themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--LIVE updates: Seven-year-old girl stabbed to death in Bolton park in horrific random Mother's Day at

LIVE updates: Seven-year-old girl stabbed to death in Bolton park in horrific random Mother's Day attack

A woman has been arrested following the murder of a little girl in Bolton .
Earlier today ( Sunday 22 March 2020 ) at 2:34pm , police were called to Queen ’ s Park in Bolton following reports that a child had been stabbed .
Ambulance and police attended and found that a seven-year-old girl had been attacked by a woman with a knife .
The child sustained extremely serious injuries and , despite the best efforts of her family and medical responders , she sadly died a short while later .
A 30-year-old woman was detained by a member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was arrested by police at the scene , initially on suspicion of attempted murder and subsequently for murder .
The woman is not known to the family of the little girl .
Assistant Chief Constable , Russ Jackson of GMP , said : “ Words can not describe how awful this attack is .
The family were out in the park , enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later .
“ A 30-year-old woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police .
She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later .
“ We are working to understand the motive for this completely random and brutal attack .
We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive .
“ We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family .
This is a family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is horrendous and I can not begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through .
“ We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen , leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant.
” A woman has been arrested following the murder of a little girl in Bolton .
Earlier today ( Sunday 22 March 2020 ) at 2:34pm , police were called to Queen ’ s Park in Bolton following reports that a child had been stabbed .
Ambulance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl had been attacked by a woman with a knife .
The child sustained extremely serious injuries and , despite the best efforts of her family and medical responders , she sadly died a short while later .
A 30-year-old woman was detained by a member of the public immediately after the attack and was arrested by police at the scene , initially on suspicion of attempted murder and subsequently for murder .
The woman is not known to the family of the little girl .
Assistant Chief Constable , Russ Jackson of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not describe how awful this attack is .
The family were out in the park , enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later .
“ A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police .
She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later .
“ We are working to understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brutal attack .
We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive .
“ We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family .
This is a family ’ s worst nightmare .
The incident is horrendous and I can not begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through .
“ We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen , leaving a young family so distraught and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A woman has been arrested following the murder of a little girl in Bolton.
Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a child had been stabbed.
Ambulance and police attended and found that a seven-year-old girl had been attacked by a woman with a knife. The child sustained extremely serious injuries and, despite the best efforts of her family and medical responders, she sadly died a short while later.
A 30-year-old woman was detained by a member of the public immediately after the attack and was arrested by police at the scene, initially on suspicion of attempted murder and subsequently for murder.
The woman is not known to the family of the little girl.
Assistant Chief Constable, Russ Jackson of GMP, said: “Words cannot describe how awful this attack is. The family were out in the park, enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later.
“A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police. She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later.
“We are working to understand the motive for this completely random and brutal attack. We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive.
“We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family. This is a family’s worst nightmare. The incident is horrendous and I cannot begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through.
“We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen, leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant.”A woman has been arrested following the murder of a little girl in Bolton.
Earlier today (Sunday 22 March 2020) at 2:34pm, police were called to Queen’s Park in Bolton following reports that a child had been stabbed.
Ambulance and police attended and found that a seven-year-old girl had been attacked by a woman with a knife. The child sustained extremely serious injuries and, despite the best efforts of her family and medical responders, she sadly died a short while later.
A 30-year-old woman was detained by a member of the public immediately after the attack and was arrested by police at the scene, initially on suspicion of attempted murder and subsequently for murder.
The woman is not known to the family of the little girl.
Assistant Chief Constable, Russ Jackson of GMP, said: “Words cannot describe how awful this attack is. The family were out in the park, enjoying the spring sun when in a totally unprovoked and random attack this little girl sustained horrendous injuries and sadly died a short while later.
“A 30-year-old woman who was not known to the family was detained by a member of the public and then arrested by the police. She is currently in custody for murder and it is expected she will be interviewed by detectives later.
“We are working to understand the motive for this completely random and brutal attack. We understand that the woman has some history of mental illness and we are working to understand if this played any part in her motive.
“We have sent specialist family liaison officers to support the family. This is a family’s worst nightmare. The incident is horrendous and I cannot begin to imagine what the family of this little girl are going through.
“We are determined to quickly understand how this came to happen, leaving a young family so distraught and so devastated in an instant.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-22--Parks and tourist spots close as visitors flout coronavirus distancing advice

Several parks and beauty spots across the north have closed or begun restricting access as visitors flout coronavirus social distancing advice .
The warm weather and the prospect of weeks of isolation have seen beauty spots thronged this weekend .
But the authorities say the crowds are putting lives at risk .
That has led councils , police forces and tourist boards across Greater Manchester - and further afield - to urge people to stay at home .
In Rochdale the popular beauty spot Hollingworth lake was closed on Sunday folllowing an 'extraordinarily large ' number of visitors .
Coun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an extraordinarily large number of visitors at Hollingworth Lake it has become necessary to follow the @ nationaltrust approach & close the Country Park today to facilitate social distancing .
`` Obvs not possible to physically stop visitors but public toilets & playgrounds will be locked ; we are asking Royds to remove the ice cream van today .
`` Notices will be displayed on entrances & info posted on social media ; websites will be updated . ''
In Wigan visitor numbers have been restricted to what the council described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pennington Flash .
And cars lined the country lanes at Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth promtping police to issue a warning to drivers .
GMP Saddleworth and Lees wrote on Facebook : `` We fully understand the communities concerns around the volume of visitors who came to the Dovestone site over this weekend .
`` Volume far outstrips the availability for parking and this is an annual issue which we along with OLDHAM Council try to negate and manage .
`` If you are coming to the Dovestone area today please DO NOT park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ danger to road users and we will take action against vehicle owners who abandon their vehicles on verges contravening road traffic law .
`` If the Marshals direct vehicles away from Bank Lane at Dovestone it will be because there is no parking available . ''
All National Trust parks were closed at midnight on Saturday , including Dunham Massey near Altrincham and Lyme Park near Stockport .
Elsewhere across thenorth , Yorkshire Sculpture in Wakefield announced it would be closing on Sunday night and in Cumbria police and council chiefs took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit the Lake District , saying 'now is not the time for tourism ' .
Devil 's Bridge in Kirby Lonsdale was also packed on Sunday afternoon despite police issuing 'strong words of advice ' to visitors .
South Lakes Police tweeted pictures from the scene , showing dozens of bikers congregating at the bridge , alongside the message : `` Live photos from Devil 's Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale .
`` Strong words of advice are being given to members of the public yet we continue to be ignored .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think of others .
The message is clear # StayHomeSaveLives . ''
And in Wales the national tourist board urged holidaymakers to 'visit later ' .
`` Please do not visit Wales at this time and avoid all unnecessary travel within Wales .
`` Following these guidelines will save lives .
`` We look forward to welcoming you back in future ; but for now , let ’ s all # staysafe . ''

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Several parks and beauty spots across the north have closed or begun restricting access as visitors flout coronavirus social distancing advice.
The warm weather and the prospect of weeks of isolation have seen beauty spots thronged this weekend.
But the authorities say the crowds are putting lives at risk.
That has led councils, police forces and tourist boards across Greater Manchester - and further afield - to urge people to stay at home.
In Rochdale the popular beauty spot Hollingworth lake was closed on Sunday folllowing an 'extraordinarily large' number of visitors.
Coun Janet Emsley tweeted: "Unfortunately due to an extraordinarily large number of visitors at Hollingworth Lake it has become necessary to follow the @nationaltrust approach & close the Country Park today to facilitate social distancing.
"Obvs not possible to physically stop visitors but public toilets & playgrounds will be locked; we are asking Royds to remove the ice cream van today.
"Notices will be displayed on entrances & info posted on social media; websites will be updated."
In Wigan visitor numbers have been restricted to what the council described as 'key parks' including Haigh Hall and Pennington Flash.
And cars lined the country lanes at Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth promtping police to issue a warning to drivers.
(Image: GMP Saddleworth and Lees)
GMP Saddleworth and Lees wrote on Facebook: "We fully understand the communities concerns around the volume of visitors who came to the Dovestone site over this weekend.
"Volume far outstrips the availability for parking and this is an annual issue which we along with OLDHAM Council try to negate and manage.
"If you are coming to the Dovestone area today please DO NOT park on Holmfirth Road. This is causing danger to road users and we will take action against vehicle owners who abandon their vehicles on verges contravening road traffic law.
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"If the Marshals direct vehicles away from Bank Lane at Dovestone it will be because there is no parking available."
All National Trust parks were closed at midnight on Saturday, including Dunham Massey near Altrincham and Lyme Park near Stockport.
Elsewhere across thenorth, Yorkshire Sculpture in Wakefield announced it would be closing on Sunday night and in Cumbria police and council chiefs took the extraordinary move to tell tourists not to visit the Lake District, saying 'now is not the time for tourism'.
Live photos from Devil's Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale. Strong words of advice are being given to members of the public yet we continue to be ignored. We are URGING everyone to stay home and think of others. The message is clear #StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/weHaYUratR — South Lakes Police (@SouthLakesPol) March 22, 2020
Devil's Bridge in Kirby Lonsdale was also packed on Sunday afternoon despite police issuing 'strong words of advice' to visitors.
South Lakes Police tweeted pictures from the scene, showing dozens of bikers congregating at the bridge, alongside the message: "Live photos from Devil's Bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale.
"Strong words of advice are being given to members of the public yet we continue to be ignored.
"We are URGING everyone to stay home and think of others. The message is clear #StayHomeSaveLives."
And in Wales the national tourist board urged holidaymakers to 'visit later'.
Visit Wales tweeted: "Visit Wales. Later.
"Please do not visit Wales at this time and avoid all unnecessary travel within Wales.
"Following these guidelines will save lives.
"We look forward to welcoming you back in future; but for now, let’s all #staysafe."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Police launch appeal for witnesses after a woman died when a car overturned

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died during a horror crash in Rochdale .
The woman was a passenger in a blue Skoda Fabia which smashed into a grass inland on Slattocks Roundabout , opposite Stakehill Industrial Estate , then flipped over .
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.30pm .
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene .
Three men , who were also in the car at the time , also suffered injuries .
Read more of today 's top stories here Two men , aged 37 and 40 , were taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A third 52-year-old man was taken to hospital with a serious back injury where he remains in a stable condition .
Police have arrested three men on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
All three remain in custody for questioning .
Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward .
Detective Constable Emma Kennedy , of GMP ’ s Serious Collison Investigation Unit , said : “ This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the woman ’ s family at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have arrested three people , our enquiries are very much still ongoing and our officers are working tirelessly to find out more details about what happened before the collision .
“ I am aware that this was not a busy time of day , but I am hopeful that there are witnesses who may be able to assist us further with our enquiries .
“ If you witnessed this collision or have any dash cam footage or information that could assist us , please get in touch with police as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released the age of the woman .
Witnesses said the Skoda was traveling around the roundabout towards Rochdale Road when it is believed to have collided with the verge .
Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended with North West Ambulance Service paramedics .

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died during a horror crash in Rochdale.
The woman was a passenger in a blue Skoda Fabia which smashed into a grass inland on Slattocks Roundabout, opposite Stakehill Industrial Estate, then flipped over.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.30pm.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three men, who were also in the car at the time, also suffered injuries.
Two men, aged 37 and 40, were taken taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A third 52-year-old man was taken to hospital with a serious back injury where he remains in a stable condition.
Police have arrested three men on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
All three remain in custody for questioning.
Greater Manchester Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Constable Emma Kennedy, of GMP’s Serious Collison Investigation Unit, said: “This was a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the woman’s family at this very difficult time.
(Image: ASP)
“Although we have arrested three people, our enquiries are very much still ongoing and our officers are working tirelessly to find out more details about what happened before the collision.
“I am aware that this was not a busy time of day, but I am hopeful that there are witnesses who may be able to assist us further with our enquiries.
“If you witnessed this collision or have any dash cam footage or information that could assist us, please get in touch with police as soon as possible.”
(Image: ASP)
Police have not named or released the age of the woman.
Witnesses said the Skoda was traveling around the roundabout towards Rochdale Road when it is believed to have collided with the verge.
Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended with North West Ambulance Service paramedics.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Why Arsenal great Merson is wrong about Manchester United

There is something oddly reassuring that , in the face an ongoing global pandemic , two things have stayed the same .
Manchester United are being linked with every player nearing the end of their contract , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still being told why he won ’ t succeed at Old Trafford .
In the grand scheme of things , neither of those things matter - that has become abundantly clear over the last couple of days - but it is still odd to see United ’ s progress causing so much bewilderment in the football world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on the cards at the end of the season , and it is not totally inconceivable .
United might be looking to sign the brightest young talent in European football as part of their ongoing cultural reset , but January 's move for Odion Ighalo proves that exceptions can be made if the player justifies the results .
The Machiavellian approach makes sense given the high stakes of finishing in the Champions League spots this year .
United are not only longing for a return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they know their adidas deal will take a financial hit if they do miss out for a second year in succession .
There have been plenty of reasons for doom and gloom at Old Trafford this season but not as many as there have been at Arsenal .
That is why it was so odd for Paul Merson to criticise United over the weekend for their outlook under Solskjaer , and his warning to Aubameyang that following in Robin van Persie ’ s footsteps wouldn ’ t necessarily bring him any silverware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can say Aubameyang would be going for ambition if he went to Manchester United , '' Merson told Sky Sports .
`` He 'd be going for the money because he 's almost 31 and this would likely to be his last move .
`` At the moment , you ca n't say you are going to go to Manchester United and get guaranteed trophies .
You wo n't be able to guarantee United winning anything in the next two or three seasons.
” It is true that United aren ’ t guaranteed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are they certain of any success once football resumes , but that is not the point .
The fact is Aubameyang would be leaving a team languishing in ninth in the Premier League , a team that is in the midst of an identity crisis , and moving to a bigger club which is showing more signs of life .
If the Gabonese forward were to join United , there is no doubt he ’ d benefit from a lucrative financial package , but that ’ s partly because Arsenal would require it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , the trade-off for Aubameyang would be that expectations and media scrutiny on him would higher in Manchester .
“ It ’ s just part and parcel of playing for United , ” Luke Shaw said just last month of the pressure United 's players face .
“ No disrespect to Arsenal but they ’ re not exactly having the greatest of seasons and it hardly gets spoken about .
“ I do find it quite funny that if it ’ s United everyone criticises , but Arsenal don ’ t get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aubameyang is targeted at Alexis Sanchez , and he knows all too well that a bad spell at Old Trafford is enough to tarnish a very good career .
The stakes are higher than just one last payday .
Merson is right that success wouldn ’ t be guaranteed for the Gabon international at Old Trafford , but the incentive of success at United should be the deciding factor .
Van Persie might only have had one incredible season at the club , but it was enough to cement a legacy in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been had he remained without a league title at Arsenal .

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There is something oddly reassuring that, in the face an ongoing global pandemic, two things have stayed the same.
Manchester United are being linked with every player nearing the end of their contract, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still being told why he won’t succeed at Old Trafford.
In the grand scheme of things, neither of those things matter - that has become abundantly clear over the last couple of days - but it is still odd to see United’s progress causing so much bewilderment in the football world.
Over the weekend it was reported that a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on the cards at the end of the season, and it is not totally inconceivable.
United might be looking to sign the brightest young talent in European football as part of their ongoing cultural reset, but January's move for Odion Ighalo proves that exceptions can be made if the player justifies the results.
The Machiavellian approach makes sense given the high stakes of finishing in the Champions League spots this year. United are not only longing for a return to the top table of European competition, but they know their adidas deal will take a financial hit if they do miss out for a second year in succession.
There have been plenty of reasons for doom and gloom at Old Trafford this season but not as many as there have been at Arsenal. That is why it was so odd for Paul Merson to criticise United over the weekend for their outlook under Solskjaer, and his warning to Aubameyang that following in Robin van Persie’s footsteps wouldn’t necessarily bring him any silverware.
"I don't think you can say Aubameyang would be going for ambition if he went to Manchester United," Merson told Sky Sports.
"He'd be going for the money because he's almost 31 and this would likely to be his last move.
"At the moment, you can't say you are going to go to Manchester United and get guaranteed trophies. You won't be able to guarantee United winning anything in the next two or three seasons.”
It is true that United aren’t guaranteed to win anything under Solskjaer, nor are they certain of any success once football resumes, but that is not the point.
The fact is Aubameyang would be leaving a team languishing in ninth in the Premier League, a team that is in the midst of an identity crisis, and moving to a bigger club which is showing more signs of life.
If the Gabonese forward were to join United, there is no doubt he’d benefit from a lucrative financial package, but that’s partly because Arsenal would require it in order to let him leave. However, the trade-off for Aubameyang would be that expectations and media scrutiny on him would higher in Manchester.
“It’s just part and parcel of playing for United,” Luke Shaw said just last month of the pressure United's players face. “No disrespect to Arsenal but they’re not exactly having the greatest of seasons and it hardly gets spoken about.
“I do find it quite funny that if it’s United everyone criticises, but Arsenal don’t get a mention.”
The same criticism of Aubameyang is targeted at Alexis Sanchez, and he knows all too well that a bad spell at Old Trafford is enough to tarnish a very good career. The stakes are higher than just one last payday.
Merson is right that success wouldn’t be guaranteed for the Gabon international at Old Trafford, but the incentive of success at United should be the deciding factor. Van Persie might only have had one incredible season at the club, but it was enough to cement a legacy in the game which is higher than it would have been had he remained without a league title at Arsenal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--'How we act in a time of need is a mark of how we act as a city'

I really didn ’ t want to talk in military terms about how we act as a city in the face of coronavirus .
But it 's true - we are taking on adversary , albeit in a viral form .
And for most of us , we won ’ t be too badly affected by it .
Yes , it ’ s true we could have inconvenience and flu-like symptoms , which are definitely not pleasant .
But where the real risk lies , is if we then spread the virus to those people who may be vulnerable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be far worse affected by it than the majority of the city .
That ’ s why it ’ s all the more important for us all to follow advice on self-isolation and hand-washing .
I ’ ve seen Manchester react at other times of adversity and what I know is that when it ’ s needed , the community spirit in this city is nothing short of magnificent .
Our city knows that how we act at a time of need is simply an extension of how we act in daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of others is all a part of the Manchester magic that happens every day .
We 're currently developing a raft of plans for how we respond as a city , both now and in the long-term .
With that in mind , we 'll be asking our communities for their ideas on we work together to make sure that people are not left lonely , frightened , or unsure about how to get help and support .
We all know the right thing to do and that ’ s just one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its people great .
When times get tough , we pull together .
There is a fight to be had and we know that the foe in this case is a virus .
History books often chronicle the unexpected happiness levels during times of war - when communities working for a common goal felt high levels of camaraderie and satisfaction .
That will be us .
Because we will know that this is a defining point in our time - where how we act now not only teaches our children about looking after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all united in a goal that affects us all .
So , yes , there is ultimately a battle to be had , but let ’ s take comfort from all being on the same side .

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I really didn’t want to talk in military terms about how we act as a city in the face of coronavirus.
But it's true - we are taking on adversary, albeit in a viral form. And for most of us, we won’t be too badly affected by it.
Yes, it’s true we could have inconvenience and flu-like symptoms, which are definitely not pleasant.
But where the real risk lies, is if we then spread the virus to those people who may be vulnerable, older or have underlying conditions - who could be far worse affected by it than the majority of the city.
That’s why it’s all the more important for us all to follow advice on self-isolation and hand-washing.
I’ve seen Manchester react at other times of adversity and what I know is that when it’s needed, the community spirit in this city is nothing short of magnificent.
Our city knows that how we act at a time of need is simply an extension of how we act in daily life.
Offering our friendship and thinking of others is all a part of the Manchester magic that happens every day.
We're currently developing a raft of plans for how we respond as a city, both now and in the long-term.
With that in mind, we'll be asking our communities for their ideas on we work together to make sure that people are not left lonely, frightened, or unsure about how to get help and support.
We all know the right thing to do and that’s just one of the things that makes this city and its people great.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
When times get tough, we pull together. There is a fight to be had and we know that the foe in this case is a virus.
History books often chronicle the unexpected happiness levels during times of war - when communities working for a common goal felt high levels of camaraderie and satisfaction.
That will be us. Because we will know that this is a defining point in our time - where how we act now not only teaches our children about looking after each other, but can keep us all united in a goal that affects us all.
So, yes, there is ultimately a battle to be had, but let’s take comfort from all being on the same side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Ex-Barclays worker jailed for his part in scam which saw £68k taken

An ex-Barclays worker has been jailed after taking part in a scam which saw £68,000 taken from customers .
Afolabi Adepoju , 32 , passed confidential security details to fraudsters who would call up the bank or go online posing as legitimate customers .
Adepoju , who worked in the bank ’ s branch on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre , provided details of over 10 accounts in order for money to be withdrawn .
Manchester Crown Court heard Adepoju , from Blakely , used a colleague 's iPad and login details to access private information .
The total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under £70,000 .
It was said the bank and its customers have now been reimbursed .
Following a trial , Adepoju was found guilty of fraud by abuse of position and sentenced to two years .
Prosecutor Jonathan Savage told the court Adepoju had access to all of the accounts and computer system at the bank .
“ Details were handed over from a number of accounts and money was taken , ” he said .
At a trial held in February , prosecutors said Adepoju had accessed customers ' details on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no reason to do so .
He was described to be ‘ integral to the scam ’ , as he was employed as a ‘ community banker ’ or cashier .
In the trial Adepoju appeared alongside co-defendants Connor Tither , 23 ; and Mark Hewitt , aged 30 .
Both were found not guilty by a jury .
Money was said to have been transferred in minutes into the fraudsters ' accounts and withdrawn almost immediately .
Appearing alongside him , Salieu Kruvally , 23 , from Belle Vue , previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service and was sentenced to 150 hours unpaid work and £185 court costs .
Prosecutor Jonathan Savage said : “ £50 from one customer ’ s account was sent to Kruvally ’ s bank account .
“ A few minutes later £3,800 was transferred , then £3,500 was withdrawn from his account .
“ This happened again with £3,800 being transferred out of the customer ’ s account , and a further £3,500 being withdrawn .
“ The total taken from one customer ’ s account was £7,650.
” Adepoju was said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and student Kruvally was said to have a caution for criminal damage in April 2017 .
Mitigating for Adepoju , defence lawyer Louis French said his client was considered to be highly vulnerable amid the coronavirus pandemic , due to his diagnosis of sickle cell anemia .
“ This doesn ’ t give him a ‘ get out of jail free card ’ but his health is very precarious , none more so than it is today , ” Mr French told the court .
“ His wife moved over here and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He is very concerned about her .
“ They met and married and for him with his health , it was a lonely life and she means a great deal to him.
” Sentencing Adepoju to two years imprisonment , Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said : “ Your wife was seeking asylum for many years .
“ You going to prison will be devastating for her .
“ This was a fraud that resulted in fairly high monetary gains and it was a significant breach of trust .
”

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An ex-Barclays worker has been jailed after taking part in a scam which saw £68,000 taken from customers.
Afolabi Adepoju, 32, passed confidential security details to fraudsters who would call up the bank or go online posing as legitimate customers.
Adepoju, who worked in the bank’s branch on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre, provided details of over 10 accounts in order for money to be withdrawn.
Manchester Crown Court heard Adepoju, from Blackley, used a colleague's iPad and login details to access private information.
The total amount defrauded from the bank was just under £70,000.
It was said the bank and its customers have now been reimbursed.
Following a trial, Adepoju was found guilty of fraud by abuse of position and sentenced to two years.
Prosecutor Jonathan Savage told the court Adepoju had access to all of the accounts and computer system at the bank.
“Details were handed over from a number of accounts and money was taken,” he said.
At a trial held in February, prosecutors said Adepoju had accessed customers' details on the internal Barclays computer system, when he had no reason to do so.
He was described to be ‘integral to the scam’, as he was employed as a ‘community banker’ or cashier.
In the trial Adepoju appeared alongside co-defendants Connor Tither, 23; and Mark Hewitt, aged 30. Both were found not guilty by a jury.
Money was said to have been transferred in minutes into the fraudsters' accounts and withdrawn almost immediately.
Appearing alongside him, Salieu Kruvally, 23, from Belle Vue, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obtain a service and was sentenced to 150 hours unpaid work and £185 court costs.
Prosecutor Jonathan Savage said: “£50 from one customer’s account was sent to Kruvally’s bank account.
“A few minutes later £3,800 was transferred, then £3,500 was withdrawn from his account.
“This happened again with £3,800 being transferred out of the customer’s account, and a further £3,500 being withdrawn.
“The total taken from one customer’s account was £7,650.”
(Image: GMP)
Adepoju was said to have one previous conviction for drink driving, and student Kruvally was said to have a caution for criminal damage in April 2017.
Mitigating for Adepoju, defence lawyer Louis French said his client was considered to be highly vulnerable amid the coronavirus pandemic, due to his diagnosis of sickle cell anemia.
“This doesn’t give him a ‘get out of jail free card’ but his health is very precarious, none more so than it is today,” Mr French told the court.
“His wife moved over here and she has no other means of support. He is very concerned about her.
“They met and married and for him with his health, it was a lonely life and she means a great deal to him.”
Sentencing Adepoju to two years imprisonment, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said: “Your wife was seeking asylum for many years.
“You going to prison will be devastating for her.
“This was a fraud that resulted in fairly high monetary gains and it was a significant breach of trust.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Woman sectioned as tributes left at scene where girl, 7, was murdered

A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering a girl of seven on Mother 's Day has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act .
The 30-year-old is currently detained at a secure hospital unit .
A police investigation is continuing into the 'unprovoked and random ' attack in Queen 's Park near Bolton town centre on Sunday afternoon in which a girl of seven was stabbed with a knife .
She died of catastrophic injuries a short time later .
Her family is being supported by specialist police officers .
Police officers who attended the scene , some of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also being offered support .
The suspect , who has a history of mental illness , was detained by members of the public before police arrived at the scene of the stabbing .
A police investigation into the incident is continuing and any witnesses , particularly those who may have footage , are being urged to come forward .
Earlier today , Detective Inspector Wesley Knights , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team , said : “ This is an extremely tragic incident in which a young girl was brutally attacked and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specialist officers at this incredibly distressing time .
`` I would like to commend the bravery of the member of public who detained the woman until police arrived at the scene and arrested her .
`` Although we have a woman in custody , our investigation is very much ongoing .
`` This incident happened in the middle of a park at a busy time of day , and I am confident that there are a number of witnesses with valuable information who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If you have any information at all , no matter how minor you may think it is , I urge you to get in contact with police and I would also encourage anyone with any footage or images that could assist with our enquiries to upload them to scd.cctv @ gmp.police.uk as soon as possible.
” There was a huge emergency service response following the attack , which took place on March 22 , at 2.34pm .
The 22 acre park , which lies about a quarter of a mile to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter .
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1430 of the22/03/20 , or email 69851 @ gmp.pnn.police.uk .
Any footage or images can be sent to to scd.cctv @ gmp.police.uk .
Information can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 .

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A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering a girl of seven on Mother's Day has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
The 30-year-old is currently detained at a secure hospital unit.
A police investigation is continuing into the 'unprovoked and random' attack in Queen's Park near Bolton town centre on Sunday afternoon in which a girl of seven was stabbed with a knife.
She died of catastrophic injuries a short time later.
Her family is being supported by specialist police officers.
Police officers who attended the scene, some of them only having joined GMP recently, are also being offered support.
The suspect, who has a history of mental illness, was detained by members of the public before police arrived at the scene of the stabbing.
(Image: Steve Allen)
A police investigation into the incident is continuing and any witnesses, particularly those who may have footage, are being urged to come forward.
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson said: “The woman arrested yesterday (Sunday 22 March 2020) at the scene of the attack on the little girl in Bolton has now been detained under the Mental Health Act.
“We have informed the family of the woman’s detention. They are understandably distraught over what happened yesterday and we will continue to support them with family liaison officers in the coming months.
“It is hard to describe how terrible this incident was, the attack happened in front of the parents of this little girl who had taken her out yesterday afternoon to enjoy the spring sun and play in the park.
“Having seen this horrendous attack, a member of the public bravely chased after the woman and detained her until police arrived and arrested her. I would like to thank him for his actions which enabled us to quickly arrest her and prevent anything else from happening.
“Several officers who attended the park were very young in service in the police, some with only weeks on independent police patrol. They and all the officers who went to the scene are incredibly upset over what has happened and all of us have this little girl and her family in our thoughts.
“I want to stress that this is not an end to the criminal investigation, we will consider the evidence and consult with the Crown Prosecution Service and if appropriate we will be seeking criminal charges.”
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Earlier today (Monday), Detective Inspector Wesley Knights, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This is an extremely tragic incident in which a young girl was brutally attacked and sadly lost her life.
"Our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specialist officers at this incredibly distressing time.
"I would like to commend the bravery of the member of public who detained the woman until police arrived at the scene and arrested her.
"Although we have a woman in custody, our investigation is very much ongoing.
"This incident happened in the middle of a park at a busy time of day, and I am confident that there are a number of witnesses with valuable information who can help to assist with our enquiries.
"If you have any information at all, no matter how minor you may think it is, I urge you to get in contact with police and I would also encourage anyone with any footage or images that could assist with our enquiries to upload them to scd.cctv@gmp.police.uk as soon as possible.”
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There was a huge emergency service response following the attack, which took place on March 22, at 2.34pm.
The 22 acre park, which lies about a quarter of a mile to the west of the town centre, was cordoned off with dozens of police officers guarding the entrances and perimeter.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8797 or 101 quoting incident number 1430 of the22/03/20, or email 69851@gmp.pnn.police.uk.
Any footage or images can be sent to to scd.cctv@gmp.police.uk. Information can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Jury trials to stop until cases can be held safely amid coronavirus pandemic

Jurors have been told to stay away from court as new trials are halted until they can be held safely amid the coronavirus crisis .
The country 's most senior judge , the Lord Chief Justice , said that the decision to temporarily stop new trials was being made in line with the government 's 'social distancing ' guidelines .
Some trials may continue , but only when 'specific arrangements to ensure safety have been put in place ' .
These measures include ensuring 'basic hygiene arrangements ' are available , as well observing social distancing by keeping two meters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearings as possible will be held remotely via video link .
Last week , the Lord Chief Justice said that trials expected to last for more than three days would be postponed , as more people continue to be affected by the virus .
It comes in a week where many court staff are among the more than one million people told to self isolate for 12 weeks .
Those set to be contacted and advised to stay at home include the over 70s , and people with underlying health conditions .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord Chief Justice , Lord Burnett of Maldon , reads : `` Events have continued to move at great speed .
I indicated during the course of last week that we would keep them under review .
`` As the Prime Minister has been telling the country , the spread of COVID-19 has continued to accelerate .
`` The clear message from government is to take all precautions to avoid unnecessary contact .
`` A review of the arrangements in our courts is called for .
`` This short statement comes to judges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clarity for the coming few days .
`` We have put in place arrangements to use telephone , video and other technology to continue as many hearings as possible remotely .
`` We will make best possible use of the equipment currently available ; HMCTS is working round the clock to update and add to that .
`` Some hearings , the most obvious being jury trials , can not be conducted remotely .
`` I have decided that we need to pause jury trials for a short time to enable appropriate precautions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 .
My unequivocal position is that no jury trials or other physical hearings can take place unless it is safe for them to do so .
A particular concern is to ensure social distancing in court and in the court building .
`` 2 .
This morning no new trials are to start .
Jurors summoned for this week are being contacted to ask them to remain at home , and contact the court they are due to attend .
`` They will only be asked to come in for trials where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in place .
In some cases , this may mean that jurors may be called in to start a new trial later on Monday .
`` All hearings in the Crown Court that can lawfully take place remotely should do so and other hearings not involving a jury should continue if suitable arrangements can be made to ensure distancing .
`` 3 .
Efforts to bring existing jury trials to a conclusion should continue .
Social distancing in accordance with PHE guidelines must be in place at all times and at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagination and flexibility may be needed to achieve that .
This is already happening in some Crown Courts .
`` HMCTS will continue to work to ensure that safety measures are in place in all parts of the court building in which trials are already taking place .
The basic hygiene arrangements urged upon us by the Prime Minister must be available .
`` Resident Judges , with HMCTS staff , will determine whether a trial can safely be continued .
`` 4 .
If it is necessary to adjourn trials already underway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety measures in place , this must be done .
`` 5 .
The same considerations , in relation to safety , apply to Magistrates ’ Courts .
Magistrates ’ Courts will need to continue to deal with urgent work , in accordance with guidance given by the Judiciary to judges and staff .
They are the first court to which all criminal cases are referred .
All hearings that can lawfully take place remotely should do so if the facilities exist .
`` 6 .
Guidance has already been given about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the physical presence of parties and their representatives and others should only take place if a remote hearing is not possible and if suitable arrangements can be made to ensure safety .
`` This guidance will be updated , as events develop . ''

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Jurors have been told to stay away from court as new trials are halted until they can be held safely amid the coronavirus crisis.
The country's most senior judge, the Lord Chief Justice, said that the decision to temporarily stop new trials was being made in line with the government's 'social distancing' guidelines.
Some trials may continue, but only when 'specific arrangements to ensure safety have been put in place'.
These measures include ensuring 'basic hygiene arrangements' are available, as well observing social distancing by keeping two meters away from other people.
As many hearings as possible will be held remotely via video link.
Last week, the Lord Chief Justice said that trials expected to last for more than three days would be postponed, as more people continue to be affected by the virus.
It comes in a week where many court staff are among the more than one million people told to self isolate for 12 weeks.
(Image: MEN Media)
Those set to be contacted and advised to stay at home include the over 70s, and people with underlying health conditions.
The full update released this morning by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, reads: "Events have continued to move at great speed. I indicated during the course of last week that we would keep them under review.
"As the Prime Minister has been telling the country, the spread of COVID-19 has continued to accelerate.
"The clear message from government is to take all precautions to avoid unnecessary contact.
"A review of the arrangements in our courts is called for.
"This short statement comes to judges, and others, to provide some clarity for the coming few days.
(Image: MEN MEDIA)
"We have put in place arrangements to use telephone, video and other technology to continue as many hearings as possible remotely.
"We will make best possible use of the equipment currently available; HMCTS is working round the clock to update and add to that.
"Some hearings, the most obvious being jury trials, cannot be conducted remotely.
"I have decided that we need to pause jury trials for a short time to enable appropriate precautions to be put in place.
"Crown Courts
"1. My unequivocal position is that no jury trials or other physical hearings can take place unless it is safe for them to do so. A particular concern is to ensure social distancing in court and in the court building.
"2. This morning no new trials are to start. Jurors summoned for this week are being contacted to ask them to remain at home, and contact the court they are due to attend.
"They will only be asked to come in for trials where specific arrangements to ensure safety have been put in place. In some cases, this may mean that jurors may be called in to start a new trial later on Monday.
"All hearings in the Crown Court that can lawfully take place remotely should do so and other hearings not involving a jury should continue if suitable arrangements can be made to ensure distancing.
"3. Efforts to bring existing jury trials to a conclusion should continue. Social distancing in accordance with PHE guidelines must be in place at all times and at all places within the court building. Considerable imagination and flexibility may be needed to achieve that. This is already happening in some Crown Courts.
"HMCTS will continue to work to ensure that safety measures are in place in all parts of the court building in which trials are already taking place. The basic hygiene arrangements urged upon us by the Prime Minister must be available.
"Resident Judges, with HMCTS staff, will determine whether a trial can safely be continued.
"4. If it is necessary to adjourn trials already underway for a short period to put those safety measures in place, this must be done.
"Magistrates
"5. The same considerations, in relation to safety, apply to Magistrates’ Courts. Magistrates’ Courts will need to continue to deal with urgent work, in accordance with guidance given by the Judiciary to judges and staff. They are the first court to which all criminal cases are referred. All hearings that can lawfully take place remotely should do so if the facilities exist.
"Civil and Family Courts
"6. Guidance has already been given about the use of remote hearings. Hearings requiring the physical presence of parties and their representatives and others should only take place if a remote hearing is not possible and if suitable arrangements can be made to ensure safety.
"This guidance will be updated, as events develop."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--The fit and healthy 40-year-old floored by coronavirus and his message to you

A fit and healthy 40-year-old man who required hospital treatment after contracting coronavirus is urging people to stay at home .
Andrew , of Sale , shared images of himself at Wythenshawe Hospital in an attempt to make others take Covid-19 more seriously .
Fortunately , Andrew is no longer in hospital and is now recovering at home .
However , he said the virus has left him breathless due to the lung inflammation it caused .
Read more of today 's top stories here Andrew said he keeps himself fit and does not smoke , but the virus still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Facebook : `` Here ’ s a picture diary of part of my week with Covid 19 , the worst week of my life .
`` Thankfully with a good outcome , thanks to the great work and care of all the staff at UHSM . ]
`` I ’ m back home now free from the virus but left breathless from the lung inflammation it caused .
This takes time to settle .
Thank you for all the support from friends and family , it means a lot . ''
Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well 40 year old , don ’ t smoke and keep myself fit .
This floored me and I see how this can kill some people .
`` Reports say 40 % of hospital admissions are in 20-54 age group , people like me who usually never go to hospital .
`` Then there are the rest including those who are much older , who are more vulnerable and are more likely to die .
ICU ’ s in London are already at breaking point .
`` This is going to get worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ washing , self isolation etc .
`` Now pubs , bars and restaurants are closed just stay at home with your family or walks in the great outdoors .
As hard as it is don ’ t mingle , the spread is cranking up and more people will need hospital and more people will die . ''
Andrew added the care at Wythenshawe Hospital was `` excellent ' and praised all of the staff .
Last night it emerged there are now 5,683 confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 in the UK .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the disease has reached 281 .
The Prime Minister has admitted the NHS could well be 'overwhelmed ' like the Italian health system in just a fortnight .
As a result , up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the coronavirus have been strongly advised they should shield themselves and stay at home.andr

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A fit and healthy 40-year-old man who required hospital treatment after contracting coronavirus is urging people to stay at home.
Andrew, of Sale, shared images of himself at Wythenshawe Hospital in an attempt to make others take Covid-19 more seriously.
Fortunately, Andrew is no longer in hospital and is now recovering at home.
However, he said the virus has left him breathless due to the lung inflammation it caused.
Andrew said he keeps himself fit and does not smoke, but the virus still "floored" him.
He wrote on Facebook: "Here’s a picture diary of part of my week with Covid 19, the worst week of my life.
(Image: facebook.com)
"Thankfully with a good outcome, thanks to the great work and care of all the staff at UHSM.]
"I’m back home now free from the virus but left breathless from the lung inflammation it caused. This takes time to settle. Thank you for all the support from friends and family, it means a lot."
Andrew added: "I’m a well 40 year old, don’t smoke and keep myself fit. This floored me and I see how this can kill some people.
"Reports say 40% of hospital admissions are in 20-54 age group, people like me who usually never go to hospital.
(Image: facebook.com)
"Then there are the rest including those who are much older, who are more vulnerable and are more likely to die. ICU’s in London are already at breaking point.
"This is going to get worse. Follow all the advice: hand washing, self isolation etc.
"Now pubs, bars and restaurants are closed just stay at home with your family or walks in the great outdoors. As hard as it is don’t mingle, the spread is cranking up and more people will need hospital and more people will die."
Andrew added the care at Wythenshawe Hospital was "excellent' and praised all of the staff.
(Image: facebook.com)
Last night it emerged there are now 5,683 confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 in the UK.
The number of people who have died of the disease has reached 281.
The Prime Minister has admitted the NHS could well be 'overwhelmed' like the Italian health system in just a fortnight.
As a result, up to 1.5 million people in England who face the highest risk of being hospitalised by the coronavirus have been strongly advised they should shield themselves and stay at home.andr


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--How Paulo Dybala affected Romelu Lukaku's Man Utd exit

Paulo Dybala joining Manchester United in the summer transfer window would have paved the way for Romelu Lukaku to join Juventus , the Belgian 's agent claims .
Lukaku made it clear he wanted to leave United after falling out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
United were heavily linked with a move for Dybala as a potential replacement but the move failed to materialise with the Argentine opting to stay in Italy .
Lukaku 's agent Federico Pastorello revealed his client would have moved to Turin instead of Inter Milan if United completed the deal for Dybala .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shirt today , it 's only because of Paulo Dybala 's failure to join Manchester United , '' he told Sky Sports Italia .
The former Chelsea striker ultimately joined Antonio Conte 's side and Pastrorello hinted Inter 's desire to sign Lukaku may have affected his decision .
He added : `` Romelu wanted to leave the Premier League and move to a club where he felt loved .
`` He immediately noticed the affection and warmth of the Inter fans compared to those of Juve , and this made the difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have pleased many fans , but for Inter his engagement instead represented a turning point after the arrival of Antonio Conte , the intention to try to start a winning cycle .
`` He perceived this immediately , even on social media .
He felt wanted at Inter .
Conte put a lot of pressure on the club to have the player . ''

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Paulo Dybala joining Manchester United in the summer transfer window would have paved the way for Romelu Lukaku to join Juventus, the Belgian's agent claims.
Lukaku made it clear he wanted to leave United after falling out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United were heavily linked with a move for Dybala as a potential replacement but the move failed to materialise with the Argentine opting to stay in Italy.
Lukaku 's agent Federico Pastorello revealed his client would have moved to Turin instead of Inter Milan if United completed the deal for Dybala.
"If Lukaku is wearing the Inter shirt today, it's only because of Paulo Dybala's failure to join Manchester United," he told Sky Sports Italia.
The former Chelsea striker ultimately joined Antonio Conte's side and Pastrorello hinted Inter's desire to sign Lukaku may have affected his decision.
He added: "Romelu wanted to leave the Premier League and move to a club where he felt loved.
"He immediately noticed the affection and warmth of the Inter fans compared to those of Juve, and this made the difference.
"Lukaku's arrival at Juve would have pleased many fans, but for Inter his engagement instead represented a turning point after the arrival of Antonio Conte, the intention to try to start a winning cycle.
"He perceived this immediately, even on social media. He felt wanted at Inter. Conte put a lot of pressure on the club to have the player."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--This is how you can still watch Netflix with your mates during self-isolation

While we face uncertain times , it ’ s probably fair to say many of us will be trying to find joy in life ’ s little pleasures .
And that includes taking the forced time away and putting it into going crazy with the box sets on any of the streaming services .
If you prefer binging your favourites on your own , then you need not worry but if you like a partner in Netflix crime , this may be the solution .
An app - or Google extension if we ’ re going to get a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting friends and family watch shows together at the very same time from wherever you are .
Netflix Party allows you to watch series and films in groups online , with several accounts allowed to link up at the same time .
You can also add a chat feature where you discuss what ’ s happening on screen as it happens without ANY spoilers because they started 10 minutes ahead of you .
Win win .
So whether a gritty crime drama such as The Stranger is your thing or you need some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is Blind or Ru Paul ’ s Drag Race - at least you can still do it with your nearest and dearest without having to move a muscle .
All you need to do is download the extension from Netflix Party - only one person needs to do this - and they can share the link to watch the programme or film with anyone they like , There definitely ain ’ t no party like a Neflix party right now .

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While we face uncertain times, it’s probably fair to say many of us will be trying to find joy in life’s little pleasures.
And that includes taking the forced time away and putting it into going crazy with the box sets on any of the streaming services.
If you prefer binging your favourites on your own, then you need not worry but if you like a partner in Netflix crime, this may be the solution.
An app - or Google extension if we’re going to get a bit more technical about it - is now letting friends and family watch shows together at the very same time from wherever you are.
Netflix Party allows you to watch series and films in groups online, with several accounts allowed to link up at the same time.
You can also add a chat feature where you discuss what’s happening on screen as it happens without ANY spoilers because they started 10 minutes ahead of you. Win win.
So whether a gritty crime drama such as The Stranger is your thing or you need some light-hearted relief in the form of Love Is Blind or Ru Paul’s Drag Race - at least you can still do it with your nearest and dearest without having to move a muscle.
All you need to do is download the extension from Netflix Party - only one person needs to do this - and they can share the link to watch the programme or film with anyone they like,
There definitely ain’t no party like a Neflix party right now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United will return to training on April 10 after measures were taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ indefinitely last week , following government advice to restrict non-essential contact and stay at home @ @ @ @ @ Association postponed the resumption of the Premier League season until April 30 at the earliest @ @ @ @ @ needs to be completed by pushed back indefinitely .
United are set to return to @ @ @ @ @ A club spokesperson told the MEN : `` It ’ s constantly being reviewed but @ @ @ @ @ the plan . ''
Players have been given individual fitness programmes to follow at home @ @ @ @ @ , reports in Spain suggest Barcelona will offer Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United in the @ @ @ @ @ financial troubles at the club just one year after his move from Atletico Madrid .
@ @ @ @ @ Man United news throughout the day .

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Manchester United will return to training on April 10 after measures were taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
The Reds cancelled training indefinitely last week, following government advice to restrict non-essential contact and stay at home whenever possible.
The Football Association postponed the resumption of the Premier League season until April 30 at the earliest with the date the season needs to be completed by pushed back indefinitely.
United are set to return to training on April 10. A club spokesperson told the MEN: "It’s constantly being reviewed but for now April 10 is the plan."
Players have been given individual fitness programmes to follow at home.
On the transfer front, reports in Spain suggest Barcelona will offer Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window due to financial troubles at the club just one year after his move from Atletico Madrid.
Follow for all the latest Man United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Rainbows in the window are spreading message of hope during coronavirus pandemic

It 's a hard time for everyone right now and families are trying to share some brightness in the world - with rainbows .
Children have been drawing and painting rainbows to put in the windows of their homes .
The idea is so that anyone taking a walk during the current coronavirus pandemic can spot them along their route - and spreads the message that we are all in this together .
Mum Rebecca Bennett has been creating rainbows with her daughters Emma , five , and nine-year-old Katie .
She runs the Facebook group for Lark Hill estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have all been displaying their designs in the windows .
She said : `` As an estate we have decided to bring a little happiness to a hard situation .
People are loving the windows , young and old , and we 've had loads of comments on the group about our window and people posting theirs .
We have also had orders for rainbows off people with no children . ''
Five-year-old Charlotte Higgerson has also been busy painting her rainbow for the window of her home in Helmshore , Rossendale .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our village are painting rainbows to put up in their front windows as a trail for each other and to cheer everyone up .
Charlotte has loved getting involved . ''
Have you been making rainbows ?
We 'd love to see pictures of your children with their rainbows or the paintings in your windows ?
Share them with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page here .

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It's a hard time for everyone right now and families are trying to share some brightness in the world - with rainbows.
Children have been drawing and painting rainbows to put in the windows of their homes.
The idea is so that anyone taking a walk during the current coronavirus pandemic can spot them along their route - and spreads the message that we are all in this together.
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Mum Rebecca Bennett has been creating rainbows with her daughters Emma, five, and nine-year-old Katie.
She runs the Facebook group for Lark Hill estate in Astley, Wigan, where families have all been displaying their designs in the windows.
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She said: "As an estate we have decided to bring a little happiness to a hard situation. People are loving the windows, young and old, and we've had loads of comments on the group about our window and people posting theirs. We have also had orders for rainbows off people with no children."
Five-year-old Charlotte Higgerson has also been busy painting her rainbow for the window of her home in Helmshore, Rossendale.
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Mum Amanda said: "Children in our village are painting rainbows to put up in their front windows as a trail for each other and to cheer everyone up. Charlotte has loved getting involved."
Have you been making rainbows? We'd love to see pictures of your children with their rainbows or the paintings in your windows? Share them with us on our Manchester Family Facebook page here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Piers Morgan calls for people flouting coronavirus advice to be 'arrested'

Piers Morgan has not shied away from making his thoughts clear about the coronavirus crisis .
And today the Good Morning Britain presenter went further as he expressed his anger over people not staying indoors and flouting the two metre rule .
Shocking footage emerged over the weekend of people going about their daily business as normal - gathering in groups , going out with friends and even heading to the coast for a holiday .
Scenes over the weekend were captured by the M.E.N .
of crowds flocking to parks , markets , beaches and beauty spots , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reservoir in Saddleworth .
On the ITV breakfast programme , Piers went into a full rant over those who are not taking the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously .
Piers exclaimed : “ I would lock down the country and arrest them.
” Branding them all “ morons ” , Piers said that if these people were denied healthcare if they caught the virus , they would not be acting this way .
He said : “ If they were told , if you are found doing this then you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your family , if you develop serious conditions , would they still do it ?
“ If the answer is no , why would you then risk doing that to other people you don ’ t know ?
Why would you want to put them in harm 's way to potentially kill them with your reckless stupidity ?
” Piers and co-presenter Charlotte Hawkins then urged viewers to heed the advice that we should stay indoors .
He continued : “ The wartime generation had five years of this .
Many millions had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and go over trenches to face machine guns and tanks .
“ We are being asked to go home and watch telly .
That is the sacrifice you have got to make for your country - and we can ’ t even do that .
“ Because we ’ re the generation who doesn ’ t understand ‘ no ’ and doesn ’ t understand being told what to do.
” On top of that , Piers highlighted an American man who went into a supermarket and licked stock on the shelf in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he may have to other people .
He said : “ I ’ d like him found , and I am sure they will get him .
And then I would like to deny him any health care , should he then get the virus , having tried to deliberately give it , potentially to other people .
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Piers Morgan has not shied away from making his thoughts clear about the coronavirus crisis.
And today the Good Morning Britain presenter went further as he expressed his anger over people not staying indoors and flouting the two metre rule.
Shocking footage emerged over the weekend of people going about their daily business as normal - gathering in groups, going out with friends and even heading to the coast for a holiday.
Scenes over the weekend were captured by the M.E.N. of crowds flocking to parks, markets, beaches and beauty spots, with cars lined the country lanes at Dovestones Reservoir in Saddleworth.
On the ITV breakfast programme, Piers went into a full rant over those who are not taking the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously.
Piers exclaimed: “I would lock down the country and arrest them.”
(Image: ITV)
Branding them all “morons”, Piers said that if these people were denied healthcare if they caught the virus, they would not be acting this way.
He said: “If they were told, if you are found doing this then you don’t get any healthcare for you or your family, if you develop serious conditions, would they still do it?
“If the answer is no, why would you then risk doing that to other people you don’t know? Why would you want to put them in harm's way to potentially kill them with your reckless stupidity?”
Piers and co-presenter Charlotte Hawkins then urged viewers to heed the advice that we should stay indoors.
(Image: ITV)
He continued: “The wartime generation had five years of this. Many millions had to go and fight for their country and go over trenches to face machine guns and tanks.
“We are being asked to go home and watch telly. That is the sacrifice you have got to make for your country - and we can’t even do that.
“Because we’re the generation who doesn’t understand ‘no’ and doesn’t understand being told what to do.”
On top of that, Piers highlighted an American man who went into a supermarket and licked stock on the shelf in a bid to pass on any germs he may have to other people.
He said: “I’d like him found, and I am sure they will get him. And then I would like to deny him any health care, should he then get the virus, having tried to deliberately give it, potentially to other people.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-23--Locked up: Our round up of criminals jailed in Greater Manchester this week

We 're nearly at the end of the month now and our region 's courts have still been busy despite current circumstances .
Plenty of prison sentences have been handed out and people have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with the M.E.N .
reporters there to cover the most serious .
There was the drunk , paranoid thug who thought a stranger was talking about him on the phone - so attacked him with a broken bottle , partially severing his ear .
Then there was the 'thrill seeking ' taxi drivers in plush rented cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into an innocent mum-of-two .
There was also the paedophile who raped a boy over a number of years that was jailed .
Here is a run-down of the criminals jailed over the last seven days : The 'Team Taylor ' father and son jailed for brutally killing a great-grandfather to settle a score A father and son have been given life sentences and ordered to serve a minimum total of 31 years behind bars for murdering a great-grandfather .
John Taylor , 57 , and his son Daniel Taylor , 30 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and senseless attack ' outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden , Lancashire .
Mr Tyrie , 69 , was attacked after intervening when John Taylor 'got in the face ' of his ex-partner Lizzie Bodycomb during an argument .
He was trying to protect her , Preston Crown Court heard .
The court was told how Daniel Taylor punched Mr Tyrie 'like a cage fighter ' to the head before John Taylor repeatedly kicked him .
Judge Mark Brown said Mr Tyrie was a 'popular character ' and 'never stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendants to life in prison .
John Taylor will serve a minimum of 16 years behind bars and Daniel Taylor will serve a minimum of 15 years before they can be considered for release .
Man panicked and ditched 'assassin 's kit ' in garden after police raid nearby ... officers found a gun , bullets , balaclava and more inside An 'assassin 's kit ' containing a gun , bullets , dark clothing , gloves and a balaclava were found in a rucksack thrown into a garden in Salford .
Police were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found the bag in Ordsall .
A judge said he was satisfied that the gun would most likely be used to murder or maim .
Craig Taberer , 33 , has been jailed for 12 years after his fingerprint was found on the gun .
Taberer pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life , and one count of possessing ammunition with intent to endanger life .
Drunk , paranoid thug thought stranger was talking about him on the phone - so attacked him with a broken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drunk thug smashed a man over the head with a broken bottle causing his ear to be partially severed , a court heard .
Rhys Bell , 30 , launched the 'utterly unprovoked ' attack on the man , who was walking home in Levenshulme , south Manchester , after going to the shops .
'Paranoid ' Bell believed that the man , who was on the phone , was talking about him .
Now Bell has received an extended sentence for public protection , after a judge declared him 'dangerous ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ term , and an additional four year extended licence .
Bell denied offences of section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon , but was found guilty after a trial .
Bell will have to serve two-thirds of the prison sentence in jail - and satisfy the Parole Board he is safe - before being released .
The 'thrill seeking ' taxi drivers in plush rented cars who sped away from wedding and ploughed into an innocent mum-of-two Two `` thrill-seeking '' taxi drivers have been jailed after being involved in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barely able to walk .
Mohamed Haq , 26 , and Muazzem Husain , 25 , were both `` showing off '' in `` high performance '' rented cars and were doing more than double the speed on limit one of Oldham 's main roads when they were involved in a three-way smash with the innocent woman 's Toyota Yaris .
She broke her back in what was has been a `` life changing injury '' as she still been been unable to go back to work or properly look after her children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent down for a year and 10 months .
Haq and Husain , both from Chester , were guests at the same wedding in Oldham town centre on April 10 last year and had hired cars for the occasion the court was told – Haq a White BMW M3 and Husain a grey Jaguar E-Pace .
However they both contributed to the `` devastating '' collision as they left and sped along Manchester Street where it becomes Manchester Road after passing the King Street roundabout just after 7pm .
Both Haq , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Derwent Road , Chester remained at the scene and were found to have no alcohol in their system .
They were both also banned from driving for 30 months which will begin when they are released at the half way point of their 22 month sentences .
Jail for 'horrendous ' paedophile who raped a boy over a number of years A paedophile who raped a boy over a number of years has been jailed .
Police called Gary Street 's crimes 'horrendous ' and said he also 'manipulated and threatened the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on raping and abusing him ' .
Street , 54 , also made threats against his victim 's family , detectives said .
He pleaded guilty to eight counts of raping a boy under the age of 13 and was jailed by a judge for 12 years and nine months .
Street , formerly of Congleton in Cheshire , was also ordered to sign the sex offenders ’ register for life and handed a lifelong restraining order covering the victim and his family .
His offences were described by police as 'non-recent ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ train he was going to 'kill them all ' ... two heroes came to the rescue A man who threatened to kill passengers on board a train in Manchester with a knife has been jailed .
Shawana Ahmed Abdullah , 23 , was wrestled to the floor of the carriage by two hero passengers who detained him until British Transport Police officers arrived and arrested him .
He was described by police as ‘ clearly a dangerous individual with sinister intentions ’ after he was jailed for 18 months .
Abdullah , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatening a person with a blade in a public place , British Transport Police said , and was sentenced by a judge at Manchester Crown Court on March 5 .
The court heard Abdullah was travelling on a train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road station on October 25 last year .
Man was dragged 25 metres along road as he desperately tried to stop thief stealing his van A man was dragged 25 metres along the road as he desperately tried to stop a thief stealing his van .
Craig Norman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virgin Media worker left the engine of his vehicle running to warm it up on a cold day .
Opportunistic Norman took his chance after the man returned to a cable box he had been upgrading in Little Hulton , Salford , to pick up a tool he had left behind .
When the man saw his van being reversed away , he thought it was a joke .
Realising it was being stolen , he grabbed the passenger side door and Manchester Crown Court heard that as Norman sped off in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 metres down Manchester Road West .
Norman , of Hulton District Centre , Salford , pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking ; driving while disqualified ; driving with no insurance ; and two counts of handling stolen goods .
He was jailed for three years and banned from driving for five .
The man who murdered his mother 's boyfriend - before she tried to cover it up A teenager has been found guilty of murdering his mother 's boyfriend by stabbing him in the head .
Bernard Ward , 18 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 52-year-old Vincent Wilson following a Manchester Court trial .
Prosecutors said that Ward , also known as 'DJ ' , was 'not comfortable ' with the relationship between Mr Wilson and his mother , and that there had been 'friction ' between them .
On Friday August 30 last year there was a confrontation at their home on Silverdale Avenue in Irlam , Salford during which Ward stabbed Mr Wilson in the head with a kitchen knife .
He sentenced to the youth equivalent of life , detained at Her Majesty ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at Manchester Crown Court on Friday .
Ward 's mother , Nancy Smith , 48 , pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice before her son 's trial .
A warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to return to court .
'Evil ' woman preyed on lonely widower looking for love ... he thought she was dying from cancer .
Instead , she was stealing £80,000 from him A fraudster from Bolton was sent down after pretended to be dying from cancer to fleece a lonely widower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 67 , a gambling addict , also stole precious family heirloom jewellery from the victim after meeting him through an online dating website in 2017 .
The man , in his early 70s , thought he had found true love , when in reality Woods had quickly started to manipulate him , Carlisle Crown Court was told .
Woods of Smithills Croft Road , Bolton , admitted three fraud charges , stealing two watches and witness intimidation .
Jailing for her 40 months judge Nicholas Barker told her `` What deception is wrought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for .
I certainly conclude that you are determined , deceitful , and that you have not a shred of concern for others . ''
The 'dangerous ' sex offender who plied girls with booze before abusing them A sex offender who plied three girls with alcohol before he abused them has been locked up .
Police said Gerald Coppel ’ s abuse ‘ cast a shadow ’ over their childhoods .
He ’ s now behind bars serving 14 years after the victims bravely came forward to reveal his abuse .
Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child aged under 13 and six to a child under 16 .
The offences took place in the south Manchester area .
Coppel was jailed on Friday by a judge at Manchester Crown Court .
Man grabbed innocent woman in the street as she walked to work - he 'thought she was the sex worker he 'd been with when his watch went missing' A woman walking to work was put through a 'terrifying ' ordeal after a man grabbed her from behind in the street and put his hand across her mouth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 25 , approached the woman on Travis Street , close to Piccadilly Station .
As she was grabbed , she was pushed to her knees and Holmes started to drag her to an alleyway , Manchester Crown Court heard .
He told police told police he thought his victim was a sex worker he 'd been with when his watch went missing .
Prosecutors did not accept this account .
Holmes , of Overdale Crescent , Flixton , was locked up for two years and two months after admitting attempted robbery .

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We're nearly at the end of the month now and our region's courts have still been busy despite current circumstances.
Plenty of prison sentences have been handed out and people have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with the M.E.N. reporters there to cover the most serious.
There was the drunk, paranoid thug who thought a stranger was talking about him on the phone - so attacked him with a broken bottle, partially severing his ear.
Then there was the 'thrill seeking' taxi drivers in plush rented cars who sped away from wedding and ploughed into an innocent mum-of-two.
There was also the paedophile who raped a boy over a number of years that was jailed.
Here is a run-down of the criminals jailed over the last seven days:
The 'Team Taylor' father and son jailed for brutally killing a great-grandfather to settle a score
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A father and son have been given life sentences and ordered to serve a minimum total of 31 years behind bars for murdering a great-grandfather.
John Taylor, 57, and his son Daniel Taylor, 30, killed Barry Tyrie in 'an incredibly shocking and senseless attack' outside The Trades Club on Regent Street in Haslingden, Lancashire.
Mr Tyrie, 69, was attacked after intervening when John Taylor 'got in the face' of his ex-partner Lizzie Bodycomb during an argument.
He was trying to protect her, Preston Crown Court heard.
The court was told how Daniel Taylor punched Mr Tyrie 'like a cage fighter' to the head before John Taylor repeatedly kicked him.
Judge Mark Brown said Mr Tyrie was a 'popular character' and 'never stood a chance'.
He sentenced both defendants to life in prison.
John Taylor will serve a minimum of 16 years behind bars and Daniel Taylor will serve a minimum of 15 years before they can be considered for release.
Man panicked and ditched 'assassin's kit' in garden after police raid nearby...officers found a gun, bullets, balaclava and more inside
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
An 'assassin's kit' containing a gun, bullets, dark clothing, gloves and a balaclava were found in a rucksack thrown into a garden in Salford.
Police were called after a member of the public found the bag in Ordsall.
A judge said he was satisfied that the gun would most likely be used to murder or maim.
Craig Taberer, 33, has been jailed for 12 years after his fingerprint was found on the gun.
Taberer pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, and one count of possessing ammunition with intent to endanger life.
Drunk, paranoid thug thought stranger was talking about him on the phone - so attacked him with a broken bottle, partially severing his ear
A drunk thug smashed a man over the head with a broken bottle causing his ear to be partially severed, a court heard.
Rhys Bell, 30, launched the 'utterly unprovoked' attack on the man, who was walking home in Levenshulme, south Manchester, after going to the shops.
'Paranoid' Bell believed that the man, who was on the phone, was talking about him.
Now Bell has received an extended sentence for public protection, after a judge declared him 'dangerous'.
He was given a 12 year jail term, and an additional four year extended licence.
Bell denied offences of section 18 assault and possession of an offensive weapon, but was found guilty after a trial.
Bell will have to serve two-thirds of the prison sentence in jail - and satisfy the Parole Board he is safe - before being released.
The 'thrill seeking' taxi drivers in plush rented cars who sped away from wedding and ploughed into an innocent mum-of-two
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Two "thrill-seeking" taxi drivers have been jailed after being involved in a horror crash which has left a mum barely able to walk.
Mohamed Haq, 26, and Muazzem Husain, 25, were both "showing off" in "high performance" rented cars and were doing more than double the speed on limit one of Oldham's main roads when they were involved in a three-way smash with the innocent woman's Toyota Yaris.
She broke her back in what was has been a "life changing injury" as she still been been unable to go back to work or properly look after her children a court heard as the men were sent down for a year and 10 months.
Haq and Husain, both from Chester, were guests at the same wedding in Oldham town centre on April 10 last year and had hired cars for the occasion the court was told – Haq a White BMW M3 and Husain a grey Jaguar E-Pace.
However they both contributed to the "devastating" collision as they left and sped along Manchester Street where it becomes Manchester Road after passing the King Street roundabout just after 7pm.
Both Haq, of Bythom Close, Chester and Husain, of Derwent Road, Chester remained at the scene and were found to have no alcohol in their system.
They were both also banned from driving for 30 months which will begin when they are released at the half way point of their 22 month sentences.
Jail for 'horrendous' paedophile who raped a boy over a number of years
(Image: Cheshire Police.)
A paedophile who raped a boy over a number of years has been jailed.
Police called Gary Street's crimes 'horrendous' and said he also 'manipulated and threatened the victim to ensure that he could carry on raping and abusing him'.
Street, 54, also made threats against his victim's family, detectives said.
He pleaded guilty to eight counts of raping a boy under the age of 13 and was jailed by a judge for 12 years and nine months.
Street, formerly of Congleton in Cheshire, was also ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for life and handed a lifelong restraining order covering the victim and his family.
His offences were described by police as 'non-recent'.
Dangerous knifeman told passengers on Manchester train he was going to 'kill them all'...two heroes came to the rescue
A man who threatened to kill passengers on board a train in Manchester with a knife has been jailed.
Shawana Ahmed Abdullah, 23, was wrestled to the floor of the carriage by two hero passengers who detained him until British Transport Police officers arrived and arrested him.
He was described by police as ‘clearly a dangerous individual with sinister intentions’ after he was jailed for 18 months.
Abdullah, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a blade in a public place, British Transport Police said, and was sentenced by a judge at Manchester Crown Court on March 5.
The court heard Abdullah was travelling on a train from Manchester Airport to Manchester Oxford Road station on October 25 last year.
Man was dragged 25 metres along road as he desperately tried to stop thief stealing his van
A man was dragged 25 metres along the road as he desperately tried to stop a thief stealing his van.
Craig Norman, 42, drove off after the Virgin Media worker left the engine of his vehicle running to warm it up on a cold day.
Opportunistic Norman took his chance after the man returned to a cable box he had been upgrading in Little Hulton, Salford, to pick up a tool he had left behind.
When the man saw his van being reversed away, he thought it was a joke.
Realising it was being stolen, he grabbed the passenger side door and Manchester Crown Court heard that as Norman sped off in the van, the man was dragged about 25 metres down Manchester Road West.
Norman, of Hulton District Centre, Salford, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking; driving while disqualified; driving with no insurance; and two counts of handling stolen goods.
He was jailed for three years and banned from driving for five.
The man who murdered his mother's boyfriend - before she tried to cover it up
A teenager has been found guilty of murdering his mother's boyfriend by stabbing him in the head.
Bernard Ward, 18, was convicted by a jury of murdering 52-year-old Vincent Wilson following a Manchester Court trial.
Prosecutors said that Ward, also known as 'DJ', was 'not comfortable' with the relationship between Mr Wilson and his mother, and that there had been 'friction' between them.
On Friday August 30 last year there was a confrontation at their home on Silverdale Avenue in Irlam, Salford during which Ward stabbed Mr Wilson in the head with a kitchen knife.
A jury rejected his claims of self-defence.
He sentenced to the youth equivalent of life, detained at Her Majesty’s Pleasure for a minimum of 11 years, at Manchester Crown Court on Friday.
Ward's mother, Nancy Smith, 48, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice before her son's trial.
A warrant has been issued for her arrest after she failed to return to court.
'Evil' woman preyed on lonely widower looking for love...he thought she was dying from cancer. Instead, she was stealing £80,000 from him
A fraudster from Bolton was sent down after pretended to be dying from cancer to fleece a lonely widower out of £80,000.
Phyllis Woods, 67, a gambling addict, also stole precious family heirloom jewellery from the victim after meeting him through an online dating website in 2017.
The man, in his early 70s, thought he had found true love, when in reality Woods had quickly started to manipulate him, Carlisle Crown Court was told.
Woods of Smithills Croft Road, Bolton, admitted three fraud charges, stealing two watches and witness intimidation.
Jailing for her 40 months judge Nicholas Barker told her "What deception is wrought in your path you have no care for. I certainly conclude that you are determined, deceitful, and that you have not a shred of concern for others."
The 'dangerous' sex offender who plied girls with booze before abusing them
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
A sex offender who plied three girls with alcohol before he abused them has been locked up.
Police said Gerald Coppel’s abuse ‘cast a shadow’ over their childhoods.
He’s now behind bars serving 14 years after the victims bravely came forward to reveal his abuse.
Coppel, 71, pleaded guilty to 19 counts of indecent assault.
Of those counts, 13 referred to a child aged under 13 and six to a child under 16.
The offences took place in the south Manchester area.
Coppel was jailed on Friday by a judge at Manchester Crown Court.
Man grabbed innocent woman in the street as she walked to work - he 'thought she was the sex worker he'd been with when his watch went missing'
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A woman walking to work was put through a 'terrifying' ordeal after a man grabbed her from behind in the street and put his hand across her mouth, a court heard.
Matthew Holmes, 25, approached the woman on Travis Street, close to Piccadilly Station.
As she was grabbed, she was pushed to her knees and Holmes started to drag her to an alleyway, Manchester Crown Court heard.
He told police told police he thought his victim was a sex worker he'd been with when his watch went missing. Prosecutors did not accept this account.
Holmes, of Overdale Crescent, Flixton, was locked up for two years and two months after admitting attempted robbery.