Gavin Howie: Last News

Two drug dealers led police on a terrifying chase through a Rochdale village armed with a machete.

A man who led police on a 100mph pursuit in a stolen BMW before crashing into a car and spinning it 180 degrees described his own driving as ‘f****** ridiculous”.

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Wigan, on the evening of May 14.

Bolton, was arrested after police discovered software on his laptop that allowed him to remove evidence of his activities. Officers conducted a search warrant at his address on October 23, 2018.They seized a number of items, including a computer, laptop and a mobile phone which were sent away for analysis.Altogether police found 125 images (category A), 24 images (category B) and two images (category C).

Leigh. He was seen jumping from an upstairs window before using a garden hose to try and douse the flames.

hereThe robberies all relate to incidents at the cash machine, and the theft counts were all committed at the One Stop Shop.Manchester Crown Court heard how Downing committed the offences between August and December last year, when he was finally apprehended.Downing was known to staff at the shop, and they had been 'wary' about challenging him, prosecutor Gavin Howie said.On one occasion when a shop worker did confront him, Downing called him a 'black b******' and said 'I'm going to shoot you *****'.Judge Cross gave the man a reward of £100 from public funds, to recognise his 'bravery' in standing up to Downing.Then throughout September, October and November, Downing committed a number of brazen shoplifting offences, picking up items and

A prolific drug dealer was out dealing Spice again in Piccadilly Gardens a short time after being released from prison.

A taxi driver killed a pensioner after turning on to a main road while looking the wrong way.

hereProsecuting, Gavin Howie told how a neighbour had seen her earlier on Thursday, March 26, when she had been 'fine' and 'coherent'.Firefighters were called and after searching the property, on Urban Avenue, they found Hannah in bed lying still.As they tried to rouse her, Hannah became 'aggressive' and at first refused to move.But another officer went into the property and persuaded her to leave.One of the paramedics said Hannah told her she had wanted to end her life.The fire caused £300 worth of damage, and did not spread to occupying properties.In interview with the police, Hannah told officers that she had contacted the fire service after becoming 'scared' when the fire got bigger.The court heard that Hannah has been in custody for 11

Manchester Crown Court heard how she decided to leave when she noticed her friend 'getting close' with the other male. She was waiting outside the bar for a lift home when Deasy’s friend offered her his coat to stay warm.Aaron Deasy was sat in his car nearby and allowed her to charge her phone while she waited.Gavin Howie, prosecuting, said she went back into the bar to tell her friend she was leaving when she realised the pair had already gone.The next morning, on November 18, the victim woke up at around midday.