themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Child offered online gaming credits in exchange for nude images in ‘sextortion’

A child groomed into criminal activity was blackmailed after being persuaded to share nude pictures online .
The youngster was offered gaming credits in exchange for the photos , which were then used to draw them into organised crime .
It ’ s the first case of ‘ sextortion ’ against a child in the region , according to Greater Manchester 's deputy mayor .
Bev Hughes used the example while explaining how the coronavirus lockdown had posed a number of challenges for those trying to protect vulnerable children .
“ We ’ ve had the first case of sextortion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online , persuaded to give nude pictures of themselves online in turn for gaming vouchers and then they get blackmailed basically , with the pictures and then drawn into criminal activity , ” she told the M.E.N .
The practice of county lines - in which vulnerable people are groomed and exploited , often to sell drugs - has been ongoing during the pandemic , though less obviously .
“ We ’ ve some evidence criminals have changed their tactics during this lockdown , ” Ms Hughes said .
“ They ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hanging around places like supermarkets and corner shops to continue to get access to people .
`` Mobile dealing is happening .
So we ’ ve all got to be really really vigilant.
” County lines gangs use phone lines known as ‘ county lines ’ or ‘ deal lines ’ to flood certain areas with drugs .
Gangsters typically use violence and threats to exploit vulnerable people and children who they use as runners to carry out their deals .
In recent years the practice has seen children as young as 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of miles from home .
During the lockdown period , some Greater Manchester children were picked up by police as far away as Canterbury , Warwickshire and Shrewsbury .
Youth worker Matthew Norford - who turned his back on crime after heading up the former Rusholme Mandem gang - told the M.E.N earlier this year that criminals are using apps and video games to reach vulnerable youngsters .
Matthew - who now runs community interest company 1 Message - warned that criminals offer gaming vouchers and passes to win the loyalty of young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t be bothered to make a fake online profile - they get the workers to do it for them , '' he said .
`` These kids are already on the apps and then they just pick someone.
” Insp Jamie Pearson , of Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) , says he has even heard of criminals using JD Sports vouchers to groom kids .
“ Whatever the youth of today desire , they ’ ll get , ” he said .
“ It ’ s about showing affection to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says criminals reaching vulnerable youngsters was a concern from the moment lockdown began .
“ Young people were not going into school , ” she says .
“ So they ’ re not coming into contact with the kind of adults - mainly teachers but not only teachers - who would spot concerns and then refer those children into the safeguarding hubs or into the early health services.
” GMP look at intelligence logs on a daily basis to identify and refer anyone aged between 10 and 25 that may be vulnerable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been identifying those at risk , while headteachers and children ’ s services hold regular meetings .
Despite all this , leaders fear that some children may slip through the cracks .
The deputy mayor previously warned that a lack of school and social services supervision during lockdown left youngsters off the radar leaving then at greater risk of being drawn into the criminal world .
And , a recent report published by the National Youth Agency stated that the pandemic and lockdown has exposed more young people to exploitation and gang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down as hard as we possibly can on the people who are perpetrating this , ” Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes said .
“ It ’ s serious and organised crime that ’ s at the back of it always .
It ’ s people who are running a business and using the exploitation of children and young people to make their profits.
” She urges anyone with concerns to report it .
“ We want to say to parents if you ’ ve got any concerns at all then there are places you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do so because we can intervene and help to protect people and if possible go after the perpetrators.
” She added : “ Police officers do make it their business to keep up to speed but I think we could probably do a lot more to help parents understand the signs more and what might be happening .
“ There ’ s a balance - you don ’ t want to frighten parents but equally this is a digital world that children and young people are much more comfortable in than many adults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the dangers as well as the vast opportunities it gives to children and young people.
” This month , police arrested six people in Wigan as part of a major county lines crackdown .
Drugs , weapons and cash were seized during the operation carried out by British Transport Police and officers from Merseyside , Greater Manchester and Cheshire .
A 34-year-old man was arrested for driving offences and possession of a firearm after an air rifle was found in the boot of a car , while a 27-year-old man and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs offences after a man was stopped outside Wigan Wallgate railway station .
Elsewhere , at Wigan North Western railway station , another man and woman , both aged 23 , were arrested for money laundering and taken into custody after £10,000 in Scottish notes was recovered from police following a train journey from Aberdeen .
Then , on Monday ( July 13 ) , officers arrested a man found with a 12-inch machete at Wigan North Western .
He was later charged with possession of a bladed article .
News of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Merseyside gangsters were ‘ cuckooing ’ at properties in Wigan .
Cuckooing happens when criminals take over the homes of vulnerable people to use as a base for drug dealing and other serious crime .
It ’ s thought to be the first time organised crime groups ( OCGs ) from Merseyside have infringed on Greater Manchester .
There are hundreds of ‘ shop lines ’ or ‘ county lines ’ operating across Greater Manchester , according to police from GMP 's Challenger unit - which tackles serious and organised crime .
Investigators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boundaries of the region as well as those infringing on other areas .
“ We do have quite a number of towns and more rural areas here so there ’ s a lot of potential for the transfer of drugs from the city centres out into other parts of Greater Manchester - that is happening , ” Ms Hughes said .
There are currently 127 active organised crime groups ( OCGs ) operating in Greater Manchester - of those , 33 are linked to exploitation .
A further six new OCGs linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMP say .

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A child groomed into criminal activity was blackmailed after being persuaded to share nude pictures online.
The youngster was offered gaming credits in exchange for the photos, which were then used to draw them into organised crime.
It’s the first case of ‘sextortion’ against a child in the region, according to Greater Manchester's deputy mayor.
Bev Hughes used the example while explaining how the coronavirus lockdown had posed a number of challenges for those trying to protect vulnerable children.
(Image: PA)
“We’ve had the first case of sextortion - so the young person is groomed online, persuaded to give nude pictures of themselves online in turn for gaming vouchers and then they get blackmailed basically, with the pictures and then drawn into criminal activity,” she told the M.E.N.
The practice of county lines - in which vulnerable people are groomed and exploited, often to sell drugs - has been ongoing during the pandemic, though less obviously.
“We’ve some evidence criminals have changed their tactics during this lockdown,” Ms Hughes said.
“They’re using cars more, they’re hanging around places like supermarkets and corner shops to continue to get access to people.
"Mobile dealing is happening. So we’ve all got to be really really vigilant.”
County lines gangs use phone lines known as ‘county lines’ or ‘deal lines’ to flood certain areas with drugs.
Gangsters typically use violence and threats to exploit vulnerable people and children who they use as runners to carry out their deals.
In recent years the practice has seen children as young as 12 running drugs for gangsters, often hundreds of miles from home.
(Image: Daily Mirror)
During the lockdown period, some Greater Manchester children were picked up by police as far away as Canterbury, Warwickshire and Shrewsbury.
Youth worker Matthew Norford - who turned his back on crime after heading up the former Rusholme Mandem gang - told the M.E.N earlier this year that criminals are using apps and video games to reach vulnerable youngsters.
Matthew - who now runs community interest company 1 Message - warned that criminals offer gaming vouchers and passes to win the loyalty of young people.
“Real proper drug dealers can’t be bothered to make a fake online profile - they get the workers to do it for them," he said.
"These kids are already on the apps and then they just pick someone.”
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Insp Jamie Pearson, of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), says he has even heard of criminals using JD Sports vouchers to groom kids.
“Whatever the youth of today desire, they’ll get,” he said.
“It’s about showing affection to people who have none.”
Ms Hughes says criminals reaching vulnerable youngsters was a concern from the moment lockdown began.
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“Young people were not going into school,” she says. “So they’re not coming into contact with the kind of adults - mainly teachers but not only teachers - who would spot concerns and then refer those children into the safeguarding hubs or into the early health services.”
GMP look at intelligence logs on a daily basis to identify and refer anyone aged between 10 and 25 that may be vulnerable.
(Image: PA)
The North West exploitation steering group has also been identifying those at risk, while headteachers and children’s services hold regular meetings.
Despite all this, leaders fear that some children may slip through the cracks.
The deputy mayor previously warned that a lack of school and social services supervision during lockdown left youngsters off the radar leaving then at greater risk of being drawn into the criminal world.
And, a recent report published by the National Youth Agency stated that the pandemic and lockdown has exposed more young people to exploitation and gang violence.
“We’re bearing down as hard as we possibly can on the people who are perpetrating this,” Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes said.
“It’s serious and organised crime that’s at the back of it always. It’s people who are running a business and using the exploitation of children and young people to make their profits.”
She urges anyone with concerns to report it.
“We want to say to parents if you’ve got any concerns at all then there are places you can go for help and you should do so because we can intervene and help to protect people and if possible go after the perpetrators.”
She added: “Police officers do make it their business to keep up to speed but I think we could probably do a lot more to help parents understand the signs more and what might be happening.
“There’s a balance - you don’t want to frighten parents but equally this is a digital world that children and young people are much more comfortable in than many adults, so we need to be alive to the dangers as well as the vast opportunities it gives to children and young people.”
This month, police arrested six people in Wigan as part of a major county lines crackdown.
Drugs, weapons and cash were seized during the operation carried out by British Transport Police and officers from Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
A 34-year-old man was arrested for driving offences and possession of a firearm after an air rifle was found in the boot of a car, while a 27-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after a man was stopped outside Wigan Wallgate railway station.
Elsewhere, at Wigan North Western railway station, another man and woman, both aged 23, were arrested for money laundering and taken into custody after £10,000 in Scottish notes was recovered from police following a train journey from Aberdeen.
(Image: PA)
Then, on Monday (July 13), officers arrested a man found with a 12-inch machete at Wigan North Western. He was later charged with possession of a bladed article.
News of the arrests came after Insp Pearson warned that Merseyside gangsters were ‘cuckooing’ at properties in Wigan.
(Image: Jonathan Myers)
Cuckooing happens when criminals take over the homes of vulnerable people to use as a base for drug dealing and other serious crime.
It’s thought to be the first time organised crime groups (OCGs) from Merseyside have infringed on Greater Manchester.
There are hundreds of ‘shop lines’ or ‘county lines’ operating across Greater Manchester, according to police from GMP's Challenger unit - which tackles serious and organised crime.
Investigators are working to tackle those operating within the boundaries of the region as well as those infringing on other areas.
“We do have quite a number of towns and more rural areas here so there’s a lot of potential for the transfer of drugs from the city centres out into other parts of Greater Manchester - that is happening,” Ms Hughes said.
There are currently 127 active organised crime groups (OCGs) operating in Greater Manchester - of those, 33 are linked to exploitation.
A further six new OCGs linked to exploitation were created during lockdown, GMP say.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Pictures: Man City vs Arsenal in FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

Manchester City take on the Gunners at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup Final Manchester City are taking @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup semi-final behind closed doors at Wembley .
City are the current holders of @ @ @ @ @ to retain the Premier League are desperate to end the season with the FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ complete a cup treble following their Carabao Cup triumph earlier in the season .
Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ more times than any other club , but were beaten comfortably when the two sides @ @ @ @ @ in the first Premier League match following the lockdown .
You can see all of @ @ @ @ @ match at Wembley throughout the evening below .

Manchester City take on the Gunners at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup Final
Manchester City are taking on Arsenal tonight in the FA Cup semi-final behind closed doors at Wembley.
City are the current holders of the trophy and after failing to retain the Premier League are desperate to end the season with the FA Cup and the Champions League to complete a cup treble following their Carabao Cup triumph earlier in the season.
Arsenal have won the FA Cup more times than any other club, but were beaten comfortably when the two sides met at the Etihad Stadium in the first Premier League match following the lockdown.
You can see all of the best images from the match at Wembley throughout the evening below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Man Utd 'close to completing' Sancho signing and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
United are currently enjoying a 19-game unbeaten streak after a marked improvement since the restart and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build on his side 's potential this summer by reinforcing his attacking options , with the hope of turning them into Premier League title contenders .
The Norwegian would ideally like to add a centre-midfielder , playmaker and winger to his squad , with Borussia Dortmund 's Sancho the top target .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that United are long-term admirers of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has only been increased after he had another excellent season in Germany , contributing a massive 20 goals and 20 assists in 38 games .
Dortmund have remained adamant that they wo n't lower their asking price for Sancho in a post-coronavirus world which , despite United 's admiration , has threatened to scupper any potential deal .
However , according to The Sun , United are 'edging towards completing ' the deal and that Sancho wants to make the move to Old Trafford .
The report also states that Jesse Lingard could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for minutes this season with both Inter and AC Milan said to be interested .
Meanwhile , United have reportedly made contact with Victor Osimhen in an attempt to ‘ hijack ’ his transfer to Napoli .
That ’ s according to CalcioNapoli24 with Napoli highly anticipated to announce a move for the Lille striker .
United have other ideas , it ’ s claimed , though M.E.N .
Sport understands a centre forward is not a priority for United in the transfer market at the moment .

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Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
United are currently enjoying a 19-game unbeaten streak after a marked improvement since the restart and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build on his side's potential this summer by reinforcing his attacking options, with the hope of turning them into Premier League title contenders.
The Norwegian would ideally like to add a centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger to his squad, with Borussia Dortmund's Sancho the top target.
M.E.N. Sport understands that United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and their desire to sign him has only been increased after he had another excellent season in Germany, contributing a massive 20 goals and 20 assists in 38 games.
Dortmund have remained adamant that they won't lower their asking price for Sancho in a post-coronavirus world which, despite United's admiration, has threatened to scupper any potential deal.
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However, according to The Sun, United are 'edging towards completing' the deal and that Sancho wants to make the move to Old Trafford.
The report also states that Jesse Lingard could leave the club this summer after struggling for minutes this season with both Inter and AC Milan said to be interested.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly made contact with Victor Osimhen in an attempt to ‘hijack’ his transfer to Napoli.
That’s according to CalcioNapoli24 with Napoli highly anticipated to announce a move for the Lille striker.
United have other ideas, it’s claimed, though M.E.N. Sport understands a centre forward is not a priority for United in the transfer market at the moment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Large police presence at Thorpe Park in Surrey

A popular theme park was put on 'lockdown ' after one guest injured another .
Visitors were not allowed to leave Thorpe Park in Surrey while emergency services attended the site on Saturday afternoon .
A number of people on social media claimed someone had been stabbed .
A spokesperson for Thorpe Park confirmed someone had been injured by another visitor .
A statement from the theme park said : `` On 18th July 2020 , an incident took place at the Thorpe Park Resort where a guest was seriously injured by another guest .
`` The Resort ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were at the scene within minutes and administered immediate care until emergency services teams arrived .
`` The Police were alerted immediately and the Resort is co-operating fully with their investigations .
`` The health , safety and security of our guests is our primary objective .
We have an excellent security track record and have never had any incidents of this kind in over forty years .
`` Our staff are trained to respond to incidents of all size and scale , and the Resort ’ s security staff maintain regular patrols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also situated throughout the Resort .
`` We will be maintaining contact with both the injured guests ’ family and the Police . ''
Surrey Police has been contacted for further information .
Some people say they have since been allowed to leave - but added that there were huge queues to get out .
One theme park goer Tony Stone told SurreyLive he is currently at Thorpe Park with his children who have been shaken by the incident .
Mr Stone said : `` I ’ m here with my children who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We could see paramedics working on someone on the bridge .
We have been told to come back in the park . ''
Another visitor wrote on Twitter : `` There ’ s reports of a stabbing .
The bridge has been cornered off with police tape and there was police dogs .
`` Guests are slowly leaving via the other side of the bridge and all hotel guests are in the bar and restaurant . ''
Thorpe Park opened its doors on Saturday , July 4 after closing in March due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of coronavirus .
The park ’ s phased reopening includes the need for guests to pre-book tickets and bring a mask to the park .

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A popular theme park was put on 'lockdown' after one guest injured another.
Visitors were not allowed to leave Thorpe Park in Surrey while emergency services attended the site on Saturday afternoon.
A number of people on social media claimed someone had been stabbed.
A spokesperson for Thorpe Park confirmed someone had been injured by another visitor.
A statement from the theme park said: "On 18th July 2020, an incident took place at the Thorpe Park Resort where a guest was seriously injured by another guest.
"The Resort’s security team and fully trained medical staff were at the scene within minutes and administered immediate care until emergency services teams arrived.
"The Police were alerted immediately and the Resort is co-operating fully with their investigations.
"The health, safety and security of our guests is our primary objective. We have an excellent security track record and have never had any incidents of this kind in over forty years.
"Our staff are trained to respond to incidents of all size and scale, and the Resort’s security staff maintain regular patrols on site.
"CCTV cameras are also situated throughout the Resort.
"We will be maintaining contact with both the injured guests’ family and the Police."
Surrey Police has been contacted for further information.
Some people say they have since been allowed to leave - but added that there were huge queues to get out.
One theme park goer Tony Stone told SurreyLive he is currently at Thorpe Park with his children who have been shaken by the incident.
Mr Stone said: "I’m here with my children who are very concerned and upset.
"We could see paramedics working on someone on the bridge. We have been told to come back in the park."
Another visitor wrote on Twitter: "There’s reports of a stabbing. The bridge has been cornered off with police tape and there was police dogs.
"Guests are slowly leaving via the other side of the bridge and all hotel guests are in the bar and restaurant."
Thorpe Park opened its doors on Saturday, July 4 after closing in March due to the UK-wide lockdown efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus.
The park’s phased reopening includes the need for guests to pre-book tickets and bring a mask to the park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Locked up: Our round up of criminals jailed in Greater Manchester this week

Plenty of prison sentences have been handed out so far this July .
People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with M.E.N .
reporters there to cover the most serious .
There was the southern Comfort-fuelled thug who battered his sister after getting a taxi from Manchester to Liverpool and drinking for 18 hours .
Then there was the sex beast who prowled the streets as he hunted would-be victims .
Here is a run-down of the criminals jailed over the last seven days : Thug who boasted he was a 'paedo hunter ' stamped on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ f*****g nonce' A thug who boasted he was a 'paedo hunter ' launched a sickening and unprovoked attack on an innocent man in the street , stamping on his head while shouting 'you f***ing nonce ' - months after he slashed a man with a machete .
Jamie Forster , 21 , has been locked up for 12 years - with a four-year extended licence period - following the two horrific incidents .
Police dubbed the attacks 'random and shocking ' .
Forster , a detective said , was a 'great threat ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court heard that on July 13 , 2019 , Forster shouted at two men who were on their way to get food from a takeaway on Washway Road in Sale .
Prosecutor Michael Blakey said the men ignored him , before one of them then realised he had seen Forster before in a pub .
A friend Forster was with pulled out a blade '30 to 40 inches in length ' .
Forster grabbed it and slashed at one of the men , who fell to the floor .
The attacked continued while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Forster and his pal stamped on the man before running off .
The man sustained two cuts to his left hand ; a fracture to his hand which needed surgery ; and bruising and cuts to his face , arm and mouth .
The court heard that on September 14 , 2019 , Forster shouted at man in his 50s on a canal towpath in Sale , before chasing him onto Urban Road .
He called him a 'paedo ' before tripping him up and stamping on his head while screaming : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrified witness said she saw Forster stamp on the 'motionless and defenceless ' man 10 times .
The man was left with a sunken eye socket ; swelling to the right side of his face and head ; and acute bleeding on the brain .
Forster pleaded guilty to wounding with intent ; possession of an offensive weapon ; and causing grievous bodily harm .
He has previous convictions for battery and sexual assault .
Forster , of Sidmouth Road , Sale , will serve two thirds of his sentence in prison before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave made it feel like law and order had completely broken down in parts of Manchester - They bragged about it on Snapchat Two teenagers have been locked up for their part in a crime wave which made it appear as if there had been 'almost a complete breakdown in law and order in north and east Manchester ' .
The pair showed 'complete disregard ' for the police and thought they were 'above the law ' , a judge said .
They ran amok , terrorising residents in areas such as Newton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kyron Blackley , 18 , from Harpurhey , committed 41 offences during a period of around nine months last year .
These included four robberies in which a knife , machete or hammer were used .
The victim of one incident - a disabled man - considered ending his own life .
Another , a Deliveroo rider who sought refuge in the UK , now wants to leave the country .
Blackley and his associates 'bragged ' about their crimes on Snapchat .
During one incident , he kicked an elderly man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera and laughing .
The judge said ' a message had to be sent ' that long prison sentences would follow for such offences - 'regardless of age ' - as he sent Blackley down for nine years .
A 16 year-old boy , who can not be named for legal reasons , was sentenced to five years .
Blackley , of Thorntree Close , Harpurhey , denied three counts of robbery , but was found guilty after two trials .
At previous hearings he admitted another count of robbery ; attempted robbery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatening behaviour ; assault ; affray ; theft ; handling stolen goods ; two counts of vehicle taking ; driving without due care and attention ; 10 charges of driving without a licence ; and 13 of driving without insurance .
He was banned from driving for a decade .
The 16-year-old was also convicted of three counts of robbery after a trial .
At earlier hearings , he admitted attempted robbery ; two counts of burglary ; going equipped ; three counts of vehicle taking ; handling stolen goods ; witness intimidation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licence ; and two of driving without insurance .
He was banned from driving for seven years .
The man who grabbed paramedics ' bottoms and attacked emergency workers sent to help him A drunk man grabbed paramedics ' bottoms while lashing out at police and medics during two “ chaotic ” attacks .
The second attack happened in March as the country went into lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus .
A judge said Ashraf ’ s offending was so serious that only immediate custody was appropriate and he was jailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lowther Road , Rochdale , pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault , five counts of assault of an emergency worker and common assault .
This relates to the two separate incidents on January 17 and March 30 of this year .
Judge Maurice Greene said the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence was appropriate and jailed Ashraf for 12 months .
Thug slashed his dad with a knife then spat towards police officers while saying he had coronavirus A thug who slashed his father to the face multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had coronavirus , a court heard .
John Smee , 28 , attacked his father in the street in Salford , causing 'horrible ' injuries while using a knife .
He later claimed to have been suffering 'paranoid thoughts ' and believed his father wanted to kill him .
When he was being apprehended , Smee spat towards two female officers but missed .
Smee told them : `` I have got coronavirus , I have got all sorts . ''
He did n't have the virus , but a judge said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on the officers .
Now he has been jailed for four years .
Smee , of Albert Park Road , Salford , pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm , possessing a bladed article and two counts of assaulting emergency workers .
Southern Comfort-fuelled thug battered his sister after getting taxi from Manchester to Liverpool and drinking for 18 hours A thug battered his sister after drinking Southern Comfort for 18 hours straight .
Nathan Wilson , 33 , from Hyde , was already knocking back whiskey as he travelled by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court heard he made the journey in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown , but went on to claim he had no idea of the restrictions affecting the country .
He arrived at young mum Natasha Perkins ' home in Everton at around 1pm , on Sunday , April 26 , and they bought another bottle .
Liverpool Crown Court heard they 'continued to drink through the day and the night ' , reports the Liverpool Echo .
Paul Blasbery , prosecuting , said : `` They eventually retired to bed at around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A judge was told they were in the same room , with Wilson sleeping on the floor , and continued to chat .
Ms Perkins said they were talking about where Wilson used to live when his voice and body language suddenly changed .
Mr Blasbery said Wilson stood up , started shouting and grabbed her by the hair , then pulled her down before banging her head on the floor at least three times .
Ms Perkins alleged to police he also punched and kicked her , before leaving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bruised left eye , which she could not see out of , a cut to her nose and a cut underneath one eye , cuts and grazes to her cheek and forehead , and an injury to her little finger , the court was told .
When arrested and interviewed , Wilson initially made no comment , but went on to describe his sister 's account as 'bulls*** ' .
Wilson , of Moorfield Drive , Hyde , admitted assault causing actual bodily harm on a basis of plea , which was accepted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were half siblings with different dads and he was angered by an allegation she made against his father .
Wilson accepted grabbing her hair and banging her head on the floor , causing her injuries , but insisted he then left , the court heard .
He denied ever punching or kicking her , damaging her property , or returning upstairs to continue the assault .
Wilson was jailed for six months and made the subject of a 10-year restraining to protect his sister .
Thugs stashed £25,000 into drink bottles and planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men from Greater Manchester have been jailed after their plan to throw thousands of pounds of drugs into a Welsh prison was foiled .
Kurtis Clancy , 22 , and Dean Heney , 28 , were caught with cocaine , cannabis and steroids worth up to £25,000 stashed in drinks bottles as well as a mobile phone and chargers which were to be thrown over the prison walls for inmates to retrieve .
The pair travelled to south Wales from the Birmingham area to carry out the task in a bid to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for `` serious firearms offences '' Cardiff Crown Court was told on Tuesday .
However their plan unravelled when they were spotted acting suspiciously outside HMP Parc in Bridgend by an off-duty police officer at around 9pm on April 18 this year , Wales Online reports .
Clancy , from Oldham , and Heney , from Manchester , were sat in a white van nearby before driving off .
The pair had previously entered guilty pleas to eight counts each of conspiracy to supply drugs at an earlier hearing .
Judge Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Manchester , four years and 10 months in custody .
Clancy , of Lychgate Court , Oldham , was sentenced to six years in custody which includes time for breaching a suspended sentence at the time of the latest offences .
Sex beast prowled the streets as he hunted would-be victims A prowling sex offender Jason Bursk was caught on camera as he hunted another would-be victim .
He got into the home of a stranger in Radcliffe , Bury , in the early hours .
Using what police said was his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors until he found one that was open .
After getting into the house through an insecure front door , he went upstairs and was about to enter a child 's bedroom .
But the female occupant had been alerted by the alarm on her doorbell that the door was open .
She suspected the wind had blown it open .
She had no idea Bursk was inside .
The man dubbed a 'dangerous sexual predator ' by police was disturbed by the woman 's dogs , which barked loudly as they sensed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlocked the door before fleeing into the street .
He had been inside the house for only a few minutes .
He 's now been jailed for 15 years - with an additional five years on extended licence .
At Minshull Street Crown Court , Bursk , of Overton Close , Radcliffe , admitted two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 ; one count of attempted rape of a child under 13 ; one count of sexual assault of a woman in her 70s ; three counts of attempting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offence ; and four counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence .
An 'Incensed ' dad-of-three ploughed Audi into his cousin who had an affair with his wife A father-of-three has been jailed after driving his Audi into a relative who had an affair with his wife .
Imam Yusuf , 32 , spotted his second cousin , Mohamed Jawferdeen , stood next to a car in Willows Lane , Deane , Bolton , on May 8 last year .
Mr Jawferdeen , who lives in Blackburn and had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an affair with Yusuf 's wife in 2018 , prosecution barrister Wayne Jackson told Bolton Crown Court on Wednesday .
The affair had left Yusuf feeling `` incensed '' and he had made violent threats towards Mr Jawferdeen at the time .
The court heard that when Yusuf , of Swan Lane , Daubhill , saw Mr Jawferdeen on May 8 2019 , he began to accelerate , before losing control and hitting the victim with his car .
Yusuf 's car also spun 180 degrees and `` shunted '' Mr Jawferdeen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife and 17-month-old son inside .
Mr Jawferdeen , who suffered a serious fracture to his lower fibula , said he had initially been `` fearing for his life '' and described his injury as `` agonising '' .
Since the attack , he has made a significant recovery but still has some issues with running .
Mr Jawferdeen and his family say they have now forgiven Yusuf and did not wish to make a formal victim personal statement , Mr Jackson told the court .
Yusuf , who was previously jailed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving in March 2020 .
He had previously denied knowing that it was Mr Jawferdeen and that it was a coincidence .
Judge Graeme Smith sentenced Yusuf to two years imprisonment , with one year to be spent in custody and the other year on licence .
Yusuf was also banned from driving for two years , with the disqualification due to start upon his release from prison .
Fifteen computers , iPhones , cash , a gold chain , two wedding rings , gold earrings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spree that devastated businesses Companies counting the cost of the coronavirus crisis were given added stress after a prolific burglar struck .
A firm of solicitors had thousands of pounds-worth of computer equipment stolen in two separate break-ins committed by 31-year-old Matthew Cummins - who then targeted other premises in the city centre .
He struck at Field Fisher solicitors in Peter Street on March 2 , stealing seven laptops worth more than £6,200 .
Cummins , from Salford , then returned a week later , taking a further eight computers worth £7,800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the burglaries is 'massive ' , especially as businesses contend with the pandemic .
Although the offences were committed before lockdown , prosecutors said the impact has added to the additional pressures companies are facing due to the coronavirus .
The court heard Cummins , of Kiwi Street , Salford , has 39 previous convictions for 74 offences .
The judge said he had a 'shocking record for offences of dishonesty ' , including burglary .
A bouncer who attacked a rugby player outside a nightclub has been locked up ... five others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a promising rugby player and his friend during a shocking brawl outside a Manchester nightclub has been jailed .
Joe Sharratt was left with permanent hearing loss in one ear after being left unconscious following the fracas outside Factory on Princess Street .
The incident was caught on camera .
Gareth Carr , who punched Mr Sharratt with a 'very strong blow ' , has been jailed for 21 months .
Five other bouncers - including the head doorman that night - were spared jail .
They attacked Mr Sharratt and his friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave the club .
Imran Ilayas , 41 , punched both men , and threw Mr Cooper against a metal barrier .
Javad Yousefi-Solimonbolagh , 25 , was punched himself , but then attacked both men .
Amjad Yasin , 38 , a dad-of-six , punched Mr Sharratt in the head , and 'tall and powerfully built ' Carr landed a 'very strong blow ' on him , which caused him to fall to the ground .
Carr , 21 , also punched Mr Cooper in the head .
Ilayas dragged Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while others attacked him .
After being arrested all the defendants , except Yasin , claimed their actions were in self-defence .
Carr later pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Sharratt .
He and the other five defendants also admitted affray .
Jailing Carr for 21 months , Judge Goddard told him : `` You caused serious lasting injuries to a member of the public , in circumstances where it was your duty to prevent violence , not use it unlawfully . ''
Yasin , of Latimer Street , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bakery , was sentenced to 15 months in prison , suspended for two years .
'Experienced ' doorman Clark , of Epson Avenue , Sale , received 17 months in prison , suspended for two years .
Ilayas , of Gainsborough Avenue , Oldham , who had been a doorman for 20 years previously , received a 15 month sentence suspended for two years .
Soliman-Bolagh , of Higher Lane , Whitefield , who is studying business management at university , was sentenced to 18 months in prison , suspended for two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kingsway , Manchester , received the same sentence as Soliman-Bolagh .

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Plenty of prison sentences have been handed out so far this July.
People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with M.E.N. reporters there to cover the most serious.
There was the southern Comfort-fuelled thug who battered his sister after getting a taxi from Manchester to Liverpool and drinking for 18 hours.
Then there was the sex beast who prowled the streets as he hunted would-be victims.
Here is a run-down of the criminals jailed over the last seven days:
Thug who boasted he was a 'paedo hunter' stamped on innocent man's head while screaming 'f*****g nonce'
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A thug who boasted he was a 'paedo hunter' launched a sickening and unprovoked attack on an innocent man in the street, stamping on his head while shouting 'you f***ing nonce' - months after he slashed a man with a machete.
Jamie Forster, 21, has been locked up for 12 years - with a four-year extended licence period - following the two horrific incidents.
Police dubbed the attacks 'random and shocking'. Forster, a detective said, was a 'great threat' to the community.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that on July 13, 2019, Forster shouted at two men who were on their way to get food from a takeaway on Washway Road in Sale.
Prosecutor Michael Blakey said the men ignored him, before one of them then realised he had seen Forster before in a pub.
A friend Forster was with pulled out a blade '30 to 40 inches in length'.
Forster grabbed it and slashed at one of the men, who fell to the floor.
The attacked continued while the victim lay defenceless on the floor. Forster and his pal stamped on the man before running off.
The man sustained two cuts to his left hand; a fracture to his hand which needed surgery; and bruising and cuts to his face, arm and mouth.
The court heard that on September 14, 2019, Forster shouted at man in his 50s on a canal towpath in Sale, before chasing him onto Urban Road.
He called him a 'paedo' before tripping him up and stamping on his head while screaming: "You f*****g nonce."
A horrified witness said she saw Forster stamp on the 'motionless and defenceless' man 10 times.
The man was left with a sunken eye socket; swelling to the right side of his face and head; and acute bleeding on the brain.
Forster pleaded guilty to wounding with intent; possession of an offensive weapon; and causing grievous bodily harm.
He has previous convictions for battery and sexual assault.
Forster, of Sidmouth Road, Sale, will serve two thirds of his sentence in prison before being considered for parole.
Their crime wave made it feel like law and order had completely broken down in parts of Manchester - They bragged about it on Snapchat
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Two teenagers have been locked up for their part in a crime wave which made it appear as if there had been 'almost a complete breakdown in law and order in north and east Manchester'.
The pair showed 'complete disregard' for the police and thought they were 'above the law', a judge said.
They ran amok, terrorising residents in areas such as Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Moston and Collyhurst.
Kyron Blackley, 18, from Harpurhey, committed 41 offences during a period of around nine months last year.
These included four robberies in which a knife, machete or hammer were used. The victim of one incident - a disabled man - considered ending his own life.
Another, a Deliveroo rider who sought refuge in the UK, now wants to leave the country.
Blackley and his associates 'bragged' about their crimes on Snapchat. During one incident, he kicked an elderly man in the face before turning to the camera and laughing.
The judge said 'a message had to be sent' that long prison sentences would follow for such offences - 'regardless of age' - as he sent Blackley down for nine years.
A 16 year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to five years.
Blackley, of Thorntree Close, Harpurhey, denied three counts of robbery, but was found guilty after two trials.
At previous hearings he admitted another count of robbery; attempted robbery; possession of an offensive weapon; threatening behaviour; assault; affray; theft; handling stolen goods; two counts of vehicle taking; driving without due care and attention; 10 charges of driving without a licence; and 13 of driving without insurance.
He was banned from driving for a decade.
The 16-year-old was also convicted of three counts of robbery after a trial.
At earlier hearings, he admitted attempted robbery; two counts of burglary; going equipped; three counts of vehicle taking; handling stolen goods; witness intimidation; two counts of driving without a licence; and two of driving without insurance.
He was banned from driving for seven years.
The man who grabbed paramedics' bottoms and attacked emergency workers sent to help him
A drunk man grabbed paramedics' bottoms while lashing out at police and medics during two “chaotic” attacks.
Muhammad Ashraf, 38, kicked, squeezed, grabbed and sexually assaulted emergency workers during separate attacks.
The second attack happened in March as the country went into lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus.
A judge said Ashraf’s offending was so serious that only immediate custody was appropriate and he was jailed for 12 months.
Ashraf, of Lowther Road, Rochdale, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault, five counts of assault of an emergency worker and common assault.
This relates to the two separate incidents on January 17 and March 30 of this year.
Judge Maurice Greene said the offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence was appropriate and jailed Ashraf for 12 months.
Thug slashed his dad with a knife then spat towards police officers while saying he had coronavirus
A thug who slashed his father to the face multiple times then spat towards police officers saying he had coronavirus, a court heard.
John Smee, 28, attacked his father in the street in Salford, causing 'horrible' injuries while using a knife.
He later claimed to have been suffering 'paranoid thoughts' and believed his father wanted to kill him.
When he was being apprehended, Smee spat towards two female officers but missed.
Smee told them: "I have got coronavirus, I have got all sorts."
He didn't have the virus, but a judge said Smee's behaviour had a 'profound' impact on the officers.
Now he has been jailed for four years.
Smee, of Albert Park Road, Salford, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possessing a bladed article and two counts of assaulting emergency workers.
Southern Comfort-fuelled thug battered his sister after getting taxi from Manchester to Liverpool and drinking for 18 hours
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A thug battered his sister after drinking Southern Comfort for 18 hours straight.
Nathan Wilson, 33, from Hyde, was already knocking back whiskey as he travelled by taxi from Manchester to Liverpool.
A court heard he made the journey in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown, but went on to claim he had no idea of the restrictions affecting the country.
He arrived at young mum Natasha Perkins' home in Everton at around 1pm, on Sunday, April 26, and they bought another bottle.
Liverpool Crown Court heard they 'continued to drink through the day and the night', reports the Liverpool Echo.
Paul Blasbery, prosecuting, said: "They eventually retired to bed at around 6am, on Monday, April 27."
A judge was told they were in the same room, with Wilson sleeping on the floor, and continued to chat.
Ms Perkins said they were talking about where Wilson used to live when his voice and body language suddenly changed.
Mr Blasbery said Wilson stood up, started shouting and grabbed her by the hair, then pulled her down before banging her head on the floor at least three times.
Ms Perkins alleged to police he also punched and kicked her, before leaving the home.
She suffered a swollen and bruised left eye, which she could not see out of, a cut to her nose and a cut underneath one eye, cuts and grazes to her cheek and forehead, and an injury to her little finger, the court was told.
When arrested and interviewed, Wilson initially made no comment, but went on to describe his sister's account as 'bulls***'.
Wilson, of Moorfield Drive, Hyde, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm on a basis of plea, which was accepted by the Crown.
He said they were half siblings with different dads and he was angered by an allegation she made against his father.
Wilson accepted grabbing her hair and banging her head on the floor, causing her injuries, but insisted he then left, the court heard.
He denied ever punching or kicking her, damaging her property, or returning upstairs to continue the assault.
Wilson was jailed for six months and made the subject of a 10-year restraining to protect his sister.
Thugs stashed £25,000 into drink bottles and planned to hurl them over prison wall
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Two men from Greater Manchester have been jailed after their plan to throw thousands of pounds of drugs into a Welsh prison was foiled.
Kurtis Clancy, 22, and Dean Heney, 28, were caught with cocaine, cannabis and steroids worth up to £25,000 stashed in drinks bottles as well as a mobile phone and chargers which were to be thrown over the prison walls for inmates to retrieve.
The pair travelled to south Wales from the Birmingham area to carry out the task in a bid to pay off debts to a criminal currently serving time for "serious firearms offences" Cardiff Crown Court was told on Tuesday.
However their plan unravelled when they were spotted acting suspiciously outside HMP Parc in Bridgend by an off-duty police officer at around 9pm on April 18 this year, Wales Online reports.
Clancy, from Oldham, and Heney, from Manchester, were sat in a white van nearby before driving off.
The pair had previously entered guilty pleas to eight counts each of conspiracy to supply drugs at an earlier hearing.
Judge Richard Twomlow handed Heney, of Poplar Road, Manchester, four years and 10 months in custody.
Clancy, of Lychgate Court, Oldham, was sentenced to six years in custody which includes time for breaching a suspended sentence at the time of the latest offences.
Sex beast prowled the streets as he hunted would-be victims
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A prowling sex offender Jason Bursk was caught on camera as he hunted another would-be victim.
He got into the home of a stranger in Radcliffe, Bury, in the early hours.
Using what police said was his usual method, he had been trying doors until he found one that was open.
After getting into the house through an insecure front door, he went upstairs and was about to enter a child's bedroom.
But the female occupant had been alerted by the alarm on her doorbell that the door was open.
She suspected the wind had blown it open. She had no idea Bursk was inside.
The man dubbed a 'dangerous sexual predator' by police was disturbed by the woman's dogs, which barked loudly as they sensed an intruder.
Bursk ran downstairs and unlocked the door before fleeing into the street. He had been inside the house for only a few minutes.
He's now been jailed for 15 years - with an additional five years on extended licence.
At Minshull Street Crown Court, Bursk, of Overton Close, Radcliffe, admitted two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13; one count of attempted rape of a child under 13; one count of sexual assault of a woman in her 70s; three counts of attempting to trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence; and four counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence.
An 'Incensed' dad-of-three ploughed Audi into his cousin who had an affair with his wife
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A father-of-three has been jailed after driving his Audi into a relative who had an affair with his wife.
Imam Yusuf, 32, spotted his second cousin, Mohamed Jawferdeen, stood next to a car in Willows Lane, Deane, Bolton, on May 8 last year.
Mr Jawferdeen, who lives in Blackburn and had been visiting family for Ramadan, had previously had an affair with Yusuf's wife in 2018, prosecution barrister Wayne Jackson told Bolton Crown Court on Wednesday.
The affair had left Yusuf feeling "incensed" and he had made violent threats towards Mr Jawferdeen at the time.
The court heard that when Yusuf, of Swan Lane, Daubhill, saw Mr Jawferdeen on May 8 2019, he began to accelerate, before losing control and hitting the victim with his car.
Yusuf's car also spun 180 degrees and "shunted" Mr Jawferdeen's parked car, which had his wife and 17-month-old son inside.
Mr Jawferdeen, who suffered a serious fracture to his lower fibula, said he had initially been "fearing for his life" and described his injury as "agonising". Since the attack, he has made a significant recovery but still has some issues with running.
Mr Jawferdeen and his family say they have now forgiven Yusuf and did not wish to make a formal victim personal statement, Mr Jackson told the court.
Yusuf, who was previously jailed in 2010 for grievous bodily harm, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving in March 2020. He had previously denied knowing that it was Mr Jawferdeen and that it was a coincidence.
Judge Graeme Smith sentenced Yusuf to two years imprisonment, with one year to be spent in custody and the other year on licence.
Yusuf was also banned from driving for two years, with the disqualification due to start upon his release from prison.
Fifteen computers, iPhones, cash, a gold chain, two wedding rings, gold earrings and a ring - the one-man burglary spree that devastated businesses
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Companies counting the cost of the coronavirus crisis were given added stress after a prolific burglar struck.
A firm of solicitors had thousands of pounds-worth of computer equipment stolen in two separate break-ins committed by 31-year-old Matthew Cummins - who then targeted other premises in the city centre.
He struck at Field Fisher solicitors in Peter Street on March 2, stealing seven laptops worth more than £6,200.
Cummins, from Salford, then returned a week later, taking a further eight computers worth £7,800.
The firm said the impact of the burglaries is 'massive', especially as businesses contend with the pandemic.
Cummins was arrested on April 21.
Although the offences were committed before lockdown, prosecutors said the impact has added to the additional pressures companies are facing due to the coronavirus.
The court heard Cummins, of Kiwi Street, Salford, has 39 previous convictions for 74 offences. The judge said he had a 'shocking record for offences of dishonesty', including burglary.
Judge Anthony Cross QC jailed Cummins for two-and-a-half years.
A bouncer who attacked a rugby player outside a nightclub has been locked up... five others were spared jail
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A bouncer who attacked a promising rugby player and his friend during a shocking brawl outside a Manchester nightclub has been jailed.
Joe Sharratt was left with permanent hearing loss in one ear after being left unconscious following the fracas outside Factory on Princess Street.
The incident was caught on camera.
Gareth Carr, who punched Mr Sharratt with a 'very strong blow', has been jailed for 21 months.
Five other bouncers - including the head doorman that night - were spared jail.
They attacked Mr Sharratt and his friend Leon Cooper after the pair were asked to leave the club.
Imran Ilayas, 41, punched both men, and threw Mr Cooper against a metal barrier.
Javad Yousefi-Solimonbolagh, 25, was punched himself, but then attacked both men.
Mohammed Saleem, 22, the head doorman that night, punched Mr Cooper.
Amjad Yasin, 38, a dad-of-six, punched Mr Sharratt in the head, and 'tall and powerfully built' Carr landed a 'very strong blow' on him, which caused him to fall to the ground.
Carr, 21, also punched Mr Cooper in the head.
Ilayas dragged Mr Cooper to the ground and held him, while others attacked him.
Lee Clark, 42, also punched Mr Cooper.
After being arrested all the defendants, except Yasin, claimed their actions were in self-defence.
Carr later pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to Mr Sharratt.
He and the other five defendants also admitted affray.
Jailing Carr for 21 months, Judge Goddard told him: "You caused serious lasting injuries to a member of the public, in circumstances where it was your duty to prevent violence, not use it unlawfully."
Yasin, of Latimer Street, Oldham, who now works in a bakery, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, suspended for two years.
'Experienced' doorman Clark, of Epson Avenue, Sale, received 17 months in prison, suspended for two years.
Ilayas, of Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, who had been a doorman for 20 years previously, received a 15 month sentence suspended for two years.
Soliman-Bolagh, of Higher Lane, Whitefield, who is studying business management at university, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years.
Tesco worker Saleem, of of Kingsway, Manchester, received the same sentence as Soliman-Bolagh.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Man City starting XI vs Arsenal includes Eric Garcia and David Silva

Pep Guardiola has included Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva in a strong Manchester City starting XI to face Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday .
Guardiola has rotated his side to prepare for this semi-final , which @ @ @ @ @ competition .
The Blues boss rested the likes of Aymeric Laporte , De Bruyne and @ @ @ @ @ game against Bournemouth , with all four returning at Wembley .
Ederson lines up in @ @ @ @ @ cup goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was injured , with Laporte and Eric Garcia in central defence @ @ @ @ @ in the recent Premier League win over Arsenal .
Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy continue @ @ @ @ @ , Ilkay Gundogan , De Bruyne and Silva line up in Guardiola 's favoured big-game @ @ @ @ @ , Gabriel Jesus leads the line while Sterling and Riyad Mahrez start from the wings @ @ @ @ @ John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi are available , while Joao Cancelo returns from injury .

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Pep Guardiola has included Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva in a strong Manchester City starting XI to face Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Guardiola has rotated his side to prepare for this semi-final, which has become City's priority competition. The Blues boss rested the likes of Aymeric Laporte, De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling in the last game against Bournemouth, with all four returning at Wembley.
Ederson lines up in goal after Guardiola confirmed regular cup goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was injured, with Laporte and Eric Garcia in central defence, just as they were in the recent Premier League win over Arsenal. Kyle Walker and Benjamin Mendy continue at full-back.
In midfield, Ilkay Gundogan, De Bruyne and Silva line up in Guardiola's favoured big-game combination, and in attack, Gabriel Jesus leads the line while Sterling and Riyad Mahrez start from the wings.
On the bench, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi are available, while Joao Cancelo returns from injury.
Man City starting XI vs Arsenal: Ederson, Walker, Garcia, Laporte, Mendy, Gundogan, D Silva (C), De Bruyne, Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling.
Substitutes: Carson, Stones, Zinchenko, Bernardo, Rodrigo, Fernandinho, Cancelo, Otamendi, Foden.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--'We're Not Really Here' - the truth about Man City fans' Invisible Man song

Manchester City supporters have been singing “ We 're Not Really Here ” for over 20 years .
At first it was a fitting reflection on the woes and misfortune of the old City , a big club that found itself wallowing in the murky depths of English football .
But in the last ten years it has become an ode to hope and joy , an expression of disbelief at the transformation wrought at the club by Sheikh Mansour 's takeover .
And it 's been the slogan used by the club to decorate the Etihad Stadium during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to watch and cheer on their team .
A book by veteran City fan Don Price reveals the real origins of the song … and it is a tale tinged with sadness .
Myths have grown up about the origin of the song , set to the tune of the old African-American protest song “ We Shall Not Be Moved ” .
The song has spawned its own spin-off industry of pin badges , T-shirts , a book and even a 2017 opera at Manchester 's Contact Theatre .
But where did it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Luton Town in the 1980s , when away fans were banned , while another claimed it was a reaction to media claims that City had no fans .
Another story is that the City fans who defied the ban on away fans at Millwall 's notorious Den began singing it after managing to sneak into the stadium – although it is unlikely anyone who did that would live to tell the tale .
And yet another claims that a lost coach-load of fans on an away trip stopped at a street information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , snaffled the map and burst out into the song .
But Don , a stalwart of the Prestwich and Whitefield branch , has finally set the record straight , and says the song was originally nothing to do with City , but was adopted by them .
“ First of all , it started as a pub song not a football song and was not started at a game , ” says Don , in his book .
“ However , it did turn out to be a sentimental song to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sung.
” He went on : “ In the early nineties a group of us from Prestwich went on a stag do to Amsterdam and while we were there we got word that a great mate of ours who , for one reason or another had not come with us , had committed suicide .
“ Unsurprisingly it knocked the stuffing out of us and to be honest we were glad to be going home the next day as it was impossible to enjoy ourselves knowing something as tragic as that had happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The weekend after we got back we all met up in the Forester ’ s pub in Prestwich , on one hand to carry on the stag do , and also to have a drink to our mate .
“ Half way through the afternoon one of the lads Phill ( RIP ) called everyone to silence and we assumed he wanted to make a speech but instead he stood on a chair and came out with these iconic words .
“ If you drink , you will die , “ If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ So it ’ s better to be drunk than be sober when you die , “ Just like the fan of the invisible man , “ Now I never knew what inspired Phill to come out with those words but to us that were there they seemed the right thing to say and the right time to say them , as the song was in memory of our mate .
“ Looking back now it was an emotional experience .
“ The pub was packed and everyone joined in with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lad who died although it does not matter , was not a City fan and neither was Phill .
“ The only reason I mention that they were not City fans is to emphasize the fact that the song had absolutely nothing to do with football and absolutely nothing to do with Manchester City as the lad who died wasn ’ t a City fan and Phill would have sang the song anyway.
” Don said that a meeting of the newly-formed Prestwich and Whitefield branch in 1994 ended with a reprise of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up when City toured Ireland in 1996.
” Don concludes : “ I am sorry if this disappoints people who thought it had some other nostalgic reason connected with the club but I can not rewrite history .
“ To be honest , though , I think it only really took off because we were relegated and playing in the lower divisions , as in truth it had more meaning singing it at the likes of Grimsby , Lincoln and Swindon than it would at Arsenal , Liverpool or Chelsea.
” * ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Win Away : The Inside Story of Manchester City 's Legendary Fans ” by Don Price ( Empire £9.95 ) .

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Manchester City supporters have been singing “We're Not Really Here” for over 20 years.
At first it was a fitting reflection on the woes and misfortune of the old City, a big club that found itself wallowing in the murky depths of English football.
But in the last ten years it has become an ode to hope and joy, an expression of disbelief at the transformation wrought at the club by Sheikh Mansour's takeover.
And it's been the slogan used by the club to decorate the Etihad Stadium during the post-coronavirus world of matches played without fans to watch and cheer on their team.
A book by veteran City fan Don Price reveals the real origins of the song … and it is a tale tinged with sadness.
Myths have grown up about the origin of the song, set to the tune of the old African-American protest song “We Shall Not Be Moved”.
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The song has spawned its own spin-off industry of pin badges, T-shirts, a book and even a 2017 opera at Manchester's Contact Theatre.
But where did it all start?
Some say it began at Luton Town in the 1980s, when away fans were banned, while another claimed it was a reaction to media claims that City had no fans.
Another story is that the City fans who defied the ban on away fans at Millwall's notorious Den began singing it after managing to sneak into the stadium – although it is unlikely anyone who did that would live to tell the tale.
And yet another claims that a lost coach-load of fans on an away trip stopped at a street information map which declared “You Are Here”, snaffled the map and burst out into the song.
But Don, a stalwart of the Prestwich and Whitefield branch, has finally set the record straight, and says the song was originally nothing to do with City, but was adopted by them.
“First of all, it started as a pub song not a football song and was not started at a game,” says Don, in his book.
“However, it did turn out to be a sentimental song to us in Prestwich when it was first sung.”
He went on: “In the early nineties a group of us from Prestwich went on a stag do to Amsterdam and while we were there we got word that a great mate of ours who, for one reason or another had not come with us, had committed suicide.
“Unsurprisingly it knocked the stuffing out of us and to be honest we were glad to be going home the next day as it was impossible to enjoy ourselves knowing something as tragic as that had happened to one of our mates.
“The weekend after we got back we all met up in the Forester’s pub in Prestwich, on one hand to carry on the stag do, and also to have a drink to our mate.
“Half way through the afternoon one of the lads Phill (RIP) called everyone to silence and we assumed he wanted to make a speech but instead he stood on a chair and came out with these iconic words.
“If you drink, you will die,
“If you don’t drink you will die,
“So it’s better to be drunk than be sober when you die,
“Just like the fan of the invisible man,
“We’re not really here.”
“Now I never knew what inspired Phill to come out with those words but to us that were there they seemed the right thing to say and the right time to say them, as the song was in memory of our mate.
“Looking back now it was an emotional experience.
“The pub was packed and everyone joined in with the singing. As it happens, the lad who died although it does not matter, was not a City fan and neither was Phill.
“The only reason I mention that they were not City fans is to emphasize the fact that the song had absolutely nothing to do with football and absolutely nothing to do with Manchester City as the lad who died wasn’t a City fan and Phill would have sang the song anyway.”
Don said that a meeting of the newly-formed Prestwich and Whitefield branch in 1994 ended with a reprise of the song, and it was taken up when City toured Ireland in 1996.”
Don concludes: “I am sorry if this disappoints people who thought it had some other nostalgic reason connected with the club but I cannot rewrite history.
“To be honest, though, I think it only really took off because we were relegated and playing in the lower divisions, as in truth it had more meaning singing it at the likes of Grimsby, Lincoln and Swindon than it would at Arsenal, Liverpool or Chelsea.”
*”We Never Win at Home We Never Win Away: The Inside Story of Manchester City's Legendary Fans” by Don Price (Empire £9.95).


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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Man United evening headlines as Solskjaer hits back at VAR claims

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday July 18 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to accept Frank Lampard ’ s claims that VAR has worked in favour of Manchester United over the last few weeks .
The Chelsea boss , ahead of Sunday ’ s FA Cup semi-final between the two sides , suggested some decisions have gone the way of the Red Devils .
Lampard pointed to the challenge on Fernandes at Aston Villa which resulted in a penalty , and Jordan Ayew ’ s disallowed goal in Thursday ’ s game against Crystal Palace .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ factual decisions ” in response .
“ How long have we got ?
” .
“ I can sit here for hours now and try to talk about this .
It looks like there 's a narrative , it looks like people want to influence whoever is making the decisions .
I hear people talking about luck , that we 've been lucky more than unlucky .
“ Talking about lucky ; the penalty we got against Tottenham in the last minute that was taken away from us ; that might be two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red card [ Oriol ] Romeu should have had against us when he almost got Mason Greenwood crippled , that should 've been a red card , maybe that would 've helped us .
“ I 'm pretty relaxed on these and refs are gon na be making objective decisions and are not gon na be influenced by any emotion in any way , so I do n't think they 'll read [ what Lampard said ] .
” against Chelsea with an ankle injury sustained in last week ’ s 2-2 draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brandon Williams out of the trip to Selhurst Park on Thursday , but he may be ready to return at Wembley this weekend .
If the 19-year-old is not deemed fit , Timothy Fosu-Mensah will continue at left-back having filled in against Crystal Palace .
“ I do n't think Luke 's going to make it no , he 'll be out , ” Solskjaer said .
“ Brandon will hopefully be able to train today and be available.
” It remains to be seen whether Sergio Romero will continue in goal having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA Cup ties .
Solskjaer reveals how Rashford and Martial have improved in training Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained how forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have learned to play together in training .
The attacking duo have been in exceptional form since the Premier League ’ s restart , scoring nine goals between them .
Alongside Mason Greenwood , Martial and Rashford have proved a menace for opposition defenders , and Solskjaer has put much of that down to work done at Carrington .
“ We work on it , we work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together at the club for so long now and there was a spell where they were challenging , more or less , for the same position , both of them maybe on the left-hand side , ” .
“ But now we have found a way of playing them together and you can see it 's starting to click , they enjoy each other 's company , they know each other 's strengths , they know each other 's weaknesses - if there are any - so I 'm delighted with their performances @

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Here are the Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday July 18.
Solskjaer responds to VAR claims from Chelsea boss Lampard
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to accept Frank Lampard’s claims that VAR has worked in favour of Manchester United over the last few weeks.
The Chelsea boss, ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final between the two sides, suggested some decisions have gone the way of the Red Devils.
Lampard pointed to the challenge on Fernandes at Aston Villa which resulted in a penalty, and Jordan Ayew’s disallowed goal in Thursday’s game against Crystal Palace.
But Solskjaer has pointed to several “factual decisions” in response.
“How long have we got?” he said . “I can sit here for hours now and try to talk about this. It looks like there's a narrative, it looks like people want to influence whoever is making the decisions. I hear people talking about luck, that we've been lucky more than unlucky.
“Talking about lucky; the penalty we got against Tottenham in the last minute that was taken away from us; that might be two points for us. Talking about the red card [Oriol] Romeu should have had against us when he almost got Mason Greenwood crippled, that should've been a red card, maybe that would've helped us.
“I'm pretty relaxed on these and refs are gonna be making objective decisions and are not gonna be influenced by any emotion in any way, so I don't think they'll read [what Lampard said].”
United reveal team news ahead of Chelsea clash
Luke Shaw will miss the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea with an ankle injury sustained in last week’s 2-2 draw with Southampton.
A head injury kept Brandon Williams out of the trip to Selhurst Park on Thursday, but he may be ready to return at Wembley this weekend.
If the 19-year-old is not deemed fit, Timothy Fosu-Mensah will continue at left-back having filled in against Crystal Palace.
“I don't think Luke's going to make it no, he'll be out,” Solskjaer said. “Brandon will hopefully be able to train today and be available.”
It remains to be seen whether Sergio Romero will continue in goal having played in United’s previous four FA Cup ties.
Solskjaer reveals how Rashford and Martial have improved in training
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained how forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial have learned to play together in training.
The attacking duo have been in exceptional form since the Premier League’s restart, scoring nine goals between them.
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Alongside Mason Greenwood, Martial and Rashford have proved a menace for opposition defenders, and Solskjaer has put much of that down to work done at Carrington.
“We work on it, we work on patterns, but they've been together at the club for so long now and there was a spell where they were challenging, more or less, for the same position, both of them maybe on the left-hand side,” the United boss said .
“But now we have found a way of playing them together and you can see it's starting to click, they enjoy each other's company, they know each other's strengths, they know each other's weaknesses - if there are any - so I'm delighted with their performances.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-18--Walker makes Man City trophy statement ahead of Arsenal FA Cup clash

Kyle Walker has insisted Manchester City still have their eyes firmly set on two more pieces of silverware this season .
Pep Guardiola 's side take on Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday , looking to retain the trophy after a 6-0 demolition of Watford in the final last season .
Having already won the Carabao Cup against Aston Villa , City remain in the hunt for the FA Cup and the Champions League .
Having lost a realistic chance of winning the Premier League title some time ago , Walker has insisted City have had their focus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more trophies before the season is out .
`` This , for me , is a massive competition in the English game , '' Walker told ManCity.com .
`` For us to go and do this again back-to-back would be fantastic and then if we could get the Champions League as well , that would be a fantastic season .
`` Winning the FA Cup would dampen the pain of surrendering the Premier League , definitely .
`` What we did for the last two seasons , I do n't think we got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that year in , year out , playing 50+ games - almost winning every one - and reaching that number of Finals in one year ... That 's a lot of games .
`` It 's not just the 11 competing week in , week out - it 's up to 20 , playing their part in the season .
`` We 've already won the Carabao Cup and we 're in the semi-finals of the FA Cup .
`` Both the FA Cup and Champions League are massive . ''

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Kyle Walker has insisted Manchester City still have their eyes firmly set on two more pieces of silverware this season.
Pep Guardiola's side take on Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, looking to retain the trophy after a 6-0 demolition of Watford in the final last season.
Having already won the Carabao Cup against Aston Villa, City remain in the hunt for the FA Cup and the Champions League.
Having lost a realistic chance of winning the Premier League title some time ago, Walker has insisted City have had their focus solely on ensuring they pick up two more trophies before the season is out.
"This, for me, is a massive competition in the English game," Walker told ManCity.com.
"For us to go and do this again back-to-back would be fantastic and then if we could get the Champions League as well, that would be a fantastic season.
"Winning the FA Cup would dampen the pain of surrendering the Premier League, definitely.
"What we did for the last two seasons, I don't think we got the praise we deserve.
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"To do that year in, year out, playing 50+ games - almost winning every one - and reaching that number of Finals in one year... That's a lot of games.
"It's not just the 11 competing week in, week out - it's up to 20, playing their part in the season.
"We've already won the Carabao Cup and we're in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
"Both the FA Cup and Champions League are massive."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--James and Bailly to start - Man Utd team fans want to see vs Chelsea

Manchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make five changes to his starting XI for Sunday 's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea .
The two clubs will take time out of their intense battle for Champions League qualification to go head-to-head for a place in next month 's final at Wembley .
United are the form side going into the match and have n't lost in 19 games , but there has been a noticeable drop in performance levels over the last two matches .
That could probably be blamed on fatigue as Solskjaer has , understandably , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hectic fixture schedule but fans would like to see a few changes made against Chelsea .
The first of which coming between the sticks , with second choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero keeping his role as cup 'keeper in place of regular starter David De Gea .
While supporters would like Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire to keep their places , they want changes elsewhere in defence .
Firstly they would like to see Eric Bailly come in for Victor Lindelof , who has n't been in the best form in recent matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivorian played against Chelsea in February .
They would also like to see , if fully recovered from the nasty cut he suffered against Southampton , Brandon Williams come back into the side at left-back , despite Timothy Fosu-Mensah 's encouraging display in the victory over Crystal Palace .
In midfield supporters have called for Nemanja Matic to be reinstated to the starting XI after being rested on Thursday , with Scott McTominay making way , but want Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba to remain in the side .
The final change fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with youngster Mason Greenwood being rested in favour of Daniel James .
If they get their way then the Welshman will join Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack .

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Manchester United fans want to see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer make five changes to his starting XI for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
The two clubs will take time out of their intense battle for Champions League qualification to go head-to-head for a place in next month's final at Wembley.
United are the form side going into the match and haven't lost in 19 games, but there has been a noticeable drop in performance levels over the last two matches.
That could probably be blamed on fatigue as Solskjaer has, understandably, largely stuck to the same side in the hectic fixture schedule but fans would like to see a few changes made against Chelsea.
The first of which coming between the sticks, with second choice goalkeeper Sergio Romero keeping his role as cup 'keeper in place of regular starter David De Gea.
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While supporters would like Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire to keep their places, they want changes elsewhere in defence. Firstly they would like to see Eric Bailly come in for Victor Lindelof, who hasn't been in the best form in recent matches, no doubt remembering how well the Ivorian played against Chelsea in February.
They would also like to see, if fully recovered from the nasty cut he suffered against Southampton, Brandon Williams come back into the side at left-back, despite Timothy Fosu-Mensah's encouraging display in the victory over Crystal Palace.
In midfield supporters have called for Nemanja Matic to be reinstated to the starting XI after being rested on Thursday, with Scott McTominay making way, but want Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba to remain in the side.
The final change fans want to see is in attack, with youngster Mason Greenwood being rested in favour of Daniel James. If they get their way then the Welshman will join Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in attack.
Manchester United fans' XI vs Chelsea: Romero; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Maguire, Williams; Fernandes, Matic, Pogba; James, Martial, Rashford.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Leeds United chief confirms Man City's Jack Harrison transfer agreement

Leeds United have confirmed Manchester City winger Jack Harrison will remain at the club for another loan spell next season .
Harrison has already spent two seasons at Leeds as he returned last summer to help right the wrongs of their heartbreaking play-off defeat , which they have done in style .
The 23-year-old has played a major role in Marcelo Bielsa 's side , scoring six goals and creating eight more in 44 games , as Leeds secured promotion back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence as champions .
It could be a busy summer for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rigours of top flight football but the future of Harrison is already resolved as director of football Victor Orta has confirmed he will spend another year on loan at Elland Road .
“ A key player has been Jack Harrison , who will continue one more year with us in the Premier League , '' Orta told Radio Mallorca , via HITC .
“ We have reached an agreement with City and we will continue to do so on loan next season .
“ When I called David Villa , and he answered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blunt way , I got out of doubt and brought him to the club .
He is a footballer whose ceiling is invisible.
” Harrison joined City from sister club New York City FC in 2018 but he has yet to make an appearance for the club .
He was immediately loaned to Middlesbrough upon his return to England but only made four appearances in a six-month spell before finding success and regular playing time at Leeds .

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Leeds United have confirmed Manchester City winger Jack Harrison will remain at the club for another loan spell next season.
Harrison has already spent two seasons at Leeds as he returned last summer to help right the wrongs of their heartbreaking play-off defeat, which they have done in style.
The 23-year-old has played a major role in Marcelo Bielsa's side, scoring six goals and creating eight more in 44 games, as Leeds secured promotion back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence as champions.
It could be a busy summer for the Yorkshire club as they prepare for the rigours of top flight football but the future of Harrison is already resolved as director of football Victor Orta has confirmed he will spend another year on loan at Elland Road.
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“A key player has been Jack Harrison, who will continue one more year with us in the Premier League," Orta told Radio Mallorca, via HITC.
“We have reached an agreement with City and we will continue to do so on loan next season.
“When I called David Villa, and he answered me about the player in such a blunt way, I got out of doubt and brought him to the club. He is a footballer whose ceiling is invisible.”
Harrison joined City from sister club New York City FC in 2018 but he has yet to make an appearance for the club. He was immediately loaned to Middlesbrough upon his return to England but only made four appearances in a six-month spell before finding success and regular playing time at Leeds.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-19--Father of 14-week-old 'miracle baby' dies after canoe overturns on lake

The father of a 14-week-old 'miracle baby ' has died after his canoe overturned on a lake .
A major search was launched after Mark Hill , 40 , got into trouble at Amberswood Lake in Hindley , Wigan , at around 4pm Saturday afternoon ( July 18 ) .
Tragically , his body was later pulled from the water .
Mark leaves behind fiancé Lisa Veasey - the mother of his 14-week-old son Corey .
He had 'wanted a child for 20 years ' .
Mark and Lisa struggled to conceive and had to have IVF .
Finally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisa welcomed little Corey .
Now his family has been left devastated .
Lisa told the Manchester Evening News : `` I do n't know what to say , I 'm absolutely heartbroken .
`` He was the most loving , kind-hearted , hard-working , gentle man .
He was a doting dad .
`` Corey meant the world to him , he 's our miracle baby .
`` Mark was the best dad he could have asked for .
`` We 've been together nine years , but we 've known each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to be next door neighbours . ''
Mark was born in Wigan and grew up in Beech Hill .
He lived in Wales - where he started canoeing - for a number of years , before moving back to Wigan and settling in Hindley .
Sister Hannah said : `` He was a good man .
He was funny , kind , and gentle .
`` He worked with my partner as a groundworker , so I saw him pretty much every day .
`` He 'd wanted a child for 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two failed rounds of IVF . ''
Hannah added : `` The canoe was a childhood thing .
He 'd had it for two-and-a-half years and never went on it .
`` He was actually supposed to be giving me the canoe as I wanted to use it as a planter in my back garden .
`` He was supposed to be gardening yesterday , but the weather put him off .
It was a last minute decision .
`` My heart is shattered into a million pieces .
`` He has left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dearly - a fiancé and 14-week-old miracle son , whom he adored so much . ''
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said : `` Shortly after 3.50pm on Saturday 18 July 2020 , police were called to reports of concern for a man in Amberswood Lake off Liverpool Road in Wigan .
`` Emergency services attended and following a water search , sadly found the body of a man believed to be in his 40s .
`` There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be passed @ @ @ @ @

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The father of a 14-week-old 'miracle baby' has died after his canoe overturned on a lake.
A major search was launched after Mark Hill, 40, got into trouble at Amberswood Lake in Hindley, Wigan, at around 4pm Saturday afternoon (July 18).
Tragically, his body was later pulled from the water.
Mark leaves behind fiancé Lisa Veasey - the mother of his 14-week-old son Corey.
He had 'wanted a child for 20 years'. Mark and Lisa struggled to conceive and had to have IVF.
Finally, after two failed rounds, Mark and Lisa welcomed little Corey.
(Image: Family handout)
Now his family has been left devastated.
Lisa told the Manchester Evening News : "I don't know what to say, I'm absolutely heartbroken.
"He was the most loving, kind-hearted, hard-working, gentle man. He was a doting dad.
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"Corey meant the world to him, he's our miracle baby.
"Mark was the best dad he could have asked for.
"We've been together nine years, but we've known each other since we were teenagers because we used to be next door neighbours."
(Image: Family handout)
Mark was born in Wigan and grew up in Beech Hill.
He lived in Wales - where he started canoeing - for a number of years, before moving back to Wigan and settling in Hindley.
Sister Hannah said: "He was a good man. He was funny, kind, and gentle.
"He worked with my partner as a groundworker, so I saw him pretty much every day.
"He'd wanted a child for 20 years - it finally happened naturally after two failed rounds of IVF."
Hannah added: "The canoe was a childhood thing. He'd had it for two-and-a-half years and never went on it.
(Image: Tony Halsall)
"He was actually supposed to be giving me the canoe as I wanted to use it as a planter in my back garden.
"He was supposed to be gardening yesterday, but the weather put him off. It was a last minute decision.
"My heart is shattered into a million pieces.
"He has left behind so much family that love him dearly - a fiancé and 14-week-old miracle son, whom he adored so much."
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Shortly after 3.50pm on Saturday 18 July 2020, police were called to reports of concern for a man in Amberswood Lake off Liverpool Road in Wigan.
"Emergency services attended and following a water search, sadly found the body of a man believed to be in his 40s.
"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be passed to the coroner."