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Wythenshawe police investigating attempted rape


Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an attempted rape in Wythenshawe.
Shortly after 8:30pm on Wednesday 9 October 2019, police were called to Simonsway, to reports of an attempted rape on a 43-year-old woman.
Officers responded and the victim is now being provided with support from specially trained officers.
Further enquiries have since established that the incident took place in Hatchett Woods on Simonsway, close to the junction with Ruddpark Road, at around 8.20 pm.
The suspect is described as a white male, of skinny build, who was wearing a grey hoody and black pants.
Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area between 8pm and 9pm and has information that may be able to assist the investigation.
They are particularly interested to speak with any potential witnesses or anyone who has dash cam footage or CCTV footage of the area during this time.
Detective Inspector John Robb, of GMP’s City of Manchester division, said: “We have launched an investigation following the attempted rape of a 43-year-old woman in Hatchett Woods, Wythenshawe.
“We believe this to be an isolated incident at this stage, but we aware that this will understandably cause some concern in the community. I want to take this opportunity to reassure local residents that we are treating this as a priority.
“Although we are making good progress with our enquiries, I must stress that we are in the early stages of the investigation and we would urge people to pass on any information, no matter how small, so that we can progress this investigation further.”
Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 6018, quoting incident number 3094 of 09/10/19, or the independent

“Although we are making good progress with our enquiries, I must stress that we are in the early stages of the investigation and we would urge people to pass on any information, no matter how small, so that we can progress this investigation further.”

Anybody with information should contact police on 0161 856 6018, quoting incident number 3094 of 09/10/19.

Crime, News

Travel disruption caused by suspect package at Manchester Airport coach station

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A controlled explosion has been carried out at Manchester Airport’s transport interchange after a suspicious package was discovered.

Officers from the Bomb Disposal Squad carried out the explosion as a precaution and are assisting Greater Manchester Police with inquiries.

Police say a man has been detained at the scene and a cordon was been put in place while inquiries  are carried out.

Trams trains and buses were suspended to and from the interchange, but the majority of road closures have been lifted and the area is returning to normality.

A small cordon remains in place on the ground floor of the coach station as investigations continue.

News, Politics

Brexit: Wythenshawe MP, Mike Kane condemns Parliament shutdown

wp-1478947269179.jpegWythenshawe MP Mike Kane has condemned Boris Johnson’s shutdown of Parliament as “an affront to our democratic principles”.

Earlier this week, Wythenshawe church leader, Dave Warnock, urged the Labour MP to share his views on what he calls a “democratic crisis” following the decision by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to prorogue (suspend) parliament, seen by many as an attempt to prevent MPs from blocking a no-deal departure from the European Union.

And in a statement to the Wythenshawe Reporter, Mr Kane today condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue Parliament.

The Labour MP said: “Given the situation facing our country as we approach the Brexit deadline of 31 October, and the impact it could have on people’s jobs and living standards, I believe it is deeply concerning to suspend Parliament and I am opposed to it.

“The Labour Party and Parliament must do everything we can, working on a cross party basis to block a No Deal Brexit. I cannot sit back and allow the Prime Minister to drag us out of the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement because we have seen the potential economic consequences for the country.

“I believe we’re at the stage in our history where party advantage must be put to one side, we must look at the long-term interest of our country.

“Prorogation at this time is an affront to our democratic principles. Long prorogations raise fundamental questions about whether the Government of the day commands the confidence of a majority of MPs and whether it can legitimately govern.

“Finally, I want to reiterate my opposition to a No Deal Brexit. Businesses, trade unions and the Government’s own analysis have warned about the disruption No Deal would result in and the damage it would do to our economy. I am committed to working across Parliament, to do whatever is necessary to stop it happening.”

Mr Kane has previously voted against No Deal in Parliament and abstained on proposals for a second referendum and to cancel Brexit.

What does proroguing parliament mean?

A Parliament lasts for the time between general elections – supposedly five – but it is divided into sessions, usually lasting about a year. The current session has lasted 26 months.

At the end of a session, a Prime Minister formally advises the Queen to prorogue  Parliament, usually for a few days, after which a new session will begin with a state opening of Parliament and a Queen’s Speech which will outline the laws the Government intends to introduce. During the suspension the Government can continue to do its job, but MPs cannot debate in Parliament, pass laws or scrutinise what the Government and Prime Minister is doing.

Proroguing  Parliament is different to recess, when the session continues but MPs do not attend the House of Commons, usually during the summer and when the parties take part in their conferences.

Proroguing Parliament is a power exercised by the PM, officially held by the Queen. MPs have no say in the matter. MPs do have a say in whether a recess can take place, and there was speculation that Parliament would vote against a recess for the upcoming party conferences so that MPs could debate Brexit ahead of the UK’s scheduled departure from the EU on October 31.

MPs from all parties have condemned the suspension, some calling it a coup and some an attack on parliamentary democracy.

The move has sparked demonstrations across the country,  a legal challenge and a petition signed by 1.6 million nationwide so far, including 2,331 people in Wythenshawe and Sale East. A protest is planned for Monday at 6.30 at the Peterloo Memorial in Manchester.

Cabinet minister Michael Gove, who had previously opposed prorgation said the suspension,  was “certainly not” a political move to obstruct opposition to the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

The Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg said this parliamentary session had been one of the longest in almost 400 years, so it was right to suspend it and start a new session.

Ruth Fox – director of parliamentary experts the Hansard Society – said this prorogation was “significantly longer than we would normally have” for the purpose of starting a new parliamentary session.

Ms Fox said that depending on the day the suspension began – and on whether MPs would have voted to have a party conference recess at all – the prorogation could “potentially halve” the number of days MPs have to scrutinise the government’s Brexit position.

Community News, News

Wythenshawe boy celebrates the birthday doctors thought he’d never see

It was the party doctors feared may never happen, but the family of Wythenshawe boy, Haris Khan celebrated his first birthday at the weekend.

 

Haris, from Newall Green, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy was given three months to live when he was diagnosed with the condition in February.

And the “miracle” drug Spinraza, which can prolong and dramatically improve quality of life, was denied the youngster after funding was withdrawn by the NHS.

But following a successful campaign by Haris’ mum and dad Renata and Shakeel, the NHS restored funding for the drug, with dramatic results.

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Haris’ brother Maryus joins in the fun with Mickey and Mini Mouse

And the family had a party to remember to celebrate Haris’ milestone. Mickey and Mini Mouse dropped by to join in the fun and there was a message of support from former international footballer Jermaine Defoe.

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Shakeel and Renata thanked local people for their support , Sarah Ryder who donated marquee, Be Our Guests who donated the sweet car, t Pieceofcake who donated cakes and Serenes homemade party bags.

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Children throughout England will benefit from the drug, which was already available in Scotland.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), manufacturers Biogen and NHS England say they have agreed to make Spinraza available for children, young people and adults with SMA Types 1, 2 and 3 through a scheme known as a Managed Access Agreement (MAA). This means that patients will be able to get Spinraza while more long-term data on its effectiveness is gathered.

NHS England says the treatment will be made available to the youngest and most severely-affected (SMA Type 1) patients immediately by Biogen, with NHS England offering funding on NICE’s publication of final guidance.

It says that for older babies, children and young adults with SMA Types 2 and 3, the NHS will begin to provide Spinraza shortly after NICE’s guidance is published, once the services to deliver them are established. This is not expected to take more than a few weeks.

Crime, News

Tyrelle Burke killer jailed: “Another sad indictment that knives, drugs, alcohol and youths do not mix”
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Tyrelle Burke (Pic: GMP)

A teenager who killed his friend with a kitchen knife in Wythenshawe earlier this year, has been jailed.

Denver Walton, aged 18, was jailed for seven years and three months for killing his friend, Tyrelle Burke.  He was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter by a jury at Manchester Crown Court.

Passing sentence, Mr Justice Bryan said Walton’s 20-year-old victim had his life ahead of him and everything to live for. “You took that life away,” he said. “Your offending is yet another sad indictment of the fact that knives, drugs, alcohol and youths do not mix.”

Walton, Tyrelle and another friend spent some time together on the night of  April 3rd. They had taken Xanax and a drug known as ‘lean’ which contains both codeine and promethazine mixed with fruit juice.

The following afternoon, the three had  a party with a group of friends in a room that Tyrelle rented at the Britannia Hotel, Northenden. Before they got there at around 6pm, They had all taken Xanax and once there they also took cocaine and cannabis, and were drinking lean mixed with fizzy drinks as well as Ciroc vodka and Courvoisier brandy.

At around 5.50am Walton, Tyrelle and another friend, Kerris Stone went back to the house where Tyrelle lived with his mum and younger brother in Crossacres Road._20190407_131345

After further drinking, a fight broke out between Walton and Tyrelle, and he made clear that he wanted you to leave the house.

Walton had told the court he picked up the kitchen knife and stabbed Tyrelle in self-defence. Walton then fled from the house with the knife in his pocket.  Walton discarded the knife to the rear of his house, after cleaning himself up before running away from the police.

Mr Justice Bryan, told Walton in his sentencing remarks: “Sadly, despite prompt and skilled medical intervention Tyrelle died from the injuries you had inflicted shortly after 5pm the same day.

“Having inflicted what had proved to be fatal wound on Tyrelle, you did not stay to assist your friend.

“On the contrary, you ran from the scene, and discarded the knife with which you had inflicted that fatal injury after first visiting your house to clean yourself up.

“Tyrelle was only 20. He had his life ahead of him and everything to live for. You took that life away.

“Your offending is yet another sad indictment of the fact that knives, drugs, alcohol and youths do not mix.

“I have had careful regard to the personal victim statement of his mum. It makes painful reading. For her, and her other children, life will never be the same again.”