's like for families or lone parents with a child before nursery age.
"If I can't figure my way out of this, then how is anyone else going to?"
(Image: PA)
Had she not cut her hours, Nichola said she would have faced a £1,700 bill in a month.
As of last August, there were 50,000 households (including 42,000 single parents) had claimed childcare costs under Universal Credit.
The number is rising all the time and could reach highs of around 500,000.
A decision on whether the case can proceed to a full High Court hearing is expected within five weeks.
Her legal action said the childcare policy "disproportionately adversely affects women" and also "disadvantages parents who lack the funds to pay the upfront costs of childcare".
(Image: Handout)
Save the Children's head of UK child poverty, Becca Lyon, said: "The way childcare is paid for through Universal Credit causes unnecessary hardship to parents on low incomes - the majority of whom are single mothers.
"Mums tell us that this has left them constantly in arrears.
"They've had to take out loans to pay nursery bills, turn down job opportunities or even resort to food banks to feed their children. It's just not right."
Solicitor Carolin Ott, of Leigh Day, which is representing Nichola, said: "Single parent families and, therefore, women are disproportionately affected and our client's case is that the policy is both irrational and discriminatory."
The DWP said it was unable to comment on an ongoing legal case.
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