This is the moment a suspect is tackled to the floor by a police officer after he broke free from the back of an ambulance and made a dash for freedom.
02.05.2024 - 18:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ambulance bosses say they are 'disappointed' at discovering a video posted on social media appearing to show a member of staff doing headstands while at work.
In the footage a uniformed worker, wearing a headset, is seen balancing on their head. The video was posted on Instagram with the caption 'Saving lives xoxox'.
People can be heard laughing in the footage.
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The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) told the Manchester Evening News it was 'disappointed' to learn of the video and said it was 'looking into' the circumstances.
A spokesperson did not confirm where the video is understood to have been filmed. Bosses have not confirmed the circumstances in which the video was taken
An NWAS spokesperson said in a statement: "We are disappointed to learn of this and are looking into it."
This is the moment a suspect is tackled to the floor by a police officer after he broke free from the back of an ambulance and made a dash for freedom.
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Peter Kay's fans have been hit with more disappointment as the comedian's shows at Manchester's Co-Op Live have been postponed for a second time.
Peter Kay has expressed his “disappointment” at having his shows at the new Co-Op Arena in Manchester postponed for the second time.The 23,500-capacity venue, which is now the largest arena in the UK, was supposed to open with performances from the comedian on April 23 and 24. However, in recent days it has seen multiple gigs cancelled following numerous rows, controversy and teething problems in the build-up to the launch.Kay’s shows – which were set to be the first official gigs held at the venue – were pushed back following a test gig with Rick Astley last weekend, with the organisers citing the arena’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.It was then confirmed earlier this morning (April 26) that an upcoming gig from The Black Keys – set for tomorrow – had been postponed as well, and the rescheduled Kay dates would be moved once again.Kay’s gigs were set to be held on April 29 and 30 following the delay.
The man behind Co-op Live has revealed exactly why the opening of Manchester's new arena has been delayed again. In an exclusive interview with the Manchester Evening News, Tim Leiweke explained why the £365m venue has pushed back Peter Kay's two performances for a second time and rescheduled The Black Keys' show tomorrow (April 27).