Even the then Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson took to wearing a Gio-Goi beanie hat at games. Latest News in Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester, England, UK Detective Chief Inspector Mike Evans, of Cheshire's Serious and Organised Crime Unit, said: "In cases where there are pockets of gangs operating a busy drugs market in a small town, serious violence will take place predominantly behind the scenes - and most of it going unreported to police. Northenden's Riverside Park is the first new park to be established in the city in the 21st century. Ch Insp Cara Charlesworth said: "At this stage, this appears to have been a random and sickening attack and our officers are working tirelessly to identify those responsible. Wythenshawe house explosion death not suspicious, police say The holdall was stashed in the spare wheel compartment of the boot and inside was 170,000 in cash. A bypass connecting it to the nearby M60 motorway was built through Sharston and opened in 1974. Entertainment & Arts. Shootings and murders increased in frequency in the area. Before Ringway Airport was laid out, three farm fields between Rackhouse Road and Wythenshawe Road in Northern Moor, in what is now the north edge of Wythenshawe, were used as Manchester (Wythenshawe) Aerodrome. Liam Parsons, Thomas Cole, Mark Lovenbury, Clare Regan and Michael Wickham were all caught supplying heroin directly to them. A YOUNG woman was gang raped in a park in a "truly horrendous" attack in Greater Manchester. Within 48 hours I was having my own way in there.". We stay private. The last market gardener there, who grew tomatoes, closed his business in 2011 due to competition from highly mechanized enormous greenhouse establishments elsewhere. Temporary fuel pumps were installed. But success didn't rein them in and suddenly render them sensible businessmen. Five people have already been sentenced and another fifteen, including the three members of the Din family, and Natalie Wrafter, will be sentenced in July, following court hearings in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Dealing took place near children's parks, at the gates of a cemetery and in broad daylight on streets. Police said the gang would send around 60 text messages to drug users on a daily basis. "But I feel quite guarded about certain things. Giving young people affected by gang and youth violence a voice in Wythenshawe, Manchester. In early 2014, following the death of Paul Goggins, a by-election was held. Giving young people affected by gang and youth violence a voice in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Wythenshawe also housed the outdoor sets for the show, which were built on private property. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In a book careful not to corroborate anything that might be used in evidence against them, the passage on his time in prison is revealing. This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. The drugs were of high, import-quality purity. Natalie Wrafter, of Harewood Avenue, Doncaster, who pleaded guilty before trial to c onspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin; conspiracy to supply class B drugs, namely amphetamine; conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property, and conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely MDMA. He was spotted in a London pub by Ken Loach, who asked him to star in his film Poor Cow (1967). All were in possession of cash, encrypted mobile phones, and luxury items including Rolex watches and a 60,000 diamond ring. He travelled from Manchester to Macclesfield to co-ordinate the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. "My children know about the druggies - my youngest daughter would say 'mummy, the druggies are out on the street again'. I broke down". Wythenshawe is the outdoor filming location for the Channel 4 series Shameless, which shows various shots of the local tower-blocks, housing estates and other architecture unique to this area. Following Birch's arrest - after he stepped out of a hot tun at a hotel's spa in Warrington - police said Wade Wilson took over the running of the master phone. Detectives have smashed four drug rings. Not bad for a pair of siblings who, as they admit, "didn't know our arse from our elbow". Things could get compromising. 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Gun crime in south Manchester - Wikipedia [citation needed], In 2007, Asda opened a new superstore on the site of the old Co-operative store (originally built by Woolco in the mid-1970s, which also features a multi-storey car park). Tayte Taylor-Bell taught a 16-year-old boy how to deal drugs while he himself would regularly travel from Manchester to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Wythenshawe is 8 miles (13km) south of the city centre and is the southernmost district of Manchester. Most of the farm buildings in the Wythenshawe area were demolished when the estate was built. Following a review by the Boundary Committee for England published in 2003, the ward of Benchill was abolished, and its former territory was divided between the wards of Northenden, Sharston, and Woodhouse Park.[18]. [24], In 2009, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York (former wife of Prince Andrew) went to Wythenshawe to make a television documentary for ITV1 entitled The Duchess on the Estate. Inside the van they found a handgun, ammunition, cash, and two mobile phones. We have.". In January this year, the label went into administration. Shazia Din, of The Drive, Bury, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin; conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely MDMA; conspiracy to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis, and conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property. Police say Shazia's sister Abia, and son, Hassan, were heavily involved in the family's drug dealing and money laundering. OK, but any book with the tagline "From Organised Crime to Kings of Fashion" is bound to raise eyebrows. How Manchester is designing out crime in Moss Side and Wythenshawe [citation needed], In June 2022, Manchester City Council announced the purchase of Wythenshawe town centre from St. Modwen Properties as part of wider plans to transform the town centre. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? "You would know instantly that they were up to no good. Meanwhile, last year Peter Wrafter, of Harewood Avenue, Doncaster, was convicted before the Crown Court at Sheffield of possessing a prohibited weapon (handgun); possessing ammunition without a certificate; possessing heroin with intent to supply, possessing amphetamine with intent to supply and was jailed for 12 years. In a final strike police raided Shazia and Hassan Din at their home address in The Drive, Bury, and Abia at her home in Woodman Drive, Bury. [16][17] It covers over 270 acres (110ha) of green space and is home to Manchester's only community farm, Wythenshawe community farm. 5d. He pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and dangerous driving, and supplying heroin and crack cocaine in the Cheshire and Greater Manchester areas, police said. Laura Smith, aged 26, of Elizabeth Drive, Newcastle-under-Lyme, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin and was jailed for 12 months, suspended for two years. The three ancient townships of Northenden, Baguley and Northen Etchells formally became the present-day Wythenshawe when they were merged with Manchester in 1931. Peel Hall Farm (which had a moat) survived for over 20 years[clarification needed] as its occupant lived on the proceeds of selling his land, but soon after he left, the property was vandalised and had to be demolished. THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Wythenshawe - 2023 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor The victim, in her 20s, was set upon in Kirkup Gardens in the city's. Dunwoody, of Aycliffe Road, was jailed for seven and a half years, Mark Wallwork, aged 23, of Mullacre Road, seven and a half years, Ryan Day, 27, of Solway Road, four and a half years,Nico Logan, 21, of Shayfield Road, tsix years, nine months, and Paul Vesey, 26, of Liffey Avenue, all Wythenshawe, three years, four months. He was sentenced to two years in prison. Michael Hayes admitted supplying drugs for Robinson and, in return for cash and drugs, he allowed his home to be used as a drugs den. Estate where Shameless was filmed is now UK's housing hotspot John Bindon - Wikipedia Wythenshawe is a populous area in the North West of England, forming part of the city of Madchester and is twinned with Stalingrad (during the battle) and Mogadishu. The six-strong gang from Wythenshawe based themselves at holiday parks in Scotland then mounted raids on shops and garages across Cumbria, County Durham, and North Wales, stealing 60,000 worth. After the demolition of two 1960s blocks of multi-storey flats in 2007, new buildings were constructed on the site including a new Wilko shop, office premises and a local authority services hub that provides a new frontage for the town centre from its north-facing aspect. Approximately 43,000 people work in Wythenshawe. Newall Green Farm survived on the edge of the Newall Green housing estate area and was still occupied and run as a farm until the early 21st century when its last occupant died, when it was abandoned and fenced off. Wythenshawe is policed by the city of Manchester Division of Greater Manchester Police. The victim, aged in her 20s, was attacked at about 00:30 BST at Kirkup Gardens in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Follow the latest news for Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Wythenshawe in Greater Manchester, England, UK - InYourArea M22 9HD RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Wythenshawe Please rate this website National News What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? A Friends Group was formed to support monthly open days and events at the hall. Michael Hayes, aged 37, of Buckfast Close, Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and breaching a suspended sentence in relation to possession of a Taser. DC Ian Hodgson from Cumbria Constabulary, who led the case, said: These convictions are a result of a complex police investigation, involving thorough examination of mobile phone data and a sat nav device, as well as CCTV. A woman was gang-raped in a park in Greater Manchester Credit: MEN Media. "It's all the shit we've gone through that has made us guarded, you see? Crime news: Rape of woman in Kirkup Gardens in Wythenshawe Manchester Julian Jones, aged 40, of Lonsdale Road in Litherland, Merseyside, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and was sentenced to two years, six months. The three women gangsters joined forces to run one of the biggest drugs operations in the north. The offences occurred between October and December 2013. 1. ", Chris elaborates. Read about our approach to external linking. (He was eventually convicted on drug charges.) Something went wrong, please try again later. The victim, aged in her 20s, was ambushed as she walked through Kirkup Gardens in Wythenshawe at around 12.30am. Officers were called at 12.30am this morning (Tuesday April 20) to the reports of a woman, aged in her 20s, being attacked. 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After he came out of prison, the brothers fell out ("Over money, probably"), and did other things: Chris renovated houses, Anthony, ever enigmatic, "met some people offshore and did a couple of things out of the country". A week later police caught Davis loading heroin into his van outside a flat in Salford. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Abia Din, of Woodman Drive, Bury, who pleaded guilty to convert and transfer criminal property. They went to some premises and cut phone lines before breaking in. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Wythenshawe rape: Woman attacked by group of men in park At the time of the 2001 UK Census, Wythenshawe was divided into six local government wards: Baguley, Benchill, Northenden, Sharston, Woodhouse Park and Brooklands (the latter being an area divided with the neighbouring borough of Trafford). We are not endorsing any of the things we have written about in the book. " This is the gang of Wythenshawe burglars caught on film during a three month crime spree, Don't miss out on the big stories from Manchester's courts with our weekly newsletter. Hassan Din, of The Drive, Bury, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis, and conspiracy to transfer criminal property. Mark Lovenbury, aged 35, of Dawson Road, Bollington, Cheshire, pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to two years, four months behind bars. Gang of Manchester burglars snared by woolly hat Manchester Wythenshawe was a parliamentary constituency created in 1950 and represented by Alf Morris of the Labour Party between 1964 and 1997. For thirty years it also housed the Forum Theatre, but this closed in 2002 and a health clinic and an adult education facility now occupy its space. Born into a family linked to the Quality Street Gang, which cultivated a Krays-like status throughout the North in the 1960s and 1970s, in the flesh, the Donnellys come across much as they do in. Has plenty to offer the community in the way of activities. He says, in a voice so low you have to lean in close to hear him, "You know, a lot of people say, when they meet us, that they had no idea we were so nice, so approachable". These days, following all sorts of interventions, Wythenshawe is a safer and nicer place, though still far more crime ridden than neighbouring areas. Shazia Din, 42, led a Bury-based crime group. Today, more than ever, we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Lewis Yates, 31, of Foxlair Road, Wythenshawe, who pleaded guilty before trial to conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property, and the production of cannabis. 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[citation needed], Wythenshawe is the outdoor filming location for the Channel 4 series Shameless, which shows various shots of the local tower-blocks, housing estates and other architecture unique to this area. This kind of treatment, I suggest, is surely only afforded to the most respected, and consequently feared, of underworld types, isn't it? Kane Birch, aged 23, of Ainsbrook Avenue, Moston, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to four years. A total of 23 defendants have now been handed a total of more than 100 years behind bars. Parts of Baguley were still semi-rural in the 1960s, but now there is very little open country left. Altrincham and Hale lie to the south-west, Sale to the north-west and the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport to the east, with the suburbs of Gatley and Heald Green bordering onto Wythenshawe's eastern side. Police say she was raped by a "number of men" who fled the . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. But Din's drugs empire began to unravel when police stopped a car in Cheetham Hill on January 3, 2019. In the same year, Alf Morris stepped down and was replaced by Paul Goggins. A North Staffordshire man and woman have been sentenced for their roles in an organised crime gang behind the wholesale supply of crack cocaine and heroin. In 1971, the Wythenshawe Forum was opened there, which included a library, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a theatre. The largest shopping area was built in the 1960s in the town centre, known as the Wythenshawe Civic Centre, which has been expanded further since it was first built.