Two arrested after reports of 'disorder' in Piccadilly Gardens
Two people were arrested in Manchester City Centre this evening following reports of 'disorder'. Officers were called to Piccadilly Gardens around 5.20pm.
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Jury sworn in ahead of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy's rape trial
A jury has been sworn in to try Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, who is accused of raping several women. The 28-year-old defender is facing trial at Chester Crown Court.
Ryan Giggs' barrister claims ex-girlfriend 'knew full well' that 'blackmail' video was not sex tape, court hears
Ryan Giggs' barrister claimed the Manchester United star's ex-girlfriend 'knew full well' that an email titled 'blackmail' which featured a video was not a sex tape. Kate Greville said she never looked at the video and immediately deleted it, claiming she feared it was an intimate video which the couple had filmed.
Premier League players’ names read to jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial
Potential jurors in the sexual offences trial of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy have been asked if they have connections to five Premier League players. Mendy, 28, denies eight counts of rape, one of attempted rape and one sexual assault against seven complainants. The offences are alleged to have taken place between October 2018 and August last year.
Heartless thieves steal toys and games meant for deprived children from foodbank
Thieves stole toys and games which were to be given to more than 100 deprived children from a foodbank. L'chaim Foodbank had to cancel their latest distribution of children's toys and games that help keep deprived stay-at-home kids busy.
Fire service in Salford Quays to try and help prevent another death after tragedy
The fire service have today provided water safety advice in Salford Quays, in a bid to inform members of the public about the dangers of cold water shock. It comes after the body of 16-year-old Kalen Waugh was tragically recovered from Salford Quays last month after reports that a person had gotten into difficulty in the water.
Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to eighth count of rape
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has pleaded not guilty to a further rape charge at the start of his 15-week trial today.
Footballer Mendy pleads not guilty to further count of rape
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has pleaded not guilty to an eighth count of rape ahead of his trial.