themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Men who travelled from London chucked a grenade into BMW parked on Bolton backstreet before trying t

Men who travelled from London chucked a grenade into BMW parked on Bolton backstreet before trying to cover their tracks, court told

Two men travelled from London to blow up a BMW on a Bolton backstreet with a homemade grenade , a court heard .
Darren Holland , 54 , and Tom Omona , 29 , travelled to the north west and used two stolen cars as part of the enterprise , prosecutors allege .
They burnt the vehicles out afterwards to 'get rid of them . '
Mr Holland denies conspiracy to cause an explosion but admits arson for conspiring to set fire to cars .
Omona has already admitted conspiracy to cause an explosion and conspiracy to cause arson – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Details were laid out to jurors as Mr Holland 's trial began today at Bolton Crown Court .
Prosecutors said an improvised explosive device ( IED ) was thrown into a BMW X3 parked on Back Castle Street in The Haulgh , Bolton , on July 23 last year .
The woman who owned the car had parked behind her house the day before , the court was told .
She had been in her garden for most of the evening but brought her children inside from their play just after 8pm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ indeed , '' Vanessa Thomson , prosecuting , said .
At around 8:55pm a taxi driver parked up nearby saw a tall black man wearing black clothing with a hood over his head , later identified to be Omona , pick up a stone and try to smash the car 's front driver 's side window .
When he succeeded at the second attempt he threw a grenade inside .
Omona `` ran away very quickly and the car exploded '' , the court was told .
The noise could be heard from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could see smoke and sparks from its roof as she ushered her children upstairs .
In a statement read in court , she said : `` I can think of no reason why anyone would want to harm me or my property . ''
The fire service were called and , after it became clear there had been an explosion , the bomb disposal unit attended to ensure there were no secondary devices , but nothing was found .
The BMW , worth £12,000 , was `` destroyed '' , suffering `` significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interior '' .
It was written off .
The improvised grenade was analysed by experts , who said it would have caused a flash of light , loud bang , and propelled shrapnel at high velocity .
The court was told it would cause `` significant damage to surrounding property '' .
`` Persons in the immediate vicinity of the IED at the time of initiation would also have been at risk of serious injury '' , the prosecution added .
The court was told Mr Holland was the driver and had , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Omona up to Greater Manchester from London in a silver Renault Clio .
They first arrived in Rochdale around 6:30pm and met Luqman Hamid .
He was not a conspirator but played a key role by providing them with two stolen cars , a white 13 plate Nissan Qashqai and a white 12 plate Mini which had cloned number plates .
Mr Holland visited two petrol stations and filled up both the Clio and a green jerry can , the court was told .
He later swapped the Clio for the Mini and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton , whilst Omona got a taxi from Rochdale to the same location , where the Qashqai had been left by Luqman the night before .
They then drove together in the Mini to Back Castle Street where the BMW was attacked , the court was told .
In the aftermath of the explosion , the Mini was driven back to Torridon Road , where it was deliberately set alight with accelerant at around 9:10pm .
The fire service were called out to extinguish the blaze .
`` It was clear there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle due to its involvement in the explosion , '' Miss Thomson said .
The pair are said to have driven away in the Qahsqai .
At around 10:20pm , Omona was seen on CCTV crawling under gates at Ras Motors in Rochdale and pouring petrol over five cars , with one seen to set on fire .
The Qashqai was then set alight on Alice Street in Rochdale .
Omona was seen by witnesses holding a petrol can nearby before the car was seen on fire .
The pair are then said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clio and returned to the south .
A bystander took a picture of the registration plate which they handed to police , the court heard .
Mr Holland was identified when a picture of him was shown to a police officer in London who recognised him from previous incidents .
Omona , of Mary Close , Stanmore , London , was spotted and arrested when police raided the address of the registered keeper of the Clio .
Hamid , of Yorkshire Street , Rochdale , has admitted to three counts of encouraging or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grange Farm Close , Harrow , has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause arson but denies being involved in the explosion conspirary .
However , the prosecution today said he was involved and played a `` pivotal role . ''
`` Each knew precisely what to do and what role to play when they arrived firstly in Rochdale and then in Bolton , '' Miss Thomson said .
`` Whilst Omona was the person who threw the grenade into the BMW , Holland took him to the scene and was waiting at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from it before erasing all evidence of the waiting vehicle .
`` There was no logical reason at all as to why Darren Holland would drive to Bolton alone whilst Omona took a taxi directly to the same place unless each knew there was a reason behind driving seperately .
`` Mr Holland seems to have taken charge of providing the means to burn out vehicles by visiting petrol stations and filling up a petrol can .
`` Clearly [ he ] was not put off by the frightening explosion that was heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he not only set fire to the offending vehicle but continued to offend with Omona by committing further arson of vehicles belonging to others and of the vehicle they were using to commit crime .
`` This demonstrates , the crown says , his knowledge and involvement in that explosion .
`` The crown say Holland played an important and pivotal role in these offences . ''
The trial , expected to last around a week , continues .

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Two men travelled from London to blow up a BMW on a Bolton backstreet with a homemade grenade, a court heard.
Darren Holland, 54, and Tom Omona, 29, travelled to the north west and used two stolen cars as part of the enterprise, prosecutors allege.
They burnt the vehicles out afterwards to 'get rid of them.'
Mr Holland denies conspiracy to cause an explosion but admits arson for conspiring to set fire to cars.
Omona has already admitted conspiracy to cause an explosion and conspiracy to cause arson – to destroy motor vehicles by fire.
Details were laid out to jurors as Mr Holland's trial began today at Bolton Crown Court.
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Prosecutors said an improvised explosive device (IED) was thrown into a BMW X3 parked on Back Castle Street in The Haulgh, Bolton, on July 23 last year.
The woman who owned the car had parked behind her house the day before, the court was told.
She had been in her garden for most of the evening but brought her children inside from their play just after 8pm.
"This was a very fortunate move indeed," Vanessa Thomson, prosecuting, said.
At around 8:55pm a taxi driver parked up nearby saw a tall black man wearing black clothing with a hood over his head, later identified to be Omona, pick up a stone and try to smash the car's front driver's side window.
When he succeeded at the second attempt he threw a grenade inside.
Omona "ran away very quickly and the car exploded", the court was told.
The noise could be heard from neighbouring houses and the car's owner could see smoke and sparks from its roof as she ushered her children upstairs.
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In a statement read in court, she said: "I can think of no reason why anyone would want to harm me or my property."
The fire service were called and, after it became clear there had been an explosion, the bomb disposal unit attended to ensure there were no secondary devices, but nothing was found.
The BMW, worth £12,000, was "destroyed", suffering "significant blast damage with shrapnel embedded in the interior". It was written off.
The improvised grenade was analysed by experts, who said it would have caused a flash of light, loud bang, and propelled shrapnel at high velocity. The court was told it would cause "significant damage to surrounding property".
"Persons in the immediate vicinity of the IED at the time of initiation would also have been at risk of serious injury", the prosecution added.
The court was told Mr Holland was the driver and had, earlier that day, driven himself and Omona up to Greater Manchester from London in a silver Renault Clio.
They first arrived in Rochdale around 6:30pm and met Luqman Hamid. He was not a conspirator but played a key role by providing them with two stolen cars, a white 13 plate Nissan Qashqai and a white 12 plate Mini which had cloned number plates.
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Mr Holland visited two petrol stations and filled up both the Clio and a green jerry can, the court was told.
He later swapped the Clio for the Mini and drove to Torridon Road in Breightmet, Bolton, whilst Omona got a taxi from Rochdale to the same location, where the Qashqai had been left by Luqman the night before.
They then drove together in the Mini to Back Castle Street where the BMW was attacked, the court was told.
In the aftermath of the explosion, the Mini was driven back to Torridon Road, where it was deliberately set alight with accelerant at around 9:10pm. The fire service were called out to extinguish the blaze.
"It was clear there was a need to get rid of this vehicle due to its involvement in the explosion," Miss Thomson said.
The pair are said to have driven away in the Qahsqai. At around 10:20pm, Omona was seen on CCTV crawling under gates at Ras Motors in Rochdale and pouring petrol over five cars, with one seen to set on fire.
The Qashqai was then set alight on Alice Street in Rochdale. Omona was seen by witnesses holding a petrol can nearby before the car was seen on fire.
The pair are then said to have made off in a silver Clio and returned to the south.
A bystander took a picture of the registration plate which they handed to police, the court heard.
Mr Holland was identified when a picture of him was shown to a police officer in London who recognised him from previous incidents.
Omona, of Mary Close, Stanmore, London, was spotted and arrested when police raided the address of the registered keeper of the Clio.
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Hamid, of Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, has admitted to three counts of encouraging or assisting offences.
Mr Holland, of Grange Farm Close, Harrow, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to cause arson but denies being involved in the explosion conspirary.
However, the prosecution today said he was involved and played a "pivotal role."
"Each knew precisely what to do and what role to play when they arrived firstly in Rochdale and then in Bolton," Miss Thomson said.
"Whilst Omona was the person who threw the grenade into the BMW, Holland took him to the scene and was waiting at a very close distance to take him away from it before erasing all evidence of the waiting vehicle.
"There was no logical reason at all as to why Darren Holland would drive to Bolton alone whilst Omona took a taxi directly to the same place unless each knew there was a reason behind driving seperately.
"Mr Holland seems to have taken charge of providing the means to burn out vehicles by visiting petrol stations and filling up a petrol can.
"Clearly [he] was not put off by the frightening explosion that was heard by a number of neighbouring properties, as he not only set fire to the offending vehicle but continued to offend with Omona by committing further arson of vehicles belonging to others and of the vehicle they were using to commit crime.
"This demonstrates, the crown says, his knowledge and involvement in that explosion.
"The crown say Holland played an important and pivotal role in these offences."
The trial, expected to last around a week, continues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Jose Mourinho and Tottenham suffer major blow in top four battle with Manchester United

Tottenham 's hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League have suffered a major blow as Jose Mourinho has confirmed he is expecting to be without Son Heung-Min for the remainder of the season .
Spurs confirmed on Tuesday that the forward suffered a broken arm in Sunday 's 3-2 victory over Aston Villa , where he scored twice including a last-gasp winner .
It was initially suggested by the club that Son would be sidelined for 'several weeks ' but Mourinho , speaking ahead of the Champions League clash with RB Leipzig , gave a much more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be worse in terms of options .
It ’ s a very , very obvious situation .
There is nothing that you can do , '' he said .
`` We are going to play with the players that we have available .
The players are going to give everything , which is what they are doing .
In some periods I was worried about not having attacking options on the bench , now it ’ s not having attacking options on the pitch .
” I ’ m not going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If he plays two or three games then it ’ s because he ( his press officer ) is very optimistic , but I ’ m not counting on him.
” Tottenham currently sit fifth in the Premier League , two points in front of United ahead of the meeting between the two sides in North London next month .

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Tottenham's hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League have suffered a major blow as Jose Mourinho has confirmed he is expecting to be without Son Heung-Min for the remainder of the season.
Spurs confirmed on Tuesday that the forward suffered a broken arm in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Aston Villa, where he scored twice including a last-gasp winner.
It was initially suggested by the club that Son would be sidelined for 'several weeks' but Mourinho, speaking ahead of the Champions League clash with RB Leipzig, gave a much more bleak outlook.
“The situation couldn’t be worse in terms of options. It’s a very, very obvious situation. There is nothing that you can do," he said.
"We are going to play with the players that we have available. The players are going to give everything, which is what they are doing. In some periods I was worried about not having attacking options on the bench, now it’s not having attacking options on the pitch.
”I’m not going to count on him again this season. If he plays two or three games then it’s because he (his press officer) is very optimistic, but I’m not counting on him.”
Tottenham currently sit fifth in the Premier League, two points in front of United ahead of the meeting between the two sides in North London next month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Pep Guardiola agent breaks silence after Man City Champions League ban

Pep Guardiola has no intention to leave Manchester City and will fulfill his contract with the Blues in the wake of the club 's ban from the Champions League , his agent has claimed .
UEFA have imposed a two-year ban from European competitions after deeming City to have `` seriously breached '' regulations regarding club licensing and sponsorship deals .
City have confirmed they will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and club executives are confident the ban will be overturned .
Nevertheless , speculation has been rife that Guardiola and plenty of the City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ban .
However , the City boss ' agent , Josep Maria Orobitg , has confirmed his client intends to honour his contract at the club .
`` Guardiola always fulfils all his contracts , '' he told El Mundo .
`` And this [ contract with City ] concludes in June 2021 . ''
In the weeks leading up to the ban , Guardiola reiterated he was committed to City until the end of his current contract .
By staying until 2021 , the time spent on Eastlands would be his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on January 17 : `` I ’ m staying unless they sack me – 100 per cent , unless they don ’ t like it .
`` I ’ ve said it many times .
Not because we won the last two games .
I ’ m sorry , I ’ m going to stay .
`` I enjoy working with them , I like it .
But even if it was going bad I ’ m not going anywhere .
No manager wins all the time , we ’ ve lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get better , it ’ s simple . ''

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Pep Guardiola has no intention to leave Manchester City and will fulfill his contract with the Blues in the wake of the club's ban from the Champions League, his agent has claimed.
UEFA have imposed a two-year ban from European competitions after deeming City to have "seriously breached" regulations regarding club licensing and sponsorship deals.
City have confirmed they will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and club executives are confident the ban will be overturned.
Nevertheless, speculation has been rife that Guardiola and plenty of the City squad could leave as a result of the ban.
However, the City boss' agent, Josep Maria Orobitg, has confirmed his client intends to honour his contract at the club.
"Guardiola always fulfils all his contracts," he told El Mundo . "And this [contract with City] concludes in June 2021."
In the weeks leading up to the ban, Guardiola reiterated he was committed to City until the end of his current contract.
By staying until 2021, the time spent on Eastlands would be his longest stint at one club.
Guardiola said on January 17: "I’m staying unless they sack me – 100 per cent, unless they don’t like it.
"I’ve said it many times. Not because we won the last two games. I’m sorry, I’m going to stay.
"I enjoy working with them, I like it. But even if it was going bad I’m not going anywhere. No manager wins all the time, we’ve lost some games so what can we do to get better, it’s simple."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Love Island viewers say it's 'too raw' to watch after Iain Stirling's tribute to Caroline Flack

Many Love Island viewers say they chose not to watch the latest episode of Love Island after it returned from a two day break .
The ITV2 dating show was taking off air following the tragic and untimely death of Caroline Flack on Saturday .
ITV bosses took the decision not to air the show in light of Caroline 's passing .
They then vowed to honour the late presenter in a tribute which was put together by Caroline 's friend and colleague Iain Stirling .
In the heart wrenching tribute , the voice of Love Island remembered her `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As his message ended , with his voice breaking , Iain concluded : `` Caroline , I want to thank you for all the fun times we had making our favourite show .
`` You were a true friend to me .
I 'm going to miss you , Caz . ''
This left viewers in tears and admitting that they were unable to watch the latest episode of the winter series as it was 'too raw ' .
`` I can ’ t bring myself to watch # loveisland tonight .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her family a diservice .
It ’ s too soon and raw , '' tweeted one .
Another said : `` After Iain 's intro I couldn ’ t watch # loveisland it just feels too raw.. '' '' Cant even watch love island the same way anymore ... too sad to even watch without thinking of caroline # loveisland # CarolineFlack , '' added a third .
Another added : `` Sad to watch # LoveIsland tonight .
Just want to see Caroline strut into the villa , '' alongside a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Iain 's tribute , JustEat 's prime time slot was replaced with an advert for the Samaritans .
Love Island star Caroline , 40 , was found dead at her home on Saturday .
A lawyer for Caroline 's family said she 'd taken her own life after she had been `` under huge pressure . ''
Prior to the episode airing , Kevin Lygo , Director of Television at ITV said in a statement : `` Everyone at ITV is absolutely devastated and still trying to process this tragic news .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the very beginning and her passion , dedication and boundless energy contributed to the show ’ s success .
`` After Caroline stepped down from the show ITV made it clear that the door was left open for her to return and the Love Island production team remained in regular contact with her and continued to offer support over the last few months .
`` Love Island will return tonight and will include a tribute to Caroline that the team in South Africa and Iain Stirling have put together .
`` Caroline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her support of the show .
Viewers could relate to her and she to them and that was a big part of the programme ’ s success .
We will all miss her very much . ''

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Many Love Island viewers say they chose not to watch the latest episode of Love Island after it returned from a two day break.
The ITV2 dating show was taking off air following the tragic and untimely death of Caroline Flack on Saturday.
ITV bosses took the decision not to air the show in light of Caroline's passing.
They then vowed to honour the late presenter in a tribute which was put together by Caroline's friend and colleague Iain Stirling.
In the heart wrenching tribute, the voice of Love Island remembered her "passion, warmth and infectious enthusiasm".
As his message ended, with his voice breaking, Iain concluded: "Caroline, I want to thank you for all the fun times we had making our favourite show.
"You were a true friend to me. I'm going to miss you, Caz."
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This left viewers in tears and admitting that they were unable to watch the latest episode of the winter series as it was 'too raw'.
"I can’t bring myself to watch #loveisland tonight. Feel like I’m doing Caroline and her family a diservice. It’s too soon and raw," tweeted one.
Another said: "After Iain's intro I couldn’t watch #loveisland it just feels too raw.."
"Cant even watch love island the same way anymore... too sad to even watch without thinking of caroline #loveisland #CarolineFlack," added a third.
Another added: "Sad to watch #LoveIsland tonight. Just want to see Caroline strut into the villa," alongside a poignant shot of Caroline.
As well as Iain's tribute, JustEat's prime time slot was replaced with an advert for the Samaritans.
Love Island star Caroline, 40, was found dead at her home on Saturday.
A lawyer for Caroline's family said she'd taken her own life after she had been "under huge pressure."
Prior to the episode airing, Kevin Lygo, Director of Television at ITV said in a statement: "Everyone at ITV is absolutely devastated and still trying to process this tragic news.
"Caroline was part of Love Island from the very beginning and her passion, dedication and boundless energy contributed to the show’s success.
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"After Caroline stepped down from the show ITV made it clear that the door was left open for her to return and the Love Island production team remained in regular contact with her and continued to offer support over the last few months.
"Love Island will return tonight and will include a tribute to Caroline that the team in South Africa and Iain Stirling have put together.
"Caroline loved Love Island and was very vocal in her support of the show. Viewers could relate to her and she to them and that was a big part of the programme’s success. We will all miss her very much."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--West Ham provide fitness update on three players for Man City fixture

West Ham could welcome back Felipe Anderson from injury against Manchester City on Wednesday .
Hammers boss David Moyes confirmed the injury boost , but admitted the rearranged fixture could come too soon for Anderson 's fellow forward Andriy Yarmolenko .
Anderson has only featured once for West Ham since Moyes replaced former City boss Manuel Pellegrini , and was ruled out of the original fixture that was postponed due to Storm Ciara .
But Moyes told West Ham 's website that the Brazilian could make the trip north on Wednesday .
He said : `` Team news-wise , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few more back from injury and we are looking a bit stronger than we were certainly in recent weeks .
`` Felipe Anderson is back around training and he ’ s been on the pitch so he ’ s back closer to fitness and hopefully he will be close to being able to start .
I ’ ve not actually decided yet if I am going to put him in the squad but I will look to see .
`` He wasn ’ t in the squad when we were travelling up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s had a few more days training and I will see how he is just before we go to Manchester . ''
However , Moyes said Ukrainian Yarmolenko is still `` in a recovery process with his training '' and indicated he would not feature at the Etihad .
Moyes also confirmed new signing Jarrod Bowen is settling in well , but could be eased into the Premier League after joining from Championship side Hull City .
Despite West Ham failing to win in six games in all competitions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his side out of the relegation zone , as he hinted at his displeasure at the scheduling of the rearranged game .
“ I ’ m more than confident [ we will climb the table ] , '' Moyes said .
`` I think the players here are more than capable .
I think we have got a good group .
“ I think they are all fully aware of the situation we ’ re in and the improvement we need to make to make sure we ’ re not in the bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come the end we will do .
“ We have been in probably a month now , we are still finding our way around , we have had to play a lot of games , we ’ ve not had much time on the grass really because of playing and recovery .
“ And I think this this week we were looking forward to having a week ’ s preparation and little bit of work with the players but obviously that ’ s been taken away with us with the game coming in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news of their own , with Aymeric Laporte , Benjamin Mendy and Leroy Sane all in training this week .

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West Ham could welcome back Felipe Anderson from injury against Manchester City on Wednesday.
Hammers boss David Moyes confirmed the injury boost, but admitted the rearranged fixture could come too soon for Anderson's fellow forward Andriy Yarmolenko.
Anderson has only featured once for West Ham since Moyes replaced former City boss Manuel Pellegrini, and was ruled out of the original fixture that was postponed due to Storm Ciara.
But Moyes told West Ham's website that the Brazilian could make the trip north on Wednesday.
He said: "Team news-wise, we are good. Hopefully we will have a few more back from injury and we are looking a bit stronger than we were certainly in recent weeks.
"Felipe Anderson is back around training and he’s been on the pitch so he’s back closer to fitness and hopefully he will be close to being able to start. I’ve not actually decided yet if I am going to put him in the squad but I will look to see.
"He wasn’t in the squad when we were travelling up to Manchester a week or so ago. He’s had a few more days training and I will see how he is just before we go to Manchester."
However, Moyes said Ukrainian Yarmolenko is still "in a recovery process with his training" and indicated he would not feature at the Etihad. Moyes also confirmed new signing Jarrod Bowen is settling in well, but could be eased into the Premier League after joining from Championship side Hull City.
Despite West Ham failing to win in six games in all competitions, Moyes said he is confident of leading his side out of the relegation zone, as he hinted at his displeasure at the scheduling of the rearranged game.
“I’m more than confident [we will climb the table]," Moyes said. "I think the players here are more than capable. I think we have got a good group.
“I think they are all fully aware of the situation we’re in and the improvement we need to make to make sure we’re not in the bottom three, and I’m sure come the end we will do.
“We have been in probably a month now, we are still finding our way around, we have had to play a lot of games, we’ve not had much time on the grass really because of playing and recovery.
“And I think this this week we were looking forward to having a week’s preparation and little bit of work with the players but obviously that’s been taken away with us with the game coming in much quicker.”
City have positive fitness news of their own, with Aymeric Laporte, Benjamin Mendy and Leroy Sane all in training this week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--'Fight me, fight me b***h, I'll take you down': Woman attacks FIVE police officers in drunken rampag

'Fight me, fight me b***h, I'll take you down': Woman attacks FIVE police officers in drunken rampage at Manchester Piccadilly

A university student has walked free from court after she attacked FIVE police officers in a foul-mouthed drunken stupor at Manchester Piccadilly train station .
Glaswegian Kimberley Gallacher , 27 , argued with two female BTP officers after they heard her shouting and swearing at staff in the ticket area , before she cornered one of them in an 'aggressive manner ' .
As other officers approached her , Gallacher began shouting at the officers telling them to `` f**k off '' before launching a fist at one officer , saying : `` fight me , fight me b***h , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down '' , as they attempted to place her in handcuffs .
Manchester Magistrates Court heard that as officers tried to tackle her to the ground , she kicked out at them shouting : `` get the f**k off me , you ’ re f**king dead , you f**king b***h ” .
Gallacher , of Aberfeldy Street in Glasgow , was briefly placed in leg restraints before being taking to the police van where she was escorted to custody .
During the journey , the History and Social Policy undergraduate began hitting her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , forcing the officer to pull over .
She then spat at him in the face .
After losing consciousness , she was taken to hospital where she was checked over by staff .
There , she was said to have spat at the officer again .
Gallacher pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly and five counts of assault on an emergency worker .
She was sentenced to a 12 month community order with 150 hours unpaid work .
Prosecuting , Rachel Yarwood said : `` These offences took place on August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Several officers from the British Transport Police attention were drawn to Miss Gallacher as they could hear her shouting near to the ticket area : 'These all rob from everybody , ' towards the staff working in that area .
`` The officers were aware that she was intoxicated because her pupils were small and she smelled strongly of intoxicants .
`` They tried to speak to her but she told them to ' f**k off ' and said ' f**king ' several times .
`` She told the officers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Felstead in such a way that she backed her into a corner in an aggressive manner .
`` Further officers attended and she was arrested for being drunk and disorderly .
After one of the handcuffs was placed on her hand , the defendant used her other hand to punch PC Felstead in the face with full force .
`` After that she started to resist and tensed her arms shouting : 'fight me , fight me b***h , fight me , I will take you down ' .
`` Two officers tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but she kicked out at PC Felstead shouting : 'get the f**k off me , you ’ re f**king dead , you f**king b***h ' , and the officer fell backwards .
The defendant was then arrested for assaulting the officers . ''
The court heard Gallacher then kicked out at PC Wardley , so had leg restraints placed on her .
`` These were then removed when they were trying to take her to the police van , '' Ms Yarwood said .
`` She kicked out again at PC Rehman in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backwards also .
`` Whilst in the custody van , the defendant began hitting her head on the side of the van .
`` PC Wrenshaw pulled the van over and told her to stop , and she replied saying ' f**k you ' and spat at him and the spittle hit him in the face and arm .
`` She lost consciousness on a couple of occasions on the journey to the custody suite .
`` When she was taken in to see the nurse , it was at this point she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the face and shoulder .
`` She was taken to hospital to check she was fine , but she was not conscious .
`` She made full admissions in the interview .
She was very under the influence .
`` The officers have not suffered any long lasting injury out of the incident .
She has no previous convictions.
” In mitigation , her defence lawyer David Philpott said : “ This was a very regrettable incident .
She has very little recollection of what happened .
This happened quite some time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fortune in terms of her conduct and her behaviour to officers that they have very little injury .
`` There is an overwhelming acceptance of her guilty plea and acknowledgement that her behaviour was completely inappropriate .
`` She recognises the impact it would have on those involved in the incident .
She knows she can never put herself in that sort of situation again .
The probation service have assessed her as a low risk of reoffending and very low risk of serious harm .
`` She seems to have taken some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the certain difficulties she had been having .
`` She has had some assistance through university .
She has a limited support network , her mother passed away shortly after the incident and it has been a difficult time .
`` I am not suggesting that is an excuse for what happened on August 23 .
`` She is going to lose her good name as a result .
She is in her final year of her History and Social Policy studies at Strathclyde University , they will have to be put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top stories here '' This is going to have a serious impact on her and give her plenty of opportunity to reflect on her behaviour .
`` Notwithstanding her appalling behaviour , I urge you to sentence her to a community order .
She knows she put herself in a very serious situation.
” Chair of the bench Owen Dyce said : “ As you can appreciate , this case is very serious , especially on the impact of the emergency services .
`` These emergency workers were doing their job and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will award compensation to those officers.
” Gallacher was ordered to pay compensation to the sum of £350 to the five officers , as well as pay the court costs of £175 .

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A university student has walked free from court after she attacked FIVE police officers in a foul-mouthed drunken stupor at Manchester Piccadilly train station.
Glaswegian Kimberley Gallacher, 27, argued with two female BTP officers after they heard her shouting and swearing at staff in the ticket area, before she cornered one of them in an 'aggressive manner'.
As other officers approached her, Gallacher began shouting at the officers telling them to "f**k off" before launching a fist at one officer, saying: "fight me, fight me b***h, fight me, I will take you down", as they attempted to place her in handcuffs.
Manchester Magistrates Court heard that as officers tried to tackle her to the ground, she kicked out at them shouting: "get the f**k off me, you’re f**king dead, you f**king b***h”.
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Gallacher, of Aberfeldy Street in Glasgow, was briefly placed in leg restraints before being taking to the police van where she was escorted to custody.
During the journey, the History and Social Policy undergraduate began hitting her head against the side of the van, forcing the officer to pull over.
She then spat at him in the face.
After losing consciousness, she was taken to hospital where she was checked over by staff. There, she was said to have spat at the officer again.
Gallacher pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly and five counts of assault on an emergency worker. She was sentenced to a 12 month community order with 150 hours unpaid work.
Prosecuting, Rachel Yarwood said: "These offences took place on August 23 of last year at around 5.30pm.
"Several officers from the British Transport Police attention were drawn to Miss Gallacher as they could hear her shouting near to the ticket area: 'These all rob from everybody,' towards the staff working in that area.
"The officers were aware that she was intoxicated because her pupils were small and she smelled strongly of intoxicants.
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"They tried to speak to her but she told them to 'f**k off' and said 'f**king' several times.
"She told the officers to 'f**k off' and approached PC Felstead in such a way that she backed her into a corner in an aggressive manner.
"Further officers attended and she was arrested for being drunk and disorderly. After one of the handcuffs was placed on her hand, the defendant used her other hand to punch PC Felstead in the face with full force.
"After that she started to resist and tensed her arms shouting: 'fight me, fight me b***h, fight me, I will take you down'.
"Two officers tried to take her to the ground, but she kicked out at PC Felstead shouting: 'get the f**k off me, you’re f**king dead, you f**king b***h', and the officer fell backwards. The defendant was then arrested for assaulting the officers."
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The court heard Gallacher then kicked out at PC Wardley, so had leg restraints placed on her.
"These were then removed when they were trying to take her to the police van," Ms Yarwood said.
"She kicked out again at PC Rehman in the stomach which caused him to fall backwards also.
"Whilst in the custody van, the defendant began hitting her head on the side of the van.
"PC Wrenshaw pulled the van over and told her to stop, and she replied saying 'f**k you' and spat at him and the spittle hit him in the face and arm.
"She lost consciousness on a couple of occasions on the journey to the custody suite.
"When she was taken in to see the nurse, it was at this point she spat at PC Ward, hitting him in the face and shoulder.
"She was taken to hospital to check she was fine, but she was not conscious.
"She made full admissions in the interview. She was very under the influence.
"The officers have not suffered any long lasting injury out of the incident. She has no previous convictions.”
In mitigation, her defence lawyer David Philpott said: “This was a very regrettable incident. She has very little recollection of what happened. This happened quite some time ago.
"It may be good fortune in terms of her conduct and her behaviour to officers that they have very little injury.
"There is an overwhelming acceptance of her guilty plea and acknowledgement that her behaviour was completely inappropriate.
"She recognises the impact it would have on those involved in the incident. She knows she can never put herself in that sort of situation again. The probation service have assessed her as a low risk of reoffending and very low risk of serious harm.
"She seems to have taken some sensible steps since then to try address the certain difficulties she had been having.
"She has had some assistance through university. She has a limited support network, her mother passed away shortly after the incident and it has been a difficult time.
"I am not suggesting that is an excuse for what happened on August 23.
"She is going to lose her good name as a result. She is in her final year of her History and Social Policy studies at Strathclyde University, they will have to be put on hold.
"This is going to have a serious impact on her and give her plenty of opportunity to reflect on her behaviour.
"Notwithstanding her appalling behaviour, I urge you to sentence her to a community order. She knows she put herself in a very serious situation.”
Chair of the bench Owen Dyce said: “As you can appreciate, this case is very serious, especially on the impact of the emergency services.
"These emergency workers were doing their job and you subjected them to spitting and kicking. We will award compensation to those officers.”
Gallacher was ordered to pay compensation to the sum of £350 to the five officers, as well as pay the court costs of £175.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Portugal reviews subsidised healthcare for UK tourists following Brexit

Portugal is considering subsidised healthcare for British tourists to minimise the disruption to travel following Brexit .
In an effort to retain travellers to hotspots including the Algarve and Lisbon , it 's just one of the measures the Portuguese government is thinking of putting in place .
Tourism minister Rita Marques , said the country was examining an offer to ensure cover provided by the European health insurance card ( EHIC ) can continue if a deal is not struck on it during this year ’ s trade talks , according to the Guardian .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same as a Portuguese person , which is a small tax to see the GP or to visit a hospital '' , which would involve agreements with both state and private hospitals .
The minister added : `` The Portuguese and the UK are the oldest allies in the world and no matter what happens the Portuguese will stand by the British .
The British traveller is very important to us .
`` We are looking to guarantee this health cover next year .
We are currently looking at how often it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive impact .
We are in the process of testing this and the other ideas right now .
`` If these are issues that are important to the British traveller , then we have to go for it .
We are trying to minimise the disruption to British tourism . ''
Marques also said there could be dedicated passport lanes for British visitors , and arrangements could be made so they recognise British driving licences .
Unless a deal is agreed during the Brexit transition period , the EHIC will cease to apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The insurance grants access to free or reduced healthcare while on holiday in the EU .
While it will be a costly move for the Portuguese government , Brits are the biggest group of tourists to visit the Mediterranean country , contributing €3bn to their economy .
Around 2.2 million British nationals visited Portugal in 2018 , according to the Foreign Office .

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Portugal is considering subsidised healthcare for British tourists to minimise the disruption to travel following Brexit.
In an effort to retain travellers to hotspots including the Algarve and Lisbon, it's just one of the measures the Portuguese government is thinking of putting in place.
Tourism minister Rita Marques, said the country was examining an offer to ensure cover provided by the European health insurance card (EHIC) can continue if a deal is not struck on it during this year’s trade talks, according to the Guardian.
She said: "The idea is you would pay the same as a Portuguese person, which is a small tax to see the GP or to visit a hospital", which would involve agreements with both state and private hospitals.
The minister added: "The Portuguese and the UK are the oldest allies in the world and no matter what happens the Portuguese will stand by the British. The British traveller is very important to us.
"We are looking to guarantee this health cover next year. We are currently looking at how often it is used and if it is making a positive impact. We are in the process of testing this and the other ideas right now.
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"If these are issues that are important to the British traveller, then we have to go for it. We are trying to minimise the disruption to British tourism."
Marques also said there could be dedicated passport lanes for British visitors, and arrangements could be made so they recognise British driving licences.
Unless a deal is agreed during the Brexit transition period, the EHIC will cease to apply to British residents from January next year.
The insurance grants access to free or reduced healthcare while on holiday in the EU.
While it will be a costly move for the Portuguese government, Brits are the biggest group of tourists to visit the Mediterranean country, contributing €3bn to their economy.
Around 2.2 million British nationals visited Portugal in 2018, according to the Foreign Office.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Council set to approve £4.7m subsidy for 23-storey tower block

Salford city council is poised to approve a £4.7m subsidy to the English Cities Fund ( ECF ) to build a 23-storey block of apartments off Stanley Street .
Planning permission was already granted for the development - which includes no affordable housing within its 211 flats - back in October .
But documents going before the town hall next week say that the scheme is ‘ unviable ’ without a subsidy of £4,752,484 from Salford ’ s ‘ Development Trust Account ’ .
Town hall papers describe the account as having been set up as part of the long-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lock in overage from more profitable phases to cross-subsidise less viable phases ’ of the area ’ s regeneration .
This particular development would see 211 apartments , as well as space for shops on the ground floor , as part of a scheme known as New Bailey - an enormous £650m project that aims to create a 'gateway ' between Salford and Manchester .
Residents in the new tower block - which is expected to see work start in March - would be offered roof terraces providing 'fantastic views across both cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It also includes ‘ public realm ’ investment .
A second phase of the project is expected to include 181 homes in a second tower .
The council ’ s involvement with the ECF dates back to 2006 , when it signed an agreement with the fund to oversee the regeneration of the Salford central area .
The town hall is set to sign off on the subsidy in Monday ’ s property and regeneration briefing .
Papers going to councillors say : “ The viability appraisal for the scheme has been scrutinised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consultant , particularly around the preliminaries , overheads , profit and risk allowance of the project , with responses received from ECF explaining and justifying the values within the appraisal .
`` The Council has had sight of the consultant ’ s report for review and is satisfied with the contents and justifications which are contained within it.
” They add : “ Recently , the commercial developments at New Bailey have contributed to the DTA whereas the residential schemes have drawn from it.
” The English Cities Fund is a joint venture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Homes England .

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Salford city council is poised to approve a £4.7m subsidy to the English Cities Fund (ECF) to build a 23-storey block of apartments off Stanley Street.
Planning permission was already granted for the development - which includes no affordable housing within its 211 flats - back in October.
But documents going before the town hall next week say that the scheme is ‘unviable’ without a subsidy of £4,752,484 from Salford’s ‘Development Trust Account’.
Town hall papers describe the account as having been set up as part of the long-term regeneration plan in Salford central to ‘lock in overage from more profitable phases to cross-subsidise less viable phases’ of the area’s regeneration.
This particular development would see 211 apartments, as well as space for shops on the ground floor, as part of a scheme known as New Bailey - an enormous £650m project that aims to create a 'gateway' between Salford and Manchester.
Residents in the new tower block - which is expected to see work start in March - would be offered roof terraces providing 'fantastic views across both cities,' according to planning documents. It also includes ‘public realm’ investment.
A second phase of the project is expected to include 181 homes in a second tower.
The council’s involvement with the ECF dates back to 2006, when it signed an agreement with the fund to oversee the regeneration of the Salford central area.
(Image: English Cities Fund)
The town hall is set to sign off on the subsidy in Monday’s property and regeneration briefing.
Papers going to councillors say: “The viability appraisal for the scheme has been scrutinised and challenged by an independent third party consultant, particularly around the preliminaries, overheads, profit and risk allowance of the project, with responses received from ECF explaining and justifying the values within the appraisal.
"The Council has had sight of the consultant’s report for review and is satisfied with the contents and justifications which are contained within it.”
They add: “Recently, the commercial developments at New Bailey have contributed to the DTA whereas the residential schemes have drawn from it.”
The English Cities Fund is a joint venture between Muse Developments, Legal & General and Homes England.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--EuroMillions results and draw LIVE: Winning numbers for Tuesday February 18

It 's Tuesday night which means it 's time for another Euromillions lottery draw .
Tonight 's jackpot is a rollover and stands at a whopping £22million - so make sure you get yourself a ticket .
But do you know how you would spend the life-changing amount of cash if you were lucky enough to win ?
We 've had Christmas and Valentine 's Day , and now Pancake Day is on the horizon .
You could fill your boots by purchasing a life-time supply of pancakes , or maybe you 'd hire a private chef to cook up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week .
But even if you do n't manage to secure the jackpot , there 's other ways to grab some cash .
Prizes of more than £130,000 can still be won , even if you do n't match every number on your lottery ticket .
Or you could even become a millionaire with the Millionaire Maker raffle , which you are entered into automatically with every ticket purchase .
In order to take part in tonight 's game , you 'll need to purchase a ticket by 7.30pm , which costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do is sit tight as we reveal the results for Euromillions , the Thunderball draw , and Millionaire Maker code .
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers .
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It's Tuesday night which means it's time for another Euromillions lottery draw.
Tonight's jackpot is a rollover and stands at a whopping £22million - so make sure you get yourself a ticket.
But do you know how you would spend the life-changing amount of cash if you were lucky enough to win?
We've had Christmas and Valentine's Day, and now Pancake Day is on the horizon.
You could fill your boots by purchasing a life-time supply of pancakes, or maybe you'd hire a private chef to cook up a gourmet pancake menu every night of the week.
The possibilities are endless.
But even if you don't manage to secure the jackpot, there's other ways to grab some cash.
Prizes of more than £130,000 can still be won, even if you don't match every number on your lottery ticket.
Or you could even become a millionaire with the Millionaire Maker raffle, which you are entered into automatically with every ticket purchase.
In order to take part in tonight's game, you'll need to purchase a ticket by 7.30pm, which costs £2.50.
Then all you need to do is sit tight as we reveal the results for Euromillions, the Thunderball draw, and Millionaire Maker code.
Follow our live blog below for the all of the winning numbers.
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news. We are also on Instagram .
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Jurors in the Manchester Arena bombing trial have been told about the movements of Hashem Abedi

Jurors in the Manchester Arena bombing trial have been told about the movements of the accused and his brother as they allegedly attempted to source chemicals to produce deadly TATP explosives in the weeks before the attack .
Analyst Morwenna Cross , giving evidence for the prosecution , described the movements of phones attributed to Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi and his brother Hashem who is accused of helping his sibling carry out the 2017 attack which left 22 dead and hundreds more injured .
She told the jurors about the movements of phones across Greater Manchester as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later a Hyundai Sonata said to have been used to ferry chemicals to and from a 12th floor apartment in Blackley where the prosecution say TATP ( triacetone triperoxide ) was made .
Salman Abedi detonated an improvised explosive device ( IED ) packed with deadly home-made TATP explosive while he was standing in the foyer of Manchester Arena as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 , 2017 .
He killed himself and 22 others , some of them children , in the blast and hundreds more were hurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the device .
The prosecution say his brother helped source the chemicals and shrapnel in the form of nuts and cross dowels for the bomb .
Hashem Abedi , 22 , from Fallowfield is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London where he denies 22 counts of murder , one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion .
On the 11th day of the trial , analyst Morwenna Cross took the jurors through the movements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , using mobile phone 'cell site analysis ' which can plot how and when mobiles access the phone network and internet , as well as the movements of two cars said to have been part of the plot .
She described how the phones and the cars appeared to move between the Abedi family home in Fallowfield and other places around Greater Manchester , including a 12th floor apartment at Somerton Court in Blackley where the prosecutions say the pair manufactured TATP , between February and April 2017 .
The Crown say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to purchase hydrogen peroxide and sulphuric acid , two of the three 'precursor chemicals ' used in the production of TATP .
The pair are also said to have used a Toyota Aygo car to move chemicals until it was involved in a crash on March 23 from which the brothers are said to have fled .
The prosecution say they then used a Hyundai Sonata purchased at Radcliffe Car Auctions the next day .
Ms Cross took the jurors through a series of pictures taken by ANPR ( automatic number plate recognition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into and out of Manchester .
The month before the bombing , the brothers went to Libya but Salman Abedi returned alone to carry out the attack , the court has heard .

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Jurors in the Manchester Arena bombing trial have been told about the movements of the accused and his brother as they allegedly attempted to source chemicals to produce deadly TATP explosives in the weeks before the attack.
Analyst Morwenna Cross, giving evidence for the prosecution, described the movements of phones attributed to Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi and his brother Hashem who is accused of helping his sibling carry out the 2017 attack which left 22 dead and hundreds more injured.
She told the jurors about the movements of phones across Greater Manchester as well as the movements of a Toyota Aygo and later a Hyundai Sonata said to have been used to ferry chemicals to and from a 12th floor apartment in Blackley where the prosecution say TATP (triacetone triperoxide) was made.
Salman Abedi detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) packed with deadly home-made TATP explosive while he was standing in the foyer of Manchester Arena as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017.
He killed himself and 22 others, some of them children, in the blast and hundreds more were hurt by 3,000 pieces of shrapnel packed into the device.
The prosecution say his brother helped source the chemicals and shrapnel in the form of nuts and cross dowels for the bomb.
Hashem Abedi, 22, from Fallowfield is standing trial at the Old Bailey in London where he denies 22 counts of murder, one charge of attempted murder concerning those who were hurt but survived and a charge that he conspired with Salman Abedi to cause an explosion.
On the 11th day of the trial, analyst Morwenna Cross took the jurors through the movements of mobile phones attributed to the brothers, using mobile phone 'cell site analysis' which can plot how and when mobiles access the phone network and internet, as well as the movements of two cars said to have been part of the plot.
She described how the phones and the cars appeared to move between the Abedi family home in Fallowfield and other places around Greater Manchester, including a 12th floor apartment at Somerton Court in Blackley where the prosecutions say the pair manufactured TATP, between February and April 2017.
The Crown say that the pair used Amazon accounts of associates to purchase hydrogen peroxide and sulphuric acid, two of the three 'precursor chemicals' used in the production of TATP.
The pair are also said to have used a Toyota Aygo car to move chemicals until it was involved in a crash on March 23 from which the brothers are said to have fled.
The prosecution say they then used a Hyundai Sonata purchased at Radcliffe Car Auctions the next day.
Ms Cross took the jurors through a series of pictures taken by ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras which showed the cars heading into and out of Manchester.
The month before the bombing, the brothers went to Libya but Salman Abedi returned alone to carry out the attack, the court has heard.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo recalls bust up with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester United loanee Marcos Rojo has revealed how Jose Mourinho once had to intervene to prevent an argument between the Argentine and Zlatan Ibrahimovic from boiling over .
The dispute started during a training session , during which Mourinho told both players to calm down to reduce the risk of injuries to other players .
However , Mourinho 's warning did n't work and he was later forced to step in as the quarrel continued into the dressing room .
Rojo , who is currently on loan at boyhood club Estudiantes , told Cielo Sports about the incident which occurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 : .
`` Zlatan has a strong character , Ezequiel Lavezzi had warned me , '' Rojo said .
`` He wanted us to give him all the balls , but during a game I saw him ask for it and I didn ’ t give it to him .
I passed it to Paul Pogba .
`` Then he started yelling at me , raising his hand , and telling me a lot of things in Spanish and English .
I said to him : ‘ what ’ s going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ '' I knew that if he caught me , he would kill me so the only thing for me to do was face him . ''
Rojo added : `` When he ( Ibrahimovic ) entered the locker room , I directly told him to close his mouth and stop yelling .
`` We started to insult each other and all our teammates were watching us And in the middle , Jose was trying to calm us down . ''
All three men have now left United , with Rojo on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with AC Milan and Mourinho at Tottenham .
Speaking about his January move back to Argentina , Rojo had a heartwarming anecdote .
He said : `` When I had the OK from the club , the first person I called was my mother and said : ‘ Don ’ t say anything.
’ Zero , she told me .
She told everyone . ''

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Manchester United loanee Marcos Rojo has revealed how Jose Mourinho once had to intervene to prevent an argument between the Argentine and Zlatan Ibrahimovic from boiling over.
The dispute started during a training session, during which Mourinho told both players to calm down to reduce the risk of injuries to other players.
However, Mourinho's warning didn't work and he was later forced to step in as the quarrel continued into the dressing room.
Rojo, who is currently on loan at boyhood club Estudiantes, told Cielo Sports about the incident which occurred shortly after Zlatan’s arrival in 2016:.
"Zlatan has a strong character, Ezequiel Lavezzi had warned me," Rojo said. "He wanted us to give him all the balls, but during a game I saw him ask for it and I didn’t give it to him. I passed it to Paul Pogba.
"Then he started yelling at me, raising his hand, and telling me a lot of things in Spanish and English. I said to him: ‘what’s going on with you big nose? Shut up.’
"I knew that if he caught me, he would kill me so the only thing for me to do was face him."
Rojo added: "When he (Ibrahimovic) entered the locker room, I directly told him to close his mouth and stop yelling.
"We started to insult each other and all our teammates were watching us And in the middle, Jose was trying to calm us down."
All three men have now left United, with Rojo on loan at Estudiantes, Ibrahimovic back in Italy with AC Milan and Mourinho at Tottenham.
Speaking about his January move back to Argentina, Rojo had a heartwarming anecdote.
He said: "When I had the OK from the club, the first person I called was my mother and said: ‘Don’t say anything.’ Zero, she told me. She told everyone."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Horrifying CCTV shows moment a near-empty casino descends into mayhem when thug launches sickening a

Horrifying CCTV shows moment a near-empty casino descends into mayhem when thug launches sickening attack on defenceless victim

CCTV captured the moment a cocaine and booze-fuelled thug smashed a shot glass into the face of an innocent man at a casino - for 'eyeing up his missus ' .
Lee Noble , who had sunk 15 pints and had taken cocaine , blamed his violent outburst on his victim , who was left permanently scarred .
The 39-year-old yesterday ( Monday , February 17 ) started a six year jail-term for the 'horrific ' , unprovoked attack .
The true horror of the assault can now be revealed after shocking CCTV footage was released .
The footage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a table with his partner Kirsty Shaw , his victim and one of his victim 's friends at the Grosvenor Casino at Parrs Wood , East Didsbury .
Noble did n't know his victim , who attended the same school as his partner .
They had been drinking in a nearby pub when they bumped into each other on October 27 last year .
The victim helped Noble find his partner , who had moved on to the casino ahead of him .
Initially , they were on 'friendly terms ' as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at around 2.30am , Miss Shaw and the victim started rowing .
Cameras in the casino lounge captured her twice throwing some of her drink over him .
She can be seen angrily gesticulating at the man .
`` His recollection is n't great because of what he had taken , '' Kevin Donnelly , defending Noble , said .
`` He perceived there had been an insulting remark or approach by the victim towards his partner and he reacted .
`` Whether [ the victim ] did or did n't it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he [ Noble ] acted . ''
The footage shows Noble finish his drink before putting his jacket on .
He is then seen walking around the table and launching a shot glass into his victim 's face from a few feet away , He then continues to be aggressive towards the victim 's friend , who jumped up to defend him .
Casino security detained Noble until police arrived and he was arrested .
Read more of today 's top stories here An officer claimed that on the way to the station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the f****r cos he was eyeing up my missus .
`` I would have done it to his throat if I had to . ''
The victim suffered numerous cuts and bruises to his face , including a nasty gash under his right eye .
The court heard he was lucky to have not suffered more serious injury .
Noble , of no fixed address , pleaded guilty to wounding with intent .
Sentencing him Judge David Hernandez said : `` This is a case of serious , unprovoked violence .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the face of a sitting man who you were a matter of feet away from .
`` There has been no satisfactory explanation , and indeed there can be no satisfactory explanation for what you did .
`` Your behaviour was no doubt affected by the drink and cocaine you had taken . ''
Miss Shaw was earlier given a community order by magistrates for offences relating to her role in the incident , the judge heard .

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CCTV captured the moment a cocaine and booze-fuelled thug smashed a shot glass into the face of an innocent man at a casino - for 'eyeing up his missus'.
Lee Noble, who had sunk 15 pints and had taken cocaine, blamed his violent outburst on his victim, who was left permanently scarred.
The 39-year-old yesterday (Monday, February 17) started a six year jail-term for the 'horrific', unprovoked attack.
The true horror of the assault can now be revealed after shocking CCTV footage was released.
The footage, played in court, shows Noble sat at a table with his partner Kirsty Shaw, his victim and one of his victim's friends at the Grosvenor Casino at Parrs Wood, East Didsbury.
Noble didn't know his victim, who attended the same school as his partner.
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
They had been drinking in a nearby pub when they bumped into each other on October 27 last year.
The victim helped Noble find his partner, who had moved on to the casino ahead of him.
Initially, they were on 'friendly terms' as they sat and drank together.
Later, at around 2.30am, Miss Shaw and the victim started rowing.
Cameras in the casino lounge captured her twice throwing some of her drink over him.
She can be seen angrily gesticulating at the man.
"His recollection isn't great because of what he had taken," Kevin Donnelly, defending Noble, said.
"He perceived there had been an insulting remark or approach by the victim towards his partner and he reacted.
"Whether [the victim] did or didn't it doesn't begin to justify the way he [Noble] acted."
The footage shows Noble finish his drink before putting his jacket on. He is then seen walking around the table and launching a shot glass into his victim's face from a few feet away,
He then continues to be aggressive towards the victim's friend, who jumped up to defend him.
Casino security detained Noble until police arrived and he was arrested.
An officer claimed that on the way to the station, Noble said: "I glassed the f****r cos he was eyeing up my missus.
"I would have done it to his throat if I had to."
The victim suffered numerous cuts and bruises to his face, including a nasty gash under his right eye.
The court heard he was lucky to have not suffered more serious injury.
Noble, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.
Sentencing him Judge David Hernandez said: "This is a case of serious, unprovoked violence.
"The glass was thrown with considerable force into the face of a sitting man who you were a matter of feet away from.
"There has been no satisfactory explanation, and indeed there can be no satisfactory explanation for what you did.
"Your behaviour was no doubt affected by the drink and cocaine you had taken."
Miss Shaw was earlier given a community order by magistrates for offences relating to her role in the incident, the judge heard.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Driving tests are set to change from April - here's what's happening

From April , driving tests are set to change in a bid to boost accessibility .
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) announced that from April 14 , future drivers will sit a new UK driving theory test .
Instead of the written scenarios , learners will be asked three questions after watching a driving clip of up to 30 seconds .
They will be able to watch the clip as many times as they need before answering the multiple-choice questions .
Video clips may include a car being driven through a town centre or on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around safe overtaking or why motorcyclists are considered vulnerable road users .
They say that the change is being implemented after research found learners with reading difficulties and disabilities felt more comfortable with video scenarios than written ones .
As a result , the DVSA worked worked with the National Autistic Society , the British Dyslexia Association and the British Deaf Association to help make the test more accessible .
DVSA chief driving examiner Mark Winn said : `` Being able to drive can be life-changing and the DVSA is committed to helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have worked closely with road safety experts and learners to create a theory test which fully tests a candidate 's knowledge of the rules of the road and is more accessible . ''
The exam currently involves 50 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception test .
Before a learner can take their practical test , they must pass both sections of the theory test .

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From April, driving tests are set to change in a bid to boost accessibility.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) announced that from April 14, future drivers will sit a new UK driving theory test.
Instead of the written scenarios, learners will be asked three questions after watching a driving clip of up to 30 seconds.
They will be able to watch the clip as many times as they need before answering the multiple-choice questions.
Video clips may include a car being driven through a town centre or on a country road while questions may be asked around safe overtaking or why motorcyclists are considered vulnerable road users.
They say that the change is being implemented after research found learners with reading difficulties and disabilities felt more comfortable with video scenarios than written ones.
As a result, the DVSA worked worked with the National Autistic Society, the British Dyslexia Association and the British Deaf Association to help make the test more accessible.
DVSA chief driving examiner Mark Winn said: "Being able to drive can be life-changing and the DVSA is committed to helping everyone access the opportunities driving can offer.
"We have worked closely with road safety experts and learners to create a theory test which fully tests a candidate's knowledge of the rules of the road and is more accessible."
The exam currently involves 50 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception test.
Before a learner can take their practical test, they must pass both sections of the theory test.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has assault charge against estranged wife dropped

Prosecutors have dropped an assault charge against former Manchester United player Nicky Butt after he was accused of beating his estranged wife .
Butt , 45 , was accused of assaulting his estranged wife Shelley Barlow , last April , and was due stand trial next week .
The case has been stopped after the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence .
It is understood Ms Barlow did not want to go into the witness box to give evidence against her husband .
Butt had pleaded not guilty to common assault and causing £800 of criminal damage to Ms Barlow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a CPS spokesman said : “ We have a duty to keep all cases under review and following the receipt of new material have decided to discontinue this prosecution .
“ Mr Butt has agreed to accept a caution for criminal damage.
” Police had been called to a property in Hale on April 16 .
GMP said they found a woman at the address had suffered a small cut to her hand which did not require hospital treatment .
At a previous hearing , Lisa Roberts QC , representing Butt – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United youth academy - said it would be her client ’ s case that he did not know how the complainant came about any injury .
A preliminary hearing was due to take place at Manchester Magistrates ’ Court on Wednesday in which Butt ’ s legal team was expected to argue the case should be thrown out as an abuse of process – partly questioning the proportionality of continuing with the prosecution .
Butt , from Bowdon , Altrincham , won a string of Premier League titles in his playing career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club ’ s dramatic last-gasp 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Uefa Champions League final .
Following his arrest last April , it was reported that , months earlier , he had separated from his wife of 11 years – with whom he has two children .
The CPS has faced criticism for pursuing an assault case against TV presenter Caroline Flack , who took her own life at the weekend , despite her boyfriend – the alleged victim – saying he did not support the prosecution .

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Prosecutors have dropped an assault charge against former Manchester United player Nicky Butt after he was accused of beating his estranged wife.
Butt, 45, was accused of assaulting his estranged wife Shelley Barlow, last April, and was due stand trial next week.
The case has been stopped after the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence.
It is understood Ms Barlow did not want to go into the witness box to give evidence against her husband.
Butt had pleaded not guilty to common assault and causing £800 of criminal damage to Ms Barlow’s mobile phone.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
On Tuesday, a CPS spokesman said: “We have a duty to keep all cases under review and following the receipt of new material have decided to discontinue this prosecution.
“Mr Butt has agreed to accept a caution for criminal damage.”
Police had been called to a property in Hale on April 16.
GMP said they found a woman at the address had suffered a small cut to her hand which did not require hospital treatment.
(Image: PA)
At a previous hearing, Lisa Roberts QC, representing Butt – who is head of coaching at the Manchester United youth academy - said it would be her client’s case that he did not know how the complainant came about any injury.
A preliminary hearing was due to take place at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday in which Butt’s legal team was expected to argue the case should be thrown out as an abuse of process – partly questioning the proportionality of continuing with the prosecution.
Butt, from Bowdon, Altrincham, won a string of Premier League titles in his playing career at Old Trafford and also played in the club’s dramatic last-gasp 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Uefa Champions League final.
Following his arrest last April, it was reported that, months earlier, he had separated from his wife of 11 years – with whom he has two children.
The CPS has faced criticism for pursuing an assault case against TV presenter Caroline Flack, who took her own life at the weekend, despite her boyfriend – the alleged victim – saying he did not support the prosecution.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-18--Empty homes will be made more affordable for first-time buyers through £2m scheme

Empty properties across Manchester could be transformed and made more affordable for first-time buyers .
A £2 million scheme between Manchester City Council and housing group Mosscare St Vincent ’ s ( MSV ) will see up to 90 houses brought back into use for sale .
It is hoped the move will ‘ help Mancunians release their dream of owning their own home ’ as the town hall grapples with the challenge of providing more affordable homes .
MSV will buy and refurbish the properties before marketing them to first-time buyers , or residents on or below the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to become owner-occupiers .
There is a significant number of lower value properties in Manchester , with 75pc falling within the A and B council tax bands .
But the only way to secure such properties is by renting them or securing a traditional high street mortgage .
Coun Suzanne Richards , executive member for housing and regeneration , said : “ The council has been successful in recent years in bringing a huge swathe of empty public sector housing back into use .
“ However , private sector empty homes have long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t an obligation for the owner to do anything with them .
“ This partnership will mean we can acquire the empty homes , bring them back into use and provide a real route on the housing ladder for first-time buyers and people on lower incomes.
” With Manchester aiming to be zero carbon by 2038 , around 30 properties could be fully retrofitted to make them more energy-efficient .
The council has also committed to building 6,400 affordable homes by 2025 , and the scheme will be funded by money secured from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDermott , executive director of growth for MSV , said : “ We are working hard with Manchester City Council to tackle the lack of affordable properties for home ownership and it ’ s only by trying out new ideas and innovative schemes such as this that we will bring much needed new supply to the market .
“ Our aim is to do more , now , to help Mancunians realise their dream of owning their own home .
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Empty properties across Manchester could be transformed and made more affordable for first-time buyers.
A £2 million scheme between Manchester City Council and housing group Mosscare St Vincent’s (MSV) will see up to 90 houses brought back into use for sale.
It is hoped the move will ‘help Mancunians release their dream of owning their own home’ as the town hall grapples with the challenge of providing more affordable homes.
MSV will buy and refurbish the properties before marketing them to first-time buyers, or residents on or below the city’s average household income who want to become owner-occupiers.
There is a significant number of lower value properties in Manchester, with 75pc falling within the A and B council tax bands.
But the only way to secure such properties is by renting them or securing a traditional high street mortgage.
Coun Suzanne Richards, executive member for housing and regeneration, said: “The council has been successful in recent years in bringing a huge swathe of empty public sector housing back into use.
“However, private sector empty homes have long presented a challenge as there isn’t an obligation for the owner to do anything with them.
“This partnership will mean we can acquire the empty homes, bring them back into use and provide a real route on the housing ladder for first-time buyers and people on lower incomes.”
With Manchester aiming to be zero carbon by 2038, around 30 properties could be fully retrofitted to make them more energy-efficient.
The council has also committed to building 6,400 affordable homes by 2025, and the scheme will be funded by money secured from developers during the planning process.
Yvonne McDermott, executive director of growth for MSV, said: “We are working hard with Manchester City Council to tackle the lack of affordable properties for home ownership and it’s only by trying out new ideas and innovative schemes such as this that we will bring much needed new supply to the market.
“Our aim is to do more, now, to help Mancunians realise their dream of owning their own home.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Dog found 'abandoned, infected and in pain' at tram stop now has a new family

A dog found wandering around a south Manchester tram stop is now being given medical care after she was taken in by a new family .
Eight-year-old Rosie was found looking 'lost and in pain ' at St Werburgh 's Road Metrolink stop on Monday morning ( February 17 ) .
A kind Samaritan found the St. Bernard dog and posted on social media in order to try and find her owners - she stayed with the dog until assistance came .
Claire Smith , who lives nearby in Chorlton , discovered the post and felt compelled to help .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about somebody finding a dog on the platform , so I just jumped in the car and went down to help , '' Claire told the Manchester Evening News .
`` She was visibly not very well looked after with sores on her nose and all over her legs .
`` In that time , my mum totally fell for her and decided should she need it she had a home with her . ''
Claire then took Rosie to her house to wait for Marie , a woman she knew who could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belonged to .
`` Marie scanned her and the registered owners were contacted and passed my information , '' Claire adds .
`` We discovered she had lived in her owners garden since she was little over 12 months old , as she grew too big for their upstairs flat and moulted loads .
`` We explained that she was in desperate need of vet treatment and living outside was n't fair on a dog her age .
`` The owners agreed to sign over ownership to my parents .
They did n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just very unknowing to what her needs were and what implications her living outside could have on her life . ''
After being checked over , vets discovered Rosie has severe infections in both ears and will require a week of antibiotics before being reassessed .
She also had infected pressure sores on her legs and paws from lying on a hard surface and a large cut to her nose which is believed to have been caused by repeatedly pushing her nose through the fence in her yard .
Vets also found what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will need to be surgically removed .
Further blood tests , injections and spaying will need to happen too .
To help cover medical costs for Rosie , her new owners have set up a fund-raising page .
`` We have set up the page to help with her vet fees , '' Claire added .
`` Due to her infections and the operation she will need to remove the cyst on her side , this is n't going to be a small fee as she 's a giant breed .
`` Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fees for whatever time she has left , we think they deserve a little help in covering this . ''
Claire says that people need to be more aware of the dangers of leaving pets to live outdoors .
`` There are unfortunately too many cases of dogs being abandoned , especially with bigger breeds , '' she says .
`` People would have seen the movie Beethoven and flooded to get these cute little puppies without thinking longterm .
`` But they get big .
Rosie is 55.5kg and that 's underweight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` To look at her , she looks okay but when you feel past the fur and skin you can feel her spine and ribs .
`` People do n't realise how much this breed can moult if not correctly groomed and they can cost a fortune to feed .
`` Do n't get me wrong , she was loved by her family just not in the correct way she should have been and she had become too big to live in their home .
`` Once we explained this , they accepted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to a family home to live out whatever time she has left in a loving family home . ''
Rosie , who has been to the groomers since , has already become loved by her new family and particularly enjoys snuggles in the living room .
`` She will spend whatever time she has left in a loving family home where she will never sleep outside , '' Claire adds .
`` She will enjoy holidays to my parents ' caravan in Wales every weekend .
`` I just want to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who stayed with her .
`` So many people walked past and ignored her but this one lady stopped her day and waited with her until help arrived .
To donate to the fund-raising page for Rosie , click here .

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A dog found wandering around a south Manchester tram stop is now being given medical care after she was taken in by a new family.
Eight-year-old Rosie was found looking 'lost and in pain' at St Werburgh's Road Metrolink stop on Monday morning (February 17).
A kind Samaritan found the St. Bernard dog and posted on social media in order to try and find her owners - she stayed with the dog until assistance came.
Claire Smith, who lives nearby in Chorlton, discovered the post and felt compelled to help.
“I saw the post on Facebook about somebody finding a dog on the platform, so I just jumped in the car and went down to help," Claire told the Manchester Evening News.
"She was visibly not very well looked after with sores on her nose and all over her legs.
"In that time, my mum totally fell for her and decided should she need it she had a home with her."
Claire then took Rosie to her house to wait for Marie Kilcourse, a woman she knew who could scan her microchip to find who she belonged to.
"Marie scanned her and the registered owners were contacted and passed my information," Claire adds.
"We discovered she had lived in her owners garden since she was little over 12 months old, as she grew too big for their upstairs flat and moulted loads.
"We explained that she was in desperate need of vet treatment and living outside wasn't fair on a dog her age.
"The owners agreed to sign over ownership to my parents. They didn't seem like bad people, they were just very unknowing to what her needs were and what implications her living outside could have on her life."
After being checked over, vets discovered Rosie has severe infections in both ears and will require a week of antibiotics before being reassessed.
She also had infected pressure sores on her legs and paws from lying on a hard surface and a large cut to her nose which is believed to have been caused by repeatedly pushing her nose through the fence in her yard.
Vets also found what they hope to be a cyst that will need to be surgically removed.
Further blood tests, injections and spaying will need to happen too.
To help cover medical costs for Rosie, her new owners have set up a fund-raising page.
"We have set up the page to help with her vet fees," Claire added.
"Due to her infections and the operation she will need to remove the cyst on her side, this isn't going to be a small fee as she's a giant breed.
"Although my parents are happy to cover her fees for whatever time she has left, we think they deserve a little help in covering this."
Claire says that people need to be more aware of the dangers of leaving pets to live outdoors.
"There are unfortunately too many cases of dogs being abandoned, especially with bigger breeds," she says.
"People would have seen the movie Beethoven and flooded to get these cute little puppies without thinking longterm.
"But they get big. Rosie is 55.5kg and that's underweight for her according to the vets.
"To look at her, she looks okay but when you feel past the fur and skin you can feel her spine and ribs.
"People don't realise how much this breed can moult if not correctly groomed and they can cost a fortune to feed.
"Don't get me wrong, she was loved by her family just not in the correct way she should have been and she had become too big to live in their home.
"Once we explained this, they accepted it wasn't fair and let her go to a family home to live out whatever time she has left in a loving family home."
Rosie, who has been to the groomers since, has already become loved by her new family and particularly enjoys snuggles in the living room.
"She will spend whatever time she has left in a loving family home where she will never sleep outside," Claire adds.
"She will enjoy holidays to my parents' caravan in Wales every weekend.
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"I just want to say a massive thank you to the lady who stayed with her.
"So many people walked past and ignored her but this one lady stopped her day and waited with her until help arrived.
"She's amazingly loving and deserves a medal."
To donate to the fund-raising page for Rosie, click here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-19--Who is Connor Stanley? Manchester United youngster training with first team

Manchester United included youngster Connor Stanley in their training squad before jetting out to Belgium for a Europa League tie versus Club Brugge .
The 18-year-old took part in the session at Carrington alongside the likes of Anthony Martial , Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo .
But who is Stanley , how much experience does he have and what can United fans expect from him in the future ?
We profile the United youngster here : Connor Stanley is an 18-year-old right winger and a second year scholar in the United academy .
He turns 19 in December this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in August 2018 , at the same time that United signed Reece Devine , and that season Stanley made a breakthrough into Neil Ryan 's Under-18s side at Old Trafford .
He 's described as a `` skilful winger '' who `` provides bundles of energy '' .
Stanley made 11 appearances for the United Under-18s last season and has made a further five this season in the U18 Premier League , providing two assists in 364 minutes of action .
He 's not yet made the step up to Under-23s in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Youth Cup debut — and his first appearance at Old Trafford — in the recent 1-0 fifth round victory over Leeds United , replacing fellow midfielder Charlie Wellens in the 80th minute .
He also picked up a 93rd minute booking in that game for a late challenge .
He was an unused sub in the previous round 's win over Norwich at Carrow Road .
Stanley did travel on the United Under-23s trip in Portugal , which took place when the first team were in Marbella on a winter break training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Neil Wood 's side in a 2-1 friendly defeat to Benfica on that trip .

Manchester United included youngster Connor Stanley in their training squad before jetting out to Belgium for a Europa League tie versus Club Brugge.
The 18-year-old took part in the session at Carrington alongside the likes of Anthony Martial, Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo.
But who is Stanley, how much experience does he have and what can United fans expect from him in the future?
We profile the United youngster here:
Basic information
Connor Stanley is an 18-year-old right winger and a second year scholar in the United academy. He turns 19 in December this year.
He joined the club from Birmingham City in August 2018, at the same time that United signed Reece Devine, and that season Stanley made a breakthrough into Neil Ryan's Under-18s side at Old Trafford.
He's described as a "skilful winger" who "provides bundles of energy".
(Image: 2020 Manchester United FC)
Experience
Stanley made 11 appearances for the United Under-18s last season and has made a further five this season in the U18 Premier League, providing two assists in 364 minutes of action.
He's not yet made the step up to Under-23s in a competitive game, but made his FA Youth Cup debut — and his first appearance at Old Trafford — in the recent 1-0 fifth round victory over Leeds United, replacing fellow midfielder Charlie Wellens in the 80th minute. He also picked up a 93rd minute booking in that game for a late challenge. He was an unused sub in the previous round's win over Norwich at Carrow Road.
Stanley did travel on the United Under-23s trip in Portugal, which took place when the first team were in Marbella on a winter break training camp. He appeared as a substitute for Neil Wood's side in a 2-1 friendly defeat to Benfica on that trip.