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02/10/2008
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cash-in-transit robbery today, Thursday 2 October 2008.
At about 3.10pm a security guard was delivering cash to the Power League recreation centre, Union Street, Ardwick, when he was approached by two masked men armed with a handgun.

They threatened him and stole the cash box. However, they later abandoned the box nearby after failing to open it.

It is believed they fled the area in a red van which was seen on Temperance Street, Ardwick.

The security guard was left shaken, but uninjured in the incident.

The offenders are described as two men wearing dark tracksuits with hoods wearing facial coverings with only the eyes showing, One was wearing distinctive grey tracksuit bottoms which were darker at the top and lighter at the bottom This man was holding a black hand gun which was pointed at the security guard during the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Longsight CID on 0161 856 4335 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


02/08/2008
20-year-old man has admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm after girl was shot in the head in Gorton.
A 20-year-old man has today, Thursday 2 October 2008, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm after a 16-year-old girl was shot in the head in Gorton.

Wayne Bryan (born 20/06/88), of Gorton Villa Walk, Gorton, also admitted possession of a firearm, possession of an imitation firearm and two counts of possession of ammunition at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square.

He is due to be sentenced on 24 October 2008.

Shortly after 6am on Saturday 14 June 2008, police were called to an address on Ashover Avenue, Gorton, following reports of a shooting.

Officers attended and discovered a 16-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to her head. She was taken to hospital and was discharged yesterday, Wednesday 1 October 2008. She is now living in Ireland, where she is still recovering from her injuries.


02/08/2008
A teenager who raped a woman and attacked another has been convicted at Manchester Crown Court.
The 17-year-old, who is from Gorton but cannot be named for legal reasons, had pleaded guilty to rape at an earlier hearing.

He was today, Wednesday 1 October 2008, found guilty of attempted rape after a two-day trial.

At 5.30pm on Wednesday 9 January 2008 a 17-year-old girl had been walking along a path off Varna Street, Gorton, referred to locally as the "Yellow Brick Road".

Hearing footsteps behind her she turned round and saw the 17-year-old, who was 16 at the time, exposing himself.

He then stepped in front of her, blocking her path, and demanded she perform a sexual act on him.

She refused but the teen grabbed her arms and started pushing on her head.

The victim struggled with him and eventually managed to break free of his grasp and hit him in the face.

His glasses fell off and he released her. She ran away.

Two days later on Friday 11 January 2008 an 18-year-old woman was walking through Debdale Park in Gorton on her way home from her boyfriend's house.

Although it was only midday, the woman was wary about being in the park alone and was paying close attention to anyone else who was around.

She was approached by the 17-year-old who asked her the time and she answered politely and continued walking, hoping he would leave her alone.

The boy then approached her again. He was masturbating and made lewd comments to her, demanding she perform sex acts on him.

When she refused his demands the 17-year-old threatened to stab her. He said he would attack her if she didn't do what he said.

Believing him and fearful for her safety the victim did what he said. He took her to a quiet spot off the path and stifled her attempts to scream by putting his hand over her mouth. There he raped her.

Afterwards, the 17-year-old stole the victim's phone before walking away.

The victim had been on the phone to her boyfriend's sister when the attack started, so her family had started to look for her. As she made her way out of the park they found her in a very distressed state.

They then saw the 17-year-old walking along High Bank. He was arrested a short time later after running away.

A woman who said that she had just bought the victim's mobile phone from the defendant then contacted the police.

The 17-year-old was later charged with the offences. He is due to be sentenced on 11 November 2008.

Detective Constable Roy Storey said: "This boy is a violent pervert who cannot control his urges. His victims, particularly the poor girl who he raped, have been traumatised by his sick actions. The Gorton area will certainly be safer for women now that this persistent offender is off the streets.

"I'd like to praise the courage of the women who this boy attacked for providing us with a good case to prosecute. Nobody deserves to be preyed upon in this way and I only hope that these women can now rest easier knowing that this boy is no longer on the streets."


21/09/2008
Apprentice Star to host graduation ceremony for long-term unemployed at Gorton Manastary
Local residents in east Manchester will be celebrating on Tuesday 23RD September at a special graduation ceremony as they will officially move into employment, some for the first time. The 130 local residents have secured jobs at the new Tesco Extra store in Gorton.

The graduation ceremony will be hosted by Tim Campbell, Sir Alan Sugar’s first TV apprentice, at Gorton Monastery.

The graduates include single parents, older people who have been made redundant, younger people who have never worked and residents who have been claiming incapacity benefit. The youngest graduate is aged 17 and the oldest is 63.

Tesco’s flagship store is set to open its doors in the new Gorton District Shopping Centre on Monday, October 27, offering huge employment opportunities for local people and playing a key role in the regeneration of the area.

The new supermarket is a Tesco Regeneration Partnership store and focuses on providing training and employment opportunities for people who have been out of work for more than six months.

The Partnership store brings together a number of key organisations including New East Manchester, Work Solutions, Jobcentre Plus, The Manchester College, Manchester City Council, the Learning Skills Council and SureStart.

This unique Partnership has worked with the long-term unemployed over the summer, helping them through an intensive training course to prepare them for entering into the world of work. The training included team working and confidence building and life skills.


16/09/2008
Gorton man jailed for life after a six-week crime spree.
Kelly A man has today, Tuesday 16 September 2008, been jailed for life after a six-week crime spree where he robbed three people at gunpoint.

Michael James Kiely (born 02/07/83) of Calbourne Crescent, Gorton, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square and ordered to serve a minimum of five years behind bars before he will be eligible to apply for parole.

He pleaded guilty to four charges of robbery, two charges of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, two charges of possession of a firearm while committing a robbery and one charge of arson.

In August and September 2007, Kiely robbed his victims at gunpoint and threatened them hand over their property.

In one offence, on Thursday 23 August 2007, the driver of an Audi A4 was hit from behind on Town Lane by Kiely, who was driving a stolen Volkswagen Transporter.

Kiely got out and admitted the crash was his fault, but when the driver showed him the damage to the Audi, Kiely claimed that there was none.

When the driver bent down to point out the damage in detail, Kiely hit him over the head knocking him unconscious.

When he regained consciousness, his car, keys and wallet were gone.

On Saturday 1 September 2007, Kiely drove into another car, this time an Audi TT, on Hillcrest Road.

The 38-year-old woman driving the Audi, who was pregnant at the time, got out to exchange her details with Kiely. He punched her in the face, got inside the car and drove off.

On Tuesday 4 September 2007 a man was smoking outside his house on Farrant Road in Lonsight, when a man approached him and started talking to him.

Thinking that the man was someone he knew, the victim invited him inside the house for a drink.

Once inside, the man said he had another friend, Michael Kiely, who was waiting outside. He then brought him inside the house.

While they were sitting in the living room, Kiely sat next to the victim and tried to steal from his pockets.

The victim resisted and started defend himself against Kiely with nunchucks. But on his way out of the house, Kiely produced a handgun and fired it three times.

On Sunday 9 September 2007, a Vauxhall Corsa was stolen from a car park on Kirksmanhulme Lane in Belle Vue. It was later found burnt out, and police inquiries revealed that Kiely was responsible for the arson.

On Friday 14 September 2007, Kiely knocked on the door of a house on Meldreth Drive, Longsight.

When a 17-year-old girl opened the door, Kiely pointed a gun at her and demanded cash.

Later on same day, Kiely threw a gate through the front window of a house on Meldreth Drive, Longsight.

He then went inside the house and tried to go up the stairs. The 19-year-old occupant of the house tried to push Kiely back from the top of the stairs.

Kiely then fired a gun at the victim, grazing the inside of his arm. The victim ran upstairs, left the house through an upstairs window, breaking his ankle as he landed.

In the meantime, Kiely had driven off in the victim's Vauxhall Corsa.

Kiely was eventually arrested the following day, after being stopped by police in the stolen Corsa.

Detective Sergeant Rob Cousen said: "Kiely was prepared to terrorise people during this crime spree.

"He was on the rampage to get his hands on anything he could.

"Given the number of shots that were fired during the course of these incidents it is fortunate that nobody was injured or killed."


14/09/2008
Ten-year-old Gorton boy, Thomas Bray has now been found safe and well.
Police were becoming increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of ten-year-old Thomas who went missing from his Gorton home on Sunday morning.

Thomas Bray was caught on CCTV leaving his house on Goredale Avenue, Gorton at 6.30am on Sunday 14 September 2008.

Thomas has autism and the mental age of a four-year-old. He can recall where he has been and instantly remember the way to get there and back.

Thomas is now safe and well


10/09/2008
Three prolific criminals behind bars thanks to a major Greater Manchester Police operation
Three prolific criminals who committed a string of burglaries during a 22-day spree are today behind bars thanks to a major Greater Manchester Police operation.

Joshua Carrigan (born 24/10/1989) of High Bank, Gorton, Daniel Barnes (born 31/05/1989) of Oxton Street in Openshaw and Liam Gilmore (born 29/12/1989) of Darras Road, Gorton, have today, Tuesday 9 September 2008, been sentenced to a total of 11 years in jail.

All pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit burglary when they appeared before Minshull Street Crown Court on 23 July 2008. Gilmore admitted he was responsible for four burglaries, one robbery and assaulting a police officer, Barnes admitted his part in six burglaries and Carrigan admitted being responsible for eight burglaries.

Gilmore was given three and a half years in prison for burglary and four years for robbery to run concurrently. He was also given six months for assaulting a police officer to run consecutively. Barnes received three and a half years in prison and Carrigan was given a three-year sentence.

The prolific trio formed part a gang responsible for 19 burglaries over a 22-day period in the Tameside and south Manchester areas during October 2007.

In each case, the gang would target homes which had large plasma TVs visible from the street, turn up in a stolen car and force their way into the house, stealing the TV and any other items of value.

So convinced they would not be caught, the gang even went as far as to post pictures of themselves in the stolen vehicles on the Internet. Operation Cummeric was launched by Greater Manchester Police to track down the gang and bring them to justice. This was a huge operation involving not just officers from Tameside but also from the north Manchester and Metropolitan divisions supported by the Force Intelligence Branch (FIB).

Using covert surveillance techniques, officers established the gang were using Carrigan's home as their base and would plan all there criminal activities from there. And although they would use dark clothing, gloves and hoods to conceal their identities, footwear impressions found at the homes burgled were positively identified as belonging to the gang.

On 1 November 2007, Barnes, Carrigan and Gilmore were spotted by police moving TVs. Barnes and Carrigan were subsequently arrested but Gilmore fled. The TVs were recovered and it was established they had been stolen during two burglaries earlier that day.

Days later, Gilmore was arrested and charged. He was released on bail with strict conditions and given a tag and a curfew. However, on 30 March 2008, he was part of a gang that robbed a house on Betley Road in North Reddish. Unfortunately for Gilmore, the occupants were home and during a scuffle, managed to rip the tagging device from his ankle.

He was then charged with this offence.

Detective Inspector Ged O'Connor, based at Tameside CID, said: "This was a major police operation which used a large number of officers from various divisions and covert surveillance techniques to put these prolific offenders behind bars.

"It is a success story both for the Tameside division and Greater Manchester Police as a whole to see these three men behind bars, and shows the Force is committed to bringing those who commit burglaries to justice.

"Over a short period of time, these three men caused havoc in a number of communities and anybody who has ever been a victim of a burglary will know how deeply upsetting it is to have your home invaded.
"These are three arrogant men who did not give their victims a second thought. They only thought of the buzz they were getting out of their crimes and were arrogant enough to pose on the Internet in their stolen vehicles.

"However, their arrogance was very much misplaced and thanks to this major police operation, they will now have plenty of time to think about what they have done from their cells."


A man tried to rape a teenager at knifepoint in a Gorton park
shotgun Sometime between 11.45pm on 9 June 2008 and 12.30am on 10 June 2008, the 16-year-old girl was walking through Debdale Park on Hyde Road with her dog when she was followed by a man riding a white mountain bike.

The victim tried to run away but was pursued by the offender, who pushed her through a gateway and threatened to stab her if she did not tie up her dog. Frightened, the victim did as he asked and she was then forced to the floor as the offender repeated his threat to stab her.

Luckily, the woman was able to struggle free and escape. The offender then fled on his bike.

Police have now released an E-fit of the man who is responsible for the attack.

He is described as a white man, of medium build, about 6ft tall and with brown hair tied back into a ponytail down to the middle of his back. He also had brown facial hair under his lower lip about 1cm long. He was wearing a black jacket with a black peaked cap, black tracksuit bottoms with an elasticated waist, white trainers and a white knee-length T-shirt.

The bike he was riding was described as white with a thin frame, a black seat, thin spokes and a red reflector on the post under the seat.

Detective Inspector Terry Crompton, from Longsight CID, said: "Luckily for the victim, she was able to escape before her attacker had been able to carry out his threat.

"Unless you have been a victim of this sort of crime, you cannot imagine the fear this man inflicted upon this woman, and it is vital he is apprehended.

"We are doing everything in our power to catch this man and I do not want the community to be alarmed. Incidents of this nature are very rare.

"If anyone does have any information about the incident, or recognises the man in the E-fit, please come forward and speak to us. Put yourself in the shoes of the victim for one minute and you will see why it is so important we find this man and bring him to justice."

Anyone with information should call Longsight CID on 0161 856 4250 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


06/08/2008
DIY CLEAN UP FOR GORTON RESIDENTS
Residents in Gorton South are being offered non-toxic kits to help them keep their community free from graffiti.

Kits were handed out as part of Gorton South Respect week, which ran from 21 to 27 July 2008.

The kits are quick and easy to use and will mean residents can get rid of graffiti as soon as it appears.

Heather Kingdom, Community Safety Coordinator for Gorton said: "This is an easy, simple way residents can take control and make a real difference to their community."

Alongside the graffiti kit giveaway, there were high visibility joint patrols with housing wardens, police officers and police community support officers. Officers also visited residents to offer advice on keeping themselves and their homes safe.

Respect Action Days, weeks and evenings are being organised by Greater Manchester Police and local partners across Manchester to focus on specific issues raised by residents.


28/07/2008
Gorton man in hospital after being stabbed.
A man is in hospital after being stabbed in Gorton.

At 1am on Saturday 26 July 2008, police were called to Darras Road, Gorton, following a report from paramedics a man had been stabbed.

Police attended and found a 21-year-old man with a stab wound to his thigh. He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as stable.

The offender is described as a white man, around 30 years old and of a large build.

Two men aged 18 and 44 were arrested on suspicion of wounding and have been bailed until Tuesday 21 October 2008.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Detective Constable Ian Horne of Longsight CID said: “This is a serious assault and the victim suffered a nasty injury to his leg.

"We need to catch the people responsible for this crime and if anyone was in the area at the time of the assault or knows who committed the attack please get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact Longsight CID on 0161 856 4298 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


16/06/2008
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fail-to-stop road traffic collision in Gorton.

Thomas Dolan, aged 54, of Carlton Range, Gorton, was hit by a dark blue Toyota Avensis in the carriageway on the A57 Hyde Road at about 10.50pm on Sunday 18 May 2008.

CCTV footage shows Thomas walking to cross the road, and the Toyota speeding away after the collision.

The Avensis driving off had damage to the body on the driver's side and bonnet and lost a mirror as a result of the collision.

Thomas suffered multiple injuries outside the Waggon and Horses pub and was pronounced dead on arrival at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

A 28-year-old man from the Hyde area and a 24-year-old man from the Stretford area were arrested today, Monday 16 June 2008, in connection with the incident and remain in police custody for questioning.

Anyone with further information is asked to call the Area 5 road policing unit on 0161 856 6173 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


16/06/2008
Gorton has Most Expensive Petrol Station in Britain
A petrol station on Hyde Road in Gorton has become the most expensive petrol station in britain.


15/06/2008
Gorton Girl Shot in Head
A man has been charged after a 16-year-old girl was shot in the head in Gorton.

Shortly after 6am on Saturday 14 June 2008, police were called to an address on Ashover Avenue, Gorton, following reports of a shooting.

Officers attended and discovered a 16-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to her head. She was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Wayne Bryan (born 20/06/88), of Gorton Villa Walk, Gorton, has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm and ammunition. He is due to appear at Manchester City Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning, Monday 16 June 2008.


10/06/2008
Seven people sentenced to a total of 21 years and four months in prison for their role in people trafficking
Seven people have today, Tuesday 10 June 2008, been sentenced to a total of 21 years and four months in prison for their role in a people trafficking operation in Manchester.

The victim, a 31-year-old woman from the Czech Republic, was brought over to Manchester in 2005 following promises of a better life, but was instead forced into prostitution and raped.

Gejza Kaco, born 13/11/83, of Louisa Street, Openshaw, pleaded guilty to trafficking into the UK, trafficking in the UK, controlling prostitution for gain and rape. He has been sentenced to eights years imprisonment.

Julius Tomi, born 25/04/85, of Brompton Road, Fallowfield, pleaded guilty to trafficking into the UK, trafficking in the UK, one count of controlling prostitution for gain. He has been sentenced to four years imprisonment.

Aneta Goralova, born 17/09/86, of Louisa Street, Openshaw, pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain. She has been sentenced to two years imprisonment.

Bozena Kacova, born 15/04/77, of Louisa Street, Openshaw, pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain. She has been sentenced to two years imprisonment.

Marian Cervenak, born 20/09/79, of Louisa Street, Openshaw, pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain. He has been sentenced to two years imprisonment.

Julius Dano, born 30/12/58, of Lees Street, Openshaw, pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain. He has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment. Gabriella Bendikova, born 14/01/85, of Lees Street, Openshaw, pleaded guilty to controlling prostitution for gain. She has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment. Martin Sivak, born 25/11/84 of Morley Avenue, Fallowfield, pleaded guilty to possession of a false identification document and was sentenced to eight months in prison last month. The judge also made the recommendation that all offenders sentenced today be deported, with the exception of Julius Dano and Gabriella Bendikova. The investigation codenamed Operation Jutland was borne out of a joint operation with Lancashire Police, Operation Willow, which saw seven people sentenced in May 2007. This victim was brought to the attention of GMP in December 2006, after being identified by the victim of Operation Willow as someone she had met through working in brothels in Manchester. Officers specially trained to deal with the most sensitive of cases interviewed the woman and the full extent of her ordeal was gradually revealed.

Kaco used the victim's children to control her, threatening to sell them for their organs or pornography if she did not do as he asked. She was intimidated and forced to depend on the defendants, as she had no money for herself or her children and could see no way out.

Detective Inspector Mike Sanderson from the Sexual Crime Unit said: 'Today we have once again seen some very dangerous people brought to justice for their role in the horrific and degrading sexual exploitation of a vulnerable woman.

'Women in these situations suffer horrific abuse and are often kept in kidnap-style situations which they feel helpless to get out of. Trafficking and sexual exploitation is a form of modern day slavery that we are determined to stop. The victim in this case was looking to make a better life for her two children when she agreed to come to Manchester, but instead she was threatened, raped and forced into prostitution.

'Fortunately we were able to offer a way out once she felt comfortable enough to open up to us about what was happening to her.

'This has been a very long and complicated investigation due to the number of defendants, the international dimension and language issues, but I am pleased to see that the hard work has paid off in making sure these people are no longer free to put more women in danger.'

The victim, a 31-year-old woman, was born and grew up in the Czech Republic.

She was identified as a result of a joint investigation into human trafficking by GMP and Lancashire Police in 2006. After telling the police her story the woman was taken into police protection and Greater Manchester Police launched a separate investigation after it became clear she was also a victim of human trafficking.

She came over to Manchester in August 2005 following promises of a job working in a shop and the opportunity to make a better life for her and her two children.

She travelled with her children using tickets paid for by the Kaco family and was taken to an address on Louisa Street in Openshaw, Manchester. She was told that Kaco's girlfriend Goralova would look after her children while she worked.

Kacova, Cervenak, Kaco and Goralova all lived at the house and the victim was told she would also live there with her two children. On the first night Kaco took the victims personal documentation away from her saying it was to prevent her from running away and that she would be beaten if she did not respect him.

The next day Kaco told the victim that she would be working as a prostitute and giving all the money she earned to him. He threatened to kill her and sell the children if she refused to obey him and she took his threats seriously.

Kaco told the victim that she had to have sex with him so he would know how much he could charge for her. The victim tried to put him off by threatening to tell his girlfriend if he tried anything but he told her he would beat her until the blood poured out of her if she did. He then raped her.

Over the next seven months Kaco made the victim sell her body for sex. He would take her to various addresses to have sex with men, arranged for her to work in brothels, and would also drive around the streets stopping and asking men if they wanted sex with her for £25.

In February 2006 the 31-year-old discovered she was pregnant but was told by Kaco that she could only have an abortion if she earned enough money. She never got the abortion.

When Kaco realised he was being investigated under Operation Willow, he sent the victim and her children to the Czech Republic in March 2006. She stayed with Kaco's parents but when Kaco followed her over a couple of months later, the victim was once again forced to work in brothels. Kaco told the victim that she was free to leave at anytime but said her children belonged to him and had to stay.

In August 2006 the victim returned to England but was forced to leave her baby son behind. On this occasion she went to live with Tomi who made her work as a prostitute on the streets despite only giving birth two weeks earlier. The woman was told that T omi and his father Dano had paid Kaco £900 for her.

The victim was identified in December 2006 as a result of inquiries regarding Operation Willow. Her children were retrieved and she was taken into police protection.


19/05/2008
Police appeal for help tracing motorist who failed to stop after fatal road collision in Gorton.
Police are appealing for help in tracing a motorist who failed to stop after a fatal road collision in Gorton.

At about 10.50pm yesterday, Sunday 18 May 2008, police were called to Hyde Road, (A57), Gorton, following a report a man had been found lying in the road.

A 55-year-old man was lying in the carriageway suffering from multiple injuries outside the Waggon and Horses pub.

He was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

It is believed the man had earlier been in collision with a car. Officers are currently trying to establish the identity of the vehicle involved and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Police are also making a direct appeal to the driver to hand himself in.

Hyde Road near the Waggon and Horses pub was closed while an investigation was carried out, but has now re-opened.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Area 5 road policing unit on 0161 856 6173 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


15/05/2008
Total of arrests following last night's UEFA Cup Final. The total of arrests following last night's UEFA Cup Final held in Manchester is now 42.

Sixteen men were arrested on suspicion of public order offences.
Five men arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding were released without charge.
The further breakdown of arrests is as follows.
Four for assault
Three for ticket touting
Two for violent disorder
Two for drugs
Two for affray
Two for fraud
Two for theft
One for throwing a missile
One for possessing an offensive weapon
One for criminal damage
One for being drunk in a sports ground


02/05/2008
Local election results
Gorton North Ward
HUGHES John The Labour Party Candidate 1156
PEARCEY Jackie Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1468
PERCIVAL Jane Dallas Conservative Party 242
WARDLAW Karl Green Party 150

Gorton South Ward
CLAPHAM William Lawrence Conservative Party 217
CLARKE Deborah Green Party 164
GLOVER Charles Leslie Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1262
MCPHERSON Sue Left List 292
REID Julie The Labour Party Candidate 1017


16/04/08
41-year-old Gorton man, formally identified
A 41-year-old man who died in a Tameside hospital after becoming unwell at a police station has been formally identified.

Callum McClean, age 41, of Reabrook Avenue, West Gorton, died at 3.30pm on Friday 11 April 2008.

Officers are keen to find out how he came to be injured.

Callum had earlier been arrested on Hyde Road in Gorton. At the time of his arrest officers noticed that he had a facial injury.

He was taken to Ashton Police Station where he became unwell and was taken to Tameside General Hospital. His condition deteriorated and he died the following day.

A post mortem examination concluded that Callum died from a bleed on the brain.

Officers are now examining how he came to be injured and are keen to speak to anyone who has any further information.

Anyone with any information about how Callum suffered his injury is asked to call Longsight CID on 0161 856 4240 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Due to the fact that Callum became unwell in police custody, the Independent Police Complaints Commission will conduct an independent investigation into the incident.


09/04/2008
Man who fired gun towards an unarmed police officer is jailed for five years.
A man who fired a gun towards an unarmed police officer has today, Tuesday 9 April 2008, been jailed for five years.

Bruce Anthony Lee (born 08/07/85) of Langport Avenue, Longsight, was handed the sentence at Manchester Crown Court Crown Square after pleading guilty to the possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and a charge of possession of a prohibited weapon.

At about 6.40pm on Saturday 22 December 2007, uniformed officers were on patrol at the junction of Chelford Close and Holker Close, near to Plymouth Grove, Ardwick, when a man on a bike approached them.

The man made comments towards the officers before dropping his bike and running off. One of the officers ran after the man who then fired a gun in the direction of the officer. A 38-calibre revolver and a bullet-proof vest were recovered nearby on a street.

American Lee was arrested and charged two days later.

Detective Inspector Pete Marsh, of Longsight CID, said: “Fortunately the officer was not injured in this incident, but this senseless use of a weapon could have ended up in him receiving serious injuries, or even in tragedy.

“GMP will not tolerate guns on the streets as we will actively pursue anyone who thinks it is acceptable to use firearms and help bring them to justice.”

Consideration is being made about the appealing the sentence if it is deemed unduly lenient. Police are in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service regarding the matter.


02/04/2008
Gorton man charged with drug and firearm offences in connection with the murders of Tyrone Gilbert and Ucal Chin.
A man has been charged with drug and firearm offences in connection with the murders of Tyrone Gilbert and Ucal Chin.

Aaron Alexander (born 10/03/86) of Taplin Drive, Gorton, was arrested on Monday 31 March 2008 on suspicion of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to possess Class A drugs, namely heroin and cocaine, with intent to supply.

He was later charged with those offences and is due to appear before Manchester City Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday 2 April 2008.

At about midnight on 27 July 2007, Tyrone Gilbert was shot and killed while attending the wake of Ucal Chin at Frobisher Close, Longsight.

Ucal Chin was shot dead at 6.50pm on 15 June 2007 near the junction of Dickenson Road and Denison Road, Longsight.

Six other men were charged with various offences between February 2008 and March 2008 as part of the investigation into both murders and are awaiting trial.

Narada Williams (born 08/11/80) of Clinton Avenue, Fallowfield and Ricardo Williams (born 04/10/82) of Swinburn Street, Moston, have been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder. These charges relate to the murder of Tyrone Gilbert.

The pair have also been charged with conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life and supplying Class A drugs as part of the ongoing investigation into the murders of both Tyrone Gilbert and Ucal Chin.

Colin Joyce (born 19/07/79), of no fixed address, is charged with the murder of both Tyrone Gilbert and Ucal Chin, conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life.

Aeeron Lewis Campbell (born 09/04/1983), of Golbourne Avenue, Withington, is charged with conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He has also been charged with the murder of Tyrone Gilbert.

Hassan Shah (born 05/08/83) of Hector Road, Longsight, is charged with conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life and supplying Class A drugs and Gonoo Hussain (born 31/03/83) of Hector Road, Longsight, has previously been charged with conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life and of the supply of Class A drugs. He is also charged with possession of cannabis.

Two 24-year-old men who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit the murders of Tyrone Gilbert and Ucal Chin were bailed until 6 May 2008.


31/03/2008
54-year-old man attacked and tied up during a robbery at his home in Gorton
A 54-year-old man has been attacked and tied up during a robbery at his home in Gorton.

At around 5.45am on Sunday 30 March 2008, the victim was woken by at least two youths in his bedroom. One of the offenders hit the man before tying him up and gagging him. The youths continued to assault him while demanding his bank account details.

The group searched his home and left with a mobile phone and some cash. The man was treated in hospital for facial injuries and is now recovering at home.

Two men, described as being aged between 20 and 25 years old and wearing dark clothing, were seen to walk from the victim's home towards Stanley Grove at around 5.45am.

Detective Constable Matt Hulme of Longsight CID said: "This man was subjected to a violent, terrifying and completely unprovoked attack. To compound matters the victim was asleep in his own bed when he was attacked.

"Everyone has the right to feel safe, especially in their own home, and these offenders must be caught.

"I would appeal to anyone that may have been in the area at the time and may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area to contact police."

Anyone with any information is asked to call Longsight CID on 0161 856 4298 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


27/03/2008
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been missing from home for almost one month.
Jessica Monish was last seen at her home in West Street, Clayton, on March 2 2008.

She has been missing from home in the past, but never for as long as this and police are appealing for anyone who may know her whereabouts to get in touch.

It is believed she may have been in Longsight recently.

Jessica is described as 5ft 6ins tall and is of mixed race. She has curly black hair and hazel eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and white ankle boots.

Anyone with any information as to where Jessica may be should call police on 0161 856 3721.


27/03/2008
17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot in Chorlton-on-Medlock in August 2007.

On Wednesday 26 March 2008, officers from Greater Manchester Police's Xcalibre Task Force executed a warrant at an address in Clayton and arrested the 17-year-old.

He was later charged with attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon and is due to appear before Manchester City Magistrates' Court today, Thursday 27 March 2008.

At 2.30pm on Saturday 11 August 2007, a 24 year old man was walking with friends in the area around Kerfield Walk and Skerry Close in Chorlton-on-Medlock when they were approached by a group of men on mountain bikes. A gun was fired and the 24 year old man and another man were shot and had to be treated for their injuries.

Two people have been convicted in connection with this incident.

Leon Haynes (30/03/1990) of Craig Road, Gorton was found guilty of attempted murder on Friday 7 March 2008. He had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm. On 14 March 2008 he was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection and told to serve a minimum of 12 years in prison before he could be considered for parole.

Covi Henry (24/10/83) of New Vine Street in Hulme was found guilty of possession of a firearm on Friday 7 March 2008. On 14 March 2008, he was sentenced to eight years in prison.


27/03/2008
Further charges brought against Gorton teenager after several women were sexually assaulted and one was raped.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged on 6 March 2008 with an act of outraging public decency and the sexual touching of a female aged 13 or over.

The public indecency charge relates to an incident that occurred on Queensland Road in Gorton on 19 November 2007 and the sexual touching charge refers to an incident that happened on Kirksmanhulme Lane in Gorton on 22 May 2007.

He appeared before magistrates at Manchester Youth Court and was remanded in custody.

The 17-year-old was previously charged with rape, attempted rape, and robbery in January 2008 after two incidents where women were attacked in the Openshaw and Gorton areas.

The rape charge relates to an attack on an 18-year-old woman in Debdale Park, Gorton, on Friday 11 January 2008.

The attempted rape and robbery charges relate to a sexual assault and robbery of a 17-year-old girl on a path off Varna Street, known locally as the Yellow Brick Road, on Wednesday 9 January 2008.


04/03/2008
Bungling Gorton Gunman Sentenced.
A 17-year-old boy who accidentally shot his accomplice while attempting to shoot another man in Chorlton-on-Medlock on Saturday 11 August 2007, has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.

Leon Haynes (30/03/1990) of Craig Road, Gorton was found guilty of attempted murder on Friday 7 March 2008. He had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm. The judge gave him an indeterminate sentence for public protection and said he should serve a minimum of 12 years in prison before he could be considered for parole.

Covi Henry (24/10/83) of New Vine Street in Hulme was also found guilty of possession of a firearm on Friday 7 March 2008. He was sentenced to eight years in prison.

At 2.30pm on Saturday 11 August 2007 the 24-year-old victim was walking with friends in the area around Kerfield Walk and Skerry Close in Chorlton-on-Medlock when they were approached by a group of men on mountain bikes.

Some weeks earlier Henry had spoken to the victim and told him: "I'm coming for you, you're getting it".

When he saw him on 11 August, Henry said to the victim: "Remember what I said to you last time?" He told Haynes to "get the strap out", meaning the gun.

Haynes produced a gun from the waistband of his trousers and pointed it at the victim. He fired the gun and accidentally shot Henry in the neck. He discharged the gun four more times and hit his victim in his forearm and stomach.

The victim managed to get away and contacted an ambulance. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which had the potential to be life threatening.

Henry also fled the scene and was later treated by paramedics. He was arrested later that day

While giving his evidence Haynes told the court he was a gang member and described himself as a "Gunman prepared to kill to defend himself".

Detective Sergeant Gary Smith from Longsight CID said: "This shows the damage that guns can do if they fall into the wrong hands. Haynes could have killed two people in August last year, one of whom was supposed to be his friend.

"We are committed to removing these weapons from the streets and will continue to work to do this.

"If anyone has any information about guns in their community I would urge them to contact the police. These weapons are indiscriminate and, as this case has shown, it is not only the intended target who can be injured by them."


11/03/2008
Chief Constable Found Dead. Statement from Deputy Chief Constable Dave Whatton

"Yesterday our Chief Constable Michael Todd was off duty walking in Snowdonia. Last night we became concerned for his welfare and as a result searches started to find him.

"These searches have continued today and unfortunately this afternoon a body has been found. I believe that it is Michael but we have not been able to formal identify him at this time.

"The weather conditions are extremely bad at the moment and are hindering our inquiries. There will be a coroner's investigation which means I can't say anymore at this time.

"As you can imagine all of his friends and colleagues are extremely upset. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, and I would ask that they be left in peace to come to terms with this tragic shock."

Biography of Michael Todd
Michael Todd, 50, (born 10/8/57) joined Essex Police in 1976 and served as both a uniformed officer and a detective.

As an Inspector, he served at Bethnal Green in London, as part of the first management exchange scheme between Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police Service.

He was appointed Assistant Chief Constable in Nottinghamshire in 1995. His role included operational policing, management and technical services. He reorganised the Personnel and Training Department and developed strategies on human resources and information technology.

In 1998, he was appointed as the Deputy Assistant Commissioner responsible for policing the North West Area of London.

In 2000, following his promotion to Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police, he was responsible for Territorial Policing, covering all 32 London Boroughs. He has led many high profile operations and events, including the policing of May Day demonstrations, Notting Hill Carnival, the Queen's Jubilee celebrations and the Met's Street Crime initiative.

He joined Greater Manchester Police as Chief Constable on 1st October 2002.


08/03/2008
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25/02/2008
Man charged after police received allegations that residents at a Gorton care home were being mistreated.
A 20-year-old man has today, Tuesday 26 February 2008, been charged with offences under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 after police received allegations that residents at a care home were being mistreated.

Issac Sany (born 26/01/87) of Ornsay Walk, Openshaw has been charged with two counts of ill-treatment and one count of wilful neglect under section 44 of the act.

He is due to appear before magistrates in Manchester on 6 March 2008.

These charges are the result of an investigation launched on Friday 7 December 2007, which relate to the Gorton Parks Care Home.


17/02/2008
Mansoor and family allowed to stay.
It was good to hear that Mansoor Hassan and his family have been allowed to stay in Britain. Journalist Mansoor and his family fled Pakistan after death threats and claimed asylum in 2002. He was granted leave to remain until February this year. Mansoor has now been allowed to stay for reasons other than asylum.

The family lived in Openshaw for some time and Mansoor was a regular at Gorton Online.


16/02/2008
Changes made to New East Manchester's regeneration plans
Changes have been made to New East Manchester's regeneration plans for the next decade following a major consultation exercise that involved 30,000 households in east Manchester.

Local people were asked to comment on a draft document that identified three core objectives and eight key priorities to guide the regeneration programme over the next ten years and to achieve the long term, sustainable regeneration of east Manchester.

The consultation process lasted for three months and included a range of different methods of involving residents from drop in sessions and leaflets to every household to a mobile information staff, web site and surveys aimed at young people. Over 800 residents attended drop-ins and well in excess of a thousand people took time to fill in surveys and record their views.

Following the consultation, several changes have been made to the East Manchester Strategic Regeneration Framework that maps out the regenerations plans for the area from now until 2018. In the Abbey Hey area of Gorton, following discussions with residents, use of land has been changed to retain open space and allotments and to prioritise areas of housing for improvement. Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour was identified as a major concern amongst local people so this has now been made a higher priority. The focus of the framework won't just be on families. A greater emphasis will also be placed on the positive aspects of old age. The area has an aging population and more inter-generation activities will be encouraged as older people provide important role models for young people.

Eddie Smith, Acting Chief executive at New East Manchester said: "This second Strategic Development Framework takes account of some of the big challenges and opportunities that weren't available in 2000 so it was important to get residents input. Overall the draft framework was well received. The level of attendance at events and the number of responses received indicate a high degree of success in achieving the key aim of sharing information with all interested parties, allowing everyone the opportunity to voice their opinions and to influence the future of their area. We have amended the Framework to take account of residents' views and are confident that not only does it truly represent the views of the East Manchester community but that it will provide the basis for continuing the strong progress that has been made."

The final Strategic Regeneration Document will include new targets for New East Manchester for the next decade. These include:
Damien Bourke, Policy and Partnership Manager at the NWDA, said: "The ongoing regeneration of East Manchester continues to make an important contribution to the growth of the Greater Manchester and regional economy. This change of emphasis reflects not only the visible successes we have seen within the area, but also the renewed ambition and aspirations of the local residents. New East Manchester has settled on a series of targets which will help ensure that East Manchester will benefit from a stronger, more diverse local economy, with more of its people living and working in an environment which will attract more families and workers back to the area."


04/02/2008
Armed Robbery at the Vale Cottage
Four masked raiders forced their way into a pub and attacked the licensee, his partner and their pet dog.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the armed robbery at the Vale Cottage Inn in Croft Bank, Gorton.

Shortly after midnight on Monday 4 February 2008, the landlord had locked up the pub and was sitting in the bar when four men, all wearing balaclavas, burst in the back door.

The offenders were armed with machetes, an axe and a hammer.

While in the pub, the robbers demanded cash and marched the 56-year-old landlord and his 46-year-old partner to the safe and lashed out with a weapon, causing cuts to his legs.

His partner was grabbed by her hair, while the men screamed at her to hand over cash.

One of the robbers struck the couple's pet dog with a machete

They then stole a quantity of cash before leaving the pub.

Detective Constable Paul Bayliss, of Longsight CID said: "This was a nasty robbery which has left this landlord and his partner extremely shaken. "Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured and the pet dog has been treated by pet medics."

"I would urge anybody who may have witnessed these offenders before or after the robbery to call us. I would particularly like to speak to two people who left the pub just after 11pm as they may have some vital information to help us catch these offenders."

There are descriptions for two of the four offenders. They are described as being white. One of them is of slight build and in his early 20s. The other had dark eyebrows and is 5ft 10 ins tall and had a local accent. All were dressed in dark clothes and balaclavas and were wearing gloves.

Anyone with further information should contact Longsight CID on 0161 856 4335 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


23/01/2008
The funeral of a serving GMP officer killed when his police van overturned, will take place at East Lancashire Crematorium, Cemetery Road, Radcliffe, Manchester at 1.30pm on Monday 28 January 2008.

PC Christopher Hart, 40, a response officer based in Bury, died after the police van he was driving was involved in a road collision in Openshaw on Saturday 12 January 2008.

The family cortege will leave Bury Police Headquarters at 12.45pm and travel to the crematorium for 1.30pm.

The cortege will take the following route from Bury Police Headquarters: Irwell Street, Bolton Street, Jubilee Way, A58 Bury and Bolton Road, Higher Ainsworth Road, Greenbank Road and onto Cemetery Road.

Traffic will be stopped for a matter of seconds as the cortege approaches each of the junctions along the route.

The officers at these junctions will salute as the cortege passes. These closures are to allow the cortege to pass without stopping but there will be no formal, lengthy closures which would impede the general flow of traffic.

There are no restrictions planned, although there may be some congestion due to parking around the actual crematorium for the duration of the service.

Two mounted officers will join the front of the cortege at the junction of Greenbank Road and Cemetery Road, and will then lead the procession into the crematorium grounds.

A guard of honour will be formed on arrival of the hearse. PC Hart's colleagues will form the bearer party.The service will last for about 45 minutes.


18/01/2008
Four men have been arrested and 100s of phones recovered following a major crackdown on stolen goods yesterday, Thursday 17 January 2008.

A 39-year-old man from Stockport, a 34-year-old man from Burnage, a 29-year-old man from Longsight and a 19-year-old man from Moss Side, were arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

They have now been released on bail pending further enquiries until 17 April 2008.

Hundreds of mobile phones were seized, 12 of which have been confirmed as stolen. Officers are now examining the remainder.

The arrests are part of a day of action put in place yesterday to tackle a predicted increase in robbery offences during January.
Yesterday's activity is just part of the activity police will be doing over the coming months to combat robbery and those who sell stolen property.

Police are also urging people to help break the chain of criminality by reporting the sale of stolen goods. They can do this by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or GMP on 0161 872 5050.


14/01/2008
Family of GMP officer killed when his police van overturned have paid tribute to him.
The family of a serving GMP officer killed when his police van overturned have today, Monday 14 January 2008, paid tribute to him.

PC Christopher Hart, 40, a response officer based in Bury, died after the police van he was driving was involved in a road collision in Openshaw on Saturday night, 12 January 2008.

Chris' parents, Dorothy and Michael Hart who live in Ulverston, Cumbria, today paid tribute to their son.

They said: "Chris was a real outdoor type with a passion for fishing, for which he won many trophies when he was a junior.

"Chris passed these skills on to his six-year-old son. He had a strong and loving relationship with his son and Chris will be greatly missed by his family and colleagues."

Chief Superintendent Jon Rush, Bury Divisional Commander, also paid tribute to the officer. He said: "This is a tragic incident that has claimed the life of a dedicated serving officer and a well-loved father. Chris joined the force just over four years ago and since then had developed into a highly professional and motivated officer.

"Chris was brought up within the Bury area and was serving his community when he died. It was a job that he loved and he was well known and respected for the enthusiastic and passionate way he policed the community.

"His colleagues are understandably very upset by the loss of a work colleague and friend in such awful circumstances and we are doing all we can to support them under what must be very difficult circumstances."

At around 11.55pm on Saturday, Chris was driving a police van responding to an incident when it travelled along Pottery Lane in Openshaw.

As it arrived at the junction with Ashton Old Road it was in collision with a VW Polo. As a result of the collision, the van turned onto its side and came to rest against a set of traffic lights.

Chris suffered serious head injuries and died at the scene.

His passenger, a male police officer, suffered minor injuries in the incident and was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary and was later released.

The three people in the VW Polo suffered minor injuries in the collision and were also taken to hospital.

Investigations are now underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call the Area 2 road policing team on 0161 856 3572.


13/01/2008
Teenage boy charged with rape and attempted rape following two sex attacks in Gorton
A teenage boy has been charged with rape and attempted rape following two sex attacks in Manchester.

The 16-year-old boy from Gorton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with rape, attempted rape and robbery and is due to appear at Manchester Youth Court tomorrow morning, Monday 14 January 2008.

The rape charge relates to an attack on an 18-year-old woman in Debdale Park, Gorton, on Friday 11 January 2008.

The attempted rape and robbery charges relate to a sexual assault and robbery o f a 17-year-old girl on a path off Varna Street, known locally as the as Yellow Brick Road', on Wednesday 9 January 2008.


07/01/2008
Masked offenders held weapon to 10-year-old boy's throat during armed robbery
Masked offenders held a weapon to a 10-year-old boy's throat during an armed robbery at a house in Gorton.

At about 7pm on Saturday, 5 January 2008, three men wearing black balaclavas entered a house on Hawthorn Street armed with sharp instruments.

The offenders demanded to know where the occupants, a 31-year-old woman and her 10-year-old son, kept their belongings and held the weapon to the young boy's throat. The mother was also threatened with the weapon.

The offenders then ransacked the house and fled with only a small quantity of cash.

The family were not injured during the robbery but were left extremely shook up. Detective Constable Dave Ogden, of Longsight CID, said: "Whoever these masked men were, and whatever their motive, holding a dangerous weapon to a young boy's throat is a terrible and wicked act.

"It is behaviour befitting a coward and a bully and this gang must be brought to justice.

"The family were obviously very frightened and scared and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact officers as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to call Longsight CID on 0161 856 4250 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


Bernadette Newing MBE honoured in the New Year Honours
Former Liberal Democrat councillor for Gorton North, Bernadette Newing, has been appointed MBE for services to the community in Gorton and Abbey Hey.


02/01/2008
Pub worker had a knife held to throat during armed robbery at pub in Gorton.
Between 11.35pm and 11.45pm on Thursday 27 December 2007, three men, one armed with a knife and another with a hammer, forced there way into The Bandstand on Wall Way, off Hyde Road as staff were being let out through the front door.

Two members of staff, aged 21 and 32, were forced to lie on the floor while the deputy manager, a 23-year-old man, was forced to open the safe. A large amount of cash was emptied into an imitation leather bag, which had a pink emblem on it.

All three members of staff were then taken to a disused railway line at the end of Wall Way, which is close to Fitness First, and ordered to walk towards Reddish. The three offenders ran off in the opposite direction towards Abbey Hay.

The men are all described as white and were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas. One of the offenders is believed to be of medium build and was wearing a dark blue Lacoste track-suit with a white stripe down the sleeve. The other is described as being of big build and was wearing a black hooded top that had a Timberland logo on the back.

Detective Constable Paul Bayliss of Longsight CID said: "The staff and manager have been put through a needless and terrifying experience. The robbers deliberately targeted a busy pub just days after Christmas and were determined to escape with as much cash as possible.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have seen the offenders running along the railway line to contact police."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Longsight CID on 0161 856 4154 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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