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As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Ive been a police officer since 1992 and Ive got to know the gangs of Manchester pretty well, she says. Inside the 'mini Dutch pancake house' hidden on a quaint Greater Manchester Square, Papa Dutch started life as a family lockdown project before gaining a loyal following for its authentic mini Dutch pancakes, 'He hasn't got away with it like he thought he probably had' remorseless paedophile's past comes back to haunt him, Paul Betts has been sentenced to five years in prison, Police release CCTV images of man they want to speak to after young girl sexually assaulted, Officers were called to reports of a girl being sexually assaulted near Lees Valley yesterday (April 29), A child-killer, a Strangeways protester and an armed robbery gang: locked up in April. He was known for only having one eye, although the circumstances surrounding his injury remain unclear. Abdul Ghafar, 46, transferred 4kg of coke and at least 6.5 million in cash. Something went wrong, please try again later. A blowtorch is held to his ears, an iron is pressed to his knees and he is injected with heroin during the terrifying ordeal. The head of a cocaine ring has been caught thanks to a picture that he sent to other gangsters. (back row left to right) Jermaine Ward, Luke Livesey, Ryan Hadfield, (middle row left to right:) Leon Atkinson, Francis Dixon, Anthony Wilkinson and (front row left to right:) Dale Cregan, Damian Gorman, Matthew James, Mohammed Ali. The Daily Star Sunday understands two families from Clayton and known villains from nearby Salford are planning retribution. Something went wrong, please try again later. Monks-Gorton, 30, who had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit to robbery, was jailed for six years and nine months. Manchester City currently find themselves one point clear of Arsenal in the Premier League table, with Pep Guardiola's side also having a game in hand on the Gunners. 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The father of a co-accused of one-eyed killer Dale Cregan was blasted in the knee in a pub by a masked gunman 10 years ago, a court heard today. Historic goal masks hidden Erling Haaland improvement for Man City. Prosecutors claimed he organised the assassination of amateur boxer Mark, 23, at the Cotton Tree Inn in Droylsden, Manchester, during phone calls from North Wales. "I had him a fight at that time. 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"With the rise in drugs there is a lot of money floating around in the criminal world so there is an increase in criminals robbing other criminals.". Following a short pursuit, officers intercepted the car, who found no money and one man - Paris Bostock. Leon Atkinson, 35, was accused of plotting revenge on the Short family after a man slapped his mother Theresa during a boozy pub row. Historic goal masks hidden Erling Haaland improvement for Man City. Atkinson then sent a 'mate' to meet Nevin near Manchester City's training ground in East Manchester. 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Leon Atkinson, 35, was accused of plotting revenge on the Short family after a man slapped his mother Theresa during a boozy pub row. Atkinson and three others were found not guilty of the murder of Mark Short. View our online Press Pack. David was distraught and would have taken immediate revenge. Manchester United took a big step towards securing Champions League football for next season after notching a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. The chilling murder of dad-of-two Luke Graham features in tonights episode of BBC2s The Detectives: Fighting Organised Crime, and highlights the brutal and brazen violence plaguing the streets of the city. But dad Atkinson, who stood trial for murder and three counts of attempted murder, said lunatic Cregan acted alone. Distributors Adam Marsden, 37, and Nathan Powell, 31, sourced and supplied over six stone (40kg) of cocaine between them. The killer of an eight-year-old girl, a Strangeways protester and an armed robbery gang are among the serious criminals who were locked up in Greater Manchester in April. "Their Chests Were Carved Open" Biggest Mass Child Sacrifice Ever Found, Daniel Burros, The Nazi Klansmen Who Killed Himself After His Jewish Background Was Made Public, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. Read about our approach to external linking. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The convicted drug dealer, jailed in 2016 after police found heroin and cocaine stuffed between his buttocks during a police raid, was a one-time associate of cop killer Dale Cregan. 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Text is available under the . He intended to kill both Mark and his father David, but David happened to be in the bathroom at the time of the shooting. FlickrDale Cregan in court, surrounded by police officers. He is arrested and taken into custody for questioning after armed police raid a house in the Fallowfield area. Ahmad, who denied dealing in criminal property, was jailed for six years after a jury convicted him in February. A man can be seen leaving the house, with his cap only partially pulled over his face. Manchester City currently find themselves one point clear of Arsenal in the Premier League table, with Pep Guardiola's side also having a game in hand on the Gunners. Mr Langhorn described how Nevin arranged to sell drugs to Leon Atkinson in the Openshaw area of Manchester. 2023 BBC. Drug dealer joked that his customer was 'fuming' over 'Man City password', Get the latest crime reports and stories from Liverpool Echo straight to your inbox. ". "The gangs in Manchester still have their roots from the gangs that were around in the 80s and 90s," says DS Connor. Liverpool man Richard Caswell conspired with the Cox crime family to steal 30kg of cocaine from a house on Croxdale Road West in Liverpool. They warned us they were going to kill daddy. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. It is alleged that Cregan and four others acted on the orders of Leon Atkinson, 35, to shoot a rival family in a pub in Droylsden, Manchester, last May. The defendant explained that a truce between the Shorts and Atkinsons was called four years before the Cotton Tree shooting with a handshake between him and David Short in Manchester's Arndale Centre. A second man, named Blake Evers is also arrested at the address. He retaliated by slapping her, and this infuriated Atkinson, who texted her son Leon, demanding that they seek revenge on the Short family. The killer of an eight-year-old girl, a Strangeways protester and an armed robbery gang are among the serious criminals who were locked up in Greater Manchester in April. The court heard that the criminals involved in the handover used the password 'Man City' for the meeting. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. "We estimate Atkinson has been head of an organised crime group for the last ten years. With gangs its so important to get all of them, says DS Connor. CCTV footage shows the men bashing the victim's head into the car and pistol whipping him, before he is bundled into the boot of the vehicle. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? The talking points as Manchester City took on Fulham at Craven Cottage as the title race with Arsenal reaches the final stages of the season. Atkinson then sent a 'mate' to meet Nevin near Manchester City's training ground in East Manchester. Two policewomen, Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, arrived at the scene a short time later. "It is rare, but that's why I think that his sentence was so high., The Detectives: Fighting Organised Crime airs on BBC2 at 9pm tonight, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Anthony Wilkinson, 33, from Beswick, Manchester, denies the murder of David Short, the attempted murder of Sharon Hark, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and causing an explosion. The court heard that the criminals involved in the handover used the password 'Man City' for the meeting. His step-dad, Darren Berkeley, is suspected of being linked to at least one of the kidnaps, and DS Connor believes he may be the mastermind behind the kidnappings. Atkinson told the court the peace did not last long and that he had been involved in trouble before with David Short, who he said had punched him 'for looking at me'. But the ultimate goal is to get them.". Gang violence had broken out in a place where young families lived, she said. Cregan admits the murders of the officers but continues to deny the murders of the Shorts. He is not the only one who has made mistakes around the use of them. The Shorts and Atkinsons war began more than a decade ago when Frank Atkinson allegedly threatened to kill Davids brother John only to be shot a few weeks later. How is your father?". With Cox in custody, the unit have to work swiftly to arrest his suspected accomplices - and eight warrants for arrest are issued. An underworld pal of David said: I remember I was 18 in a club called Cherries in Droylsden and there was a man called Danny Mason head doorman at the time. Cregan denies the Short murders and the attempted murder of the three others injured in the pub attack along with causing an explosion and the attempted murder of Sharon Hark in a separate attack minutes after the murder of David Short. But dad Atkinson, who stood trial for . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Fine," the defendant repeated. Police suspect the victim is a wealthy drug dealer. A violent gang who stole over 1m of cocaine from a Liverpool stash house arranged to sell on the drugs to criminals near the Manchester City training ground. The jury heard that David Short thought Cregan was responsible for a "very serious attack" on him when he was run off his bike and had his throat cut. "The gangs in Manchester still have their roots from the gangs that were around in the 80s and 90s," says DS Connor. Leon Atkinson sent the image of himself to an encrypted group chat with fellow criminals using names like Carrothorn, Maidenbear, Mistersmallhead, Festiveape and Shaggyfarmer. A father and son suffered serious injuries during the raid when they were slashed and beaten by Caswell, Jason and Craig Cox. An additional gang member, Elliot Cummings was identified by facial recognition experts. Now you can see what I mean when I say he was a respected man. Police confirmed 12kg of Class A and 25kg of Class B drugs, and more than 300,000 of assets including luxury jewellery and vehicles had also been taken off the street. Read about our approach to external linking. There were little girls running around playing in their princess dresses, she told the Manchester Evening News. The court also heard that one of Nevin's customers was annoyed about the use of the 'Man City' password because he was a Manchester United fan. Immediately following the murders, Dale Cregan went to the police and turned himself in. His alleged sidekick Francis Dixon was also found not guilty of the murder of gun-and-grenade victim David. DCI Liz Hopkinson, who headed up the investigation into 31-year-old Lukes murder, was shocked at the recklessness of the killers. "He was ultimately charged with a conspiracy involving 28kg of cocaine of which inadvertently he takes possession of the 15kg from the Cox's.". Leon Atkinson and David Short shook hands at the end of the talks. It came amid a background of "history" between the Short and Atkinson families which began two years earlier, the court was told. . The killer of an eight-year-old girl, a Strangeways protester and an armed robbery gang are among the serious criminals who were locked up in Greater Manchester in April. Leon Atkinson hit David Short in the face in 2001 for "looking at him", the jury heard during the 12-week trial, creating a simmering tension between the two east Manchester families. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The talking points as Manchester City took on Fulham at Craven Cottage as the title race with Arsenal reaches the final stages of the season. A sum of 34,000 was dropped in a bag on Langport Avenue in Withington. David Short wanted to seek revenge for his sons death, and made multiple threats against Cregans family, including threatening to rape his son and sister, so Cregan went to Thailand for a few weeks. Manchester Crown Court was told Michael Nevin a courier working for the Cox family arranged to sell the drugs to Atkinson who sent a "mate" to meet him near Manchester City's training ground in . The township of Urmston, which bears the family's name is located west of Manchester in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford. Mohammed Ali, 32, from Chadderton, denies assisting an offender. Luke, known as Tank to his friends, took five bullets but was killed instantly by the first, which zig-zagged through his chest and severed an artery. 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The talking points as Manchester City took on Fulham at Craven Cottage as the title race with Arsenal reaches the final stages of the season. Today, the jury at Preston Crown Court heard evidence that Atkinson's father, Francis, had his left kneecap "blown across" a pub called The Victoria in September 2003. And the situation isnt unique to Manchester. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Casemiro was back to his best for Man Utd in their win against Aston Villa in the Premier League and Erik ten Hag has given his verdict on the holding midfielder. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Almost 800 people were arrested across the UK after French officials hacked the Encrochat platform enabling police to read text messages. I dont want to die for saying someones name to the police.. A six shooter. 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Mr Clarke said: "He had his kneecap blown off. The prosecutor asked: "Your father, has he ever told you who he thought was responsible? When Dave heard that Danny had slapped a friend of our sister, he came and said to the three doormen that were standing there, If you dont go and get Mason to come outside, I am coming in and going through all of you.. Jermaine Ward, 24, and Francis Dixon, 37, from Stalybridge, both deny the murder of David Short, the attempted murder of Sharon Hark and one count of causing an explosion. His hands and legs have been cable tied in a method referred to as 'hogtied.'. Manchester United took a big step towards securing Champions League football for next season after notching a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Both of them? The dark web messages revealed how Atkinson's gang was arranging the purchase and transport of huge quantities of cocaine with another gang member Abdul Ghafar, 46. So far in Greater Manchester, more than 2.5 million in cash has been seized, as well as nearly a dozen firearms and at least 1,100 rounds of ammunition. At the handover, Nevin sold six kilograms of cocaine to Nathan Powell, who used the Encro handle 'Festivetape.' 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The major incident team comprises of 150 detectives divided into 10 units dealing with the citys most serious crimes. Something went wrong, please try again later. My brothers had fights with his cousins or nephews. "How is his knee?" "We just said there was no use in fighting," he said. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Golden retriever escapes and walks 40 miles back to his old owners, Woman, 86, fighting for life after being knocked off scooter as she was out with husband, Shop destroyed after suspected gas explosion in London, Do not sell or share my personal information. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Detective inspector Roger Smethurst, from the Serious and Organised Crime Group, said: This was an extremely sophisticated drugs gang that effectively distributed mass quantities of cocaine across the north-west. Instead, Cregan killed Mark Short and injured three other men: John Collins, Michael Belcher, and Ryan Pridding, who were also in the pub at the time. "It was just one of those incidents which did creep over into that civilian side. Dale Cregan in court, surrounded by police officers. They received jail terms between eight and 15 years when they were brought before a judge at Manchester Crown Court. Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here. "Moss side, Salford, Fallowfield, Cheetham Hill. At a pub in Greater Manchester, the matriarch of the Atkinson family, Theresa Atkinson, was celebrating a Greater Manchester win, when she hit Raymond Young, a member of the Short .

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