themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Mum's terror as son tries to strangle her...she was only saved when a heroic neighbour heard her des

Mum's terror as son tries to strangle her...she was only saved when a heroic neighbour heard her desperate screams

A 'sad and lonely ' man tried to strangle his elderly mother with a tie then attempted to kill himself , a court heard .
Joan Hulme , who was 82 at the time of the 'serious and brutal assault ' inflicted by her son , Christopher , said she thought she was going to die .
She had returned home from a family christening when Christopher Hulme , who was suffering from 'significant mental ill health ' at the time , launched the unprovoked attack .
Manchester Crown Court heard that Hulme , 52 , had been behaving in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the home they shared in Weymouth Road , Eccles .
Now he has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent .
He was originally accused of attempted murder .
A judge sentenced Hulme to a 'hybrid ' hospital order , to include a six year jail term .
For the meantime he will remain at Prestwich hospital for mental health treatment until he is deemed to have recovered .
If he is judged to have been successfully treated before the end of the six year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prison .
A restraining order was imposed preventing Hulme from contacting his mother indefinitely .
In a statement read to the court , Mrs Hulme said : `` I am petrified if Chris gets released .
`` The thought of your own son trying to kill me will haunt me for the rest of my life . ''
Prosecuting , Justin Hayhoe told how on August 26 , 2018 , Mrs Hulme had been to a family christening while Christopher remained at home , where he has lived with his mother all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3.30pm , she fell asleep for about half an hour and when she woke up , Hulme , who was in an 'agitated ' state , had two belts with him which he said he was going to use for weight lifting .
Given his mental health issues she took the belts away from him , but noticed he also had a tie with him .
After Mrs Hulme asked him why he had the tie , his facial expression changed , Mr Hayhoe said .
It was if he was 'wearing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then put the tie around her neck and began to pull on it tighter , the court heard .
`` Oh Christ do n't hurt me , please do n't hurt me , '' Mrs Hulme said .
She tried to fight back to release the grip but was unable to .
Mrs Hulme felt as though her 'eyes had popped out ' , she said .
A neighbour heard Mrs Hulme shouting out for help and intervened .
He punched Hulme once , which had no effect , then punched him again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move away .
Hulme then 'hid away ' and 'attempted suicide ' , the court heard .
He was taken to hospital and later arrested under the Mental Health Act .
Despite her ordeal , Mrs Hulme suffered no lasting injuries , but the court heard there has been a serious psychological effect on her .
`` I could n't understand why he did that and why he did that to himself , '' she said .
`` I could see it in his face that he was going to hurt me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Defending , Nicola Gatto said Hulme , who studied for a degree in film and media studies , first got help for his mental health problems in 1989 , but had been discharged by doctors in 2017 .
Describing him as a 'sad and lonely ' man , Ms Gatto said Hulme had never been violent before and that his mother had described him as a 'gentle giant ' .
They previously had a 'good relationship ' and there was no cross words prior to the incident , she said .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death of her husband eight years earlier , the court heard .
Now Hulme is 'desperately frightened ' that he may never get to speak to his mother again before she dies , Ms Gatto said .
She appealed to the judge to refrain from imposing a penal element to the sentence , and to allow Hulme , who was declared to be well enough to face criminal proceedings , to continue treatment in hospital .
But Mr Justice Dove said punishment was 'essential ' in the case , in addition to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had demonstrated he had insight for his offending , because he quickly expressed his 'sorrow ' for his actions and had appreciated what he did was wrong .
He told Hulme : `` Your victim was someone who you loved , someone who had nurtured you , someone for whom you had responsibility just as much as she had cared and had responsibility for you in bringing you up from your childhood .
`` She was a vulnerable victim , a particularly vulnerable elderly lady in her own home .
It was for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going to die at your hands . ''

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A 'sad and lonely' man tried to strangle his elderly mother with a tie then attempted to kill himself, a court heard.
Joan Hulme, who was 82 at the time of the 'serious and brutal assault' inflicted by her son, Christopher, said she thought she was going to die.
She had returned home from a family christening when Christopher Hulme, who was suffering from 'significant mental ill health' at the time, launched the unprovoked attack.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Hulme, 52, had been behaving in an odd manner prior to the incident at the home they shared in Weymouth Road, Eccles.
Now he has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm with intent. He was originally accused of attempted murder.
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A judge sentenced Hulme to a 'hybrid' hospital order, to include a six year jail term.
For the meantime he will remain at Prestwich hospital for mental health treatment until he is deemed to have recovered.
If he is judged to have been successfully treated before the end of the six year term, Hulme will then be transferred to prison.
A restraining order was imposed preventing Hulme from contacting his mother indefinitely.
In a statement read to the court, Mrs Hulme said: "I am petrified if Chris gets released.
"The thought of your own son trying to kill me will haunt me for the rest of my life."
Prosecuting, Justin Hayhoe told how on August 26, 2018, Mrs Hulme had been to a family christening while Christopher remained at home, where he has lived with his mother all his life.
After returning at about 3.30pm, she fell asleep for about half an hour and when she woke up, Hulme, who was in an 'agitated' state, had two belts with him which he said he was going to use for weight lifting.
Given his mental health issues she took the belts away from him, but noticed he also had a tie with him.
After Mrs Hulme asked him why he had the tie, his facial expression changed, Mr Hayhoe said.
It was if he was 'wearing a mask', she said.
He then put the tie around her neck and began to pull on it tighter, the court heard.
"Oh Chris don't hurt me, please don't hurt me," Mrs Hulme said.
She tried to fight back to release the grip but was unable to.
Mrs Hulme felt as though her 'eyes had popped out', she said.
A neighbour heard Mrs Hulme shouting out for help and intervened.
He punched Hulme once, which had no effect, then punched him again with more force, causing him to move away.
Hulme then 'hid away' and 'attempted suicide', the court heard.
He was taken to hospital and later arrested under the Mental Health Act.
Despite her ordeal, Mrs Hulme suffered no lasting injuries, but the court heard there has been a serious psychological effect on her.
"I couldn't understand why he did that and why he did that to himself," she said.
"I could see it in his face that he was going to hurt me. There was nothing I could do."
Defending, Nicola Gatto said Hulme, who studied for a degree in film and media studies, first got help for his mental health problems in 1989, but had been discharged by doctors in 2017.
Describing him as a 'sad and lonely' man, Ms Gatto said Hulme had never been violent before and that his mother had described him as a 'gentle giant'.
They previously had a 'good relationship' and there was no cross words prior to the incident, she said.
They had become 'particularly close' since the death of her husband eight years earlier, the court heard.
Now Hulme is 'desperately frightened' that he may never get to speak to his mother again before she dies, Ms Gatto said.
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She appealed to the judge to refrain from imposing a penal element to the sentence, and to allow Hulme, who was declared to be well enough to face criminal proceedings, to continue treatment in hospital.
But Mr Justice Dove said punishment was 'essential' in the case, in addition to hospital treatment.
The judge said that Hulme had demonstrated he had insight for his offending, because he quickly expressed his 'sorrow' for his actions and had appreciated what he did was wrong.
He told Hulme: "Your victim was someone who you loved, someone who had nurtured you, someone for whom you had responsibility just as much as she had cared and had responsibility for you in bringing you up from your childhood.
"She was a vulnerable victim, a particularly vulnerable elderly lady in her own home. It was for her terrifying.
"She thought she was going to die at your hands."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Hitmen walk into home and shoot man...police are now investigating whether Salford's 17th shooting i

Hitmen walk into home and shoot man...police are now investigating whether Salford's 17th shooting in 12 months is linked to others

A man was shot twice in his Eccles home .
The victim was confronted by two men who walked into the house in Furrow Drive , in Winton .
They then blasted him in the lower body before leaving immediately .
The victim , aged 22 , remains in hospital .
His injuries are serious but not life threatening .
No arrests have been made so far .
An ambulance and rapid response vehicle were dispatched by North West Ambulance Service who took the the injured man to hospital .
The incident was the 17th shooting in the last 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now trying to establish whether the attack is linked to other recent shootings .
They are also trawling CCTV in the surrounding estate and main roads to see how the gunmen arrived .
The attack was at 8.50pm on Monday .
Throughout Tuesday , a large cordon was erected sealing off the entire street .
A spokesman for GMP said : `` It was reported yesterday ( Monday ) at 8.47pm as a firearms discharge .
`` Two unknown persons entered an address and shot a man with a handgun .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains .
`` His injuries are not life-threatening . ''
The city has seen a spate on of shooting in the last four weeks .
On January 3rd , shots were fired at a house on Bradden Close in Langworthy .
On December 19th a shot was fired outside The Winston pub in Churchill Way , Pendleton .
It came just two weeks after a gunman opened fire at a taxi firm in Eccles town centre .
In October , police were called to reports of the third shooting on the same street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quay View and Montford Street , Ordsall , at around 8am on October 18 .
Three linked shootings in Wigan in September are thought to be linked to Salford .
Anti gun-crime police have recognised Salford as requiring special attention , in disrupting gangs and securing community engagement .
Of the 113 organised crime groups operating in the region , 49 have been shown to use firearms in their activities and eight are known to have been involved in the supply of firearms .

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A man was shot twice in his Eccles home .
The victim was confronted by two men who walked into the house in Furrow Drive, in Winton.
They then blasted him in the lower body before leaving immediately.
The victim, aged 22, remains in hospital. His injuries are serious but not life threatening.
No arrests have been made so far.
An ambulance and rapid response vehicle were dispatched by North West Ambulance Service who took the the injured man to hospital.
The incident was the 17th shooting in the last 12 months in the city.
Detectives are now trying to establish whether the attack is linked to other recent shootings.
They are also trawling CCTV in the surrounding estate and main roads to see how the gunmen arrived.
The attack was at 8.50pm on Monday. Throughout Tuesday, a large cordon was erected sealing off the entire street.
A spokesman for GMP said: "It was reported yesterday (Monday) at 8.47pm as a firearms discharge.
"Two unknown persons entered an address and shot a man with a handgun.
"The man was taken to hospital where he remains.
"His injuries are not life-threatening."
The city has seen a spate on of shooting in the last four weeks.
On January 3rd, shots were fired at a house on Bradden Close in Langworthy.
On December 19th a shot was fired outside The Winston pub in Churchill Way, Pendleton.
It came just two weeks after a gunman opened fire at a taxi firm in Eccles town centre.
In October, police were called to reports of the third shooting on the same street this year.
Officers were called to Quay View and Montford Street, Ordsall, at around 8am on October 18.
Three linked shootings in Wigan in September are thought to be linked to Salford.
Anti gun-crime police have recognised Salford as requiring special attention, in disrupting gangs and securing community engagement.
Of the 113 organised crime groups operating in the region, 49 have been shown to use firearms in their activities and eight are known to have been involved in the supply of firearms.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Headteacher moves to reassure parents after 13-year-old pupil falls from bridge

A headteacher has moved to reassure parents after a 13-year-old pupil was injured after falling from a bridge .
The teenage boy survived and was taken to hospital following the incident on the A56 in Haslingden at about 1.15pm last Thursday .
It has since been confirmed that the youngster was a pupil at nearby Haslingden High School .
The school 's headteacher , Mark Jackson , said the incident came as a 'tremendous shock ' to the school 's 'close-knit community ' .
Mr Jackson added : `` We have been in contact with the family every day since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our support .
`` Our thoughts are very much with the pupil and his family and friends , and we wish him as quick a recovery as possible . ''
The incident came just days after an inquest heard that Rachel Collins , a sixth form student at the school , died after falling from a bridge in a similar spot last October .
The 17-year-old , who had a history of mental health issues , took her own life shortly after leaving a German lesson .
Mr Jackson said that following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students about the 'wide range of support ' available to them .
He added : `` We have an established wide range of support in place for our students , where they can raise any concerns or worries they may have .
They can speak to any member of staff in school , who they feel comfortable to talk to .
`` Students can also seek support anonymously within school using an online reporting system , or via a free online counselling service .
`` In addition to this , we work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best possible care for our students and their families .
`` We 've reminded our students about the support available in school , and through their network of friends and family .
`` Our assembly programme is carefully designed each year to educate , empower and inspire our students to make positive choices on a wide range of important issues .
`` This is complemented by our PSHE curriculum that provides opportunities to explore and make sense of a wide range of personal , social and emotional topics .
`` We are continuing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of external agencies to try to understand the circumstances of last week 's incident .
Our main focus has been on his immediate wellbeing and supporting his family , as well as the wider school community . ''
Following the incident , the A56 was sealed off and traffic was affected in both directions , with queues stretching back to the M66 .

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A headteacher has moved to reassure parents after a 13-year-old pupil was injured after falling from a bridge.
The teenage boy survived and was taken to hospital following the incident on the A56 in Haslingden at about 1.15pm last Thursday.
It has since been confirmed that the youngster was a pupil at nearby Haslingden High School.
The school's headteacher, Mark Jackson, said the incident came as a 'tremendous shock' to the school's 'close-knit community'.
Mr Jackson added: "We have been in contact with the family every day since this incident, and continue to offer our support.
"Our thoughts are very much with the pupil and his family and friends, and we wish him as quick a recovery as possible."
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The incident came just days after an inquest heard that Rachel Collins, a sixth form student at the school, died after falling from a bridge in a similar spot last October.
The 17-year-old, who had a history of mental health issues, took her own life shortly after leaving a German lesson.
Mr Jackson said that following the latest incident, the school had reminded students about the 'wide range of support' available to them.
He added: "We have an established wide range of support in place for our students, where they can raise any concerns or worries they may have. They can speak to any member of staff in school, who they feel comfortable to talk to.
"Students can also seek support anonymously within school using an online reporting system, or via a free online counselling service.
"In addition to this, we work with over 50 external services to provide the best possible care for our students and their families.
"We've reminded our students about the support available in school, and through their network of friends and family.
"Our assembly programme is carefully designed each year to educate, empower and inspire our students to make positive choices on a wide range of important issues.
"This is complemented by our PSHE curriculum that provides opportunities to explore and make sense of a wide range of personal, social and emotional topics.
"We are continuing to liaise with the family and a number of external agencies to try to understand the circumstances of last week's incident. Our main focus has been on his immediate wellbeing and supporting his family, as well as the wider school community."
Following the incident, the A56 was sealed off and traffic was affected in both directions, with queues stretching back to the M66.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--'Loving, caring' man falls to his death on construction site...his boss then forged his signature in

'Loving, caring' man falls to his death on construction site...his boss then forged his signature in a twisted effort to cover his own back

A contractor has been jailed after forging health and safety documents when a workman fell to his death through a fragile roof .
Roofer Kenneth Drake , 54 , fell while working for Roofing Consultants Ltd at a site in Rochdale .
The much-loved dad and husband dropped to the floor below and suffered severe head injuries on September 24 , 2015 .
In the wake of his death police found that Mark Francis Bray - the man responsible for employee safety at the site - had forged health and safety documents and Mr Drake ’ s signature in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 48 , also failed to take reasonable care of other persons , contrary to the Health and Safety at Work Act .
Speaking after Bray was jailed , Mr Drake ’ s wife Ingrid paid tribute to her husband .
“ Ken was an amazing husband and stepfather , ” she said .
“ He was a loving , caring man who made everyone laugh .
We shared so many memories and it ’ s heartbreaking to know we can ’ t share any more .
“ It ’ s sad to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magical moments in our lives , like watching our daughter get married .
He ’ s truly missed by everyone and always will be .
We love you very much .
“ I would like to thank everyone that has worked on Ken ’ s case .
I know they have worked hard to bring about this prosecution.
” Bray was the contracts manager for Roofing Consultants Ltd at the time of Mr Drake ’ s death .
As such he was responsible for the safety of his employees .
Bray , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( January 14 ) jailed for two years during a sentencing hearing at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court .
He had previously pleaded guilty to a matter of failing to take reasonable care of other persons , pursuant to section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 , contrary to section 33 ( 1 ) ( a ) .
He also pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice .
The circumstances surrounding Mr Drake ’ s death were investigated by both Greater Manchester Police and the Health and Safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were fundamental breaches of duty on the part of those who organised the work to the roof by Mr Drake ’ s employers , Roofing Consultants Limited , and a second company who were also involved in the work , High Ridge Roofing Solutions .
Practical steps that could and should have been taken to ensure the safety of Mr Drake and colleagues working at the same site had not been , GMP say .
Those breaches of duty meant that the workforce was exposed to risks to which they should never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ken ’ s death , the force added .
These practical steps included providing netting , which Bray insisted was not needed .
But experts assessed the site after Mr Drake ’ s fall and advised that netting was necessary .
Another expert in the field stated that it was not difficult to net and if netting had been installed , it would have caught Mr Drake .
Experts told investigators that netting would have costed approximately £1,250 to safely install .
When police examined Bray ’ s computer , they found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to mislead the investigation , GMP say .
Bray presented a risk assessment document containing Mr Drake ’ s forged signature in order to mislead and attempt to justify his actions .
Roofing Consultants Limited have been fined £100,000 and were also ordered to pay £30,000 in prosecution costs .
Bosses pleaded guilty to Section 2 ( 1 ) Health and Safety at Work etc .
Act 1974 .
After a trial , High Ridge Roofing Solutions Limited were found guilty of Regulation 15 ( 2 ) Construction Design and Management Regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were also ordered to pay £33,000 in prosecution costs .
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Eales , of GMP ’ s Major Incident Team , praised detectives and HSE officials for carrying out a thorough and meticulous investigation .
He said : “ First and foremost all of our thoughts are with Ken ’ s loving family , who have been left absolutely devastated by his death .
`` I hope today they are provided with a measure of comfort at the end of what has been a very long and difficult road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve as a stark reminder to those who employ people and have a responsibility to look after them in the workplace - cutting corners in this way is dangerous and can ultimately rip families apart , because it was these actions that had absolutely cataclysmic consequences and led to Ken ’ s unnecessary and preventable death .
“ The fact that Bray went onto forge Ken ’ s signature demonstrates than rather than thinking about Ken and his loved ones in the aftermath of his death , Bray ’ s sole thought was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation from establishing what had occurred .
“ My final words are reserved for Ken and I hope this sentence – and the fact Bray will have to serve a prison sentence – serves as justice for him and his family.
” HSE principal inspector , Laura Royales said the incident was “ entirely foreseeable and preventable ” and resulted in a “ tragic and needless loss of life ” .
Falls from height remain the biggest cause of workplace fatalities in the UK construction industry , ” she said .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , managing and carrying out work at height understand the risks and identify and implement suitable control measures to prevent injury .
Had such steps been taken in this case , this incident would not have occurred .
”

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A contractor has been jailed after forging health and safety documents when a workman fell to his death through a fragile roof.
Roofer Kenneth Drake, 54, fell while working for Roofing Consultants Ltd at a site in Rochdale.
The much-loved dad and husband dropped to the floor below and suffered severe head injuries on September 24, 2015.
In the wake of his death police found that Mark Francis Bray - the man responsible for employee safety at the site - had forged health and safety documents and Mr Drake’s signature in the wake of his death.
Bray, 48, also failed to take reasonable care of other persons, contrary to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Speaking after Bray was jailed, Mr Drake’s wife Ingrid paid tribute to her husband.
“Ken was an amazing husband and stepfather,” she said.
(Image: Cavendish Press)
“He was a loving, caring man who made everyone laugh. We shared so many memories and it’s heartbreaking to know we can’t share any more.
“It’s sad to know he’s missed out on such magical moments in our lives, like watching our daughter get married. He’s truly missed by everyone and always will be. We love you very much.
“I would like to thank everyone that has worked on Ken’s case. I know they have worked hard to bring about this prosecution.”
Bray was the contracts manager for Roofing Consultants Ltd at the time of Mr Drake’s death.
As such he was responsible for the safety of his employees.
Bray, of Louisiana Drive, Warrington, was today (January 14) jailed for two years during a sentencing hearing at Manchester Crown Square Crown Court.
He had previously pleaded guilty to a matter of failing to take reasonable care of other persons, pursuant to section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, contrary to section 33(1)(a).
He also pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice.
The circumstances surrounding Mr Drake’s death were investigated by both Greater Manchester Police and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Prosecutors say there were fundamental breaches of duty on the part of those who organised the work to the roof by Mr Drake’s employers, Roofing Consultants Limited, and a second company who were also involved in the work, High Ridge Roofing Solutions.
Practical steps that could and should have been taken to ensure the safety of Mr Drake and colleagues working at the same site had not been, GMP say.
Those breaches of duty meant that the workforce was exposed to risks to which they should never have been exposed and which led directly to Ken’s death, the force added.
These practical steps included providing netting, which Bray insisted was not needed.
But experts assessed the site after Mr Drake’s fall and advised that netting was necessary.
Another expert in the field stated that it was not difficult to net and if netting had been installed, it would have caught Mr Drake.
(Image: GMP)
Experts told investigators that netting would have costed approximately £1,250 to safely install.
When police examined Bray’s computer, they found that he had altered the records in order to mislead the investigation, GMP say.
Bray presented a risk assessment document containing Mr Drake’s forged signature in order to mislead and attempt to justify his actions.
Roofing Consultants Limited have been fined £100,000 and were also ordered to pay £30,000 in prosecution costs.
Bosses pleaded guilty to Section 2(1) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
After a trial, High Ridge Roofing Solutions Limited were found guilty of Regulation 15(2) Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
They have been fined £12,000 and were also ordered to pay £33,000 in prosecution costs.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Eales, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, praised detectives and HSE officials for carrying out a thorough and meticulous investigation.
He said: “First and foremost all of our thoughts are with Ken’s loving family, who have been left absolutely devastated by his death.
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"I hope today they are provided with a measure of comfort at the end of what has been a very long and difficult road.
“Today’s result should serve as a stark reminder to those who employ people and have a responsibility to look after them in the workplace - cutting corners in this way is dangerous and can ultimately rip families apart, because it was these actions that had absolutely cataclysmic consequences and led to Ken’s unnecessary and preventable death.
“The fact that Bray went onto forge Ken’s signature demonstrates than rather than thinking about Ken and his loved ones in the aftermath of his death, Bray’s sole thought was to cover his tracks and prevent the investigation from establishing what had occurred.
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“My final words are reserved for Ken and I hope this sentence – and the fact Bray will have to serve a prison sentence – serves as justice for him and his family.”
HSE principal inspector, Laura Royales said the incident was “entirely foreseeable and preventable” and resulted in a “tragic and needless loss of life”.
Falls from height remain the biggest cause of workplace fatalities in the UK construction industry,” she said.
“It is vital that those involved in planning, managing and carrying out work at height understand the risks and identify and implement suitable control measures to prevent injury. Had such steps been taken in this case, this incident would not have occurred.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--How paedophiles were allowed to pick up girls from care homes 'in plain sight' of council staff

When they were finally reopened , the social services records told the story .
For more than 15 years , the harrowing details of child abuse suffered by girls in Manchester council ’ s care had lain on file , no real action taken .
One child had ‘ begged ’ carers to get her out of the city , telling them she was 'too involved ' with Asian men .
A man known by only his nickname ‘ made her do things she didn ’ t want to do ’ .
Social workers recorded how girls were paid for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One ‘ very young ’ child had told them how she had been ‘ restrained by a man in his mid-20s , who then seriously assaulted her and committed an extremely serious and distressing sexual act ’ .
These accounts and more had been sitting there , waiting to be taken seriously , since at least 2004 .
The stories of children as young as 12 had been told at the time - but council workers and care home staff working for the city did not protect them , today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ south Manchester concluded .
The gang of Asian men abusing these girls in takeaways in and around the curry mile did little to hide their activities , because they didn ’ t need to .
According to the report : “ Perpetrators appeared to be operating in “ plain sight ” , hanging around in cars outside care homes and foster homes and returning young people to their care addresses.
” In some cases the care workers would complain about the activities of the children , but appeared to have done little about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , whose relationship - aged 13 - with a man in his 20s ‘ appears to have been condoned by social services ’ , according to the report .
“ Residential care staff complained that Victoria ’ s “ boyfriend ” , who they described as her “ pimp ” , was supplying her with drugs on his visits to see her , ” it says , but not that they did anything to stop it from happening .
Even though at one stage she was placed in a secure unit ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her ’ , once back in her care home he ‘ was subsequently allowed to visit her placement on a supervised basis ’ .
“ No attempts appear to have been made to establish his identity or background , or to validate his age or address , by either Manchester social services or Greater Manchester Police , ” it adds .
Over the two years that followed , she reported being raped and abused , given drugs and , two months before her death , having been injected with heroin .
She died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in September 2003 .
But she wasn ’ t the only one .
The report shows officials took the view that the girls needed to be encouraged to behave differently , rather than pursuing the network of older men they knew to be actively preying on children .
That network was so plugged in to the system that they specifically targeted a temporary unit where children new to care were initially placed , finds the report .
“ There was clear evidence that professionals at the time were aware the young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was perpetrated by a group of older Asian men , ” it found .
“ There was significant information known at the time about these men ’ s names , their locations and telephone numbers , but the available evidence was not used to pursue offenders.
” While multi-agency meetings were held on occasion to discuss such issues - including regarding Victoria - proactive measures were not taken to protect them , with a reliance instead on the children to manage their own behaviour .
Retired detective Maggie Oliver , whose whistleblowing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s aborted police operation into the gang helped prompt today ’ s review , insists that many social workers did want the abuse to be acted upon , however .
When Augusta was launched , she said , ‘ the social workers were relieved that something was finally being done as they had been flagging incidents of grooming and “ sex parties ” to the police for a long time and did not know what else to do ’ .
She believes part of the problem for council staff stemmed from strict rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection unit could investigate - which at the time , she says , was limited to abuse by those with ‘ care , custody or control of their victims ’ .
With GMP not equipped at the time to properly investigate child sexual exploitation , that then ‘ led to many young people who were being exploited falling through the gap , as no one agency had ownership or responsibility for investigating this type of sexual crime ’ .
Social workers were nevertheless involved on the abortive Operation Augusta , which is praised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed down by gold command in 2005 - at a meeting that did feature senior council officers .
The decision-making police officer has not been identified , because neither GMP nor Manchester council said they could find the minutes .
Manchester council ’ s chief executive Joanne Roney has apologised for the horrific abuse suffered by children in its care , highlighting that four social workers have now been referred to the industry disciplinary body on the back of the review .
Sir Richard Leese , leader of the council , apologised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of the council .
`` Our chief executive Joanne Roney has issued a statement on behalf of the council [ below ] on this issue which I fully endorse , '' he said .
`` I had no knowledge of Operation Augusta at the time and share the deep concern and regret that not enough was done to protect these vulnerable young people .
`` On behalf of myself and the council I also wish to apologise to the young people affected for the serious shortcomings which clearly existed .
We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to reassure people that we are in a very different place now when it comes to safeguarding young people at risk of this sort of sexual exploitation .
`` We have not waited for the publication of this report but have been working with police as soon as concerns came to light to re-address cases related to Operation Augusta .
I will be making a full statement at the council 's executive meeting tomorrow . ''
The council notes in its submission to the review that practice has moved on a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years scandal after scandal has surfaced nationally and in late 2018 , when today ’ s review was in the process of being finalised , the council set up a ‘ complex safeguarding hub ’ in Moss Side , where serious organised crime cops work alongside specialist social workers .
Nevertheless the report makes clear that is of no help to the girls abused with impunity at the time .
“ The authorities knew that many were being subjected to the most profound abuse and exploitation but did not protect them from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a depressingly familiar picture and has been seen in many other towns and cities across the country .
However , familiarity makes it no less painful for the survivors involved , and it should in no way detract from the need for them to be given the opportunity to ask that the crimes committed against them now be fully investigated.
” What the council says In a statement chief executive Joanne Roney said : “ This report makes for painful reading .
We recognise that some of the social work practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell far below the high standards we now expect .
We are deeply sorry that not enough was done to protect our children at the time .
“ While we can not change the past we have learned from it and will continue to do so to ensure that no stone is left unturned in tackling this abhorrent crime .
“ The report concerns a period when , as in many other towns and cities , child sexual exploitation was an emerging issue all too often viewed through a lens of misunderstanding wherever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledges that how we tackle the sexual exploitation of children has improved considerably .
Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police work together much more closely and effectively to identify young people at risk of exploitation , put safeguarding measures in place to protect them and pursue perpetrators .
“ Recent scrutiny from independent expert bodies including Ofsted and the Local Government Association has also endorsed the positive impact of this co-ordinated work .
Our most recent Ofsted visit was only last month and we understand their feedback , due to be published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , leadership and our complex safeguarding hub as particular strengths .
“ Work to build up trusted relationships with potential victims is also having success - both in prevention and in the prosecution of offenders .
* “ We want to reassure Manchester people that , more than a decade and a half of learning later , we are in a much better place and the approach to tackling child sexual exploitation has strengthened significantly .
“ We are also working closely with other Greater Manchester local authorities to share best practice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the publication of this review .
Since spring 2018 , as soon as we became aware of concerns regarding cases in the early 2000s , we have been working with Greater Manchester Police to re-examine them and support reinvestigation wherever possible .
Matters relating to the period covered by the review are subject to a live and ongoing police operation .
“ As chief executive of the Council , I was a key member of the steering group that oversaw this review team ’ s work .
We have fully engaged with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortcomings to help inform continuing improvements .
While bad people will always try to prey on the most vulnerable , keeping children safe is our absolute priority .
We can not and will not be complacent .
“ Our prime concern throughout this process has been the interests of the young people directly affected , ensuring that their identities were protected , they were kept informed and that effective actions were taken wherever possible in the interests of justice .
“ We would urge anyone affected by this report to come forward to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be believed .
They will be supported .
”

When they were finally reopened, the social services records told the story.
For more than 15 years, the harrowing details of child abuse suffered by girls in Manchester council’s care had lain on file, no real action taken.
One child had ‘begged’ carers to get her out of the city, telling them she was 'too involved' with Asian men. A man known by only his nickname ‘made her do things she didn’t want to do’.
Social workers recorded how girls were paid for sex, moved from premise to premise. One ‘very young’ child had told them how she had been ‘restrained by a man in his mid-20s, who then seriously assaulted her and committed an extremely serious and distressing sexual act’.
These accounts and more had been sitting there, waiting to be taken seriously, since at least 2004.
The stories of children as young as 12 had been told at the time - but council workers and care home staff working for the city did not protect them, today’s damning report into child sexual exploitation in south Manchester concluded.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The gang of Asian men abusing these girls in takeaways in and around the curry mile did little to hide their activities, because they didn’t need to.
According to the report: “Perpetrators appeared to be operating in “plain sight”, hanging around in cars outside care homes and foster homes and returning young people to their care addresses.”
In some cases the care workers would complain about the activities of the children, but appeared to have done little about it.
Tragic Victoria Agoglia, for example, whose relationship - aged 13 - with a man in his 20s ‘appears to have been condoned by social services’, according to the report.
“Residential care staff complained that Victoria’s “boyfriend”, who they described as her “pimp”, was supplying her with drugs on his visits to see her,” it says, but not that they did anything to stop it from happening.
Even though at one stage she was placed in a secure unit ‘because of the risks he presented to her’, once back in her care home he ‘was subsequently allowed to visit her placement on a supervised basis’.
“No attempts appear to have been made to establish his identity or background, or to validate his age or address, by either Manchester social services or Greater Manchester Police,” it adds.
Over the two years that followed, she reported being raped and abused, given drugs and, two months before her death, having been injected with heroin. She died of a suspected overdose, aged 15, in September 2003.
But she wasn’t the only one.
The report shows officials took the view that the girls needed to be encouraged to behave differently, rather than pursuing the network of older men they knew to be actively preying on children.
That network was so plugged in to the system that they specifically targeted a temporary unit where children new to care were initially placed, finds the report.
“There was clear evidence that professionals at the time were aware the young people were being sexually exploited and that this was perpetrated by a group of older Asian men,” it found.
“There was significant information known at the time about these men’s names, their locations and telephone numbers, but the available evidence was not used to pursue offenders.”
While multi-agency meetings were held on occasion to discuss such issues - including regarding Victoria - proactive measures were not taken to protect them, with a reliance instead on the children to manage their own behaviour.
Retired detective Maggie Oliver, whose whistleblowing on the closure of Greater Manchester Police’s aborted police operation into the gang helped prompt today’s review, insists that many social workers did want the abuse to be acted upon, however.
(Image: MDM)
When Augusta was launched, she said, ‘the social workers were relieved that something was finally being done as they had been flagging incidents of grooming and “sex parties” to the police for a long time and did not know what else to do’.
She believes part of the problem for council staff stemmed from strict rules around what the council’s child protection unit could investigate - which at the time, she says, was limited to abuse by those with ‘care, custody or control of their victims’.
With GMP not equipped at the time to properly investigate child sexual exploitation, that then ‘led to many young people who were being exploited falling through the gap, as no one agency had ownership or responsibility for investigating this type of sexual crime’.
Social workers were nevertheless involved on the abortive Operation Augusta, which is praised by the review, but that was closed down by gold command in 2005 - at a meeting that did feature senior council officers. The decision-making police officer has not been identified, because neither GMP nor Manchester council said they could find the minutes.
Manchester council’s chief executive Joanne Roney has apologised for the horrific abuse suffered by children in its care, highlighting that four social workers have now been referred to the industry disciplinary body on the back of the review.
Sir Richard Leese, leader of the council, apologised to the victims for 'serious shortcomings' on behalf of the council.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Our chief executive Joanne Roney has issued a statement on behalf of the council [below] on this issue which I fully endorse," he said.
"I had no knowledge of Operation Augusta at the time and share the deep concern and regret that not enough was done to protect these vulnerable young people.
"On behalf of myself and the council I also wish to apologise to the young people affected for the serious shortcomings which clearly existed. We have learned and continue to improve and I want to reassure people that we are in a very different place now when it comes to safeguarding young people at risk of this sort of sexual exploitation.
"We have not waited for the publication of this report but have been working with police as soon as concerns came to light to re-address cases related to Operation Augusta. I will be making a full statement at the council's executive meeting tomorrow."
The council notes in its submission to the review that practice has moved on a long way since 2004. In the intervening years scandal after scandal has surfaced nationally and in late 2018, when today’s review was in the process of being finalised, the council set up a ‘complex safeguarding hub’ in Moss Side, where serious organised crime cops work alongside specialist social workers.
Nevertheless the report makes clear that is of no help to the girls abused with impunity at the time.
“The authorities knew that many were being subjected to the most profound abuse and exploitation but did not protect them from the perpetrators,” it concludes.
“This is a depressingly familiar picture and has been seen in many other towns and cities across the country. However, familiarity makes it no less painful for the survivors involved, and it should in no way detract from the need for them to be given the opportunity to ask that the crimes committed against them now be fully investigated.”
What the council says
In a statement chief executive Joanne Roney said: “This report makes for painful reading. We recognise that some of the social work practice and management oversight around 15 years ago fell far below the high standards we now expect. We are deeply sorry that not enough was done to protect our children at the time.
“While we cannot change the past we have learned from it and will continue to do so to ensure that no stone is left unturned in tackling this abhorrent crime.
“The report concerns a period when, as in many other towns and cities, child sexual exploitation was an emerging issue all too often viewed through a lens of misunderstanding wherever it occured.
“The review itself acknowledges that how we tackle the sexual exploitation of children has improved considerably. Manchester City Council and Greater Manchester Police work together much more closely and effectively to identify young people at risk of exploitation, put safeguarding measures in place to protect them and pursue perpetrators.
“Recent scrutiny from independent expert bodies including Ofsted and the Local Government Association has also endorsed the positive impact of this co-ordinated work. Our most recent Ofsted visit was only last month and we understand their feedback, due to be published next week, will highlight partnership working, leadership and our complex safeguarding hub as particular strengths.
“Work to build up trusted relationships with potential victims is also having success - both in prevention and in the prosecution of offenders.*
“We want to reassure Manchester people that, more than a decade and a half of learning later, we are in a much better place and the approach to tackling child sexual exploitation has strengthened significantly.
“We are also working closely with other Greater Manchester local authorities to share best practice.
“We have not simply waited for the publication of this review. Since spring 2018, as soon as we became aware of concerns regarding cases in the early 2000s, we have been working with Greater Manchester Police to re-examine them and support reinvestigation wherever possible. Matters relating to the period covered by the review are subject to a live and ongoing police operation.
“As chief executive of the Council, I was a key member of the steering group that oversaw this review team’s work. We have fully engaged with the review and not shirked from confronting past shortcomings to help inform continuing improvements. While bad people will always try to prey on the most vulnerable, keeping children safe is our absolute priority. We cannot and will not be complacent.
“Our prime concern throughout this process has been the interests of the young people directly affected, ensuring that their identities were protected, they were kept informed and that effective actions were taken wherever possible in the interests of justice.
“We would urge anyone affected by this report to come forward to us or the police. They will be believed. They will be supported.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Manchester United's Mason Greenwood shows off his insane FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad

Like many professional footballers , Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is a fan of FIFA 20 - and his Ultimate Team squad is up there with the very best .
The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season with the Reds , netting his fourth Premier League goal during the 4-0 win against Norwich at the weekend .
Off the pitch , the youngster is clearly a fan of the popular game mode FIFA 20 Ultimate Team , in which gamers can create their own custom squads featuring some of the best players in the world , even customising their kits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactics and much more .
And if you 're lucky enough to be a professional footballer , EA SPORTS provide a turquoise coloured card of yourself , which is 99-rated and has incredible attributes , so you become the best player in your team .
This is how Greenwood 's FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad looks like in-game .
Between the sticks in Greenwood 's team is Barcelona shot stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen who is regarded by many as the best goalkeeper on the game .
Former United stars Peter Schmeichel and Edwin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Icon cards - players who are retired and career 's are celebrated with special versions - but Ter Stegen gets the nod .
Two ex-United players feature in his back four , former England international Rio Ferdinand partners Laurent Blanc in the centre of defence .
At full back , Greenwood opted for the legendary Italian duo of Gianluca Zambrotta and Paulo Maldini .
Moving into midfield , fans may be surprised to see the Team of the Year ( TOTY ) variant of Kylian Mbappe playing at centre midfield .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's highly likely he switches to a forward role once the game has started .
With 99 pace , 98 dribbling and 99 shooting , the French wonderkid is virtually unstoppable .
Mbappe will likely be flanked by the TOTY versions of Liverpool ace Sadio Mane and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi - two of the best wingers on the game .
Behind his terrifying forward trio is Patrick Vieira and Ruud Gullit who are must have players in any team - if you can afford them !
Vieira has always been one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Gullit is one of the most complete cards on the game .
Leading the line is the youngster 's exclusive pro player item featuring insane statistics .
All pro player cards are usually boosted to the max but Greenwood 's card is made even better by his five-star weak foot rating , meaning shooting with either foot is likely to result in a goal .
If you match up against Greenwood in Division Rivals or FUT Champions , it 's going to be a struggle to get a result , judging by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you make of Greenwood 's FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad ?
Do you have any of these players in your FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad ?

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Like many professional footballers, Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is a fan of FIFA 20 - and his Ultimate Team squad is up there with the very best.
The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season with the Reds, netting his fourth Premier League goal during the 4-0 win against Norwich at the weekend.
Off the pitch, the youngster is clearly a fan of the popular game mode FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, in which gamers can create their own custom squads featuring some of the best players in the world, even customising their kits, ball, stadium, manager, tactics and much more.
And if you're lucky enough to be a professional footballer, EA SPORTS provide a turquoise coloured card of yourself, which is 99-rated and has incredible attributes, so you become the best player in your team.
This is how Greenwood's FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad looks like in-game.
Between the sticks in Greenwood's team is Barcelona shot stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen who is regarded by many as the best goalkeeper on the game.
Former United stars Peter Schmeichel and Edwin van der Sar both have high rated Icon cards - players who are retired and career's are celebrated with special versions - but Ter Stegen gets the nod.
Two ex-United players feature in his back four, former England international Rio Ferdinand partners Laurent Blanc in the centre of defence. At full back, Greenwood opted for the legendary Italian duo of Gianluca Zambrotta and Paulo Maldini.
Moving into midfield, fans may be surprised to see the Team of the Year (TOTY) variant of Kylian Mbappe playing at centre midfield. However, like many other Ultimate Team players, it's highly likely he switches to a forward role once the game has started.
With 99 pace, 98 dribbling and 99 shooting, the French wonderkid is virtually unstoppable. Mbappe will likely be flanked by the TOTY versions of Liverpool ace Sadio Mane and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi - two of the best wingers on the game.
Behind his terrifying forward trio is Patrick Vieira and Ruud Gullit who are must have players in any team - if you can afford them! Vieira has always been one of the best defensive midfielders in FIFA while Gullit is one of the most complete cards on the game.
Leading the line is the youngster's exclusive pro player item featuring insane statistics. All pro player cards are usually boosted to the max but Greenwood's card is made even better by his five-star weak foot rating, meaning shooting with either foot is likely to result in a goal.
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If you match up against Greenwood in Division Rivals or FUT Champions, it's going to be a struggle to get a result, judging by the strength of his squad!
What do you make of Greenwood's FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad?
Do you have any of these players in your FIFA 20 Ultimate Team squad?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Greenwood, Maguire, Romero: Manchester United predicted line up vs Wolves

Manchester United are likely to name a strong side in the FA Cup replay against Wolves on Wednesday night .
With a two goal deficit to overturn in the Carabao Cup semi final and a battle for a place in the top four ahead , the FA Cup , along with the Europa League , seems like United ’ s best chance at securing a trophy this season .
Harry Maguire put in a solid performance against Norwich in his first game back from injury , and looks likely to start alongside Lindelof .
Jones is unlikely to make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester Derby last week .
At left back , it looks like Brandon Williams will get the nod once more as Shaw comes closer to his return from a hamstring injury .
Wan-Bissaka will complete the back four , with Young ruled out of the fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
In midfield , Matic seems to be a certainty due to the lack of defensive options with McTominay and Pogba unavailable .
Fred is likely to partner him , who has improved with consistent playing time this season and whose workrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mata looks as though he may start again in the No.10 role having linked up superbly with Rashford and Martial against Norwich .
He provided two assists and has proved he is still an asset despite his older age relative to the rest of the team .
It also looks likely that Pereira will play again , given Solskjaer ’ s recent comments that he would prefer to rest James who has been utilised heavily this season but whose form has dipped in recent weeks .
He would replace Rashford , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hinted that he may be rested as he is struggling for fitness .
The 22-year-old was substituted in the 59th minute on Saturday despite being on a hat-trick , with Solskjaer saying after the game that ‘ he is struggling a little bit ’ .
Rashford would be a key player for the upcoming fixture against Liverpool , and therefore Solskjaer may want to save him for what promises to be an extremely tough game at Anfield .
A fit Anthony Martial however should feature in this game and can develop his promising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be able to feed balls into Martial ’ s feet , an option the Spaniard badly missed in the original game of this tie where he struggled for support in the final third .
This will leave Greenwood up front , giving the academy graduate the opportunity to add to his goal tally after scoring his tenth in all competitions against the Canaries .
On the bench , Pereira will provide Solskjaer with another attacking option along with Angel Gomes who has impressed in his short appearances against City and Norwich .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaw ’ s susceptibility to injury .

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Manchester United are likely to name a strong side in the FA Cup replay against Wolves on Wednesday night.
With a two goal deficit to overturn in the Carabao Cup semi final and a battle for a place in the top four ahead, the FA Cup, along with the Europa League, seems like United’s best chance at securing a trophy this season.
Harry Maguire put in a solid performance against Norwich in his first game back from injury, and looks likely to start alongside Lindelof.
Jones is unlikely to make an appearance after his disastrous ninety minutes in the Manchester Derby last week.
At left back, it looks like Brandon Williams will get the nod once more as Shaw comes closer to his return from a hamstring injury.
Wan-Bissaka will complete the back four, with Young ruled out of the fixture by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
In midfield, Matic seems to be a certainty due to the lack of defensive options with McTominay and Pogba unavailable.
Fred is likely to partner him, who has improved with consistent playing time this season and whose workrate is almost unrivalled on the pitch.
Mata looks as though he may start again in the No.10 role having linked up superbly with Rashford and Martial against Norwich.
He provided two assists and has proved he is still an asset despite his older age relative to the rest of the team.
It also looks likely that Pereira will play again, given Solskjaer’s recent comments that he would prefer to rest James who has been utilised heavily this season but whose form has dipped in recent weeks.
He would replace Rashford, who is a doubt for the game after Solskjaer hinted that he may be rested as he is struggling for fitness.
The 22-year-old was substituted in the 59th minute on Saturday despite being on a hat-trick, with Solskjaer saying after the game that ‘he is struggling a little bit’.
Rashford would be a key player for the upcoming fixture against Liverpool, and therefore Solskjaer may want to save him for what promises to be an extremely tough game at Anfield.
A fit Anthony Martial however should feature in this game and can develop his promising attacking relationship with Mata further.
Mata should be able to feed balls into Martial’s feet, an option the Spaniard badly missed in the original game of this tie where he struggled for support in the final third.
This will leave Greenwood up front, giving the academy graduate the opportunity to add to his goal tally after scoring his tenth in all competitions against the Canaries.
On the bench, Pereira will provide Solskjaer with another attacking option along with Angel Gomes who has impressed in his short appearances against City and Norwich. Williams will undoubtedly also be there given Shaw’s susceptibility to injury.
Man Utd predicted XI vs Wolves: Romero, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Williams; Matic, Fred; Pereira, Mata, Martial; Greenwood.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--Pharmacist illegally supplied cancer drugs to black market sellers

A registered pharmacist has been jailed for illegally supplying cancer drugs and opiates to sellers on the black market .
Pharmacy owner Jasper Ojela , 56 , admitted to supplying controlled drugs with an estimated street value of almost £300,000 to his criminal associates .
An investigation found that the West Midlands pharmacist had been supplying Class B and C drugs including opiate painkillers , tranquilisers and medications intended for cancer treatment .
Cancer drugs are highly valuable on the black market , as they are often abused by people who want to counteract the unwanted effects of other hormone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) became suspicious when a pharmaceutical wholesaler reported a discrepancy over sales recorded as 'controlled drugs ' .
Evidence suggested that the drugs were being purchased by a criminal organisation .
The investigation revealed that criminals were diverting drugs away from the regulated supply chain by cloning the identity of genuine pharmaceutical companies located overseas and licensed pharmacies .
Inspectors noticed that Ojela ’ s pharmacy in Dudley was purchasing large quantities of medicines , including Diazepam , Zolpidem and Zopiclone , from pharmaceutical wholesalers - much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pharmacy on prescriptions .
Police interviewed Ojela and he admitted he was being paid to purchase the drugs on behalf of sellers on the black market .
Ojela illegally supplied over 200,000 doses of these drugs to criminal associates over a period of eight months , starting in February 2016 .
He was sentenced to 28 months in jail at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday ( January 13 ) .
The MHRA is also taking court action against Ojela to recover the proceeds of his offending .
Mark Jackson , head of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a serious criminal offence to sell controlled drugs which are also prescription only medicines without a prescription .
“ We work relentlessly with regulatory and law enforcement colleagues to identify and prosecute those involved .
“ Those who sell medicines illegally are exploiting vulnerable people and have no regard for their health .
`` Prescription-only medicines are potent and should only be taken under medical supervision.
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A registered pharmacist has been jailed for illegally supplying cancer drugs and opiates to sellers on the black market.
Pharmacy owner Jasper Ojela, 56, admitted to supplying controlled drugs with an estimated street value of almost £300,000 to his criminal associates.
An investigation found that the West Midlands pharmacist had been supplying Class B and C drugs including opiate painkillers, tranquilisers and medications intended for cancer treatment.
Cancer drugs are highly valuable on the black market, as they are often abused by people who want to counteract the unwanted effects of other hormone medications.
Inspectors from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) became suspicious when a pharmaceutical wholesaler reported a discrepancy over sales recorded as 'controlled drugs'.
Evidence suggested that the drugs were being purchased by a criminal organisation.
The investigation revealed that criminals were diverting drugs away from the regulated supply chain by cloning the identity of genuine pharmaceutical companies located overseas and licensed pharmacies.
Inspectors noticed that Ojela’s pharmacy in Dudley was purchasing large quantities of medicines, including Diazepam, Zolpidem and Zopiclone, from pharmaceutical wholesalers - much more than would usually be dispensed by a pharmacy on prescriptions.
Police interviewed Ojela and he admitted he was being paid to purchase the drugs on behalf of sellers on the black market.
Ojela illegally supplied over 200,000 doses of these drugs to criminal associates over a period of eight months, starting in February 2016.
He was sentenced to 28 months in jail at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday (January 13).
The MHRA is also taking court action against Ojela to recover the proceeds of his offending.
(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
Mark Jackson, head of enforcement at MHRA, said: “It is a serious criminal offence to sell controlled drugs which are also prescription only medicines without a prescription.
“We work relentlessly with regulatory and law enforcement colleagues to identify and prosecute those involved.
“Those who sell medicines illegally are exploiting vulnerable people and have no regard for their health.
"Prescription-only medicines are potent and should only be taken under medical supervision.”
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-14--FA release statement on FA Cup fourth round fixture date featuring Manchester United or Wolves

Manchester United or Wolves will not be forced to play an FA Cup fourth round tie during their winter break after the third round replay between Tranmere Rovers and Watford was postponed .
Tranmere were due to host Watford at Prenton Park on Tuesday night but heavy rainfall has caused the game to be called off and both clubs have confirmed it will not be rearranged for Wednesday evening .
The FA released a statement confirming the postponed fixture will take place on January 23 .
The winner of the tie will then host either Wolves or United three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was made by the governing body after they consulted 'all relevant parties ' and with the view of keeping 'the competition on schedule and reduce the risk of causing fixture disruption elsewhere ' .
Watford take on Tottenham Hotspur in the early Premier League kick-off on January 18 and travel to Aston Villa on January 21 , meaning they could face four fixtures in nine days if they beat Tranmere .
It remains to be seen whether the Villa-Watford league fixture is postponed to accommodate the replay .
The FA 's decision is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prior to the statement club sources said they would prefer not to play during their winter break .
United play Wolves in the Premier League on February 1 and do not play again until the trip to Chelsea on February 17 .
Wolves return to domestic duty against Leicester on February 14 in the Friday night kick-off .
But with the replay date so close to the fourth-round date , United or Wolves fans will have only three days to sort travel arrangements for the pre-arranged away tie .

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Manchester United or Wolves will not be forced to play an FA Cup fourth round tie during their winter break after the third round replay between Tranmere Rovers and Watford was postponed.
Tranmere were due to host Watford at Prenton Park on Tuesday night but heavy rainfall has caused the game to be called off and both clubs have confirmed it will not be rearranged for Wednesday evening.
The FA released a statement confirming the postponed fixture will take place on January 23. The winner of the tie will then host either Wolves or United three days later on January 26.
A decision was made by the governing body after they consulted 'all relevant parties' and with the view of keeping 'the competition on schedule and reduce the risk of causing fixture disruption elsewhere'.
Watford take on Tottenham Hotspur in the early Premier League kick-off on January 18 and travel to Aston Villa on January 21, meaning they could face four fixtures in nine days if they beat Tranmere. It remains to be seen whether the Villa-Watford league fixture is postponed to accommodate the replay.
The FA's decision is both good and bad news for United. Prior to the statement club sources said they would prefer not to play during their winter break. United play Wolves in the Premier League on February 1 and do not play again until the trip to Chelsea on February 17.
Wolves return to domestic duty against Leicester on February 14 in the Friday night kick-off.
But with the replay date so close to the fourth-round date, United or Wolves fans will have only three days to sort travel arrangements for the pre-arranged away tie.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Two Manchester United players might be given their final chances vs Wolves

There are likely to be a few empty seats at Old Trafford for Manchester United 's FA Cup third-round replay against Wolves .
The reality is that the importance of the game simply wo n't stack up next to the weekend 's colossal clash with Liverpool in terms of status .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was even asked by United 's in-house media team about the trip to Anfield when the Norwegian was trying to focus on Wolves .
It 's pretty standard for a cup tie these days , when the pressure of maintaining league form is paramount and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That apparent lack of interest , however , wont be reflected by the large number of travelling Wolves fans , nor the enthusiasm of a certain few United players if they get a chance again this evening .
Solskjaer is sure to make changes from the United team that beat Norwich 4-0 on Saturday , with Marcus Rashford , Fred and David de Gea among those likely to be handed a well-deserved rest .
Rotation of the side could mean another — potentially final — opportunity for Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to overturn their Carabao Cup semi-final deficit against Man City , defeat by Wolves may very well mean the end of the club 's domestic cup challenge for the season .
Then it 's Premier League and Europa League football only for Solskjaer 's side .
The European competition recommences in late February with a two-legged tie against Club Brugge but there are no guarantees that Gomes and Chong will still be at Old Trafford by then amid contract uncertainty and exit links .
Neither have played as much as they 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holes in the squad this season .
But the club 's coaches rate them highly , they 've both outgrown Under-23s football and the next fortnight amounts to make or break time .
`` Both of them are players we want to keep , '' Solskjaer said of Gomes and Chong recently .
`` I think they 're good talents , they 've had a couple of niggles and injuries , so I have n't been able to play them as much as I would like .
But they are talents and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that `` the ball is in their court '' on both players ' contracts , due to expire in June , after confirming United have made offers to both players .
Latest reports link Chong with a move to Inter Milan , with the 20-year-old free to negotiate with clubs outside the Premier League this month .
It 's also been claimed that Gomes , 19 , could be included as a make-weight in the proposed deal to bring Bruno Fernandes from Sporting to United , although that is unlikely .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an impression if they get a chance against Wolves .
Chong acquitted himself respectably in the first game at Molineux and Gomes has made an impact off the bench in a couple of recent games against Man City and Norwich .
They 're not just playing for their United futures , they 're playing for a big contract elsewhere if they so choose .
The fact neither have yet agreed fresh terms at United shows how the two players ' careers are at a crossroads .
Do they stick , or twist ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove they can cut it in games like this one .
Chong recently thanked Solskjaer for continuing to give him opportunities but you sense both players need to perform more consistently to get regular football at the highest level .
United supporters may get a glimpse of both players tonight and , thus , an insight into their ambitions for the future .

There are likely to be a few empty seats at Old Trafford for Manchester United's FA Cup third-round replay against Wolves.
The reality is that the importance of the game simply won't stack up next to the weekend's colossal clash with Liverpool in terms of status.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was even asked by United's in-house media team about the trip to Anfield when the Norwegian was trying to focus on Wolves. It's pretty standard for a cup tie these days, when the pressure of maintaining league form is paramount and the FA Cup has taken a back seat.
That apparent lack of interest, however, wont be reflected by the large number of travelling Wolves fans, nor the enthusiasm of a certain few United players if they get a chance again this evening.
Solskjaer is sure to make changes from the United team that beat Norwich 4-0 on Saturday, with Marcus Rashford, Fred and David de Gea among those likely to be handed a well-deserved rest. Rotation of the side could mean another — potentially final — opportunity for Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong in a United shirt.
With United unlikely to overturn their Carabao Cup semi-final deficit against Man City, defeat by Wolves may very well mean the end of the club's domestic cup challenge for the season. Then it's Premier League and Europa League football only for Solskjaer's side. The European competition recommences in late February with a two-legged tie against Club Brugge but there are no guarantees that Gomes and Chong will still be at Old Trafford by then amid contract uncertainty and exit links.
Neither have played as much as they'd like for United, despite the gaping holes in the squad this season. But the club's coaches rate them highly, they've both outgrown Under-23s football and the next fortnight amounts to make or break time.
"Both of them are players we want to keep," Solskjaer said of Gomes and Chong recently. "I think they're good talents, they've had a couple of niggles and injuries, so I haven't been able to play them as much as I would like. But they are talents and they're Man United people."
Solskjaer added that "the ball is in their court" on both players' contracts, due to expire in June, after confirming United have made offers to both players.
(Image: 2019 Manchester United FC)
Latest reports link Chong with a move to Inter Milan, with the 20-year-old free to negotiate with clubs outside the Premier League this month. It's also been claimed that Gomes, 19, could be included as a make-weight in the proposed deal to bring Bruno Fernandes from Sporting to United, although that is unlikely.
It's clear both players need to make an impression if they get a chance against Wolves. Chong acquitted himself respectably in the first game at Molineux and Gomes has made an impact off the bench in a couple of recent games against Man City and Norwich.
They're not just playing for their United futures, they're playing for a big contract elsewhere if they so choose.
The fact neither have yet agreed fresh terms at United shows how the two players' careers are at a crossroads. Do they stick, or twist? Either way, they will need to prove they can cut it in games like this one.
Chong recently thanked Solskjaer for continuing to give him opportunities but you sense both players need to perform more consistently to get regular football at the highest level.
United supporters may get a glimpse of both players tonight and, thus, an insight into their ambitions for the future.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Doctors say baby boy at centre of legal battle has died...his parents want to continue life support

Doctors say a brain-damaged baby boy at the centre of a High Court battle has died .
Parents Karwan Ali and Shokhan Ali want specialists at Saint Mary 's Hospital to keep providing life support treatment for their son Midrar .
They say their son , who is nearly four months old , is growing and should be given more time .
But a lawyer representing the hospital trust has told a judge overseeing the case that `` tragically '' Midrar is dead .
Barrister Neil Davy , who represents Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , told Mrs Justice Lieven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ventilator was not dignified .
The judge was given updates at a preliminary hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London on Tuesday .
She is due to decide whether life support treatment should continue after a trial in Preston next week .
Mrs Justice Lieven said the evidence before her was that Midrar , who is nearly four months old , had suffered `` brain stem death '' .
She said the `` real issue '' she would have to decide was whether the little boy was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ali wanted next week 's trial , scheduled to take place on Monday and Tuesday , delayed so that another doctor could examine Midrar .
But Mrs Justice Lieven decided that delay would not be in Midrar 's best interests .
She said three specialists involved in Midrar 's care , plus a specialist from another hospital , had already examined the little boy and concluded that ending life support treatment was the right option .
`` This is an incredibly tragic case , '' said the judge .
`` My heart absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But she added : `` The evidence is that Midrar has suffered brain-stem death . ''
She went on : `` The real issue is whether he is dead already . ''
Both Midrar 's parents were at Tuesday 's hearing .
Mrs Ali broke down when Mr Davy said Midrar was dead .
Midrar has been receiving life-support treatment in an intensive care unit since shortly after his birth .
Complications during birth led to him being starved of oxygen and suffering brain damage .
Hospital bosses want Mrs Justice Lieven to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Midrar 's best interests .
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Doctors say a brain-damaged baby boy at the centre of a High Court battle has died.
Parents Karwan Ali and Shokhan Ali want specialists at Saint Mary's Hospital to keep providing life support treatment for their son Midrar.
They say their son, who is nearly four months old, is growing and should be given more time.
But a lawyer representing the hospital trust has told a judge overseeing the case that "tragically" Midrar is dead.
Barrister Neil Davy, who represents Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, told Mrs Justice Lieven that keeping Midrar's body connected to a ventilator was not dignified.
The judge was given updates at a preliminary hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London on Tuesday.
She is due to decide whether life support treatment should continue after a trial in Preston next week.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Mrs Justice Lieven said the evidence before her was that Midrar, who is nearly four months old, had suffered "brain stem death".
She said the "real issue" she would have to decide was whether the little boy was "dead already".
Mr and Mrs Ali wanted next week's trial, scheduled to take place on Monday and Tuesday, delayed so that another doctor could examine Midrar.
But Mrs Justice Lieven decided that delay would not be in Midrar's best interests.
She said three specialists involved in Midrar's care, plus a specialist from another hospital, had already examined the little boy and concluded that ending life support treatment was the right option.
"This is an incredibly tragic case," said the judge.
"My heart absolutely goes out to the parents."
But she added: "The evidence is that Midrar has suffered brain-stem death."
She went on: "The real issue is whether he is dead already."
Both Midrar's parents were at Tuesday's hearing.
Mrs Ali broke down when Mr Davy said Midrar was dead.
Midrar has been receiving life-support treatment in an intensive care unit since shortly after his birth.
Complications during birth led to him being starved of oxygen and suffering brain damage.
Hospital bosses want Mrs Justice Lieven to rule that ending life support treatment is in Midrar's best interests.
Proceeding.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--Police hunt driver of stolen Audi that smashed into an office building

Police are continuing their hunt for the driver of a stolen Audi that smashed into an office building and wiped out a telephone post in Bolton .
Officers were called to Addlington Road on the Sutton Estate at 9.20pm on January 5 following reports of a collision .
When they got there , the driver and passengers had already ran off .
No arrests have been made .
The Audi , which is understood to have been stolen from Wigan , crashed into an office belonging to Clarion Housing Group .
Staff have since had to be relocated .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sutton Estate Community Centre , which locals say is no stranger to anti-social behaviour .
A spokesman for the community centre - which is run as a not-for-profit social enterprise - is used by more than a hundred people each week .
They told the Manchester Evening News it was lucky someone was n't killed in the crash .
`` We have been campaigning for CCTV for years because of the trouble but have been told we ca n't have it , '' they said .
`` A lot of these issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but instead we are seeing the problems more and more .
`` Last night was ridiculous - someone could have been killed .
`` There are lots of different groups that use the community centre , children 's groups , and they often cross that road to get to us .
Clarion Housing Group said it had been in talks with police as a result of the incident and patrols would be increased .
It is also going to be reviewing its CCTV coverage of the estate .
GMP said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , January 5 , police were called to a report that a car had collided into a building on Addington Road in Bolton .
`` The grey Audi which is believed to be stolen crashed into the building on Addington Road .
`` The driver fled the scene along with the passengers .
`` Enquires are ongoing and no arrests have been made . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2823 of January 5 , or Crimestoppers anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .
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Police are continuing their hunt for the driver of a stolen Audi that smashed into an office building and wiped out a telephone post in Bolton .
Officers were called to Addlington Road on the Sutton Estate at 9.20pm on January 5 following reports of a collision.
When they got there, the driver and passengers had already ran off. No arrests have been made.
The Audi, which is understood to have been stolen from Wigan, crashed into an office belonging to Clarion Housing Group .
Staff have since had to be relocated.
The scene is right across the road from the Sutton Estate Community Centre, which locals say is no stranger to anti-social behaviour.
(Image: MEN)
A spokesman for the community centre - which is run as a not-for-profit social enterprise - is used by more than a hundred people each week.
They told the Manchester Evening News it was lucky someone wasn't killed in the crash.
"We have been campaigning for CCTV for years because of the trouble but have been told we can't have it," they said.
"A lot of these issues would be eliminated if we had it, but instead we are seeing the problems more and more.
"Last night was ridiculous - someone could have been killed.
"There are lots of different groups that use the community centre, children's groups, and they often cross that road to get to us.
Clarion Housing Group said it had been in talks with police as a result of the incident and patrols would be increased.
(Image: Google Street View)
It is also going to be reviewing its CCTV coverage of the estate.
GMP said in a statement: "At around 9.20am on Sunday, January 5, police were called to a report that a car had collided into a building on Addington Road in Bolton.
"The grey Audi which is believed to be stolen crashed into the building on Addington Road.
"The driver fled the scene along with the passengers.
"Enquires are ongoing and no arrests have been made."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 2823 of January 5, or Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-15--EasyJet announce first flights to Sharm el Sheikh from Manchester since 2015

Budget airline easyJet have announced it will offer flights to Sharm el Sheikh from Manchester for the first time since November 2015 .
The recent lifting on government restrictions has led the operator to offer two flights a week to the famous Red Sea destination - the first in over four years .
A ban was previously in place banning commercial UK flights to the popular beach resort after the bombing of a Russian plane , which killed all 224 on board .
But from June 7 , holidaymakers will be able to travel to the Egyptian region direct from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £99.99 .
Tickets for the first flights go on sale today ( January 15 ) .
Routes to Sharm el Sheikh from London Gatwick will be available from September 20 , 2020 .
Continuing a period of expansion at Manchester , easyJet has also announced a further two new routes from Manchester Airport , all which have gone on sale today .
Flights to the Italian capital city Rome will operate three times a week starting on June 7 , along with twice-weekly flights to Menorca with the first flight departing on 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the North West , the airline is also extending its winter flights to Hurghada to operate year-round three times a week on Mondays , Wednesdays and Sundays with the first flight departing on June 1 .
Ali Gayward , UK Country Manager for easyJet , said : “ We are looking forward to operating these flights this summer and adding them to an ever growing range of great destinations for our customers .
The resumption of services to Sharm el Sheikh and year-round flights to Hurghada are both fantastic destinations for both summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boasting crystal clear waters and great diving and marine life to explore , we know they will once again be a popular choice for our customers.
” Stephen Turner , Commercial Director at Manchester Airport , said : “ We are thrilled that easyJet is bringing these additional services to Manchester Airport , which will enhance the choice available this summer to the 22 million people across our wider catchment area .
“ The return of easyJet ’ s route to Sharm El Sheikh is very welcome and we are sure it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round.
” The airline now operates 70 routes and bases 19 aircraft at Manchester Airport offering customers in the North West a vast choice of destinations to explore throughout Europe and beyond .
easyJet expects to carry over 37,000 passengers on the new routes in the first twelve months which means that annually it will now fly almost five million passengers to and from the airport .
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Budget airline easyJet have announced it will offer flights to Sharm el Sheikh from Manchester for the first time since November 2015.
The recent lifting on government restrictions has led the operator to offer two flights a week to the famous Red Sea destination - the first in over four years.
A ban was previously in place banning commercial UK flights to the popular beach resort after the bombing of a Russian plane, which killed all 224 on board.
But from June 7, holidaymakers will be able to travel to the Egyptian region direct from Manchester Airport - with fares starting at £99.99.
Tickets for the first flights go on sale today (January 15).
Routes to Sharm el Sheikh from London Gatwick will be available from September 20, 2020.
Continuing a period of expansion at Manchester, easyJet has also announced a further two new routes from Manchester Airport, all which have gone on sale today.
Flights to the Italian capital city Rome will operate three times a week starting on June 7, along with twice-weekly flights to Menorca with the first flight departing on 4 June.
With Egypt proving popular in the North West, the airline is also extending its winter flights to Hurghada to operate year-round three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays with the first flight departing on June 1.
Ali Gayward, UK Country Manager for easyJet, said: “We are looking forward to operating these flights this summer and adding them to an ever growing range of great destinations for our customers. The resumption of services to Sharm el Sheikh and year-round flights to Hurghada are both fantastic destinations for both summer and winter sun, with stunning beaches boasting crystal clear waters and great diving and marine life to explore, we know they will once again be a popular choice for our customers.”
Stephen Turner, Commercial Director at Manchester Airport, said: “We are thrilled that easyJet is bringing these additional services to Manchester Airport, which will enhance the choice available this summer to the 22 million people across our wider catchment area.
“The return of easyJet’s route to Sharm El Sheikh is very welcome and we are sure it will prove immensely popular with sunseekers all year round.”
The airline now operates 70 routes and bases 19 aircraft at Manchester Airport offering customers in the North West a vast choice of destinations to explore throughout Europe and beyond. easyJet expects to carry over 37,000 passengers on the new routes in the first twelve months which means that annually it will now fly almost five million passengers to and from the airport.
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