themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-20--'Every parent's worst nightmare': Paedophile who 'stole the childhoods' of two little girls jailed f

'Every parent's worst nightmare': Paedophile who 'stole the childhoods' of two little girls jailed for 25 years

A churchgoing paedophile who 'stole the childhoods ' of two little girls after subjecting them to a sickening campaign of rapes and sexual abuse has been jailed for 25 years .
Isaac Andoh , 43 , was described as 'every parent 's worst nightmare ' as he was put behind bars at Manchester Crown Court today ( January 20 ) .
The court heard how Andoh , from Openshaw , preyed on the girls from early 2018 to mid-2019 .
He groomed one girl and 'made her feel special ' , taking her to McDonald 's for her favourite food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch pornographic films with him and made her copy what she had seen on screen , the court heard .
The paedophile , who was a regular churchgoer , then went on to sexually abuse another young girl .
He told both victims that the vile abuse was 'their secret ' .
The horrific abuse came to light when a girl told a family member what Andoh had been doing to her .
Now , the 'predatory , cunning and manipulative paedophile ' has been jailed for 25 years by a judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual offences - including three counts of rape - after a trial in January .
Prosecutor Nicola Gatto told the court how 'steps were taken ' by Andoh to prevent the girls from reporting what had been happening to them .
`` The defendant had said that this was 'their secret ' and even made a 'secret gesture ' with them where he would join their hands in the shape of a love heart '' , Ms Gatto said .
Defending , Aisha Khan invited the judge to pass the 'lowest possible sentence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who had no previous convictions .
But Judge Hilary Manley said that given the seriousness and nature of the offences , Andoh 's previously good character was of 'no weight ' in this case .
Sentencing , Judge Manley told Andoh : `` I have to sentence you for grave crimes which you have committed against two little girls .
`` You were and are a predatory , cunning and manipulative paedophile - every parent 's worst nightmare . ''
Of Andoh 's targeting of one girl , the judge told him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you took her to McDonald 's to buy the food she liked and then you began sexually abusing her .
`` You told her this was your secret and even made a secret hand gesture with her .
`` What you did to these two girls was and is unforgivable .
`` You begged for these matters not to be brought to the police then brought it to a trial , but the jury saw through your ludicrous and cowardly defences .
`` You have stolen childhoods and both of your victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's abundantly clear to me that you have no remorse at all . ''
Andoh , of Toxteth Street , was convicted of 17 offences .
The offences were : three counts of rape of a child under 13 , three counts of assault by penetration of a child under 13 , 10 counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act .
Andoh was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order - preventing him from having any unsupervised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered to sign the sex offender 's register for life .
After the sentencing , Detective Constable Emma Cooper , of GMP ’ s City of Manchester division , said : “ Thanks to the brave testimony of the girls involved , we have brought the perpetrator of these sickening attacks to justice .
“ The psychological impact of crimes such as this can be considerable but we hope today 's sentence brings some degree of closure now that Andoh is behind bars – where he belongs .
“ We will always take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously and we ’ d encourage anyone who feels they have been the victim of such offences to get in touch with police.
” Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims .
- If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted , we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police , or a support agency so you can get the help and support available .
- You can call Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can refer themselves to St Mary 's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515 , whether or not you want make a police report .
- St Mary 's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic , counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault .
Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them via Greater Manchester Police , or as a self-referral .
- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been raped or sexually abused .
Confidential helpline : 0161 273 4500 .
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A churchgoing paedophile who 'stole the childhoods' of two little girls after subjecting them to a sickening campaign of rapes and sexual abuse has been jailed for 25 years.
Isaac Andoh, 43, was described as 'every parent's worst nightmare' as he was put behind bars at Manchester Crown Court today (January 20).
The court heard how Andoh, from Openshaw, preyed on the girls from early 2018 to mid-2019.
He groomed one girl and 'made her feel special', taking her to McDonald's for her favourite food before raping her.
He forced her to watch pornographic films with him and made her copy what she had seen on screen, the court heard.
The paedophile, who was a regular churchgoer, then went on to sexually abuse another young girl.
He told both victims that the vile abuse was 'their secret'.
The horrific abuse came to light when a girl told a family member what Andoh had been doing to her.
Now, the 'predatory, cunning and manipulative paedophile' has been jailed for 25 years by a judge.
He was found guilty of 17 sexual offences - including three counts of rape - after a trial in January.
Prosecutor Nicola Gatto told the court how 'steps were taken' by Andoh to prevent the girls from reporting what had been happening to them.
"The defendant had said that this was 'their secret' and even made a 'secret gesture' with them where he would join their hands in the shape of a love heart", Ms Gatto said.
(Image: GMP)
Defending, Aisha Khan invited the judge to pass the 'lowest possible sentence' that she could for her client, who had no previous convictions.
But Judge Hilary Manley said that given the seriousness and nature of the offences, Andoh's previously good character was of 'no weight' in this case.
Sentencing, Judge Manley told Andoh: "I have to sentence you for grave crimes which you have committed against two little girls.
"You were and are a predatory, cunning and manipulative paedophile - every parent's worst nightmare."
Of Andoh's targeting of one girl, the judge told him: "You made her feel special, you took her to McDonald's to buy the food she liked and then you began sexually abusing her.
"You told her this was your secret and even made a secret hand gesture with her.
"What you did to these two girls was and is unforgivable.
"You begged for these matters not to be brought to the police then brought it to a trial, but the jury saw through your ludicrous and cowardly defences.
"You have stolen childhoods and both of your victims have been affected by this.
"It's abundantly clear to me that you have no remorse at all."
Andoh, of Toxteth Street, was convicted of 17 offences.
The offences were: three counts of rape of a child under 13, three counts of assault by penetration of a child under 13, 10 counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act.
Andoh was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order - preventing him from having any unsupervised contact with a child - and was ordered to sign the sex offender's register for life.
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After the sentencing, Detective Constable Emma Cooper, of GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “Thanks to the brave testimony of the girls involved, we have brought the perpetrator of these sickening attacks to justice.
“The psychological impact of crimes such as this can be considerable but we hope today's sentence brings some degree of closure now that Andoh is behind bars – where he belongs.
“We will always take reports of this kind of crime extremely seriously and we’d encourage anyone who feels they have been the victim of such offences to get in touch with police.”
Greater Manchester is nationally recognised as a model of good practice in terms of support services available to victims.
- If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.
- You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively people can refer themselves to St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0161 276 6515, whether or not you want make a police report.
- St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them via Greater Manchester Police, or as a self-referral.
- Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential support service run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused. Confidential helpline: 0161 273 4500.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--IKEA urgently recalls product due to fears of 'chemical transfer'

The Swedish homewear chain has released the notice for its TROLIGTVIS travel mug over high levels of chemicals present .
They have asked customers to immediately stop using it and apologised for the inconvenience .
Marked `` made in India '' , the item comes in pink , beige and blue .
In the recall warning , they said recent test reports show the product 'may migrate levels of chemicals exceeding the required limits . '
They added : `` IKEA takes product safety very seriously .
`` All IKEA product types are continuously tested and comply with applicable standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test reports showing that the travel mug may migrate levels of Dibutyl phthalate ( DBP ) exceeding the recommended limits . ''
The mug was sold between October 2019 and January 2020 - and is now no longer available to purchase .
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IKEA has issued an urgent product recall .
The Swedish homewear chain has released the notice for its TROLIGTVIS travel mug over high levels of chemicals present.
They have asked customers to immediately stop using it and apologised for the inconvenience.
Marked "made in India", the item comes in pink, beige and blue.
In the recall warning, they said recent test reports show the product 'may migrate levels of chemicals exceeding the required limits.'
They added: "IKEA takes product safety very seriously.
"All IKEA product types are continuously tested and comply with applicable standards and legislation.
(Image: IKEA)
"IKEA recently received test reports showing that the travel mug may migrate levels of Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) exceeding the recommended limits."
The mug was sold between October 2019 and January 2020 - and is now no longer available to purchase.
Customers who have bought the product can return it to any IKEA store for a full refund, and no proof of purchase is required.
Full details
TROLIGTVIS travel mug in pink, article number, 004.433.28
TROLIGTVIS travel mug in beige, article number, 504.124.47
TROLIGTVIS travel mug in blue, article number, 204.291.85
For more information, please contact IKEA customer care on 0203 645 0010.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--ADVERTORIAL: "I wasn’t a father before I came into recovery" - how Jak overcame drug addiction after

ADVERTORIAL: "I wasn’t a father before I came into recovery" - how Jak overcame drug addiction after losing his parents

Addiction is non-discriminatory , it can happen to anyone at any time .
And once you 've developed a dependence to a substance of any kind , quitting on your own can almost seem impossible .
There are many circumstances that may lead someone to depend on alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism , for Jak Tyson from Wigan it was the loss of his parents .
Their untimely deaths led to a progression in Jak 's recreational use of cocaine which soon became a dependent drug problem .
`` When I was 18 , I was in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match , '' explains the 28-year-old from Astley .
`` I ’ d left the pub early and my dad had picked my mum up later on .
But in the middle of the night I heard my dad shouting .
`` Both me and my sister got up and went to the landing and my dad said there was something wrong with my mum .
`` We rang 999 and we did CPR , but she passed away that night .
`` I was 18-years-old and a mummy ’ s boy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know what to do .
I didn ’ t know how to react .
If anything I just ran away . ''
In the years that followed , Jak worked as a support worker for the elderly before going into supporting children with behavioural problems .
Then aged 24 , Jak enjoyed his role helping others and started to feel like himself again .
But sadly disaster struck once more .
`` My dad became ill and went into hospital .
Sadly he passed away following a long battle with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any parents and that 's where my drug abuse took off . ''
Before long Jak turned to cocaine frequently to block out his trauma instead of acknowledging and dealing with his grief .
This led him to becoming a drug addict , something he could not shake alone .
While struggling with his demons Jak became father to a beautiful little girl but , due to his addiction , he struggled to make a connection with her .
`` I wasn ’ t a father before I came into recovery , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't gain a bond with my daughter .
It ’ s quite upsetting when you have a child – and all the way through my upbringing I thought I was going to be a fantastic father just like my father and my grandfather and the men in my life .
`` I thought I 'd thrive on that opportunity to become a father and I didn ’ t match up to it . ''
Jak admitted that during his addiction he was in denial and would lie a lot about his whereabouts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his partner .
`` I would lie about anything and I would create drama in my life so I had an excuse to go out and use , '' he said .
`` I ’ d start an argument with my partner to go out and use , you know I would deny my drug use for a long time .
`` A lot of my family members and friends tried to help me , and at one point even my drug dealer said don ’ t you think you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I lied and said it wasn ’ t for me .
`` I brushed it under the carpet , I said you ’ re barking up the wrong tree there ’ s nothing wrong with me .
`` They would sit me down and beg me to stop , but I could n't . ''
Jak continued down this dark path and failed to admit he had an addiction , until his then six-week-old baby was almost taken away from him .
`` It all boiled down to one night , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an argument with my partner , and I ’ d gone out and I ’ d used .
`` I got home and enough was enough - she was ready to go with my child .
`` I broke down , locked myself in my daughters room and I got on the internet .
I knew there and then that something had to change .
`` I had that gift of desperation to change , and that ’ s when I found Acquiesce . ''
After researching the Bolton-based rehabilitation centre , Jak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call Acquiesce .
`` It was a Sunday night when I rang up , '' said Jak .
`` It was the first time I 'd been truly honest with anybody and not said a little lie to get away with another lie , and another lie .
`` I said ‘ I 'm messed up and I need some help ’ and that was the first time I ’ d properly reached out with the determination to make a change in my life . ''
Having taken the first steps to admitting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arranged to visit Acquiesce and started his recovery .
`` It was nice to finally admit it and to be around people , because I thought I was on my own , I thought I was the only person who could n't stop taking drugs , '' he said .
`` Acquiesce offered a safe , comfortable environment for me to learn what I suffered with and I could finally be honest with myself and the staff .
`` Watching other people go through the same journey as you are going through at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I ’ ve never felt before , and I 've got a special group of friends that I still keep in contact with 18 months down the line . ''
It was through his recovery programme with Acquiesce that Jak realised he had a lot of demons that he had never dealt with before .
`` A lot of my sessions with my key worker involved talking about my mental health , '' he said .
`` I suffered with depression and anxiety quite a lot , and as my drug use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped .
`` But there was still something hurting deep inside , and that was grief .
`` I didn ’ t know anything about grief , I just thought you were sad after someone passed away and you got over it .
`` I was taught more about it and how I could deal with that .
We made a plan of how I would continue living the life that I wanted to live and becoming the person that I wanted to become . ''
Jak 's daughter is now 20-months-old and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to build a strong , loving relationship with her and his family again .
`` Today I live my life .
I still have my down days , my bad days , but nothing compared to that level of pain , '' said Jak .
`` I don ’ t know what the future holds for me , but I know what it doesn ’ t hold for me , and thats alcohol and drugs .
`` The cocaine broke me but I managed to rebuild my life , rebuild myself , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now . ''
Acquiesce can help you find yourself again If you are considering choosing an addiction treatment facility for yourself , a friend or family member , it is important to find the right centre .
Acquiesce is a North West private rehab facility based in Bolton with programmes specifically designed to provide the tools required for a successful and long lasting recovery .
Each staff member at Acquiesce has been specifically recruited to provide an independent service that is warm and caring , delivering the most effective addiction treatment in cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Senior Practitioner at Acquiesce , said : `` Having the privilege of helping individuals and families through the recovery process is one of the most rewarding feelings I have ever experienced.
” For more information visit their website or call 01204 771940 to schedule a free consultation call .
Alternatively , you can contact the team and book a call back here .
You can also follow Acquiesce on Instagram and Facebook .

Addiction is non-discriminatory, it can happen to anyone at any time.
And once you've developed a dependence to a substance of any kind, quitting on your own can almost seem impossible.
There are many circumstances that may lead someone to depend on alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism, for Jak Tyson from Wigan it was the loss of his parents.
Their untimely deaths led to a progression in Jak's recreational use of cocaine which soon became a dependent drug problem.
"When I was 18, I was in the pub with my mum watching the United match," explains the 28-year-old from Astley.
"I’d left the pub early and my dad had picked my mum up later on. But in the middle of the night I heard my dad shouting.
"Both me and my sister got up and went to the landing and my dad said there was something wrong with my mum.
"We rang 999 and we did CPR, but she passed away that night.
"I was 18-years-old and a mummy’s boy and she was gone, and I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know how to react. If anything I just ran away."
(Image: Acquiesce)
Losing loved ones
In the years that followed, Jak worked as a support worker for the elderly before going into supporting children with behavioural problems.
Then aged 24, Jak enjoyed his role helping others and started to feel like himself again. But sadly disaster struck once more.
"My dad became ill and went into hospital. Sadly he passed away following a long battle with his illness.
"I was 25 without any parents and that's where my drug abuse took off."
Before long Jak turned to cocaine frequently to block out his trauma instead of acknowledging and dealing with his grief.
This led him to becoming a drug addict, something he could not shake alone.
Becoming a father
While struggling with his demons Jak became father to a beautiful little girl but, due to his addiction, he struggled to make a connection with her.
"I wasn’t a father before I came into recovery," he admits honestly.
"I couldn't gain a bond with my daughter. It’s quite upsetting when you have a child – and all the way through my upbringing I thought I was going to be a fantastic father just like my father and my grandfather and the men in my life.
"I thought I'd thrive on that opportunity to become a father and I didn’t match up to it."
Jak admitted that during his addiction he was in denial and would lie a lot about his whereabouts, which would then cause problems between him and his partner.
"I would lie about anything and I would create drama in my life so I had an excuse to go out and use," he said.
"I’d start an argument with my partner to go out and use, you know I would deny my drug use for a long time.
"A lot of my family members and friends tried to help me, and at one point even my drug dealer said don’t you think you’re taking a bit too much? But I lied and said it wasn’t for me.
"I brushed it under the carpet, I said you’re barking up the wrong tree there’s nothing wrong with me.
"They would sit me down and beg me to stop, but I couldn't."
(Image: Acquiesce)
Breaking point
Jak continued down this dark path and failed to admit he had an addiction, until his then six-week-old baby was almost taken away from him.
"It all boiled down to one night," he explains.
"I’d had an argument with my partner, and I’d gone out and I’d used.
"I got home and enough was enough - she was ready to go with my child.
"I broke down, locked myself in my daughters room and I got on the internet. I knew there and then that something had to change.
"I had that gift of desperation to change, and that’s when I found Acquiesce."
After researching the Bolton-based rehabilitation centre, Jak decided to pick up the phone and call Acquiesce.
"It was a Sunday night when I rang up," said Jak.
"It was the first time I'd been truly honest with anybody and not said a little lie to get away with another lie, and another lie.
"I said ‘I'm messed up and I need some help’ and that was the first time I’d properly reached out with the determination to make a change in my life."
(Image: Acquiesce)
Road to recovery
Having taken the first steps to admitting he had a problem, Jak then arranged to visit Acquiesce and started his recovery.
"It was nice to finally admit it and to be around people, because I thought I was on my own, I thought I was the only person who couldn't stop taking drugs," he said.
"Acquiesce offered a safe, comfortable environment for me to learn what I suffered with and I could finally be honest with myself and the staff.
"Watching other people go through the same journey as you are going through at that time, you get a bond that I’ve never felt before, and I've got a special group of friends that I still keep in contact with 18 months down the line."
It was through his recovery programme with Acquiesce that Jak realised he had a lot of demons that he had never dealt with before.
"A lot of my sessions with my key worker involved talking about my mental health," he said.
"I suffered with depression and anxiety quite a lot, and as my drug use obviously stopped, some of my anxiety stopped.
"But there was still something hurting deep inside, and that was grief.
"I didn’t know anything about grief, I just thought you were sad after someone passed away and you got over it.
"I was taught more about it and how I could deal with that. We made a plan of how I would continue living the life that I wanted to live and becoming the person that I wanted to become."
Jak's daughter is now 20-months-old and through his recovery he is now managing to build a strong, loving relationship with her and his family again.
"Today I live my life. I still have my down days, my bad days, but nothing compared to that level of pain," said Jak.
"I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I know what it doesn’t hold for me, and thats alcohol and drugs.
"The cocaine broke me but I managed to rebuild my life, rebuild myself, and I’m excited for the future now."
(Image: Acquiesce)
Acquiesce can help you find yourself again
If you are considering choosing an addiction treatment facility for yourself, a friend or family member, it is important to find the right centre.
Acquiesce is a North West private rehab facility based in Bolton with programmes specifically designed to provide the tools required for a successful and long lasting recovery.
Each staff member at Acquiesce has been specifically recruited to provide an independent service that is warm and caring, delivering the most effective addiction treatment in cost, quality and accessibility.
Tina McCoy, Senior Practitioner at Acquiesce, said: "Having the privilege of helping individuals and families through the recovery process is one of the most rewarding feelings I have ever experienced.”
For more information visit their website or call 01204 771940 to schedule a free consultation call.
Alternatively, you can contact the team and book a call back here.
You can also follow Acquiesce on Instagram and Facebook.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--ADVERTORIAL: Lace up those shoes and join National Autistic Society for a night walk

Start the year off right and get that feel-good-factor you can only get from helping others and sign up for the Spectrum Night Walks in aid of the National Austistic Society .
The charity ’ s annual Spectrum Night Walks take place simultaneously in three locations across the country on Saturday April 4 , which is during World Autism Awareness Week ( March 30 to April 5 ) .
The National Autistic Society brings people together to increase public understanding of autism and fundraise so the charity can continue its work to create a society that works for autistic people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the walk provides a unique opportunity to see Manchester in a different light and get people talking about autism , alongside many other passionate walkers .
Walkers will set off at 8pm from the Pendulum Hotel before choosing between a 5K , 10K or 15K route which will take walkers around the city .
Almost everyone has heard of autism now , but many people don ’ t understand what it can actually be like to be autistic and the various joys and challenges autistic people will experience throughout their lives .
Unhelpful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum , which means there are an estimated 700,000 autistic people in the UK .
When things go wrong for autistic people and their families , the root cause is often a lack of understanding of autism .
It could be a young autistic girl who has been unfairly excluded from school , an autistic man who can ’ t find a job , or a parent who has spent years fighting for a diagnosis and recognition of their child ’ s needs .
Without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people can miss out on an education , struggle to find work and become extremely isolated .
The National Autistic Society wants to close the gap between basic awareness and proper understanding during World Autism Awareness Week , through various activities including the Spectrum Night Walks .
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world - it is a spectrum condition .
This means autistic people have their own strengths and varying needs - from simply needing clear communication and a little longer to do things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , interim head of supporter fundraising at the National Autistic Society , said : “ Our annual Spectrum Night Walks are a great opportunity to see some of Manchester ’ s landmarks , raise vital funds for our charity and get people talking about autism .
“ Everyone is welcome to join in , whether you ’ re a seasoned walker or not .
There ’ s always a good turnout and a really special atmosphere .
“ By helping people to understand autism better and to appreciate the diversity of the autism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more accepting society that works for autistic people.
” The National Autistic Society are holding other Night Walks around the country in London and Glasgow .
Find out more about the National Autistic Society ’ s Night Walks and how to get involved by visiting www.autism.org.uk/spectrumnightwalks

Start the year off right and get that feel-good-factor you can only get from helping others and sign up for the Spectrum Night Walks in aid of the National Austistic Society.
The charity’s annual Spectrum Night Walks take place simultaneously in three locations across the country on Saturday April 4, which is during World Autism Awareness Week (March 30 to April 5).
The National Autistic Society brings people together to increase public understanding of autism and fundraise so the charity can continue its work to create a society that works for autistic people.
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Suitable for all the family, the walk provides a unique opportunity to see Manchester in a different light and get people talking about autism, alongside many other passionate walkers.
Walkers will set off at 8pm from the Pendulum Hotel before choosing between a 5K, 10K or 15K route which will take walkers around the city.
Almost everyone has heard of autism now, but many people don’t understand what it can actually be like to be autistic and the various joys and challenges autistic people will experience throughout their lives.
Unhelpful stereotypes are still far too common. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum, which means there are an estimated 700,000 autistic people in the UK.
When things go wrong for autistic people and their families, the root cause is often a lack of understanding of autism. It could be a young autistic girl who has been unfairly excluded from school, an autistic man who can’t find a job, or a parent who has spent years fighting for a diagnosis and recognition of their child’s needs.
Without the right support or understanding, autistic people can miss out on an education, struggle to find work and become extremely isolated.
The National Autistic Society wants to close the gap between basic awareness and proper understanding during World Autism Awareness Week, through various activities including the Spectrum Night Walks.
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world - it is a spectrum condition. This means autistic people have their own strengths and varying needs - from simply needing clear communication and a little longer to do things, to 24-hour care.
Toya Palmer, interim head of supporter fundraising at the National Autistic Society, said: “Our annual Spectrum Night Walks are a great opportunity to see some of Manchester’s landmarks, raise vital funds for our charity and get people talking about autism.
“Everyone is welcome to join in, whether you’re a seasoned walker or not. There’s always a good turnout and a really special atmosphere.
“By helping people to understand autism better and to appreciate the diversity of the autism spectrum, we can all help create a more accepting society that works for autistic people.”
The National Autistic Society are holding other Night Walks around the country in London and Glasgow.
Find out more about the National Autistic Society’s Night Walks and how to get involved by visiting www.autism.org.uk/spectrumnightwalks


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Network Rail handed warning for 'poor service' on Northern and TransPennine Express routes

Network Rail has been put on a warning for its 'poor service ' on Northern and TransPennine Express routes .
The Office of Rail and Road ( ORR ) said it has launched an investigation into the government-owned company due to its work in the north west and central region of England .
A report found performance in the region deteriorated in 2018 and failed to recover during 2019 .
According to the regulator , Network Rail 's contribution to passenger train delay minutes was 58 per cent , down 1.1 per cent compared with the previous year .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As a result , the ORR is investigating Network Rail 's recovery plan and checking whether the company is doing all it can to improve service for passengers .
In comparison , Wales and the Western region delivered its best performance of the last five years while Scotland has seen a 24 percent reduction in passenger delay minutes .
John Larkinson , dhief executive , Office of Rail and Road said : `` The top priority for passengers is that their train arrives on time and that isn ’ t happening consistently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is responsible for looking at how Network Rail contributes to train delays and while there are areas of very good performance such as in Wales and Western region , Network Rail ’ s performance in North West and Central region is not good enough .
`` That is why we are putting the company on a warning to make sure its improvement plans deliver for passengers . ''
The ORR said they have also written a letter to First TransPennine Express following recent poor performance .
Although the regulator does not hold train @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the operator to provide further information on how it is communicating service disruption to passengers .
Network Rail has been contacted by the M.E.N for a comment .
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Network Rail has been put on a warning for its 'poor service' on Northern and TransPennine Express routes.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it has launched an investigation into the government-owned company due to its work in the north west and central region of England.
A report found performance in the region deteriorated in 2018 and failed to recover during 2019.
According to the regulator, Network Rail's contribution to passenger train delay minutes was 58 per cent, down 1.1 per cent compared with the previous year. However, there are variations across the country.
As a result, the ORR is investigating Network Rail's recovery plan and checking whether the company is doing all it can to improve service for passengers.
In comparison, Wales and the Western region delivered its best performance of the last five years while Scotland has seen a 24 percent reduction in passenger delay minutes.
John Larkinson, dhief executive, Office of Rail and Road said: "The top priority for passengers is that their train arrives on time and that isn’t happening consistently enough across the country.
"ORR is responsible for looking at how Network Rail contributes to train delays and while there are areas of very good performance such as in Wales and Western region, Network Rail’s performance in North West and Central region is not good enough.
"That is why we are putting the company on a warning to make sure its improvement plans deliver for passengers."
The ORR said they have also written a letter to First TransPennine Express following recent poor performance.
Although the regulator does not hold train operators to account, it has asked the operator to provide further information on how it is communicating service disruption to passengers.
Tim Shoveller, managing director for North West and Central, said: “We, as an industry, have let passengers down in the West Midlands and the North for too long. Train service reliability has fallen far below what passengers expect and deserve. That’s why, in November, we convened a rail industry task force to tackle this head on and improve train service reliability.
“We are working with our industry partners to fix longstanding timetable frailties and support our train operating partners with traincrew challenges.
“From a Network Rail perspective, we are moving at pace to change and improve. We have re-structured the North West and Central business into three routes* aligned to the markets we serve – bringing greater operational focus and attention to detail.
“On a tactical level, we are committing funds and resources to fix known problems. Just one example is installing flood-preventing water pumps at Warrington. In December the railway flooded at this location causing widespread delays. Following heavy rain this month, our new pumps averted a repeat.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--How a Manchester United technical director could make them £200m in the transfer window

Any prospective technical director 's pitch for Manchester United should start with the sentence ' I can make you £200million ' .
United have already finalised their list of long-term targets before the summer transfer window opens and the seem destined to go about their business without a technical director again .
United believe they have made inroads in recruitment with their mile-long list of 804 right-backs , the out-of-the-box addition of Daniel James and seeing off Manchester City for Harry Maguire .
The flip-side is they ended the summer window without two priority targets ; a symptom of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wan-Bissaka and Leicester City for Maguire .
The signal 10 months ago was the transfer plans had been 'super-charged ' .
United also said they would have a technical director in post come the start of the season .
Ed Woodward 's role has been tweaked ; he merely signs off deals and Matt Judge has conducted the majority of transfer negotiations in the last three years .
United sources insist Woodward does not veto targets and the right to veto rests with the manager or the recruitment department , led by technical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never broken the £150m barrier in a single summer window for up-front permanent fees .
They only exceeded the figure in 2014 through the £6m loan fee for Radamel Falcao and , even adding the £8m add-ons for Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James , the summer expenditure was £148m .
Assuming there is a £150m budget for incomings , that is insufficient in the post-Neymar market - although Deloitte reported the 2019 summer window was was the lowest net spend since the summer of 2015 .
Real Madrid , reeling from a barren campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without offloading Gareth Bale .
United recorded a modest £73.5m net spend .
They were too ponderous when they needed to be proactive .
The main playing departures were announced in August - partly due to the Premier League 's early window closure - and there was much umming and ahhing over the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez .
United triggered the one-year extension in Matteo Darmian 's deal and only belatedly banked £1.4m from Parma .
Solskjaer needs six signings - a left-back , a centre-back , two central midfielders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has decided where United need to strengthen and decisions should already have been taken on who needs to go .
Despite United 's decline , they could generate £200m from player sales .
Pogba was offered to Manchester City in 2018 , undermined the club , revelled in Jose Mourinho 's sacking on Twitter , has coincidentally failed to find form since Zinedine Zidane was reappointed by Real Madrid and jet-setted whilst injured .
United 's indulgence of Pogba has to stop .
That Pogba wants to leave is perfectly understandable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he turns 27 in March and United do not appear capable of challenging for the Premier or Champions League before Pogba turns 30 .
He effectively has two-and-a-half years on his existing deal with the one-year option that is at United 's discretion , but issues with fitness and form have caused his valuation to plummet .
United valued Pogba at £180m in the summer and , however - if ever - he plays in the remainder of the campaign , the World Cup winner would easily command nine figures four years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lingard , 27 , is also contracted to United until 2021 and the club has the option of an extension , only he is worth about a fifth of what Pogba is .
Lingard finished the 2019 calendar year without a Premier League assist or goal and Solskjaer disciplined Lingard over his crass social media activity in the summer .
You do not forge an alliance with Mino Raiola to get a new contract and Lingard does not deserve one , though that has not stopped United from rushing to renew poorer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change of scenery could revive Lingard 's career and restore him to the England squad .
United can not recall Sanchez from his loan at Inter this month and that news appeared to perk up United supporters after the Liverpool defeat .
Sanchez , 31 , will probably never play for the club again .
The trouble is his contract expires in 2022 and none of the money-soaked clubs in China or Qatar would match his £400,000 weekly net wages at United .
A little like Darmian , United might just have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - if one is forthcoming .
Antonio Conte 's demands in Milan have already caused the Chilean to break down again .
Rojo has started five league games since he was inexplicably handed a three-year contract in March 2018 and United have tried to jettison him in all but one summer - which he was injured in .
Rojo is not believed to be as injured as Solskjaer has suggested .
Rojo is 30 in March and at least has the cachet of an Argentinian international .
Inclusion in their squad for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move elsewhere , but Rojo is on around £160,000 a week .
From one catastrophic contract renewal to another .
Jones is regarded as such a liability by Solskjaer he preferred the left-back Luke Shaw in a back three over Jones at Anfield .
In his only league appearance this season at Sheffield United , Jones was substituted at half-time .
You would have thought an English centre half who made Gareth Southgate 's 2018 World Cup squad would be on the lookout for a mid-season move .
England are not blessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an outside chance of making the squad of 23 for the European Championship if he moved before next Friday .
The caveat is United only gifted Jones a four-and-a-half year contract last February and nobody would be daft to offer anything like the wage he is on at Old Trafford .
Realistically , United are not going to shift nearly half of their centre halves in a single summer and Smalling , 30 , is arguably a better defender than regular Victor Lindelof .
Nevertheless , Smalling is receptive to a permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been so impressive he was voted in the Roma team of the decade .
An England squad recall for the Euros would increase his value and , come the summer , Smalling will have two years left on his United contract .
Matic has entered the last six months of his deal but there is every chance United will activate the one-year extension in order to obtain a summer fee .
Matic , 31 , has not disgraced himself in the recent run but is surplus for next season and on around £120,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United have the option to extend Fosu-Mensah 's stay until 2021 , but the Dutchman is a Jack-of-all-trades and master of none who last played for United in May 2017 .
Fosu-Mensah , 22 , returned from a nine-month lay-off for the Under-23s this month and has been mentioned - unprompted - by Solskjaer in recent press conferences .
It could be a shop window tactic , though .
United have the best English , Spanish and Argentinian goalkeepers on their books .
Something is going to have to give there but Grant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer and may be worth retaining for the coaching staff .
The 22-year-old had a nightmare loan at Wolves in 2016-17 .
He had a nightmare loan at Leeds in 2017-18 .
He was on loan when Scunthorpe were relegated in 2018-19 and he has just had his season-long loan with Tranmere Rovers cut short .
Borthwick-Jackson last featured for the United first-team in Louis van Gaal 's final Old Trafford match in May 2016 .
It is safe to assume the club will not take up the option of an @ @ @ @ @ @

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Any prospective technical director's pitch for Manchester United should start with the sentence 'I can make you £200million'.
United have already finalised their list of long-term targets before the summer transfer window opens and the seem destined to go about their business without a technical director again. United believe they have made inroads in recruitment with their mile-long list of 804 right-backs, the out-of-the-box addition of Daniel James and seeing off Manchester City for Harry Maguire.
The flip-side is they ended the summer window without two priority targets; a symptom of their protracted negotiations with Crystal Palace for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Leicester City for Maguire. The signal 10 months ago was the transfer plans had been 'super-charged'. United also said they would have a technical director in post come the start of the season.
Ed Woodward's role has been tweaked; he merely signs off deals and Matt Judge has conducted the majority of transfer negotiations in the last three years. United sources insist Woodward does not veto targets and the right to veto rests with the manager or the recruitment department, led by technical chief scout Mick Court.
United have never broken the £150m barrier in a single summer window for up-front permanent fees. They only exceeded the figure in 2014 through the £6m loan fee for Radamel Falcao and, even adding the £8m add-ons for Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James, the summer expenditure was £148m.
Assuming there is a £150m budget for incomings, that is insufficient in the post-Neymar market - although Deloitte reported the 2019 summer window was was the lowest net spend since the summer of 2015. Real Madrid, reeling from a barren campaign, still embarked on a £274.2m splurge without offloading Gareth Bale. United recorded a modest £73.5m net spend.
They were too ponderous when they needed to be proactive. The main playing departures were announced in August - partly due to the Premier League's early window closure - and there was much umming and ahhing over the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez. United triggered the one-year extension in Matteo Darmian's deal and only belatedly banked £1.4m from Parma.
Solskjaer needs six signings - a left-back, a centre-back, two central midfielders, a playmaker and a forward. He has decided where United need to strengthen and decisions should already have been taken on who needs to go. Despite United's decline, they could generate £200m from player sales.
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Out
Paul Pogba, £150m
Pogba was offered to Manchester City in 2018, undermined the club, revelled in Jose Mourinho's sacking on Twitter, has coincidentally failed to find form since Zinedine Zidane was reappointed by Real Madrid and jet-setted whilst injured. United's indulgence of Pogba has to stop.
That Pogba wants to leave is perfectly understandable. United are worse than when he rejoined, he turns 27 in March and United do not appear capable of challenging for the Premier or Champions League before Pogba turns 30. He effectively has two-and-a-half years on his existing deal with the one-year option that is at United's discretion, but issues with fitness and form have caused his valuation to plummet.
United valued Pogba at £180m in the summer and, however - if ever - he plays in the remainder of the campaign, the World Cup winner would easily command nine figures four years on from the world record £89m deal.
Jesse Lingard, £30m
Lingard, 27, is also contracted to United until 2021 and the club has the option of an extension, only he is worth about a fifth of what Pogba is. Lingard finished the 2019 calendar year without a Premier League assist or goal and Solskjaer disciplined Lingard over his crass social media activity in the summer.
You do not forge an alliance with Mino Raiola to get a new contract and Lingard does not deserve one, though that has not stopped United from rushing to renew poorer players in the recent past. A change of scenery could revive Lingard's career and restore him to the England squad.
Alexis Sanchez, £8m
United cannot recall Sanchez from his loan at Inter this month and that news appeared to perk up United supporters after the Liverpool defeat. Sanchez, 31, will probably never play for the club again. The trouble is his contract expires in 2022 and none of the money-soaked clubs in China or Qatar would match his £400,000 weekly net wages at United.
A little like Darmian, United might just have to accept whatever fee is offered for Sanchez - if one is forthcoming. Antonio Conte's demands in Milan have already caused the Chilean to break down again.
Marcos Rojo, £5m
Rojo has started five league games since he was inexplicably handed a three-year contract in March 2018 and United have tried to jettison him in all but one summer - which he was injured in. Rojo is not believed to be as injured as Solskjaer has suggested.
Rojo is 30 in March and at least has the cachet of an Argentinian international. Inclusion in their squad for the Copa America could be the springboard for a move elsewhere, but Rojo is on around £160,000 a week.
Phil Jones, £8m
From one catastrophic contract renewal to another. Jones is regarded as such a liability by Solskjaer he preferred the left-back Luke Shaw in a back three over Jones at Anfield. In his only league appearance this season at Sheffield United, Jones was substituted at half-time.
You would have thought an English centre half who made Gareth Southgate's 2018 World Cup squad would be on the lookout for a mid-season move. England are not blessed with elite centre halves and Jones would have an outside chance of making the squad of 23 for the European Championship if he moved before next Friday.
The caveat is United only gifted Jones a four-and-a-half year contract last February and nobody would be daft to offer anything like the wage he is on at Old Trafford.
Chris Smalling, £10m
Realistically, United are not going to shift nearly half of their centre halves in a single summer and Smalling, 30, is arguably a better defender than regular Victor Lindelof. Nevertheless, Smalling is receptive to a permanent stay in Rome, where he has been so impressive he was voted in the Roma team of the decade.
An England squad recall for the Euros would increase his value and, come the summer, Smalling will have two years left on his United contract.
Nemanja Matic, release
Matic has entered the last six months of his deal but there is every chance United will activate the one-year extension in order to obtain a summer fee. Matic, 31, has not disgraced himself in the recent run but is surplus for next season and on around £120,000 a week.
Timothy Fosu-Mensah, release
Like with Matic, United have the option to extend Fosu-Mensah's stay until 2021, but the Dutchman is a Jack-of-all-trades and master of none who last played for United in May 2017.
Fosu-Mensah, 22, returned from a nine-month lay-off for the Under-23s this month and has been mentioned - unprompted - by Solskjaer in recent press conferences. It could be a shop window tactic, though.
Lee Grant, release
United have the best English, Spanish and Argentinian goalkeepers on their books. Something is going to have to give there but Grant, 36, is out of contract in the summer and may be worth retaining for the coaching staff.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, release
The 22-year-old had a nightmare loan at Wolves in 2016-17. He had a nightmare loan at Leeds in 2017-18. He was on loan when Scunthorpe were relegated in 2018-19 and he has just had his season-long loan with Tranmere Rovers cut short.
Borthwick-Jackson last featured for the United first-team in Louis van Gaal's final Old Trafford match in May 2016. It is safe to assume the club will not take up the option of an additional year on his contract.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference highlights

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced the media this morning ahead of Manchester United 's game against Burnley in the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ .
United will be looking to get back to winning ways after the disappointing defeat @ @ @ @ @ said he expects to have a similar squad available to him with Paul Pogba and @ @ @ @ @ One player who wo n't be available is Marcus Rashford .
The England international has @ @ @ @ @ his back and is expected to be sidelined for a while and Solskjaer defended the @ @ @ @ @ injury after criticism .
The United manager was also asked about potential incomings before the @ @ @ @ @ next week but remained coy over the possibility of squad additions despite Rashford 's injury @ @ @ @ @ word of Solskjaer 's press conference ahead of the game against Burnley in the Premier @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faced the media this morning ahead of Manchester United's game against Burnley in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
United will be looking to get back to winning ways after the disappointing defeat at Anfield and the Norwegian said he expects to have a similar squad available to him with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay still injured.
One player who won't be available is Marcus Rashford. The England international has suffered a double fracture in his back and is expected to be sidelined for a while and Solskjaer defended the club's handling of his injury after criticism.
The United manager was also asked about potential incomings before the end of the transfer window next week but remained coy over the possibility of squad additions despite Rashford's injury.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Witness appeal after man dies after being hit by car in Cumbria

A pedestrian in his 60s has died in a road traffic collision in Lanercost , Cumbria , prompting Cumbria Police to begin an appeal for witnesses .
The road traffic accident occurred at around 5.40pm on Monday , January 21 , and involved a pedestrian and a Citroen Picasso car driven by a woman in her 50s .
The pedestrian was a man in his 60s who was declared dead at the scene .
Officers are investigating the collision and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it to contact police referencing incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , the force wrote : `` Appeal following fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian at Lanercost . ''
Anyone has information that is relevant to police can call 101 , or email 101 @ cumbria.police.uk with information .
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A pedestrian in his 60s has died in a road traffic collision in Lanercost, Cumbria, prompting Cumbria Police to begin an appeal for witnesses.
The road traffic accident occurred at around 5.40pm on Monday, January 21, and involved a pedestrian and a Citroen Picasso car driven by a woman in her 50s.
The pedestrian was a man in his 60s who was declared dead at the scene.
Officers are investigating the collision and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it to contact police referencing incident 180 of 20 January 2020.
On Twitter, the force wrote: "Appeal following fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian at Lanercost."
Anyone has information that is relevant to police can call 101, or email 101@cumbria.police.uk with information.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Police appeal for help following rape of woman by gang in hotel more than 40 years ago

Police are appealing for help after a woman was raped by a gang in a hotel room 42 years ago .
Devon and Cornwall Police has released e-fit images of two witnesses who may have vital information about the attack by a group of men in Plymouth in 1978 .
They are investigating the crimes against the woman , who was 17 at the time , and has reported a multiple attack by a group of men , who were believed to be visiting from South Wales as part of a touring sports team .
The offences took place on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February in 1978 at the now closed Strathmore Hotel in Elliott Street .
The victim and her friend had been out socialising in the Safari Club ( now known as the Notte Inn ) in Plymouth when they met a man , believed to be in his 20s .
He said he was a maths teacher and was part of a sports team on tour from South Wales .
The girl left her friend and went with the teacher to his room at the Strathmore Hotel .
Around an hour later a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been known to the teacher , barged into the room and the victim was subjected to multiple rapes .
The men who committed the offence were all described as white , clean shaven and believed to be in their 20s .
Afterwards , during the early evening , the teacher and another man visited the Duke of Cornwall Hotel with the traumatised girl and her friend .
Police are trying to trace these two men as vital witnesses and the victim has helped create e-fit images of them .
Detective Superintendent Jo Hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I believe these men are the key to identifying the individuals who carried out this horrendous attack as it is clear that the group of men are known to each other .
`` We must remember that these images are based on the men in 1978 , over 40 years ago , so they would have changed considerably in that time and are likely to be in their 60s now .
`` I would like to hear from anyone who recognises these men and I would remind the public that I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrific crime upon a young female . ''
Read more of today 's top stories As part of the investigation Devon and Cornwall Police are also appealing for the help of anyone who was working or staying at the hotel at the time of the offences .
Detective Supt Hall added : “ These offences have had a significant impact upon the life of this woman and they remain with her to this day .
`` Although this happened over 40 years ago there is every likelihood that allegiances have changed in that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the right thing .
`` If you recognise either of these men or have any information about these offences or who could have committed them please contact us .
I need the help of the public to trace the men responsible.
” Anyone with information is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police by calling the incident room on 0800 096 1233 if calling from the UK or internationally on 0207 158 0197 , quoting crime reference number CR/023620/15 .
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Police are appealing for help after a woman was raped by a gang in a hotel room 42 years ago.
Devon and Cornwall Police has released e-fit images of two witnesses who may have vital information about the attack by a group of men in Plymouth in 1978.
They are investigating the crimes against the woman, who was 17 at the time, and has reported a multiple attack by a group of men, who were believed to be visiting from South Wales as part of a touring sports team.
The offences took place on a Saturday in late January or early February in 1978 at the now closed Strathmore Hotel in Elliott Street.
The victim and her friend had been out socialising in the Safari Club (now known as the Notte Inn) in Plymouth when they met a man, believed to be in his 20s.
He said he was a maths teacher and was part of a sports team on tour from South Wales.
(Image: PA)
The girl left her friend and went with the teacher to his room at the Strathmore Hotel.
Around an hour later a large group of men, believed to have been known to the teacher, barged into the room and the victim was subjected to multiple rapes.
The men who committed the offence were all described as white, clean shaven and believed to be in their 20s.
Afterwards, during the early evening, the teacher and another man visited the Duke of Cornwall Hotel with the traumatised girl and her friend.
Police are trying to trace these two men as vital witnesses and the victim has helped create e-fit images of them.
Detective Superintendent Jo Hall, Senior Investigating Officer, said: "I believe these men are the key to identifying the individuals who carried out this horrendous attack as it is clear that the group of men are known to each other.
(Image: PA)
"We must remember that these images are based on the men in 1978, over 40 years ago, so they would have changed considerably in that time and are likely to be in their 60s now.
"I would like to hear from anyone who recognises these men and I would remind the public that I am seeking these men as witnesses to a horrific crime upon a young female."
Read more of today's top stories
As part of the investigation Devon and Cornwall Police are also appealing for the help of anyone who was working or staying at the hotel at the time of the offences.
Detective Supt Hall added: “These offences have had a significant impact upon the life of this woman and they remain with her to this day.
"Although this happened over 40 years ago there is every likelihood that allegiances have changed in that time and now is the time to do the right thing.
"If you recognise either of these men or have any information about these offences or who could have committed them please contact us. I need the help of the public to trace the men responsible.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police by calling the incident room on 0800 096 1233 if calling from the UK or internationally on 0207 158 0197, quoting crime reference number CR/023620/15.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Man, 44, arrested on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl in Rochdale - the day after another man

Man, 44, arrested on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl in Rochdale - the day after another man detained by officers was released

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl in Rochdale - the day after another man detained by officers was released .
As reported in the M.E.N .
the teenager , who was wearing school uniform , was attacked and raped in the Wardle area of the town last Wednesday evening .
She was walking through an alleyway off Birch Road at around 5pm when she was pushed to the ground by a man who pinned her down and raped her .
A 57-year-old man who was previously arrested in connection with the investigation has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being taken against him .
Now police have revealed a 44-year-old man was arrested on Monday night on suspicion of rape .
He remained in custody for questioning today , police said .
`` Enquiries are ongoing , '' said Greater Manchester Police in a statement .
Read more of today 's top stories here Superintendent Richard Hunt said : `` We are continuing to provide specialist support to the victim and her family following her incredibly traumatic ordeal and our thoughts remain with them .
`` Our investigation is continuing to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team of detectives working round the clock to identify the man responsible for this awful attack .
`` Whilst we have a man in custody this morning , our enquiries remain ongoing and we would continue to ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious around the time of this incident or anyone with any information to please get in touch . ''
He added last week : `` This serious offending is abhorrent and will not be tolerated . ''
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 16-year-old girl in Rochdale - the day after another man detained by officers was released.
As reported in the M.E.N. the teenager, who was wearing school uniform, was attacked and raped in the Wardle area of the town last Wednesday evening.
She was walking through an alleyway off Birch Road at around 5pm when she was pushed to the ground by a man who pinned her down and raped her.
A 57-year-old man who was previously arrested in connection with the investigation has been released from custody with no further action being taken against him.
Now police have revealed a 44-year-old man was arrested on Monday night on suspicion of rape.
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He remained in custody for questioning today, police said.
"Enquiries are ongoing," said Greater Manchester Police in a statement.
Superintendent Richard Hunt said: "We are continuing to provide specialist support to the victim and her family following her incredibly traumatic ordeal and our thoughts remain with them.
"Our investigation is continuing to move very quickly as we have a dedicated team of detectives working round the clock to identify the man responsible for this awful attack.
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"Whilst we have a man in custody this morning, our enquiries remain ongoing and we would continue to ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious around the time of this incident or anyone with any information to please get in touch."
He added last week: "This serious offending is abhorrent and will not be tolerated."
A mobile police unit has been stationed on the estate and police patrols are being stepped up across the area.
Call police on 0161 856 4646 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--The Chase viewers slam contestant who accepted MINUS offer in bid to get to the final

Viewers of The Chase were less than happy about a contestant who chose a MINUS offer in a bid to make it to the final .
Two out of the four players were caught by The Vixen - aka Bolton ’ s Jenny Ryan - as they attempted to bank cash .
Despite the fact Gemma had gained £6,000 in the general knowledge round , she still made the “ unforgivable ” move of going for a minus offer .
Viewers were not happy when she took the minus offer .
Her teammate James was gracious over her decision .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of money , but if you want to take the minus £4,000 , I ’ ll understand .
And I want another brain in the final chase.
” Gemma admitted she never wanted to be the player who accepted a minus offer .
Fans , including India Willoughby , waded into the issue , tweeting : “ Taking minus £4,000 is unforgivable .
Really hope she gets caught . ''
A second fan said : “ Just turned on # TheChase there , minus £4,000 the woman went through with .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy congratulating her getting through ? ''
A third raged : “ What is the point of going on # thechase & going for the minus option ?
You 're there to make money , not take it away from others .
Yes , I ’ m talking to you Gemma !
” When the quizzing pair went to the final chase and lost , some were delighted in Gemma ’ s fall from grace .
One said : “ Excellent , that ’ s called karma Gemma .
Sorry James . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ how 's that £-4,000 working out for you Gemma ? ''
The Chase airs weekdays from 5pm on ITV .
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Viewers of The Chase were less than happy about a contestant who chose a MINUS offer in a bid to make it to the final.
Two out of the four players were caught by The Vixen - aka Bolton’s Jenny Ryan - as they attempted to bank cash.
Despite the fact Gemma had gained £6,000 in the general knowledge round, she still made the “unforgivable” move of going for a minus offer.
Jenny offered Gemma -£4,000, £6,000 or £56,000.
Viewers were not happy when she took the minus offer.
Her teammate James was gracious over her decision.
(Image: ITV)
He said: “£56,000 is a lot of money, but if you want to take the minus £4,000, I’ll understand. And I want another brain in the final chase.”
Gemma admitted she never wanted to be the player who accepted a minus offer.
Fans, including India Willoughby, waded into the issue, tweeting: “Taking minus £4,000 is unforgivable. Really hope she gets caught."
(Image: ITV)
A second fan said: “Just turned on #TheChase there, minus £4,000 the woman went through with. The hell man? Why’s the guy congratulating her getting through?"
A third raged: “What is the point of going on #thechase & going for the minus option? You're there to make money, not take it away from others. Yes, I’m talking to you Gemma!”
(Image: ITV)
When the quizzing pair went to the final chase and lost, some were delighted in Gemma’s fall from grace.
One said: “Excellent, that’s called karma Gemma. Sorry James."
A second posted: “So, how's that £-4,000 working out for you Gemma?"
The Chase airs weekdays from 5pm on ITV.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Manchester Marathon 2020 route to include new city centre section

Thousands of runners will be pounding the pavements when Manchester Marathon returns in April .
And for the first time , the race will take them through the city centre , organisers have announced today .
The route for the 2020 race has been revealed , and the 26.2 mile course will include a three mile section passing a number of the city 's most recognisable landmarks .
After crossing the starting line under the White City Arch on Chester Road , runners will loop around Old Trafford towards the city centre , passing on to Deansgate just after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racers will turn onto Liverpool Road and run past the Science and Industry Museum on Lower Byrom Street , before turning on to Quay Street and passing Manchester Opera House .
The route then turns onto Deansgate again and cuts a path through Lloyd Street and Mount Street , passing Manchester Central Library and the Midland Hotel , before turning down Peter Street and past the Great Northern Warehouse .
The new section will provide plenty of vantage points for spectators to watch the race and cheer on family and friends taking part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deansgate and out of the city centre towards the Trafford and south Manchester suburbs , passing through Stretford , Sale , Timperley , Altrincham , Baguley and Sale Moor .
The route also passes through Chorlton for the first time before reaching the finish line on Talbot Road , near the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground and Trafford Town Hall .
Nick Rusling , CEO of the Manchester Marathon , said : “ The flat and fast route is a large part of what draws runners to the Manchester Marathon .
The new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduction of four fan zones for 2020 is already helping to make this the biggest and best Manchester Marathon yet.
” This year 's race takes place on Sunday , April 5 , with 25,000 runners expected to take part .
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Thousands of runners will be pounding the pavements when Manchester Marathon returns in April.
And for the first time, the race will take them through the city centre, organisers have announced today.
The route for the 2020 race has been revealed, and the 26.2 mile course will include a three mile section passing a number of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
After crossing the starting line under the White City Arch on Chester Road, runners will loop around Old Trafford towards the city centre, passing on to Deansgate just after the four mile marker.
From there, racers will turn onto Liverpool Road and run past the Science and Industry Museum on Lower Byrom Street, before turning on to Quay Street and passing Manchester Opera House.
The route then turns onto Deansgate again and cuts a path through Lloyd Street and Mount Street, passing Manchester Central Library and the Midland Hotel, before turning down Peter Street and past the Great Northern Warehouse.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The new section will provide plenty of vantage points for spectators to watch the race and cheer on family and friends taking part.
Runners will then head back along Deansgate and out of the city centre towards the Trafford and south Manchester suburbs, passing through Stretford, Sale, Timperley, Altrincham, Baguley and Sale Moor.
The route also passes through Chorlton for the first time before reaching the finish line on Talbot Road, near the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground and Trafford Town Hall.
Nick Rusling, CEO of the Manchester Marathon, said: “The flat and fast route is a large part of what draws runners to the Manchester Marathon. The new city section of the route and the introduction of four fan zones for 2020 is already helping to make this the biggest and best Manchester Marathon yet.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
This year's race takes place on Sunday, April 5, with 25,000 runners expected to take part.
Entries are still open until February 5 at manchestermarathon.co.uk .
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--East Lancs Road closed after crash between car and lorry - live updates

The East Lancs Road has been closed in both directions following a crash between a car and a lorry .
The emergency services are currently at the scene of the smash , which happened near to the junction with Atherleigh Way , in Leigh , at about 10.20am .
An air ambulance has also been sent to the scene .
The A580 has been closed between Atherleigh Way and the Greyhound Roundabout .
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area .
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said : `` We are currently at the scene .
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The East Lancs Road has been closed in both directions following a crash between a car and a lorry.
The emergency services are currently at the scene of the smash, which happened near to the junction with Atherleigh Way, in Leigh , at about 10.20am.
An air ambulance has also been sent to the scene.
The A580 has been closed between Atherleigh Way and the Greyhound Roundabout.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service said: "We are currently at the scene. We have sent two ambulances, an air ambulance, two rapid response vehicles and one senior commander."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Disney Plus announces new launch date for the UK - when, price and everything else you need to know

Disney fans everywhere will be happy with this latest news .
After months of waiting , the American stalwarts has finally revealed when its brand new streaming service will launch in the UK and it 's SO soon .
Disney+ is set to rival current platforms such as Amazon Prime and Netflix and will be the go-to place for any Disney , Marvel or Star Wars fan .
Following increased demand and its successful launch in the US , Canada and the Netherlands last year , Disney has promised that you will finally be able to get your eyes all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in your diaries , Disney fans !
The brand new platform will keep the biggest of Disney lovers entertained for HOURS as it will feature all shows and films the company has produced since the 1930s .
Not only that , every episode of the Simpsons will be available for your viewing pleasure as well as original , never before seen films , documentaries and shows such as a High School Musical series , Disney 's Lady and the Tramp remake and Star Wars first TV series The Mandalorian - hello Baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
The price .
It 's expected to cost around £5.99 a month , in line with its other streaming competitors , or £59.99 per year .
If you 're desperate to put your name down for Disney+ , the service is n't available to subscribe to just yet .
But what you can do is head to the website here and ask to be updated with any news .
Let the Disney marathon commence - in March .

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Disney fans everywhere will be happy with this latest news.
After months of waiting, the American stalwarts has finally revealed when its brand new streaming service will launch in the UK and it's SO soon.
Disney+ is set to rival current platforms such as Amazon Prime and Netflix and will be the go-to place for any Disney, Marvel or Star Wars fan.
Following increased demand and its successful launch in the US, Canada and the Netherlands last year, Disney has promised that you will finally be able to get your eyes all over it on March 24.
Put it in your diaries, Disney fans!
The brand new platform will keep the biggest of Disney lovers entertained for HOURS as it will feature all shows and films the company has produced since the 1930s.
Not only that, every episode of the Simpsons will be available for your viewing pleasure as well as original, never before seen films, documentaries and shows such as a High School Musical series, Disney's Lady and the Tramp remake and Star Wars first TV series The Mandalorian - hello Baby Yoda.
And the next best bit? The price.
It's expected to cost around £5.99 a month, in line with its other streaming competitors, or £59.99 per year.
If you're desperate to put your name down for Disney+, the service isn't available to subscribe to just yet. But what you can do is head to the website here and ask to be updated with any news.
Let the Disney marathon commence - in March.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--Man accused of murdering ex-Army sergeant could go on trial in the summer

A man accused of murdering an ex-Army sergeant could go on trial in the summer .
Darryl Masters , 34 , of Old Road , Dukinfield , has appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court after being charged with the murder of 45-year-old Garrick Bates .
No pleas were entered during the short preliminary hearing .
Mr Masters was remanded in custody after appearing in court via video link .
GMP said Mr Bates was found dead at a house on Sand Street in Stalybridge , Tameside .
Officers were initially called to reports of concern for the welfare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 17 , the force said .
The case was adjourned until March , when a further preliminary hearing will take place .
Judge David Stockdale QC , the Honorary Recorder of Manchester , told Mr Masters : `` This is a very short preliminary hearing , you have not been arraigned , the charge has not been put to you .
`` At this stage all that happens is that I set a timetable for the case .
`` I am going to fix the trial date for July 15 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud as punch of his 23 years ’ service in the Army , where he was a Master Armoury Sergeant .
`` He was a big Manchester United fan and loved his motorbiking and pet dogs .
`` He was a loud , jolly , bubbly and sociable man who enjoyed spending his time with friends and family .
`` Garrick leaves behind a family - mum , dad , two children , two stepchildren and his three brothers .
`` The family would like to thank everyone for their kind comments so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect some privacy . ''

A man accused of murdering an ex-Army sergeant could go on trial in the summer.
Darryl Masters, 34, of Old Road, Dukinfield, has appeared before a judge at Manchester Crown Court after being charged with the murder of 45-year-old Garrick Bates.
No pleas were entered during the short preliminary hearing.
Mr Masters was remanded in custody after appearing in court via video link.
GMP said Mr Bates was found dead at a house on Sand Street in Stalybridge, Tameside.
Officers were initially called to reports of concern for the welfare of a man, on Friday, January 17, the force said.
The case was adjourned until March, when a further preliminary hearing will take place.
A trial date was set for July 13.
Judge David Stockdale QC, the Honorary Recorder of Manchester, told Mr Masters: "This is a very short preliminary hearing, you have not been arraigned, the charge has not been put to you.
"At this stage all that happens is that I set a timetable for the case.
"I am going to fix the trial date for July 15."
Mr Bates' family released a statement following his death.
The tribute read: "He was proud as punch of his 23 years’ service in the Army, where he was a Master Armoury Sergeant.
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"He was a big Manchester United fan and loved his motorbiking and pet dogs.
"He was a loud, jolly, bubbly and sociable man who enjoyed spending his time with friends and family.
"Garrick leaves behind a family - mum, dad, two children, two stepchildren and his three brothers.
"The family would like to thank everyone for their kind comments so far and at this time and would respect some privacy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--When is Pancake Day 2020 and why do we have Shrove Tuesday?

Pancake Day is almost upon us so it 's time to stock up on those essentials to make the tasty treats .
Whatever your choice of topping , you 'll need the basics of eggs , flour and sugar .
The big event falls on Tuesday , February 25 this year - around a week earlier than last year .
Always the days before the start of Lent in the religious calendar , Shrove Tuesday sparks the beginning of the 40 days leading into Easter , which this year takes places on April 12 .
The tradition comes from families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their kitchen cupboards in the form of pancakes , ready to start Lent the next day , where they give up something ( usually chocolate , sweets or alcohol ) for Lent .
The ingredients for pancakes are said to symbolise four points of significance at Easter and springtime of the year .
Eggs signify creation , flour is said to be the staff of life , salt is for wholesomeness and milk symbolises purity .
Shrove Tuesday dates back many years to Anglo-Saxon times when Christians would go to confession and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sins ) .
A bell would be rung to call people to confession and this came to be known as the Pancake Bell .
Meanwhile pancake races - which date back to the Middle Ages - still form an important part of Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day festivities .

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Pancake Day is almost upon us so it's time to stock up on those essentials to make the tasty treats.
Whatever your choice of topping, you'll need the basics of eggs, flour and sugar.
The big event falls on Tuesday, February 25 this year - around a week earlier than last year.
Always the days before the start of Lent in the religious calendar, Shrove Tuesday sparks the beginning of the 40 days leading into Easter, which this year takes places on April 12.
What is Pancake Day?
The tradition comes from families using up all of the treats in their kitchen cupboards in the form of pancakes, ready to start Lent the next day, where they give up something (usually chocolate, sweets or alcohol) for Lent.
The ingredients for pancakes are said to symbolise four points of significance at Easter and springtime of the year.
Eggs signify creation, flour is said to be the staff of life, salt is for wholesomeness and milk symbolises purity.
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday dates back many years to Anglo-Saxon times when Christians would go to confession and were ‘shriven’ (acquitted from their sins).
A bell would be rung to call people to confession and this came to be known as the Pancake Bell.
Meanwhile pancake races - which date back to the Middle Ages - still form an important part of Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day festivities.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-21--E-fit of man police want to speak to released following attempted abduction of girl, 14, in Trafford

Police investigating the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl in Sale have released a computer-generated image of a suspect .
Specialist officers worked alongside the schoolgirl to compose the likeness .
The e-fit image has now been released in a bid to put a name to the face .
Police said the teenager was walking close to the junction of Norris Road and Derbyshire Road South in Sale when she 'became aware ' of a dark grey 4X4-type vehicle parked up near her .
A man inside asked her to get inside .
She refused and walked away , GMP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an attempted child abduction .
It happened between 3.15pm and 3.45pm on Monday , January 13 .
No one else was in the car with the man at the time .
Read more of today 's top stories here Police said the man is described as white with a pale complexion , around 6ft tall and aged between 25 and 40 .
He had long black hair which was scraped into a 'top knot ' held in place by a black bobble , police said .
Some hair however came down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face with defined cheekbones , spoke with a Mancunian accent and was wearing a long-sleeve , grey round-neck cotton T-shirt with a pocket on the left breast .
In a statement , GMP said : `` There will be increased police patrols in the area while officers continue their investigations . ''
Detective Constable Oliver Barton said : `` Do you recognise the image we 're releasing today ?
`` Perhaps you were in the area at the time and saw something that looked out of place ?
`` If you have any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our enquiries , please contact police . ''
Contact police on 0161 856 7747 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police investigating the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old girl in Sale have released a computer-generated image of a suspect.
Specialist officers worked alongside the schoolgirl to compose the likeness.
The e-fit image has now been released in a bid to put a name to the face.
Police said the teenager was walking close to the junction of Norris Road and Derbyshire Road South in Sale when she 'became aware' of a dark grey 4X4-type vehicle parked up near her.
A man inside asked her to get inside.
She refused and walked away, GMP said.
(Image: Google)
The incident is being treated as an attempted child abduction.
It happened between 3.15pm and 3.45pm on Monday, January 13.
No one else was in the car with the man at the time.
Police said the man is described as white with a pale complexion, around 6ft tall and aged between 25 and 40.
He had long black hair which was scraped into a 'top knot' held in place by a black bobble, police said.
Some hair however came down to his shoulders.
(Image: MEN)
He had a slim face with defined cheekbones, spoke with a Mancunian accent and was wearing a long-sleeve, grey round-neck cotton T-shirt with a pocket on the left breast.
In a statement, GMP said: "There will be increased police patrols in the area while officers continue their investigations."
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Detective Constable Oliver Barton said: "Do you recognise the image we're releasing today?
"Perhaps you were in the area at the time and saw something that looked out of place?
"If you have any information or dash-cam footage that may help our enquiries, please contact police."
Contact police on 0161 856 7747 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.