A new child sexual exploitation unit in Manchester, England, has been launched after years of failure on so-called “grooming” rape gangs. The Greater Machester Police (GMP) Force Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Unit, according to an official statement released on March 18th to mark National CSE Awareness Day, will be comprised of of 54 police officers and staff with “dedicated specialist skills and resources [for] investigating large scale and complex CSE investigations.” “It is not a gimmick. This has been in the planning since last year,” insisted Deputy Chief Constable Mabs Hussain, in comments reported by the Manchester Evening News . “If you want to make a difference you have got to have people who are passionate and care. If it means knocking someone’s door for something they did 20 years ago we are going to do it,” Hussain promised. “What I don’t want is a repeat of the past. I am not saying we will never make mistakes, we will because we are human. But when we … [Read more...] about Manchester Police Find 809 Rape Gang Predators, Launch New Grooming Unit
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Ole in or Ole out? Manchester United fan Usain Bolt gives his verdict on the season so far
(CNN) Since hanging up his running spikes in 2017, Olympic legend Usain Bolt has enjoyed plenty more free time being able to watch his beloved Manchester United. Although, given United's struggles in recent years, perhaps enjoyment isn't quite the right word. Since Alex Ferguson retired as manager in 2013, the club has won just three trophies and is yet to mount anything close to something resembling a serious Premier League title challenge. After a difficult start, this season has provided cause for optimism, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær's team going on a impressive run to climb to second in the table, but United's defensive frailties too often prove to be its undoing. Those shortcomings saw the club fail to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League and drop into the Europa League, where it will now face AC Milan in Thursday's round of 16 second leg following the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last week. Read More "It's not been the … [Read more...] about Ole in or Ole out? Manchester United fan Usain Bolt gives his verdict on the season so far
Former Manchester United player Lou Macari turns his attention to helping the homeless
(CNN) Before there was Marcus Rashford , there was another notable Manchester United humanitarian, Lou Macari. The Scot enjoyed a long and successful career in which he played over 400 times for the Red Devils and scored almost 100 goals. He won the coveted FA Cup a year before representing his country at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. Then followed nearly 20 years in management at various clubs across England as well as Celtic in his native Scotland where he'd begun his professional playing days. Retirement could have meant putting his feet up and just taking it easy but Macari knew his work was not finished. "I was simply reading a local paper, one night at home, and there was a bit of a dispute on about the number of homeless people in Stoke-on-Trent where I live," the 71-year-old tells CNN Sport. Read More "I just thought I'll get in my car, I'll go to the town center, which I did do, and see for myself. "It was a wet and … [Read more...] about Former Manchester United player Lou Macari turns his attention to helping the homeless
Manchester City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season
(CNN) Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, the club has announced . The 32-year-old Argentine, considered to be one of the greatest players in Premier League history, joined from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and went on to win four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and five League Cups. He will be forever remembered for scoring a dramatic injury-time winner against QPR in 2012 to secure Manchester City's first top-flight league title in 44 years. Aguero is City's all-time top scorer with 257 goals in 384 appearances but has struggled with injuries in recent seasons. He has made just eight league appearances this season, scoring one goal, as his team hunt for an unprecedented quadruple. "When a cycle comes to an end, many sensations arise," Aguero wrote in a social media post. Read More "A huge sense of satisfaction and pride remains in me for having played with Manchester City for … [Read more...] about Manchester City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero will leave the club at the end of the season
8 People Displaced After Massive Blaze Rips Through Manchester Row House
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Flames ripped through a home overnight in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood, prompting a massive response from firefighters. After fighting the flames for hours, firefighters were able to get the blaze under control just before 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday. BREAKING— we’re on the scene of a fire in #Pittsburghs Manchester neighborhood. Three unit row home involved. Fire under control. 8 people escaped. I’m live with more on @KDKA this morning. pic.twitter.com/ix46CXxCQ7 — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) April 6, 2021 The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. along Page Street in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood. The flames were so intense, causing major damage to the row house. It began as a two-alarm fire, but quickly grew to a four-alarm. Firefighters attacked the flames at three units, with a main focus on the middle unit, as that’s where it was the most intense. The fire quickly spread to the two end units. Eight … [Read more...] about 8 People Displaced After Massive Blaze Rips Through Manchester Row House