The family of a murdered mum say they ‘deserve answers’ after her killer was revealed to be living in the country illegally. Obert Moyo, 46, was branded a ‘danger to women’ after admitting the murder of his ex-partner Perseverance Ncube.
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It was a tragedy that touched the hearts of a tight-knit community. Harpurhey - an inner-city Manchester suburb once named the most deprived neighbourhood in England - was the scene of the horror.
The backdrop to the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy reveals hard truths about the lives of some young people in our region, as well as the challenge facing law enforcement and wider society in tackling knife crime, one of the most insidious social problems currently facing this country.
Nathaniel Shani was just 14 when he was stabbed in the neck, in an alleyway in Harpurhey. The background to his shocking death was one heard time and time again by school children throughout the ages.
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Two boys had arranged to meet up and fight. A straightener, to settle a score. But the moment a knife was pulled out, it quickly became a very dangerous situation. And Nathaniel paid the ultimate price.
In the aftermath of his death, tributes flooded in, the most poignant coming from his immediate family. “Nathaniel was a best friend to many, he never failed to make people laugh,” they said. “Nathaniel was very kind, caring and always thinking of others.
“He was polite and the most loving person. He would always put other people first without a thought. He was an amazing brother and son to his parents and siblings.
“Our hearts are left broken. Rest in Paradise to the kindest soul.” Nathaniel had been an Air Cadet, and tributes also came from a senior Royal Air Force officer.
But following his death, more information came to light about a different side to his young life. Nathaniel had become involved, ‘through people
The family of a murdered mum say they ‘deserve answers’ after her killer was revealed to be living in the country illegally. Obert Moyo, 46, was branded a ‘danger to women’ after admitting the murder of his ex-partner Perseverance Ncube.
The mugshot of a jealous ex-boyfriend who stabbed a mum-of-two in an evil rage has been released. Obert Moyo, 46, has been locked up for life after the brutal murder of his former partner Perseverance Ncube.
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It was perhaps the most shocking killing in a long-running feud littered with them. And to this day, the gunman who shot dead 15-year-old Jessie James in Moss Side in 2006 has not been identified.
marred by issues ahead of its launch, with both Peter Kay and The Black Keys being forced to postpone their shows at the last minute.The 23,500-capacity venue – now the largest arena in the UK – has faced numerous controversies and teething problems in recent weeks, including arena boss Gary Roden’s own resignation.Speaking to The Telegraph, Leiweke said it could be up to a year before plans become official. As for location, the investor said: “If you guessed Hammersmith, it would be a good guess.“We’re pretty focused on a particular site.
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Peter Kay and The Black Keys being forced to postpone their shows.The 23,500-capacity venue, which is now the largest arena in the UK, has faced numerous rows, controversy and teething problems in the run-up to its official launch.It was supposed to open with performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24, However, following a test gig featuring Rick Astley at the weekend, the shows were moved to April 29 and 30 due to the venue’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.Now, it has been confirmed that the upcoming gig from The Black Keys – set for tomorrow (April 27) – has also been postponed at the last minute, and the rescheduled shows by Peter Kay will be moved once again.“Since making the difficult decision to postpone the live shows at Co-op Live due to take place this week, we have been undertaking an extensive protocol of testing critical procedures to ensure all areas are ready for fans. To ensure that we can run all shows safely, regretfully we have now had to take the decision to reschedule the planned The Black Keys and Peter Kay shows,” read a new statement from the venue.It added that The Black Keys will now perform on May 15, and Peter Kay will now perform on May 23 and 24.
Manchester United are continuing to be linked with several potential new signings ahead of the summer transfer window.
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A resident said he heard a group shouting 'this is revenge' during an incident before the alleged murder of Kennie Carter, a jury has heard. The 16-year-old died after being stabbed in Stretford, Trafford, on January 22, 2022.
A four-year-old boy injured in a house fire in Wigan over the weekend has tragically died, police have confirmed. Emergency services responded to reports of the blaze on Warrington Road fire at around 2.30am on Sunday 14 April 2024.
The Cult have announced details of a UK tour, which will celebrate their 40th year as a band. Find upcoming dates and ticket details below.Announced today (April 16), the shows are set for later this year and will see the iconic ‘80s rock group perform in 10 cities across the country.
A 15-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being stabbed near Blackley on Saturday night (April 13), the Manchester Evening News understands.
John Squire has downplayed the chances of a Stone Roses reunion, saying that the members “aren’t sending each other Christmas cards or anything”.The comments arose during a new interview with NME, when the former guitarist for the Britpop giants sat down with Liam Gallagher to discuss the huge response to their collaborative self-titled album and UK and European shows.Towards the end of the discussion, the topic turned to the widespread rumours that Liam Gallagher could see eye-to-eye with brother Noel, and come together to reform Oasis in time for this summer’s ‘Definitely Maybe’ 30th anniversary shows.After the former Oasis frontman reaffirmed that “it’s not happening at this moment in time”, the topic turned to the possibility of another reunion from The Stone Roses. Squire still spends time with bassist Mani, who is “into” the two’s collaborative album and even gifted Squire the amplifier that he used during the recent run of live shows.In the discussion, he recalled seeing Mani and former frontman Ian Brown at the funeral of the former’s wife Imelda, who sadly died last November.
Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.
Harry Kane enjoyed a sensational return to England this week with a Champions League goal against Arsenal - and he's broken his silence on reports linking him with a permanent move back to the country.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.