themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Man was caught with 3,500 ecstasy on coach at Sandbach Services on M6

A man who was behaving erratically on a coach , taking off his top and banging on windows and pacing around in an agitated manner , has been jailed for five years after being caught with thousands of ecstasy tablets .
Connor Lewis , 23 , from Plymouth , travelled on the coach on December 13 , 2019 , and had intended to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham .
But other passengers and the driver became so worried about his behaviour that the driver called police and paramedics and pulled over at the Sandbach Services in Cheshire as they awaited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lewis had been walking up and down the coach , sweating profusely and sitting on different seats , visiting the toilets repeatedly and mumbling to himself .
When officers arrived , they noticed he was twitching uncontrollably and could n't keep his eyes still and was looking around constantly .
He confessed to taking cocaine , but insisted he had no luggage and had lost his mobile phone .
In fact , he had left the bag containing the 3,500 ecstasy tablets on the coach .
The police were alerted to the bag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assessed by paramedics and found his phone and thousands of ecstasy tablets , with a street value of between £17,500 and £35,000 .
He was arrested and initially denied the drugs belonged to him .
However witnesses verified that he had brought the bag containing the drugs onto the coach and had been carrying it during the journey .
CCTV footage also backed up their account .
Lewis was charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug .
He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Chester Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentenced to five years and three months in prison when he returned to court on Friday , January 31 .
He was ordered to pay a £181 victim surcharge in addition .
PC Richard Briggs , of Cheshire Police , who attended the incident and arrested Lewis , said : `` The large quantity of ecstasy tablets were no doubt destined to be sold to drug users somewhere in the UK .
`` I am delighted that were able to seize the class A drugs and that Lewis is now behind bars facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He thanked the members of the public who helped police seize the drugs and secure the conviction .
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A man who was behaving erratically on a coach, taking off his top and banging on windows and pacing around in an agitated manner, has been jailed for five years after being caught with thousands of ecstasy tablets.
Connor Lewis, 23, from Plymouth, travelled on the coach on December 13, 2019, and had intended to travel from Liverpool to Birmingham.
But other passengers and the driver became so worried about his behaviour that the driver called police and paramedics and pulled over at the Sandbach Services in Cheshire as they awaited emergency services.
High on drugs, Lewis had been walking up and down the coach, sweating profusely and sitting on different seats, visiting the toilets repeatedly and mumbling to himself.
When officers arrived, they noticed he was twitching uncontrollably and couldn't keep his eyes still and was looking around constantly.
He confessed to taking cocaine, but insisted he had no luggage and had lost his mobile phone.
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In fact, he had left the bag containing the 3,500 ecstasy tablets on the coach.
The police were alerted to the bag and searched it as he was being assessed by paramedics and found his phone and thousands of ecstasy tablets, with a street value of between £17,500 and £35,000.
He was arrested and initially denied the drugs belonged to him.
However witnesses verified that he had brought the bag containing the drugs onto the coach and had been carrying it during the journey. CCTV footage also backed up their account.
Lewis was charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug. He pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared at Chester Crown Court on January 10.
He was sentenced to five years and three months in prison when he returned to court on Friday, January 31.
He was ordered to pay a £181 victim surcharge in addition.
PC Richard Briggs, of Cheshire Police, who attended the incident and arrested Lewis, said: "The large quantity of ecstasy tablets were no doubt destined to be sold to drug users somewhere in the UK.
"I am delighted that were able to seize the class A drugs and that Lewis is now behind bars facing the consequence of his actions."
He thanked the members of the public who helped police seize the drugs and secure the conviction.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Louis Tomlinson hits out at BBC Breakfast for 'undeserving' interview

Louis Tomlinson has vowed to not go on BBC Breakfast again after an uncomfortable interview on the red sofa on Monday morning .
The ex- One Direction star has since hit out at the morning news show after he was quizzed over whether there will be a comeback with his former bandmates .
He had hoped the interview would focus on his debut solo album , Walls , but co-hosts Dan Walker and Louise Minchin probed into whether a reunion is on the cards .
Fans on social media have said the singer `` deserves so much better '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting back together at some stage ? ''
asked Dan .
`` You 've ticked them all off now , you 've gone trauma , Zayn , and now we 're finally on this one ...
I like it '' , replied Louis , readjusting in his seat to lean forward .
`` Errmm , I 'll give you the answer I give everyone else , it 's inevitable , I do n't know when ...
I think it would be stupid to not get back together , but we do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my first album that 's what I 'm here for , you know , '' he said as he jumped back in his seat .
Since the grilling , he made a stand with a public announcement to his personal Twitter account to say that he wo n't be returning to Breakfast again .
He tweeted : `` Defo wont be going on there again Haha !
Love to all my fans for always having my back '' .
Amid the 5.6k replies , Dan Walker said : `` Hi Louis .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your new album about your mum .
`` We know it ’ s painful which is why we didn ’ t dwell on it .
No intention to upset you or be ‘ gossipy ’ about it at all .
That ’ s not our style on # BBCBreakfast . ''
Fans flocked to Twitter in support Louis , with some going as far to say they were 'so mad ' after the questioning from the presenters .
One said : `` I ’ m so mad that they would ask about everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better love you so much always here for you '' .
`` A whole ass mess you deserved better i love you king , '' posted one , while another added : `` ... it 's a good thing you wo n't be going back there , they are n't worth your time . ''
However one user on the platform said the interview was 'perfectly normal ' and called out the singer for being a 'diva ' .
They said : `` Dan and Louise were nothing but polite to you !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Asking how you are after the tragedies , the arguement with Zain , 1D , touring etc is perfectly normal .
Do n't be a diva ! ''
An hour after his first tweet , Louis posted : `` Anyway f**k the negativity now .
It 's been a siiiiick week '' .
The M.E.N has contacted BBC Breakfast for a comment .
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Louis Tomlinson has vowed to not go on BBC Breakfast again after an uncomfortable interview on the red sofa on Monday morning.
The ex- One Direction star has since hit out at the morning news show after he was quizzed over whether there will be a comeback with his former bandmates.
He had hoped the interview would focus on his debut solo album, Walls, but co-hosts Dan Walker and Louise Minchin probed into whether a reunion is on the cards.
Fans on social media have said the singer "deserves so much better".
"Is there potential of One Direction getting back together at some stage?" asked Dan.
(Image: BBC)
"You've ticked them all off now, you've gone trauma, Zayn, and now we're finally on this one...I like it", replied Louis, readjusting in his seat to lean forward.
Louise interjected: "Come on!"
"Errmm, I'll give you the answer I give everyone else, it's inevitable, I don't know when...I think it would be stupid to not get back together, but we don't know.
"I've only just released my first album that's what I'm here for, you know," he said as he jumped back in his seat.
(Image: BBC)
Since the grilling, he made a stand with a public announcement to his personal Twitter account to say that he won't be returning to Breakfast again.
He tweeted: "Defo wont be going on there again Haha! Love to all my fans for always having my back".
Amid the 5.6k replies, Dan Walker said: "Hi Louis. We were asking you about the song on your new album about your mum.
"We know it’s painful which is why we didn’t dwell on it. No intention to upset you or be ‘gossipy’ about it at all. That’s not our style on #BBCBreakfast."
Fans flocked to Twitter in support Louis, with some going as far to say they were 'so mad' after the questioning from the presenters.
One said: "I’m so mad that they would ask about everything but your album you deserve so much better love you so much always here for you".
"A whole ass mess you deserved better i love you king," posted one, while another added: "...it's a good thing you won't be going back there, they aren't worth your time."
However one user on the platform said the interview was 'perfectly normal' and called out the singer for being a 'diva'.
They said: "Dan and Louise were nothing but polite to you! They asked questions fans wanted to know! Asking how you are after the tragedies, the arguement with Zain, 1D, touring etc is perfectly normal. Don't be a diva!"
An hour after his first tweet, Louis posted: "Anyway f**k the negativity now. It's been a siiiiick week".
The M.E.N has contacted BBC Breakfast for a comment.
You can catch-up on the episode of BBC Breakfast on BBC iPlayer.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--There's an all-you-can-eat cheese buffet in Ramsbottom

Veganuary is over and so are most people 's New Year health kicks - which means cheese is back on @ @ @ @ @ .
That 's good news if you live in Ramsbottom , where deli and wine @ @ @ @ @ a monthly all-you-can-eat cheese buffet .
Usually held on the second Thursday of the month @ @ @ @ @ counter piled high with local Lancashire , best of British and classic continental cheeses .
@ @ @ @ @ as much as they like during their 90-minute sitting , along with cooked and cured @ @ @ @ @ , crackers , crudités , olives , grapes and other goodies .
The buffet is @ @ @ @ @ , including a £5 deposit required when booking , which is then knocked off the @ @ @ @ @ takes place on Thursday February 13 , with two sittings at 6pm and 8pm .
@ @ @ @ @ fun place to brie ' , the Mouse Trap opened in 2015 and also offers @ @ @ @ @ It 's just too gouda to be true .

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Veganuary is over and so are most people's New Year health kicks - which means cheese is back on the menu for many diners.
That's good news if you live in Ramsbottom, where deli and wine bar The Mouse Trap has a monthly all-you-can-eat cheese buffet .
Usually held on the second Thursday of the month, the event sees the counter piled high with local Lancashire, best of British and classic continental cheeses.
Guests can help themselves to as much as they like during their 90-minute sitting, along with cooked and cured meats, pâtés, pies, crackers, crudités, olives, grapes and other goodies.
The buffet is priced at £14.95 per person, including a £5 deposit required when booking, which is then knocked off the bill.
The next one takes place on Thursday February 13, with two sittings at 6pm and 8pm.
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Billing itself as 'a fun place to brie', the Mouse Trap opened in 2015 and also offers a cheese subscription service.
It's just too gouda to be true.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must become ruthless with three Manchester United players

It was little surprise that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched an impassioned defence of Anthony Martial after Manchester United 's 0-0 draw with Wolves , after which the striker was the main focal point for fan and pundit flak .
These are the media tactics that have become synonymous with Solskjaer .
In that regard , he is the yin to Jose Mourinho 's yang .
Whereas the Portuguese would surely have hung some United players out to dry — had he remained in the Old Trafford hotseat for this season — Solskjaer 's refusal to chastise any individual is admirable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting to irk some supporters who feel Martial and others warrant fair and honest treatment from their manager .
Martial was clearly below par against Wolves , but he was an obvious target ; blame the striker when the team fails to score .
Solskjaer 's reasoning behind the 24-year-old 's dip in form was that Martial was carrying a heavy burden in Marcus Rashford 's injury absence .
It is hoped the arrival of Odion Igahlo will alleviate Martial 's workload .
“ He 's giving us everything , '' Solskjaer said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play — I think he 's started the last eight games in this month — and he 's running probably 20 per cent more than what he did when I came here .
`` That shift , and that goes with all the other players as well , by the way , it 's not just mental robustness and tactical , it 's that physical side we 've had to work with , because they are making strides , and you 'll get those stats if you want .
`` But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I came in , the squad was n't right .
We 'll give him more support , give him rest when he deserves it , if he does have that rest , if he plays a little bit less .
Because he 's been asked to play too much as well , especially now when Marcus is injured . ''
Many supporters will read that last comment and hope Solskjaer is true to his word .
Because now Ighalo has arrived — as a short-term , necessary signing — he must play .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , even if it means neither of his two best forwards are on the pitch .
United have been guilty of overplaying this season , with Rashford , Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire all prime examples .
A problem for United is that many of their attacking players have suffered a decline in form at the same time .
Daniel James is another who — by Solskjaer 's own admission — has been playing too much football , way more than anyone expected him to when signing from Swansea in the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 11th , promising to manage James ' game-time in a bid to jolt the Welshman out of his malaise .
`` Dan 's been fantastic , '' Solskjaer said three weeks ago .
`` A revelation with his work-rate and his attitude .
And he is learning all the time .
`` But yes , he has played more than he thought .
More than we thought .
More than when we sat down and spoke .
I was n't telling him that he would be playing every game and he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has done well . ''
Again , there was the defence , in true Solskjaer style , but the admission was correct .
Since then ?
James has started four of United 's six games , only missing 23 minutes of Premier League action , yet has n't produced any goals or assists .
The 22-year-old is running on empty and United need to leave him out for a prolonged period , for his own good .
Again , it will depend on Solskjaer showing that ruthless streak that has often seemed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he has n't been completely faithful to that promise .
When it comes to another player clearly struggling , in Andreas Pereira , Solskjaer 's decision may be made easier .
The Brazilian started against Wolves because there were n't any alternatives : McTominay and Paul Pogba were injured , Nemanja Matic was suspended .
But with Bruno Fernandes signed for the No.10 role , when those players return there really should n't be a spot for Pereira in the first choice 11 .
Solskjaer has given Pereira chances this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24-year-old , but like with James and Martial , United 's January arrivals might finally empower the manager to develop his ruthless streak .
Mourinho would do it , Sir Alex Ferguson would certainly do it , now Solskjaer must take no prisoners .

It was little surprise that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched an impassioned defence of Anthony Martial after Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Wolves, after which the striker was the main focal point for fan and pundit flak.
These are the media tactics that have become synonymous with Solskjaer. In that regard, he is the yin to Jose Mourinho's yang.
Whereas the Portuguese would surely have hung some United players out to dry — had he remained in the Old Trafford hotseat for this season — Solskjaer's refusal to chastise any individual is admirable in some respects. But it is starting to irk some supporters who feel Martial and others warrant fair and honest treatment from their manager.
Martial was clearly below par against Wolves, but he was an obvious target; blame the striker when the team fails to score.
Solskjaer's reasoning behind the 24-year-old's dip in form was that Martial was carrying a heavy burden in Marcus Rashford's injury absence. It is hoped the arrival of Odion Igahlo will alleviate Martial's workload.
“He's giving us everything," Solskjaer said."He's been asked now to play — I think he's started the last eight games in this month — and he's running probably 20 per cent more than what he did when I came here.
"That shift, and that goes with all the other players as well, by the way, it's not just mental robustness and tactical, it's that physical side we've had to work with, because they are making strides, and you'll get those stats if you want.
"But the difference is that, compared to when I came in, the squad wasn't right. We'll give him more support, give him rest when he deserves it, if he does have that rest, if he plays a little bit less. Because he's been asked to play too much as well, especially now when Marcus is injured."
Many supporters will read that last comment and hope Solskjaer is true to his word. Because now Ighalo has arrived — as a short-term, necessary signing — he must play. Solskjaer must be ruthless and leave Martial out, even if it means neither of his two best forwards are on the pitch. United have been guilty of overplaying this season, with Rashford, Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire all prime examples.
A problem for United is that many of their attacking players have suffered a decline in form at the same time.
Daniel James is another who — by Solskjaer's own admission — has been playing too much football, way more than anyone expected him to when signing from Swansea in the summer.
The Norwegian addressed the issue on January 11th, promising to manage James' game-time in a bid to jolt the Welshman out of his malaise.
"Dan's been fantastic," Solskjaer said three weeks ago. "A revelation with his work-rate and his attitude. And he is learning all the time.
"But yes, he has played more than he thought. More than we thought. More than when we sat down and spoke. I wasn't telling him that he would be playing every game and he has more or less had to because he has done well."
Again, there was the defence, in true Solskjaer style, but the admission was correct.
Since then? James has started four of United's six games, only missing 23 minutes of Premier League action, yet hasn't produced any goals or assists. The 22-year-old is running on empty and United need to leave him out for a prolonged period, for his own good. Again, it will depend on Solskjaer showing that ruthless streak that has often seemed his Achilles heel.
So far with James, he hasn't been completely faithful to that promise.
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When it comes to another player clearly struggling, in Andreas Pereira, Solskjaer's decision may be made easier. The Brazilian started against Wolves because there weren't any alternatives: McTominay and Paul Pogba were injured, Nemanja Matic was suspended. But with Bruno Fernandes signed for the No.10 role, when those players return there really shouldn't be a spot for Pereira in the first choice 11.
Solskjaer has given Pereira chances this season. He's a big admirer of the 24-year-old, but like with James and Martial, United's January arrivals might finally empower the manager to develop his ruthless streak.
Mourinho would do it, Sir Alex Ferguson would certainly do it, now Solskjaer must take no prisoners.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Sleeping rough, self-harming and suffering from fits in public...but tragic teen was failed by care

Sleeping rough, self-harming and suffering from fits in public...but tragic teen was failed by care chiefs in weeks before her death

A tragic teenager who ended up sleeping rough , self-harming and had fits in Stockport town centre within weeks of each other was failed by the council , an investigation into her death has found .
A damning report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ( LG & SCO ) records a catalogue of failures by Stockport council in the case of ‘ Miss D ’ - who had epilepsy , autism and learning difficulties .
Her father had warned the council numerous times that the vulnerable teenager ’ s life was spiralling towards catastrophe .
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - was failed by those who should have stepped in to care for her , an investigation found .
While there is no suggestion of a ‘ direct causal link ’ between the council ’ s actions and the young woman ’ s death , investigators found her father has been left with an ‘ enduring uncertainty over whether the outcome could have been different ’ had the authority acted sooner and more appropriately .
In the weeks that led up to her death , the ombudsman ’ s report said that : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any sense of urgency when it became of Miss D ’ s situation ... despite having strong indications of multiple eligible needs.
” It also failed to carry out a social care assessment , follow its own safeguarding procedures or hold a face-to-face meeting with Miss D or her father at any stage .
In the months before her death , the troubled teenager ’ s relationship with her adoptive parents had deteriorated to the point she was sleeping in a supermarket doorway rather than at home .
On November 16 , 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ E by police after suffering a ‘ major epileptic fit ' in Stockport town centre ; the next day she was discharged to a council-run hostel on an emergency placement .
An appointment was arranged to discuss her longer-term plans for accommodation and , on the same day , the hospital sent a safeguarding referral to the council .
This noted that Miss D ’ s relationship with her parents had deteriorated over the last two months , resulting in ‘ deliberate episodes of self-harm ’ and rough sleeping .
Meanwhile Miss D @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s offices to register his concerns for her welfare , telling the adult social care department he was particularly worried about her ability to manage her epilepsy medication .
He also said he thought she was at risk of sexual exploitation , but did not receive the call back he says he was promised later that day .
The next day ( November 17 ) , a duty housing officer interviewed Miss D , noting that she was ‘ very vulnerable ’ and her epilepsy ‘ unstable ’ .
A doctor had also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suicidal thoughts , while Miss D said she was ‘ frightened to return home ’ and thought she might be pregnant .
However , the officer did not relay these concerns until some six days later .
Miss D then returned to the hostel , where she slept on the sofa due to a lack of beds .
She was to be assigned a key worker who would provide support about rehousing , benefits and education or employment .
Miss D ’ s father again emailed the council asking for a care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his daughter and address her safeguarding needs - highlighting her ‘ long-standing and serious psychological issues ’ and the fact she was vulnerable to physical and sexual exploitation .
Upon finally receiving the housing officer ’ s interview notes , council care bosses decided to refer Miss D to the multi-agency adults at risk system ( MAARS ) panel .
A senior officer said Miss D might need an adult social care assessment at a later date .
The After Adoption Team contacted a care officer and offered to provide information about Miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the designated social worker and told them to call the general adult social care telephone number .
On December 4 , Miss D was taken to hospital after suffering a second major epileptic fit .
She had a third major fit in the town centre two days later .
The day after her second fit , Miss D ’ s father sent a detailed email to a social worker noting a ‘ marked deterioration in her physical health ’ .
He reiterated Miss D ’ s troubled history and the fact she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual exploitation .
He wrote : “ Leaving her to her own devices and allowing her complete self-determination as an adult would thus seem to us to be a highly likely recipe for at least one or more kinds of disaster.
” But on the same day as the email ( December 7 ) , the MAARS panel decided that Miss D ‘ did not appear to have eligible needs under the Care Act ’ .
A social worker emailed her father to say ‘ further discussions were needed ’ to determine which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he would receive a reply to the concerns raised in his email by the end of the week .
Over the following day , Miss D ’ s parents managed to keep some contact with her , but were concerned she appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight when they visited on December 10 .
They also spoke to Miss D by phone on December 14 .
Read more of today 's top stories here Just a day later , on the morning of December 15 , Miss D was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ determined that her death was due to natural causes linked to her epilepsy .
The ombudsman also found that the council ’ s delay in responding to Miss D ’ s parents complaints were ‘ significant and unnecessary ’ .
Despite having already apologised to the couple , the council has been ordered to make a ‘ symbolic payment ’ of £1,000 to remedy the prolonged distress and frustration it had caused .
Stockport Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health , Coun Jude Wells , said : “ Stockport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government Ombudsman and have apologised to the family .
“ The Stockport Adult Safeguarding Board had already commissioned a Multi-agency Learning Review and the actions from that review are well underway .
Stockport Council would once again offer their condolences to the family ” .

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A tragic teenager who ended up sleeping rough, self-harming and had fits in Stockport town centre within weeks of each other was failed by the council, an investigation into her death has found.
A damning report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LG&SCO) records a catalogue of failures by Stockport council in the case of ‘Miss D’ - who had epilepsy, autism and learning difficulties.
Her father had warned the council numerous times that the vulnerable teenager’s life was spiralling towards catastrophe.
But the 18-year-old - who died from epilepsy-related causes - was failed by those who should have stepped in to care for her, an investigation found.
While there is no suggestion of a ‘direct causal link’ between the council’s actions and the young woman’s death, investigators found her father has been left with an ‘enduring uncertainty over whether the outcome could have been different’ had the authority acted sooner and more appropriately.
In the weeks that led up to her death, the ombudsman’s report said that: “The council failed to act with any sense of urgency when it became of Miss D’s situation...despite having strong indications of multiple eligible needs.”
It also failed to carry out a social care assessment, follow its own safeguarding procedures or hold a face-to-face meeting with Miss D or her father at any stage.
In the months before her death, the troubled teenager’s relationship with her adoptive parents had deteriorated to the point she was sleeping in a supermarket doorway rather than at home.
On November 16, 2016, she was taken to A&E by police after suffering a ‘major epileptic fit' in Stockport town centre; the next day she was discharged to a council-run hostel on an emergency placement.
An appointment was arranged to discuss her longer-term plans for accommodation and, on the same day, the hospital sent a safeguarding referral to the council.
This noted that Miss D’s relationship with her parents had deteriorated over the last two months, resulting in ‘deliberate episodes of self-harm’ and rough sleeping.
Meanwhile Miss D’s father visited the council’s offices to register his concerns for her welfare, telling the adult social care department he was particularly worried about her ability to manage her epilepsy medication.
He also said he thought she was at risk of sexual exploitation, but did not receive the call back he says he was promised later that day.
The next day (November 17), a duty housing officer interviewed Miss D, noting that she was ‘very vulnerable’ and her epilepsy ‘unstable’.
A doctor had also expressed concerns over her risk of overdose and suicidal thoughts, while Miss D said she was ‘frightened to return home’ and thought she might be pregnant.
However, the officer did not relay these concerns until some six days later.
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Miss D then returned to the hostel, where she slept on the sofa due to a lack of beds. She was to be assigned a key worker who would provide support about rehousing, benefits and education or employment.
Miss D’s father again emailed the council asking for a care plan to be put in place for his daughter and address her safeguarding needs - highlighting her ‘long-standing and serious psychological issues’ and the fact she was vulnerable to physical and sexual exploitation.
Upon finally receiving the housing officer’s interview notes, council care bosses decided to refer Miss D to the multi-agency adults at risk system (MAARS) panel.
A senior officer said Miss D might need an adult social care assessment at a later date.
The After Adoption Team contacted a care officer and offered to provide information about Miss D, but she said she was not the designated social worker and told them to call the general adult social care telephone number.
On December 4, Miss D was taken to hospital after suffering a second major epileptic fit. She had a third major fit in the town centre two days later.
The day after her second fit, Miss D’s father sent a detailed email to a social worker noting a ‘marked deterioration in her physical health’.
He reiterated Miss D’s troubled history and the fact she had autism and was at risk of sexual exploitation.
He wrote: “Leaving her to her own devices and allowing her complete self-determination as an adult would thus seem to us to be a highly likely recipe for at least one or more kinds of disaster.”
But on the same day as the email (December 7), the MAARS panel decided that Miss D ‘did not appear to have eligible needs under the Care Act’.
A social worker emailed her father to say ‘further discussions were needed’ to determine which agency would take her case forward, and he would receive a reply to the concerns raised in his email by the end of the week.
Over the following day, Miss D’s parents managed to keep some contact with her, but were concerned she appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight when they visited on December 10. They also spoke to Miss D by phone on December 14.
Just a day later, on the morning of December 15, Miss D was found dead at Hostel H. The coroner determined that her death was due to natural causes linked to her epilepsy.
The ombudsman also found that the council’s delay in responding to Miss D’s parents complaints were ‘significant and unnecessary’.
Despite having already apologised to the couple, the council has been ordered to make a ‘symbolic payment’ of £1,000 to remedy the prolonged distress and frustration it had caused.
Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health, Coun Jude Wells, said: “Stockport Council accepts the judgement of the Local Government Ombudsman and have apologised to the family.
“The Stockport Adult Safeguarding Board had already commissioned a Multi-agency Learning Review and the actions from that review are well underway. Stockport Council would once again offer their condolences to the family”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Asda's released a 'magical' colour-changing bubble bath, and shoppers are in a frenzy

For many parents , bathtime can sometimes prove a real nightmare .
However , Asda appears to have come to the rescue with a 'magic ' new bubble bath that has gone viral for all the right reasons .
Parents are now heaping praise on the £1.20 bubble bath , which magically changes colour when it 's squirted into water .
The product was first shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group by Ashlee Holt , who shared a video of it in action .
Since being posted , the video has racked up thousands of likes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreeing that they love the bubble bath .
Responding to the video , one mum said : `` My kids have this and love it . ''
`` Omg I want it never mind the kids , '' joked someone else .
A third shopper wrote : `` This looks cool ! ''
Somebody else posted : `` I 'm gon na buy dis for my wee son .
He has learning difficulties and it 's hard to make him wash .
But this would really help .
He loves different colors I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Evening News spoke to the mum behind the now-viral video , who revealed how the magical bubble bath had completely transformed bath time for her seven-year-old son Jacob , who is autistic .
She said : `` Jacob is 7 and has Austism he biggest joy is color changing cars and toy figures so when we found colour change bath bubbles we had to buy it .
`` The results were brilliant the room smelt like oranges and we had a few bubbles just from the little squirt I used .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will be getting more on our next shopping trip . ''
Ashlee also explained how she had worried that the bubble bath may not have been as effective as she 'd hoped at first , but was surprised by the results when her daughter tested it out before she showed Jacob .
She said : `` My daughter tested it first so I did n't get boys hopes up and it be rubbish but it worked really well . ''
Ashlee told us that the bottle of bubble bath cost her £1.20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available online yet , so if you want some you 're best checking your nearest Asda store to see if there is any stock .

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For many parents, bathtime can sometimes prove a real nightmare.
However, Asda appears to have come to the rescue with a 'magic' new bubble bath that has gone viral for all the right reasons.
Parents are now heaping praise on the £1.20 bubble bath, which magically changes colour when it's squirted into water.
The product was first shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group by Ashlee Holt, who shared a video of it in action.
Since being posted, the video has racked up thousands of likes, comments and shares, with many parents agreeing that they love the bubble bath.
Responding to the video, one mum said: "My kids have this and love it."
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"Omg I want it never mind the kids," joked someone else.
A third shopper wrote: "This looks cool!"
Somebody else posted: "I'm gonna buy dis for my wee son. He has learning difficulties and it's hard to make him wash. But this would really help. He loves different colors I think he would love it."
Manchester Evening News spoke to the mum behind the now-viral video, who revealed how the magical bubble bath had completely transformed bath time for her seven-year-old son Jacob, who is autistic.
She said: "Jacob is 7 and has Austism he biggest joy is color changing cars and toy figures so when we found colour change bath bubbles we had to buy it.
"The results were brilliant the room smelt like oranges and we had a few bubbles just from the little squirt I used.
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"Bath time was much more fun and we will be getting more on our next shopping trip."
Ashlee also explained how she had worried that the bubble bath may not have been as effective as she'd hoped at first, but was surprised by the results when her daughter tested it out before she showed Jacob.
She said: "My daughter tested it first so I didn't get boys hopes up and it be rubbish but it worked really well."
Ashlee told us that the bottle of bubble bath cost her £1.20. It doesn't appear to be available online yet, so if you want some you're best checking your nearest Asda store to see if there is any stock.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Man taken to hospital after car smashes into railings in Oldham

A man has been taken to hospital after a car smashed into railings in Oldham .
Emergency services were called to Broadway , Chadderton , just before 9.25am on Monday ( February 3 ) .
Bent railings can be seen in the pictures .
A man was taken to hospital .
No arrests have been made .
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` At 9.25am police were called to reports of car colliding into railings on Broadway in Chadderton .
`` The man driving the vehicle has been taken to hospital .
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A man has been taken to hospital after a car smashed into railings in Oldham.
Emergency services were called to Broadway, Chadderton, just before 9.25am on Monday (February 3).
Images shared on social media showed a black Vauxhall Corsa with a badly damaged bonnet.
Bent railings can be seen in the pictures.
A man was taken to hospital. No arrests have been made.
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 9.25am police were called to reports of car colliding into railings on Broadway in Chadderton.
"The man driving the vehicle has been taken to hospital.
"No arrests have been made."
Anyone with further information can contact GMP on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Man who told NHS call handler he was 'human hermaphrodite left pregnant after gang rape' in court fo

Man who told NHS call handler he was 'human hermaphrodite left pregnant after gang rape' in court for hoax calls

A university masters graduate who told an NHS Direct call handler he was a 'human hermaphrodite ' left pregnant after being gang raped has appeared in court over hoax phone calls .
Orion Phoenix , 32 , from Blackley phoned the health information service to falsely claim he had both male and female reproductive organs and that he had been sexually assaulted by a man and a woman .
During his bizarre wind-up call , Phoenix , a computer engineer also claimed he had an `` unwanted pregnancy '' as a result of the encounter and asked for medical advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to senior healthcare professionals in the belief the request was genuine - but later discovered the call was a hoax .
Police who traced Phoenix following the prank call discovered he had a history of making other hoax phone calls including an incident when he phone a sexual assault support centre in Cornwall to claim his landlady had forced him to have sex with her .
He had also been made subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order ( CBO ) after clocking up 28 malicious communications offences between 2004 and 2017 .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaching the CBO but walked free from court with a 12 week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months .
The court heard the CBO was issued against Phoenix in Wiltshire in 2017 and stated he could not have possession of a mobile phone not registered to a known network , nor can he call the emergency services for anything other than a medical emergency .
But prosecuting , David Morgan told the court : “ He has been phoning helplines and services who help people who have been victims of sexual assault .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ persuade the call handler to say something sexual and it seems he derived some pleasure from it .
“ The most recent incident occurred on 22 December 2018 when he called the NHS helpline as he was concerned about an unwanted pregnancy after being raped by a male and female .
''He said he had got both male and female reproductive organs and said he was raped .
He goes into a lot of detail and tried to get an abundance of sympathy from the call handler .
`` He then asks questions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handler to explain aspects of sexual health for his own sexual gratification .
''The call handler dealt with it extremely carefully and referred him to the relevant parties as they believed it to be genuine .
But later on it was confirmed it wasn ’ t .
It was found to be the same calls made consistently and the same voice to previously .
This is long running behaviour.
” In 2018 Phoenix was in court after he contacted the Willow sexual assault support centre in Cornwall and pretending to be a rape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had woke up at his rented property to his landlady `` going up and down on him . ''
Acting naive , he also asked the worker at the centre questions about sex before his call was found to a prank .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Laura Beaumanis said : “ He was convicted after trial although he never disagreed that he was the call maker .
“ The defendant said he was a young man with various mental health issues and has no recollection of making the telephone call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time .
“ This is an unusual offence and he does have a record for similar offending .
“ He was diagnosed with Asperger ’ s Syndrome when he was 12 and he is waiting for a diagnosis of PTSD .
When previously before the court it ’ s been aired that he could possibly have borderline personality disorder .
“ Unfortunately this has resulted in a lot of agencies not wanting to speak to him as they don ’ t believe he has genuine concerns .
''He is not on medication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community mental health team .
He is essentially left to his own devices .
“ The offences are now of some age and he has not committed any other offences .
He has tried to move away from this .
He is currently working in a zero hour contract but he is financially stable .
`` He has a low risk of further offences and is fearful of custody .
He is trying to maintain employment and trying to remain financially independent.
” Phoenix was also ordered to pay £322 court costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a further 12 months .

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A university masters graduate who told an NHS Direct call handler he was a 'human hermaphrodite' left pregnant after being gang raped has appeared in court over hoax phone calls.
Orion Phoenix, 32, from Blackley phoned the health information service to falsely claim he had both male and female reproductive organs and that he had been sexually assaulted by a man and a woman.
During his bizarre wind-up call, Phoenix, a computer engineer also claimed he had an ''unwanted pregnancy'' as a result of the encounter and asked for medical advice.
The unnamed call handler referred Phoenix to senior healthcare professionals in the belief the request was genuine - but later discovered the call was a hoax.
Police who traced Phoenix following the prank call discovered he had a history of making other hoax phone calls including an incident when he phone a sexual assault support centre in Cornwall to claim his landlady had forced him to have sex with her.
He had also been made subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after clocking up 28 malicious communications offences between 2004 and 2017.
At Manchester magistrates court Phoenix was convicted of breaching the CBO but walked free from court with a 12 week custodial sentence suspended for 12 months.
He denied wrongdoing.
The court heard the CBO was issued against Phoenix in Wiltshire in 2017 and stated he could not have possession of a mobile phone not registered to a known network, nor can he call the emergency services for anything other than a medical emergency.
But prosecuting, David Morgan told the court: “He has been phoning helplines and services who help people who have been victims of sexual assault.
"He was making up stories to persuade the call handler to say something sexual and it seems he derived some pleasure from it.
“The most recent incident occurred on 22 December 2018 when he called the NHS helpline as he was concerned about an unwanted pregnancy after being raped by a male and female.
''He said he had got both male and female reproductive organs and said he was raped. He goes into a lot of detail and tried to get an abundance of sympathy from the call handler.
"He then asks questions about sexual intercourse and gets the call handler to explain aspects of sexual health for his own sexual gratification.
''The call handler dealt with it extremely carefully and referred him to the relevant parties as they believed it to be genuine. But later on it was confirmed it wasn’t. It was found to be the same calls made consistently and the same voice to previously. This is long running behaviour.”
In 2018 Phoenix was in court after he contacted the Willow sexual assault support centre in Cornwall and pretending to be a rape victim.
He told a call handler he had woke up at his rented property to his landlady ''going up and down on him.''
Acting naive, he also asked the worker at the centre questions about sex before his call was found to a prank.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Laura Beaumanis said: “He was convicted after trial although he never disagreed that he was the call maker.
“The defendant said he was a young man with various mental health issues and has no recollection of making the telephone call. He said he suffered disassociation at the time. “This is an unusual offence and he does have a record for similar offending.
“He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome when he was 12 and he is waiting for a diagnosis of PTSD. When previously before the court it’s been aired that he could possibly have borderline personality disorder.
“Unfortunately this has resulted in a lot of agencies not wanting to speak to him as they don’t believe he has genuine concerns.
''He is not on medication and is currently not being supported by the community mental health team. He is essentially left to his own devices.
“The offences are now of some age and he has not committed any other offences. He has tried to move away from this. He is currently working in a zero hour contract but he is financially stable.
"He has a low risk of further offences and is fearful of custody. He is trying to maintain employment and trying to remain financially independent.”
Phoenix was also ordered to pay £322 court costs and his criminal behaviour order was extended for a further 12 months.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Chester Zoo is letting school kids visit for FREE

Chester Zoo is letting school kids visit for free as part of its aim to inspire a generation of conservationists .
The educational trips have been taking place since 2017 and this year 42,000 tickets are up for grabs .
Priority will be given to schools that have not benefited from the scheme in the past few years .
Zoo educators are particularly keen for the tickets to reach children from disadvantaged backgrounds .
This year , for the first time , every school will also receive a free resource pack to make the most of their visit .
Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and learning manager , said : “ For many school children , a visit to the zoo is what sparks a lifelong conservation journey .
`` These are the conservationists of the future and some will go on to play a vital role in preventing extinction all around the world .
“ Over a million species are faced with extinction and we must galvanise the power of our young people to help protect our environment . ''
She added : `` Bringing school children to the zoo for free is about inspiring the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find their own ways to be conservationists in their day-to-day lives .
`` It ’ s to help equip youngsters with the skills , attitudes and motivation they need to play an active role in tackling the environmental challenges we face today.
” Pupils from nursery , primary and secondary , spanning early years and foundation groups all the way up to year 13 , can take advantage of the free places , for weekday visits between November 1 , 2020 and February 28 , 2021 during Cheshire West and Chester term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply as a group through a Home Educators ’ Network .
The zoo has , for some time , been calling for educational reform and pushing for conservation action to be embedded into the curriculum of all schools in the UK , having already seen it work successfully in the north west .
Meanwhile , scientific studies , carried out by leading academics , have shown that people have a significantly better understanding of biodiversity and conservation after a visit to the zoo .
Schools can apply on the website here .

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Chester Zoo is letting school kids visit for free as part of its aim to inspire a generation of conservationists.
The educational trips have been taking place since 2017 and this year 42,000 tickets are up for grabs.
Priority will be given to schools that have not benefited from the scheme in the past few years.
Zoo educators are particularly keen for the tickets to reach children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
This year, for the first time, every school will also receive a free resource pack to make the most of their visit.
Nicola Buckley, Chester Zoo’s discovery and learning manager, said: “For many school children, a visit to the zoo is what sparks a lifelong conservation journey.
"These are the conservationists of the future and some will go on to play a vital role in preventing extinction all around the world.
“Over a million species are faced with extinction and we must galvanise the power of our young people to help protect our environment."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
She added: "Bringing school children to the zoo for free is about inspiring the next generation to connect with nature and to find their own ways to be conservationists in their day-to-day lives.
"It’s to help equip youngsters with the skills, attitudes and motivation they need to play an active role in tackling the environmental challenges we face today.”
Pupils from nursery, primary and secondary, spanning early years and foundation groups all the way up to year 13, can take advantage of the free places, for weekday visits between November 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 during Cheshire West and Chester term time.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Home educators are eligible to apply as a group through a Home Educators’ Network.
The zoo has, for some time, been calling for educational reform and pushing for conservation action to be embedded into the curriculum of all schools in the UK, having already seen it work successfully in the north west.
Meanwhile, scientific studies, carried out by leading academics, have shown that people have a significantly better understanding of biodiversity and conservation after a visit to the zoo.
Schools can apply on the website here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--ADVERTORIAL: How one man lost half his body weight with this football-themed work out

When Andy , 31 , got the news from his doctor that he suffered from high blood pressure and was at high risk of developing diabetes in 2017 , it was the wake up call he needed that he had to lose weight .
At first Andy struggled with slimming clubs and GP referral programmes , finding that he needed more accountability to keep him on the right track .
This eventually led him to MAN v FAT Football , a football league with a twist that is aimed exclusively for overweight men looking to slim down .
Andy joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be played at a leisurely pace .
He said : “ I quickly found out that it isn ’ t walking football !
Although I was worried that I wouldn ’ t be able to play football , no one minded when it turned out that I was terrible at it !
” Through playing football and the support of teammates who are also aiming to reduce their waistline , 90 per cent of players who join successfully lose weight .
Players weigh in before every game with a dedicated coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their team ’ s score , allowing them to score goals before setting foot on the pitch .
Goals scored during the 30-minute games are then added to these scores to decide the match ’ s winner .
Since launching in 2016 , MAN v FAT Football has helped players across the UK lose almost 250,000 lbs , accrediting its success down to the peer support each player receives in their teammates .
Andy said : “ When I tried to lose weight before , nothing made me want to continue .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weight for my team , I don ’ t want to let them down , so that gives me the drive to keep going.
” Weight loss isn ’ t easy , especially when you ’ re trying to go it alone , so the group support provided by MAN v FAT Football is key .
Andy added : “ Every single day it ’ s tough , and there are times when you turn to food for comfort , but I remember that I ’ m doing this for the boys on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about getting back on track and making sure a bad day doesn ’ t turn into a bad week , and knowing I have their support behind me really helps.
” Losing weight is often high on everyone ’ s New Year ’ s resolutions , but not everyone has the maintained will power to see it through after the first few weeks .
The good news is that it ’ s never too late and MAN v FAT Football leagues run year-round , with seasons lasting for 14 weeks at a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA-accredited referees , support from their coach and teammates , exclusive player resources such as Q & As with weight loss and fitness experts , a player handbook and the chance to represent their league at the yearly MAN v FAT Football Festival .
Andy plans to continue attending MAN v FAT Football sessions with the aim of losing another few stones and maintaining the newfound good habits he has formed .
He concluded : “ MAN v FAT Football has 100 per cent changed my life and I can not emphasise that @ @

When Andy, 31, got the news from his doctor that he suffered from high blood pressure and was at high risk of developing diabetes in 2017, it was the wake up call he needed that he had to lose weight.
At first Andy struggled with slimming clubs and GP referral programmes, finding that he needed more accountability to keep him on the right track.
This eventually led him to MAN v FAT Football, a football league with a twist that is aimed exclusively for overweight men looking to slim down.
Andy joined MAN v FAT Football after initially thinking it would be played at a leisurely pace. He said: “I quickly found out that it isn’t walking football!
"Although I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to play football, no one minded when it turned out that I was terrible at it!”
Through playing football and the support of teammates who are also aiming to reduce their waistline, 90 per cent of players who join successfully lose weight.
Players weigh in before every game with a dedicated coach, with their weight loss directly impacting their team’s score, allowing them to score goals before setting foot on the pitch.
Goals scored during the 30-minute games are then added to these scores to decide the match’s winner.
Since launching in 2016, MAN v FAT Football has helped players across the UK lose almost 250,000 lbs, accrediting its success down to the peer support each player receives in their teammates.
Andy said: “When I tried to lose weight before, nothing made me want to continue.
"Now I know that I have to lose weight for my team, I don’t want to let them down, so that gives me the drive to keep going.”
Weight loss isn’t easy, especially when you’re trying to go it alone, so the group support provided by MAN v FAT Football is key.
Andy added: “Every single day it’s tough, and there are times when you turn to food for comfort, but I remember that I’m doing this for the boys on my team.
"It’s all about getting back on track and making sure a bad day doesn’t turn into a bad week, and knowing I have their support behind me really helps.”
Losing weight is often high on everyone’s New Year’s resolutions, but not everyone has the maintained will power to see it through after the first few weeks.
The good news is that it’s never too late and MAN v FAT Football leagues run year-round, with seasons lasting for 14 weeks at a time.
Players get weekly football games with FA-accredited referees, support from their coach and teammates, exclusive player resources such as Q&As with weight loss and fitness experts, a player handbook and the chance to represent their league at the yearly MAN v FAT Football Festival.
Andy plans to continue attending MAN v FAT Football sessions with the aim of losing another few stones and maintaining the newfound good habits he has formed.
He concluded: “MAN v FAT Football has 100 per cent changed my life and I cannot emphasise that enough.”
Find your local MAN v FAT Football league at www.manvfatfootball.org


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Streatham attacker Sudesh Amman had told girlfriend to behead her 'disbeliever' parents as sick terr

Streatham attacker Sudesh Amman had told girlfriend to behead her 'disbeliever' parents as sick terrorism past unveiled

The terrorist who carried out the Streatham stabbings and was shot dead by police was fascinated with dying a martyr and urged his girlfriend to kill her disbeliever parents , it has emerged .
Sudesh Amman was convicted of 13 terror offences in December 2018 at the age of 18 when he sent a message to siblings saying : `` The Islamic State is here to stay . ''
He had been living in a bail hostel for less than two weeks after his early release from prison last month , it emerged on Monday , as the area was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the hostel in Leigham Court Road said of Amman : `` He did n't speak much .
`` I did n't have much to do with him .
I do n't really get involved with these guys .
`` Everyone has their own rooms in there .
The last time I saw him , I was doing his radiator , setting up his heating on Friday . ''
Three people were stabbed on Sunday afternoon by Amman , who was shot dead on Streatham High Road on Sunday afternoon by armed officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident suffered life-threatening injuries .
At Amman 's trial at the Old Bailey in London in 2018 , he smiled and waved from the public gallery as he was jailed for three years and four months .
The Islamic State supporter had admitted possessing and distributing terrorist documents .
Judge Mark Lucraft QC said Amman was just 17 when he started collecting the material , calling the crimes `` a very concerning series of offences . ''
Amman had only been released on licence part-way through his sentence when he began randomly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before armed police shot him dead .
The Old Bailey heard that a cache of terrorist documents including manuals on bomb making , knife fighting and close combat were found at his home .
There was a photo of a knife and two guns on top of a black Islamist flag captioned `` armed and ready April 3 '' overlaid in Arabic .
Terrorist documents found had titles such as Bloody Brazilian Knife Fightin ' Techniques .
A note with Life Goals scrawled on it was found .
Alexis Boon , the then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Command , described Amman 's `` fierce interest in violence and martyrdom '' and said he was fascinated with `` dying in the name of terrorism . ''
He said in 2018 : `` His fascination with dying in the name of terrorism was clear in a notepad we recovered from his home . ''
Amman had scrawled his 'life goals ' in the notepad , and top of the list , above family activities , was dying a martyr and going to 'Jannah ' - the afterlife .
`` It 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is apparent from his messages that it had been at least a year in development . ''
The trial heard Amman told his girlfriend : `` If you ca n't make a bomb because family , friends or spies are watching or suspecting you , take a knife , molotov , sound bombs or a car at night and attack the tourists ( crusaders ) , police and soldiers of taghut , or western embassies in every country you are in this planet . ''
He also suggested , during online chats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he spoke of his hatred for `` kuffars '' ( non-believers ) .
During the trial , the prosecution said the police were alerted by a Dutch blogger who identified extremist material during a Telegram chat in April 2018 .
He entered guilty pleas to six charges of possession and seven of disseminating terrorism documents .
A further three charges were ordered to life on file .
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The terrorist who carried out the Streatham stabbings and was shot dead by police was fascinated with dying a martyr and urged his girlfriend to kill her disbeliever parents, it has emerged.
Sudesh Amman was convicted of 13 terror offences in December 2018 at the age of 18 when he sent a message to siblings saying: "The Islamic State is here to stay."
He had been living in a bail hostel for less than two weeks after his early release from prison last month, it emerged on Monday, as the area was subject to police searches.
The manager of the hostel in Leigham Court Road said of Amman: "He didn't speak much.
"I didn't have much to do with him. I don't really get involved with these guys.
"Everyone has their own rooms in there. The last time I saw him, I was doing his radiator, setting up his heating on Friday."
(Image: PA)
Three people were stabbed on Sunday afternoon by Amman, who was shot dead on Streatham High Road on Sunday afternoon by armed officers.
None of the people hurt in the incident suffered life-threatening injuries.
At Amman's trial at the Old Bailey in London in 2018, he smiled and waved from the public gallery as he was jailed for three years and four months.
The Islamic State supporter had admitted possessing and distributing terrorist documents.
Judge Mark Lucraft QC said Amman was just 17 when he started collecting the material, calling the crimes "a very concerning series of offences."
Amman had only been released on licence part-way through his sentence when he began randomly stabbing people on Streatham High Road, before armed police shot him dead.
The Old Bailey heard that a cache of terrorist documents including manuals on bomb making, knife fighting and close combat were found at his home.
There was a photo of a knife and two guns on top of a black Islamist flag captioned "armed and ready April 3" overlaid in Arabic.
(Image: PA)
Terrorist documents found had titles such as Bloody Brazilian Knife Fightin' Techniques.
A note with Life Goals scrawled on it was found.
Alexis Boon, the then head of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command, described Amman's "fierce interest in violence and martyrdom" and said he was fascinated with "dying in the name of terrorism."
He said in 2018: "His fascination with dying in the name of terrorism was clear in a notepad we recovered from his home."
Amman had scrawled his 'life goals' in the notepad, and top of the list, above family activities, was dying a martyr and going to 'Jannah' - the afterlife.
"It's not clear how Amman became radicalised but it is apparent from his messages that it had been at least a year in development."
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The trial heard Amman told his girlfriend: "If you can't make a bomb because family, friends or spies are watching or suspecting you, take a knife, molotov, sound bombs or a car at night and attack the tourists (crusaders), police and soldiers of taghut, or western embassies in every country you are in this planet."
He also suggested, during online chats, she behead her "disbeliever" parents as he spoke of his hatred for "kuffars" (non-believers).
During the trial, the prosecution said the police were alerted by a Dutch blogger who identified extremist material during a Telegram chat in April 2018.
He entered guilty pleas to six charges of possession and seven of disseminating terrorism documents. A further three charges were ordered to life on file.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Distraught family share stories behind inspirational war heroes after 'disgusting' thieves steal the

Distraught family share stories behind inspirational war heroes after 'disgusting' thieves steal their priceless medals

The victims of a burglary in south Manchester have said they are in 'total disgust ' after precious war medals were taken from their home .
The war medals , along with numerous other items of sentimental value , were stolen from a property on Princess Road in Fallowfield between 9am and 9.30am on the morning of November 25 .
The items were taken during a burglary at the property , situated between Garswood Road and Platt Lane , while the owner was out walking their dog .
Following an initial appeal for information , police have now provided further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were awarded to a family of war heroes .
A trio of medals were stolen belonging to the victim ’ s grandfather , David Roberts , who had been awarded them for his contribution in WW1 .
A page from his wartime diary was also stolen in the burglary .
David was an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Canopus , which became involved in the Battle of the Falkland Islands and the Battle of the Dardanelles .
“ David joined the army as a single man and became a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for GMP said on social media .
“ He left the army before the war broke out and got married but rejoined once the hostilities began , leaving a wife and daughter back home . ''
The three medals are engraved with D Roberts on the back .
Four WW2 medals were also stolen , belonging to the victim ’ s dad , Jack Roberts .
Jack joined the army at 17 and served in the RAF as an aircraft engineer rank Sergeant , spending most of the war in India and Burma @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he saw a man in RAF uniform walking in the park with a girl on each arm and he thought : 'That 's the life for me ' , '' Jack ’ s family told GMP .
The stolen medals are the Burma Star , 1939-45 Star , the Defence Medal and the War Medal , alongside a set of miniatures .
Another medal awarded to the victim ’ s mother was also stolen , alongside her engagement ring .
Mrs Roberts was given a medal for her service in the WRAF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It was bought in the 1950 ’ s in an antique shop because there was 100 % purchase tax on luxury goods after the Second World War , ” GMP said of the engagement ring .
“ It is believed to be either Victorian or Edwardian and the sapphires were Burmese sapphires , which had struck a chord with them because her husband had been in Burma during the war.
” After the burglary , police believe the offenders made their way to Wellington Road in Fallowfield to a property near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some items stolen were found here , alongside a few ribbons that had previously been attached to some of the war medals .
Officers say the victims are struggling to understand why someone would take such precious items .
“ I feel very strongly that my grandfather and my parents made great sacrifices so that we can live in freedom and am in total disgust that these lowlifes would take them then desecrate them by cutting off the ribbons , ” they told police .
Anyone with information can contact police via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online via their website .

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The victims of a burglary in south Manchester have said they are in 'total disgust' after precious war medals were taken from their home.
The war medals, along with numerous other items of sentimental value, were stolen from a property on Princess Road in Fallowfield between 9am and 9.30am on the morning of November 25.
The items were taken during a burglary at the property, situated between Garswood Road and Platt Lane, while the owner was out walking their dog.
Following an initial appeal for information, police have now provided further background on the precious items and how they were awarded to a family of war heroes.
A trio of medals were stolen belonging to the victim’s grandfather, David Roberts, who had been awarded them for his contribution in WW1.
A page from his wartime diary was also stolen in the burglary.
David was an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Canopus, which became involved in the Battle of the Falkland Islands and the Battle of the Dardanelles.
“David joined the army as a single man and became a very formidable boxer,” a spokesperson for GMP said on social media.
“He left the army before the war broke out and got married but rejoined once the hostilities began, leaving a wife and daughter back home."
The three medals are engraved with D Roberts on the back.
Four WW2 medals were also stolen, belonging to the victim’s dad, Jack Roberts.
Jack joined the army at 17 and served in the RAF as an aircraft engineer rank Sergeant, spending most of the war in India and Burma.
“He always used to say that he saw a man in RAF uniform walking in the park with a girl on each arm and he thought: 'That's the life for me'," Jack’s family told GMP.
The stolen medals are the Burma Star, 1939-45 Star, the Defence Medal and the War Medal, alongside a set of miniatures.
Another medal awarded to the victim’s mother was also stolen, alongside her engagement ring.
Mrs Roberts was given a medal for her service in the WRAF as a radar officer in Lincolnshire.
“It was bought in the 1950’s in an antique shop because there was 100% purchase tax on luxury goods after the Second World War,” GMP said of the engagement ring.
“It is believed to be either Victorian or Edwardian and the sapphires were Burmese sapphires, which had struck a chord with them because her husband had been in Burma during the war.”
After the burglary, police believe the offenders made their way to Wellington Road in Fallowfield to a property near the junction with Finchley Road and Granville Road.
Some items stolen were found here, alongside a few ribbons that had previously been attached to some of the war medals.
Officers say the victims are struggling to understand why someone would take such precious items.
“I feel very strongly that my grandfather and my parents made great sacrifices so that we can live in freedom and am in total disgust that these lowlifes would take them then desecrate them by cutting off the ribbons,” they told police.
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 quoting reference CRI/06AA/35169/19.
Additionally, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online via their website.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--Manchester United writers pick their strongest XI after transfer window closes

United 's best available XI with everyone fit comes in a formation Solskjaer hardly uses ; 4-3-3 .
Paul Pogba does not want to be at the club but is the most talented footballer there and United need to make the most of Pogba if/when he is available to play again .
Fred has become a worthy United midfielder but Scott McTominay is a steadier pivot in that holding role , as long as he is tasked with defensive duties .
Daniel James has been out of form for close to two months and Mason Greenwood is much more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has looked more suitable on the left of a back three , Brandon Williams is deserving of first-choice status at left-back .
United have options after the January additions of Fernandes and Ighalo and if everyone was fit their strength now arguably lies in midfield , which is why McTominay , Fred , Pogba and Fernandes should all be squeezed into the same team .
The issue with that is the width , which would have come to the full-backs .
Neither Shaw or Wan-Bissaka are naturally attacking full-backs and that is an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shaw gets the nod ahead of Williams at left-back having impressed since his return from injury .
United have looked good in a back three at times as well , but again the lack of attacking impetus from full-back is a concern .
A diamond midfield would mean two strikers in Martial and Rashford , both of whom have the intelligence to drop deep or drift wide and cause a distraction for defences .
If they both play centrally then there should always be a figurehead for the side to aim at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sub alongside James , who should be given time to develop into his United career after a rapid rise over the previous 18 months .
After some wise work in the January transfer window United now have a squad which looks pretty formidable , even if the table does not reflect that .
De Gea remains a world-class keeper , while Wan-Bissaka is the best defensive full-back in the division .
Maguire and Lindelof continue to improve as a partnership while Shaw has been impressive this calendar year .
If fully fit then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call upon , but McTominay would be a great talent to bring into it if Pogba does n't stick around beyond the summer .
Up front there are finally options with Martial and Rashford pretty much certainties in any set-up .
That leaves a quartet of Mata , James , Ighalo and Greenwood to bring into the squad when required .
Summer investment is needed , but this is still a squad which should be performing much better than it is .
You can select your strongest United XI using our widget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players are fully fit , their best XI looks very impressive .
David de Gea is the clear choice between the sticks after his return to form this season , while Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire are obvious selections in defence .
Axel Tuanzebe looked more than capable earlier on in the campaign but has not featured enough to definitively prove he would be a better option than Victor Lindelof .
At left-back , Brandon Williams edges out Luke Shaw .
Scott McTominay 's emergence during the first half of the campaign took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shone of late and Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes pick themselves .
In attack , Marcus Rashford is United 's talisman .
Anthony Martial , contrastingly , gets in by default and Mason Greenwood is better than Daniel James .
Daniel James ' struggles of late and the fact that both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial play better in tandem with the other one — coupled with the fact United actually have a decent battery of midfielders with everyone fit — should maybe trigger a change of shape .
Scott McTominay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all merit a spot in United 's first choice side , so a diamond midfield with Rashford and Martial ahead of them , would look good .
Luke Shaw has returned to form lately and just edges out Brandon Williams in the only other tough call .
Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are the best centre-backs and although Diogo Dalot is a great bench option , Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been good this season .
Odion Ighalo joins James and Mason Greenwood as good options off the bench .

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Samuel Luckhurst
United's best available XI with everyone fit comes in a formation Solskjaer hardly uses; 4-3-3. Paul Pogba does not want to be at the club but is the most talented footballer there and United need to make the most of Pogba if/when he is available to play again.
Fred has become a worthy United midfielder but Scott McTominay is a steadier pivot in that holding role, as long as he is tasked with defensive duties. Daniel James has been out of form for close to two months and Mason Greenwood is much more of an attacking threat.
Given Luke Shaw has looked more suitable on the left of a back three, Brandon Williams is deserving of first-choice status at left-back.
Starting XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams, McTominay, Fernandes, Pogba, Greenwood, Rashford, Martial
Subs: Romero, Tuanzebe, Dalot, Fred, Mata, James, Ighalo
Tyrone Marshall
United have options after the January additions of Fernandes and Ighalo and if everyone was fit their strength now arguably lies in midfield, which is why McTominay, Fred, Pogba and Fernandes should all be squeezed into the same team.
The issue with that is the width, which would have come to the full-backs. Neither Shaw or Wan-Bissaka are naturally attacking full-backs and that is an area where they have to improve on. Shaw gets the nod ahead of Williams at left-back having impressed since his return from injury. United have looked good in a back three at times as well, but again the lack of attacking impetus from full-back is a concern.
A diamond midfield would mean two strikers in Martial and Rashford, both of whom have the intelligence to drop deep or drift wide and cause a distraction for defences. If they both play centrally then there should always be a figurehead for the side to aim at. That leaves Ighalo as an impact sub alongside James, who should be given time to develop into his United career after a rapid rise over the previous 18 months.
Starting XI: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, McTominay, Pogba, Fred, Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
Subs: Romero, Tuanzebe, Dalot, Mata, James, Greenwood, Ighalo
Rich Fay
After some wise work in the January transfer window United now have a squad which looks pretty formidable, even if the table does not reflect that.
De Gea remains a world-class keeper, while Wan-Bissaka is the best defensive full-back in the division. Maguire and Lindelof continue to improve as a partnership while Shaw has been impressive this calendar year.
If fully fit then United have near enough a £200m midfield to call upon, but McTominay would be a great talent to bring into it if Pogba doesn't stick around beyond the summer.
Up front there are finally options with Martial and Rashford pretty much certainties in any set-up. That leaves a quartet of Mata, James, Ighalo and Greenwood to bring into the squad when required. Summer investment is needed, but this is still a squad which should be performing much better than it is.
Starting XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Pogba, Fred, Fernandes; Mata, Martial, Rashford.
Subs: Romero, Bailly, Williams, McTominay, James, Ighalo, Greenwood.
You can select your strongest United XI using our widget below.
Liam Corless
When all of United's players are fully fit, their best XI looks very impressive.
David de Gea is the clear choice between the sticks after his return to form this season, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire are obvious selections in defence.
Axel Tuanzebe looked more than capable earlier on in the campaign but has not featured enough to definitively prove he would be a better option than Victor Lindelof. At left-back, Brandon Williams edges out Luke Shaw.
Scott McTominay's emergence during the first half of the campaign took just about everyone by surprise but Fred has shone of late and Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes pick themselves.
In attack, Marcus Rashford is United's talisman. Anthony Martial, contrastingly, gets in by default and Mason Greenwood is better than Daniel James.
Starting XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams; Fred, Pogba, Fernandes; Greenwood, Rashford, Martial
Subs: Romero; Shaw, Tuanzebe, McTominay, James, Gomes, Ighalo
Dominic Booth
Daniel James' struggles of late and the fact that both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial play better in tandem with the other one — coupled with the fact United actually have a decent battery of midfielders with everyone fit — should maybe trigger a change of shape.
Scott McTominay, Fred, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes all merit a spot in United's first choice side, so a diamond midfield with Rashford and Martial ahead of them, would look good.
Luke Shaw has returned to form lately and just edges out Brandon Williams in the only other tough call. Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire are the best centre-backs and although Diogo Dalot is a great bench option, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been good this season. Odion Ighalo joins James and Mason Greenwood as good options off the bench.
Starting XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred, Pogba, Fernandes; Rashford, Martial.
Subs: Romero, Dalot, Bailly, Mata, Greenwood, James, Ighalo.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-03--A person has been hit by a train in west Cheshire

A person has been hit by a train in west Cheshire .
Emergency services were called to the incident between Crewe and Acton Bridge on Monday morning ( February 3 ) .
All Avanti West Coast services have been suspended , with routes between Crewe and Wigan North Western as well as Liverpool Lime Street affected .
Passengers are being warned trains may be delayed by up to an hour or cancelled , with some services diverting through Manchester .
A bus service for affected passengers is also being organised to run between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway .
National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last until 2pm .
A tweet from National Rail said : `` A person has been hit by a train between # Crewe and # ActonBridge , resulting in all lines being blocked .
`` Trains are unable to run in the area .
Trains may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled .
`` Some Avanti West Coast services will be diverted via Manchester . ''
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A person has been hit by a train in west Cheshire.
Emergency services were called to the incident between Crewe and Acton Bridge on Monday morning (February 3).
All Avanti West Coast services have been suspended, with routes between Crewe and Wigan North Western as well as Liverpool Lime Street affected.
Passengers are being warned trains may be delayed by up to an hour or cancelled, with some services diverting through Manchester.
A bus service for affected passengers is also being organised to run between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.
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National Rail said the disruption is expected to last until 2pm.
A tweet from National Rail said: "A person has been hit by a train between #Crewe and #ActonBridge, resulting in all lines being blocked.
"Trains are unable to run in the area. Trains may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled.
"Some Avanti West Coast services will be diverted via Manchester."
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