Crime, News

91-year-old woman threatened in Newall Green burglary

2643922800_962838c834_z-e1539845490898793143050513031791.jpgPolice are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Newall Green in which a 91-year-old woman was threatened. 

The burglar broke into a house on Shawbury Road at around 7.45pm on Sunday 24 March 2019 and threatened the homeowner.

The man fled on foot with two other men who had waited outside the property.

The woman’s handbag was stolen which contained personal items and a quantity of cash.

The offender is described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins tall and of very slim build. He was wearing a black hooded top.

The woman wasn’t injured but she has been left very shaken by the incident.

Police have launched an investigation and are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch.

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 0185 or 101 quoting incident number 2066 of 24/03/2019.

Alternatively, information can be passed on to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Crime, News

Devastated family pay tribute to Tyrelle Burke

Tyrelle BurkeThe family of Tyrelle Burke, who died on Friday, have  have paid tribute to him.

In a statement, the family said: “Tyrelle was a funny, caring son who always had time for his family.

“We are lost for words at this time and devastated at his death. We need time to grieve and come to terms with what has happened.”

Tyrelle, aged 20, died in hospital following an incident at Crossacres Road on Friday morning.

_20190407_131345Flowers have been left at the scene in tribute to the  young man called “the sweetest lad” by friends and neighbours.

A 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on Monday charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Crime, News

Teenager charged with murder of Tyrelle Burke

_20190407_131345A 17-year-old boy will appear in court tomorrow, charged with murder following the death of Tyrelle Burke.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons has also been charged with  possession of an offensive weapon.

At 8.45am on Friday 5 April 2019 police were called to an address on Crossacres Road, Wythenshawe.

The 20-year-old victim, was taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.

The property was cordoned off on Friday while police carried out their investigation.

Flowers were left at the scene in tribute to Tyrelle who was described by friends as “the sweetest lad”.

Crime, News

Man in court over Wythenshawe robbery

A man has  appeared in court, charged in connection with the robbery of a woman in her 70s in Wythenshawe.

Daniel Kavanagh, aged 31, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of robbery and appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

At around 6.45pm on Friday 22 March 2019, police were called to reports that a woman in her 70s had been robbed while she was walking along Burnsall Walk, Wythenshawe.

News, Politics

Brexit: Wythenshawe MP defies Labour leader over “People’s Vote” bid

KaneThe government is planning a new vote on Brexit tomorrow after eight proposals failed to get a majority in Parliament last night.

Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane defied instructions from the Labour Party leadership to support a call for a second referendum on Brexit.

The referendum proposal was one of eight options put to MPs in an attempt to finally work out what Parliament might vote for and not just what it might vote against. But the result was a rejection of all eight options.

Mike Kane, Labour’s Shadow Schools Minister,  did not vote either way on a call for a second referendum. He backed Labour’s alternative Brexit plan. Mr Kane has previously said a second referendum would be a “poor choice”.

A number of other shadow ministers also failed to take part in the vote, including Gloria De Piero, Jim McMahon, Tracy Brabin and Jo Platt.

However, the rebels are not expected to be disciplined by Labour whips.

According to Politics Home, Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn wrote to his MPs saying his first priority was to deliver the Labour Brexit plan – after frontbenchers raised concerns

He urged them to support the amendment to “keep the option of a public vote on the table”, saying it was worth supporting the bid to “stop a disastrous no deal or May’s unacceptable deal”.

The second referendum option, proposed by Labour grandee, Dame Margaret Beckett was the most popular with MPs, with 268 voting in favour. 5.9 million people have signed a petition calling for another vote including more than 8,000 in Wythenshawe.

What were the proposals and how did Mike Kane vote on them?

Against –  NO DEAL.  The legal default if no deal is agreed. No trade terms and no transition.The motion proposed leaving the European Union without a deal on April 12. 160 for, 400 against.

For –COMMON MARKET 2.0.  proposing UK membership of the European Free Trade Association and European Economic Area. Committed to free movement of people through participation in the single market, and a “comprehensive customs arrangement”. The scheme would be in place until another trade deal guaranteeing frictionless movement of goods and an open border in Ireland. 188 for, 283 against.

Did not vote – SOFT BREXIT THROUGH EFTA AND THE EEA. Remaining within the EEA and rejoining EFTA, but remaining outside a customs union with the EU. 65 for, 377 against.

For – CUSTOMS UNION. Forcing the government to negotiate a “permanent and comprehensive UK-wide customs union with the EU” in any Brexit deal. Regarded as a “softer” Brexit that would solve the Northern Ireland border issue. 264 for, 272 against.

For – LABOUR’S ALTERNATIVE PLAN. Plan for a close economic relationship with the EU, including a comprehensive customs union, with a UK say on future trade deals. Close alignment with the single market; matching new EU rights and protections; participation in EU agencies and funding programmes; and agreement on future security arrangements, including access to the European Arrest Warrant. 237 for, 307 against.

Did not vote – CANCEL BREXIT. Under this proposal, if the Government failed to pass a deal, there would be a vote on a no-deal Brexit two sitting days before the scheduled date of departure – early April. If MPs refuse to authorise no-deal, the Prime Minister would be required to halt Brexit by revoking Article 50. 184 for, 293 against.

Did not vote –  SECOND REFERENDUM. a public vote to confirm any Brexit deal passed by Parliament before its ratification.Tabled by former foreign secretary Dame Margaret Beckett. 268 for, 295 against.

Against – STANDSTILL ARRANGEMENT. Calls for the Government to seek to agree “preferential” trade arrangements with the EU. This would be for a period of two years during which time Britain would contribute to the EU budget. 139 for, 422 against.