American music star Chris Brown is entertaining thousands of fans in Manchester this week at his three huge AO Arena gigs. And after the opening night show on Thursday, he decided to continue the party at one of the city's swankiest celeb haunts.
19.02.2023 - 20:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A mum who was locked inside a house with a jilted ex-lover - who threatened to chop her head off and 'take it around the street' - feared she wouldn't make it out alive.
Jerrel Coppell, 24, trapped the woman, along with his own sister, in his house in Wythenshawe, after she went round to tell him that their short relationship was over.
Manchester Crown Court previously heard how Coppell flew into a rage, telling his petrified victim he would chop her legs off with a samurai sword, so she couldn't leave the house.
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The thug grabbed her neck and squeezed, and told her he'd chop her head off and parade it around the street. The woman was only able to escape after she promised to contact him again.
He was handed a lengthy community order after pleading guilty to an offence of affray. A judge said he believed Coppell had a better chance of rehabilitation outside of prison.
Speaking to the M.E.N. following his sentencing, the victim, who asked to remain anonymous to protect her children, said the attack had traumatised her so much, she is now scared of her own shadow, and unable to spend time on her own.
"It has massively affected me and I have to have counselling twice a week," she said. "Even when I'm just at home I feel anxious, and I have to have someone with me all the time.
"I have always been a strong and confident woman but after what he did to me I am a different person. My family always ask why I flinch but that's me now - I'm scared of my own shadow.
"I had to go for an appointment and I decided to go on my own but I had to call someone to pick me up because I had a massive panic attack. I haven't been able to be on my
American music star Chris Brown is entertaining thousands of fans in Manchester this week at his three huge AO Arena gigs. And after the opening night show on Thursday, he decided to continue the party at one of the city's swankiest celeb haunts.
Love Island star Claudia Fogarty seems to be settling into everyday life after leaving the South African villa alongside Keanan Brand, Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda. And after being spotted out and about with Keanan, 24, following their exit, Claudia, 28, was pictured on a family outing with her mum, sister Danielle and famous dad Carl Fogarty in Manchester. As the four of them headed to the Italian restaurant Rosso, Claudia was seen wearing a black top with matching trousers and a pair of trainers.
Love Island star Lillie Haynes has revealed that she was rushed to hospital earlier this week. Lillie, 22, told fans that she had spent the last few days in hospital and was receiving treatment as she made a post celebrating International Women's Day on Wednesday. She posted a blank Instagram Story and wrote: "Happy International Women's Day to all you strong beautiful women out there.
The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool has been shown CCTV images of the moments before and after the fatal shooting.
Love Island star Lillie Haynes has revealed that she was rushed to hospital earlier this week. Lillie, 22, told fans that she had spent the last few days in hospital and was receiving treatment as she made a post celebrating International Women's Day on Wednesday. She posted a blank Instagram Story and wrote: "Happy International Women's Day to all you strong beautiful women out there.
A restaurateur has branded some former Love Islanders and influencers as 'cheeky' for demanding free food in exchange for 'exposure' - after being inundated with requests on social media.
A 'strong willed and ambitious' glamour model killed herself after a long struggle with anxiety, an inquest has heard. Amy Gregory, known as Chloe Love in her work, worked at the adult TV channel Babestation and was found dead at home at the start of this year.
A stunning property has come on the market in Greater Manchester which boasts a garden just like the Love Island villa - just without the South African views. The four-bed house is set in the picturesque village of Barrow Bridge in north Bolton and is listed for sale on Zoopla for £750,000.
Claudia Fogarty's famous relatives have broken their silence after she became one of the latest Islanders to be dumped from the Love Island villa on Thursday. Claudia, 24, left the ITV2 dating show alongside Keanan Brand on Thursday, after fellow dumped Islanders Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda chose the pair to leave with them.
School trips to the fire station were once the norm before the Covid pandemic and have since struggled to make a full return, until now.
Manchester United have reportedly joined the list of clubs interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, with the 19-year-old having impressed since joining from Manchester City.
Love Island hopeful Kai Fagan insists that Sanam Harrinanan must tell him she loves him in a spoiler for Thursday night’s episode. Manchester local Kai entered the South African villa on day one and has since struggled to find his perfect match, filling the time in couples with dumped islanders Olivia Hawkins and Tanyel Revan.
A controlling thug who murdered his girlfriend after she questioned him about seeing other women faces a life sentence. Kevin Mannion, 45, stabbed Elinor O'Brien in the groin in a 'rageful and violent attack' after the pair rowed in his city centre apartment.
Molly-Mae Hague has been sharing an insight into home life after having her man Tommy Fury home from his victory in Saudi Arabia. The former Love Island star greeted her partner through the door of their plush home with open arms and a 'Welcome Home Champ' display after the Manchester boxer was victorious in his fight against Jake Paul on Sunday night three weeks after welcoming newborn daughter Bambi into the world.
Molly-Mae Hague has sparked confusion as she shared a personal tribute to Tommy Fury after they were reunited following his boxing victory. The former Love Island star took to Instagram on Monday evening to share the moment her boyfriend emerged through the door of their Cheshire home after defeating Jake Paul on Sunday.
Molly-Mae Hague has given her man Tommy Fury a hero's welcome after his victory in the ring against Jake Paul. The Manchester boxer defeated American YouTuber turned fighter Jake by a split decision following their much-anticipated grudge match after more than two years of trash talking on Sunday night.
Vanessa Feltz appeared to tear up when asked on video about how she was "really feeling" in the wake of her split from ex-fiance Ben Ofoedu.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have been reunited after weeks apart after he headed to Saudi Arabia to fight Jake Paul in the days after the birth of their daughter Bambi.
Molly-Mae Hague has shared a new look after her man Tommy Fury's victory in Saudi Arabia on Sunday night (February 26). Manchester boxer won his long-awaited and much-anticipated fight with Jake Paul
Radio star Scott Mills has shared with fans about his 'doomed' holiday after planning a city break with his fiance Sam Vaughan. The broadcaster, who took over Steve Wright's afternoon show in October on Radio Two, told listeners "I've had quite the weekend" as he kicked off his show on Monday (February 27).