Police want to speak to these men after a football fan was kicked in the head and left unconscious during a 'large-scale fight'

Manchester Evening News that 'football and rugby fans' began to fight each other before the skirmish turned into a 'big brawl'. In dramatic scenes, one man was left 'crawling' from the pub before being taken away in an ambulance, according to those passing the pub at the time.The eyewitness said: "Roughly three or four lads got put in the back of the police vans.

hereGreater Manchester Police have confirmed that two people were injured.

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Police investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Manchester city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to. Officers were called to the canal tow path near Dale Street at around 6.50pm on Saturday, July 11.  A girl and her friends were approached by a group of men at around 5.15pm, police said.

Wythenshawe on July 16 this year, he told them: "Yes, it's all on that computer there". As well as having the 'extraordinary large amount' of images on his work computer and a hard drive, Donkin also had 80 videos and 12,000 images of young girls taken in public spaces.

straight to your inboxThe majority of Manchester City supporters are still unsure whether their side can overtake champions Liverpool this season.City were beaten to the Premier League title last campaign by the Reds - who finished 18 points clear at the top of the table.Pep Guardiola and the club’s board have signed a host of new players in order to fight Jurgen Klopp’s side for the crown this season.Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres - most notably - have all arrived at the Etihad

Northern Quarter.

More than 120 positive coronavirus cases have been recorded across Heywood in one week.Heywood Town was the worst affected area in the borough of Rochdale during the seven days to October 4, registering 47 cases.This was the highest number of anywhere outside of Manchester - which has seen rates soar among the student population - and Oldham.The Heywood area also includes Hopwood Hall and Siddal Moor, and Heap Bridge and Darnhill, which recorded 38 and 36 positive tests respectively.The figures

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Police have shared photos of a haul of knives that were left at a police station as part of a knife amnesty. Greater Manchester Police launched its  Forever Amnesty initiative, as part of its clamp down on serious violent crime, Operation Sycamore.A series of 'amnesty bins' were placed around the region to encourage people to anonymously and safely dispose of unwanted weapons.

straight to your inbox Ferran Soriano has explained why Manchester City had to spend heavily on a new centre-back in the transfer window. The Blues spent around £120m on three first-team players at a time when there is extra scrutiny on top football clubs given the draining financial effect on the world from the Covid crisis and the struggles of many teams in the lower divisions as a result.

was discovered after emergency services were called to Scotsman's Flash south of the town centre on Sunday afternoon.  (October 4). Three teenagers - aged 17, 18 and 19 - have been arrested on suspicion of murder.They are in custody being questioned by detectives.Now Samson's devastated parents have spoken.

straight to your inbox Khaldoon Al Mubarak always chooses his words carefully when he addresses Manchester City fans and this year's annual address carried plenty of information about the transfer window. Speaking six weeks ago, the chairman explained how the club always took a long-term view of the windows and the squad looking beyond a single year.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola said a decision will be made on Ruben Dias before today's trip to Leeds, but Manchester City fans are clear that the new signing should start at Elland Road. Dias, who signed for City on Tuesday, has trained three times with his new teammates, while Aymeric Laporte returned to play 90 minutes at Burnley in the Carabao Cup for his first football of the season.

straight to your inboxThe chances of Manchester City adding any more players to their squad before Monday’s transfer deadline are almost non-existent.There is a slim chance that they could still move for a left back, but that depends on several factors all falling into place.One of those factors is that Aleks Zinchenko has a change of heart and decides he wants a move away – and another is that the club can find a buyer ready to meet the asking price for the Ukraine international.If that