The drugs were of high, import-quality purity. Crime Drama Hard-hitting drama in which Maurice Colbourne plays John Kline, a former SAS operative and convicted criminal who is released from prison and recruited to act as an undercover agent within Birmingham's underworld. They went to some premises and cut phone lines before breaking in. The victim, aged in her 20s, was ambushed as she walked through Kirkup Gardens in Wythenshawe at around 12.30am. For many centuries it was a peat bog which was dug for peat fuel, locally called "turf"; local manorial law said that after digging peat the top living plant layer had to be lodged back to let more peat form afterwards. 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. 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. [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. [16][17] It covers over 270 acres (110ha) of green space and is home to Manchester's only community farm, Wythenshawe community farm. But it wasn't body lotion, lipstick, perfume and mascara which financed the family's penchant for Rolex watches, the leasing of luxury cars, jewellery and multiple properties. In a second switch the holdall was then given to another courier, Arjan Bedesha. Detectives have smashed four drug rings. They were captured on CCTV during two raids in Carlisle at a Co-op and One Stop Store, and in Penrith at a Morrisons petrol station. Nico Edgar, aged 21, of Tipton Drive, Northern Moor, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and sentenced to six years and four months in prison. Other parks include Hollyhedge Park, Peel Hall Park, Painswick Park and Baguley Park. Both associations merged in 2013 to form the Wythenshawe Community Housing Group which is now responsible for around 14,000 homes in Wythenshawe. In total 28 kilos of heroin worth just under 3m was recovered from the vehicle and inside the flat. "We come from a very hard-working background, so when we put our minds to something, we expect to do well. This was the UK's first municipal airfield, operating between April 1929 and early 1930. Labour candidate Mike Kane (a former Northenden councillor until 2008) won the seat with 55.3% of the vote, though voter turnout was low (28%). Christopher McDonald, aged 49, of Dane Square, Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and was sentenced to six years, three months. 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". Claire Regan, aged 44, of Pitt Street, Macclesfield pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to two years. 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. But success didn't rein them in and suddenly render them sensible businessmen. Both Wilks and Chyna Jasper - who had significant roles - were caught directly supplying undercover officers with drugs. Wythenshawe is policed by the city of Manchester Division of Greater Manchester Police. Click here to join and follow the instructions on your phone. They didn't just make, wear and sell Gio-Goi they lived it. Just a nice place to go and. Police later raided an apartment. Fabion Wilks, aged 31, of Donnison Street, West Gorton, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Patrols have been stepped up in the area as officers continue to search for evidence. "The gangs would either befriend, manipulate or force their way into their homes with the intention of using it to store and sell drugs a term known as cuckooing. Loads to see and do in this big park. He ran into the sea discarding property and making comments about how he would not be arrested and wanted to die. Click HERE to drop a heart on the map and you can also donate to our frontline fundraiser for the chance to win weekly prizes. Part of a gang who conspired to burgle houses and steal high powered expensive vehicles from residents in south Manchester and Cheshire have been sentenced. 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. On this old map of Wythenshawe it is roughly the rectangular area between three country lanes with Heyhead at its northwest corner. "And it never held them back, did it? 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. Hayley Barker (born 30/06/1988) of Alders Road, Wythenshawe was . The town centre, known as the Civic Centre, was originally built in the 1960s. 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. Natalie Wrafter, 31, is the daughter of Peter Wrafter, 57, an established drug dealer from Doncaster. "It was clear this activity was only going to get worse unless we found a long-term solution to disrupt the gangs who were brazenly violent.". Kane Birch, aged 23, of Ainsbrook Avenue, Moston, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to four years. 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. 1. As reported in the MEN the six-strong mob were jailed for a total of 34 years after mounting raids on shops and garages across three counties. 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. Wythenshawe initially formed part of an estate run by the aristocratic Tatton family but in 1926, much of the old farmland land was given away to build a massive housing estate to resolve the. In total, 21 men and two women are now behind bars for a total of 109 years. Soon, they were making 40m a year so set their sights on 400m. In one of the most serious incidents reported, a teenage boy suffered 'horrific' injuries to his face after he was slashed with a large knife - an attack believed to have been fuelled by the supply of drugs. There is an urban legend that says some of them met the Kray twins at Manchester Piccadilly persuading them to return to London, which they did the next day. They befriended, and subsequently dressed, many of the Madchester acts, and soon all sorts craved their sartorial swagger: snooker's Alex Higgins, boxing's Nigel Benn. Liam Parsons, aged 19, of Green Street, Middleton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin was sentenced to three years. Police said Edgar sold drugs to an undercover officer posing as an addict 'on numerous occasions'. The 45-year-old, who lives a few doors down from the terraced home where Marcus grew up, says the star has made a huge difference locally. They include Laura Smith, aged 26, of Elizabeth Drive, Chesterton, and Matthew Hughes, aged 26, of Bank Street, Rookery, Kidsgrove, who were both involved in the supply of Class A drugs. I broke down". We have.". "I'm not offended by your questions, they're good questions," he says. Police said this gang changed the number of their 'graft' phone up to 13 times to avoid detection. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. ", "Look," he says to me now, "let me make it clear to you, in case there is any doubt. Lee Reilly, aged 32, of Wrenbury Avenue, West Didsbury, was jailed four and a half years. A week later police caught Davis loading heroin into his van outside a flat in Salford. We remain absolutely steadfast in our commitment to tackling organised crime and drug supply within Doncaster and South Yorkshire, to keep our residents safe. From the 1990s to the 2000s, the houses that were built and owned by the council were transferred to the control of local housing associations, such as Willow Park in east Wythenshawe and Parkway Green in west Wythenshawe. Anthony himself was later charged with supplying diazepam ("A class-C drug," he points out), and sent to Strangeways for nine months. Part of Benchill (not the area southwest of Gladeside Road) and some areas in the north were built before World War II and called the Wythenshawe Ward of the City of Manchester. They had long been organising all-night raves by their very nature, illegal and they say the police became increasingly convinced that Gio-Goi was merely a front for something more subversive specifically, drug-dealing on a major scale. WITH hollow eyes staring straight into the camera, Dominic Noonan gleefully recalls how he chopped off the head of a dog and placed it on a pub pool table as a warning sign to a rival gang. ", Their awkwardness is perhaps understandable. The holdall was stashed in the spare wheel compartment of the boot and inside was 170,000 in cash. "For local residents, Macclesfield is their home, yet it was reaching the point where they were too scared to walk down their own street or visit the shop for fear of what violence or drug dealing they would encounter. Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld begins with episode one 'Liverpool' on Sunday, May 24 at 10pm. Inside they found 66,000 in cash and a money counting machine, 1kg of cannabis, digital scales, and a vacuum packing machine. Know what I mean? This started attracting negative news and media headlines, with the nickname of 'Gunchester' being used to sum up this increase in gang, drugs and firearms activity. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? The gang was based in Manchester and used phones to facilitate and co-ordinate the supply of heroin and crack cocaine into Macclesfield. Labour kept the seat in the 2010 elections, though their share of the vote was decreased to 44.1%. 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. 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. A woman has been gang raped by a group of men in a Manchester park in what police have called a "truly horrendous" attack. The three women gangsters joined forces to run one of the biggest drugs operations in the north. By their late teens, Anthony and Chris, now 48 and 45, were bootlegging band T-shirts, and selling them outside concert venues across Europe. [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. This, says Chris, was "satisfying". A certain awkward etiquette (and cowardice) prevents me from asking them outright whether the police's suspicions which the brothers have always denied had any substance. 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. Closing Northern Quarter hotspot is staying in the fam as it reveals what will take over Oldham Street venue, Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun closed in February and have this week revealed who will be moving into the NQ venue, Horrific images show severed ANIMAL LEGS among fly-tipped rubbish in Manchester alleyway, 'Get checked out': Warning of parents whose son's pains and rash were much more serious, "When they phoned me to tell me I remember just screaming. "We were not nice people," Anthony admits early on in the book. He was jailed for three years six months. Police then carried out two major strikes. In the 19th century, manorial control was lost over what people used their moss rooms for, and an 1839 tithe map of Northen Etchells shows Northen Etchells's part of Shadow Moss as about 2/3 arable, about 1/3 meadow, one field as pasture, and one field as "uncultivated moors".[20]. 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. He was jailed for six years. The four main Manchester-based gangs marketed themselves as the AJ Team, the Jay Team, the Junior Team and the Yardies Team. In the book, he says: "I would like to apologise for any pain I caused when I was younger, and for the things I should have done that I never did. They also had use of expensive lease cars, including a Mercedes worth 50,000. Child sex ring victim anguish as rapist gets rights over son. [2012] Produced for POPS by Engage with Media http://engagewithmedia.org/ Project funded by. Not bad for a pair of siblings who, as they admit, "didn't know our arse from our elbow". Some 777 crimes were reported in the area in. Approximately 43,000 people work in Wythenshawe. Adam Hopewell, 32, of Whitcomb Drive, Rossington, who pleaded guilty before trial to conspiracy 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. A walkway going between the multi-storey car park and the large supermarket building now features a wall mosaic depicting various aspects of the town. 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. The woman was attacked in a park in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We have worked closely with our colleagues in the other force areas, including Greater Manchester Police, to solve these burglaries. The first time I saw those guns was when you brought me into this. A woman was raped by a group of men in a park in what police described as a "random and sickening attack". 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It was partly in Northen Etchells township and partly in Styal parish. Wythenshawe (/wn/) is a district of the city of Manchester, England. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They are funny, too: the memoir, though riven with violence and drug-fuelled calamity, is laugh-out-loud, and throbs with the kind of opportunistic entrepreneurial spirit it's hard not to admire. The rest was built after the Second World War, starting in the late 1940s as wartime building restrictions were relaxed. Police chiefs said their operation was triggered by 'serious and volatile' disputes between the rival gangs and others. The hat was thrown away by one of the gang, Ryan Dunwoody, 29, while fleeing the scene of an attempted burglary at an Asda store in Rhyl on December 3rd 2013. Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre 3 Civic Centres By NILS12WYTH Helpful staff , good food . [22] In addition to the building of the new Metrolink lines and stations, a new public transport hub was built in Wythenshawe Town Centre which opened in June 2015 and includes a new bus station and tram stop. Jonathon Ramsbottom, 36, of Fairfield Avenue, Maesteg, South Wales, who was convicted by jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Each ward was represented by three local councillors, giving Wythenshawe 21 of the 99 seats on Manchester City Council. ", Chris elaborates. "Well, they know where we live," says Anthony. David Wright, 53, of Fletcher Close, Heywood, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin, and conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property. Some of them, like Hollyhedge Farm and Floats Hall, were left among the houses but suffered from vandalism and had to be demolished later. We know that organised criminal groups such as this can often prey on our most vulnerable members of the community and make people feel intimidated or scared to tell the police whats happening. The label is owned by JD Sports now, and is planning a major comeback, with the brothers in a supervisory role, while they focus the bulk of their attention on their new label, Your Own, a growing concern with aspirations to go global. For this, they needed serious investment, and got it from a company called Melville Capital. 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Mark Bird, 33, of Stonegate Mews, Doncaster, who was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin. The Heyhead area has been progressively replaced by level car parks, and by 2011 all of Heyhead's buildings had vanished (see History of Manchester Airport#Expansion). Three others face sentencing hearings later this month. "My children know about the druggies - my youngest daughter would say 'mummy, the druggies are out on the street again'. Four days later, as police closed in on the supply line Peter Wrafter was stopped in his Mercedes van in Doncaster. In September last year, Wilks was arrested outside Macclesfield Town Football Club in his BMW after a police pursuit. The death of a 91-year-old man who was killed in an explosion at his house was not suspicious, police have said. In early 2014, following the death of Paul Goggins, a by-election was held. Drugs paraphernalia was recovered including 1.5kg of heroin, scales, and a hydraulic press for preparing the drug in bulk amounts for the wholesale trade. The Forum centre, which opened in 1971, houses a library, leisure centre, swimming pool, cafe and other amenities, has also been renovated in a more modern style. This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. The Green Party have gained councillors in the Woodhouse Park ward in both the 2021 and 2022 elections. Within a couple of years, the label was being hailed as Manchester's rough-hewn equivalent of Yves St Laurent, and clearing, they claim, 3m a day. Natalie Wrafter and drugs 'wholeslaler' Adam Hopewell controlled a group of drugs couriers at the Yorkshire end of the operation and Shazia Din also ran her own couriers. 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