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23.09.2023 - 08:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A dad was killed by a hit-and-run driver after police left him barefoot three miles from his home.
Gareth Roper was arrested by police at his home in the early hours of New Year's Day 2022 after his wife reported he was 'acting somewhat strangely'. Bolton Crown Court heard the 35-year-old's children were woken during the disturbance and that Mr Roper was taken away to 'prevent any further difficulties'.
But just nine minutes later, the dad-of-six was de-arrested and left outside the Iceland store in Platt Bridge in Wigan. He was left barefoot, without his phone and with no money.
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Prosecutor Sara Haque said: "He was left barefoot and without any money or his mobile phone. The officers who left him at the scene are still under investigation."
Moments later he was hit by a Volvo 360 car driven by Jamie Evans, who has pleaded guilty to causing his death by dangerous driving. CCTV footage moments before the fatal collision just after 4.15am showed Mr Roper walking along the centre of the road in Lily Lane, Bamfurlong.
His jumper was tied around his waist and he could be heard whistling and clapping, the prosecutor added. Mr Roper was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering severe head injuries.
The car was estimated to be travelling at 55mph in a 30mph zone. Evans drove off and handed himself in to police later that day.
In a victim personal statement read to the court, Mr Roper’s wife Rachel said: "Nobody expects that the police will come to your door and tell you your husband has been killed
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Calling all airfryer lovers! Whether your current kitchen appliance has come to the end of its cooking life, or you're looking to pack your child off to uni with all the culinary essentials, you need to have Iceland's latest offering on your radar - the Tower 4L Manual airfryer available here for just £35. Of course, the supermarket chain is known for its bargains and budget friendly products, and many shoppers will remember the exact same item sweeping off the shelves last November just in time for Christmas. However, those who weren't quick enough on the action last time - or are latecomers to the airfryer community - now is your chance to steal one of Iceland's restocked offerings for the price of a restaurant steak.
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Rachel Roper opened the front door - and her world fell apart. Minutes later, she found herself telling her kids their dad was 'never coming back'.
An unlicensed driver mowed down a man after police abandoned the dad-of-six barefoot three miles away from his home. Gareth Roper, 35, was killed by Jamie Evans in the horror crash on Lily Lane, in Bamfurlong, Wigan, in the early hours of New Year's Day 2022.
Model/Actriz have compiled an exclusive playlist to accompany this week’s NME cover story.The Brooklyn band feature on The Cover this week (September 25) as we continue to renew our commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover, and the full interview with Model/Actriz can be read here.To celebrate, Model/Actriz have curated a playlist titled ‘I Was Just Thinking ’Bout Y’all’, and it features a vast array of artists, from Kylie Minogue (‘Tension) to Icelandic alt-rockers The Sugarcubes (‘Birthday’) and ‘Defeated Clown’, a track from the Joker soundtrack.
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A dad was killed by a hit-and-run driver 45 minutes after cops left him barefoot three miles from his home.
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