Gang of men 'armed with knives' threatened witness as they tried to steal catalytic converter

Get the inside track on the big stories from Manchester courts with our weekly newsletterThe 'heavy' of a gang who posed as police officers and kidnapped a 'drug dealer' before demanding £500,000 in cash and drugs for his release has admitted his part in the plot.Micah Walfall, 36, who was referred to by other offenders as 'Big Dave', pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap.Five other members of the gang were previously jailed for a total of more than 50 years, for their part in the audacious plot.Walfall was arrested in Spain, with police there describing him as 'one of the most wanted fugitives in the United Kingdom'.He was extradited back to the UK to face justice, and will be sentenced at a later date.Manchester's courts are some of the

Ciara has called her husband Russell Wilson the “most selfless, loving and caring person” she knows.The I Bet hitmaker heaped praise on her spouse as he was named the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year in a special ceremony ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 7, 2021).Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “You’re the most selfless, loving, & caring person I know. Your heart, dedication, and commitment to taking care of others is truly what sets you apart.

Ayrshire woods after being out with friends.The sick attack took place at Castlehill Woods in Ayr on Saturday, February 6.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The schoolgirl was out with her pals between 5pm and 6pm when she was approached by a man who sexually assault her after she walked off to another area of the woods.Police are now on the hunt for a male suspect described as

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Priti Patel dropped the UK’s terrorist threat level from Severe to Substantial.The Home Secretary announced the move on Monday after consulting with the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), the UK’s centre for the analysis and assessment of international terrorism which has responsibility for setting international terrorism threat levels.Previously, it was thought an attack was "highly likely".Police Scotland said they had no specific information that a Scottish attack was imminent but said the new threat level still means an attack is deemed likely.Assistant Chief Constable Pat Campbell said: “At this time there is nothing to suggest that there is any specific threat to Scotland.

Sofia Richie looked absolutely sensationalin a barely-there leopard print bikini as she put on a very affectionate display with billionaire shipping heir Gil Oferat the luxurious Faena Hotel in Miami Beach on Sunday.The 22-year-old daughter ofmusician Lionel Richie looked smitten as she kissed her new flame, following reports her rebound fling with Cha Cha Matcha founder Matthew Morton had'cooled' after two months of dating.Looking completely healed from herheartbreakingsplit withScott Disick after ending their three-year romance last August, the model was seen packing on the PDA with her new love interest as they hit the beach.

Georgia Steel has been criticised by fans for promoting a luxurious Dubai holiday giveaway across her social media.The Love Island star, who recently showed off her incredible "Rachel from Friends" hair in a trendy '90s makeover, took to her Instagram feed to post a snap of herself to plug the £10,000 getaway.The photo sees her posing on wooden stairs wearing a white crop top with jeans shorts while she holds up a passport. Half her body is blocked out by a pretend boarding pass, which reads: "Win a holiday to Dubai worth up to £10,000".

Dr Yazici added that after such severe injuries, a long rehabilitation process is needed for a patient to fully recover and Mr Esen will remain under supervision for about a year.

Charlotte Dawson has opened up about self-love in an honest video on social media.

link!The family have fundraised for SBHS in the past. Amber’s big sister, Laila, who has juvenile arthritis, spent three hours posting pictures of rainbows on lamp posts to raise money for charity last year.And SBHS this week collaborated with some of Scotland’s biggest comedians to host the world’s biggest virtual Burns supper.The charity, which for the last 30 years typically welcomed up to 800 people to its annual ‘A Question of Burns’ event in Glasgow, raising over £1m as a result, took the festivities online.

Kathryn Newton's career. Not in the way that she always knew she wanted to be an actress and now here she is, acting, but an active cosmic hand closing doors and opening in a way that only makes sense with time.

straight to your inboxAlan Shearer was full of praise for Raheem Sterling after Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.Sterling scored the third goal of the four, nodding home Bernardo Silva's inventive cross into the open net after Alisson Becker's error.Previously, Ilkay Gundogan had scored two goals, one of which came from another Alisson kicking error, before Phil Foden punctuated the victory with a hammering strike into the roof of the net. The win lifted City 10 points clear of the defending champions, with a game in hand, as Jurgen Klopp admitted afterwards that his team must now focus on a top-four finish rather than a title challenge.

Ruth Langsford struck a chord with many of her Instagram followers as she posted a heartbreaking Story about her mum Joan on Monday.The TV presenter, who has been unable to properly visit her elderly mother for months due to lockdown restrictions, revealed that Joan's Christmas stocking and presents are still waiting to be opened at Ruth's family home.GALLERY: Breathtaking celebrity snow photos from Ruth Langsford to Holly Willoughby"This is where it's been since Christmas…" Ruth captioned her video, showing the gifts neatly piled on a sofa.

Demi Moore‘s love life has been so fascinating to watch unfold. For decades, fans have seen the stunning actress in high-profile relationships, get married, and become a mother! Of course, her longtime admirers have always been so interested in the men in her life. Now, we’re taking a look back at the men Demi has dated and been married to over the course of her incredible career!

Keelin Shanley is being remembered by those who knew her best and loved her most on the first anniversary of her death.

Bruno Fernandes appeared to go out of his way to contradict Roy Keane's criticism of him in Manchester United's draw with Everton this weekend.

Having a baby has certainly changed Katy Perry.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba will be out of action for "a few weeks" after sustaining a thigh injury in his side's 3-3 draw with Everton on Saturday. Pogba was forced off in the 39th minute and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has offered an update on the 27-year-old's fitness, telling MUTV : "It's an injury that will take a few weeks to heal.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Pedro Gomez, the longtime baseball writer and reporter for ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” died Sunday at his home in Phoenix, ESPN said. He was 58.“We are shocked and saddened to learn that our friend and colleague Pedro Gomez has passed away,” said James Pitaro, Disney’s chairman of ESPN and Sports Content, said in a tweet. “Pedro was an elite journalist at the highest level and his professional accomplishments are universally recognized.

With the countdown to the most romantic day of the year now on, Boohoo has launched a gorgeous Valentine’s Day collection to get you in the mood. Better yet some of our favourite stars Georgia Steel and Zara McDermott have recently shared their love for the collection as they posed up a storm donning some stunning pieces from the range.

At the moment every day seems the same and they’re all merging into one. If you’re like us and have been living in your loungewear for the majority of the past year, or guilty of wearing the same outfit on repeat then maybe it’s about time we spiced things up a bit.