Teenager who murdered Lindsay Birbeck is named for the first time

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another couple from Greater Manchester.Members of the Higgins family have since contacted The Sunday Times to say they never believed Michael was capable of such a violent attack. They believe he has been wrongly accused for 20 years, according to reports in the newspaper today.

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Bury on Thursday morning (August 20).The schoolgirl, who suffers with severe depression and social anxiety, had built up the courage to ride the tram into Manchester after struggling to leave her room all year.Her mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said it took the teen “all her energy” to make the milestone.But she wasn’t on the tram long after boarding at Besses o' th' Barn when she claimed she heard a couple talking about her.She said they called her out on not using a mask, despite her

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Manchester city centre. The girl was raped after going to a property on Shudehill with her friends at around 4am on Monday, April 6.She managed to flee the scene but has been left 'shaken and upset' by the incident, police said.

Moss Side.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning (August 17).He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.The boy is charged with one offence of murder of Mohamoud Mohamed and one offence of possession of a bladed article, namely a large knife.No pleas were entered.At around 7.15pm on July 26 this year, police were called to Henbury Street, Manchester after they received reports of a disturbance.Emergency

went on trial earlier this year. The brave mum said she went into “self-preservation” mode while sitting just metres from Hashem Abedi in the Old Bailey.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Sophie’s welfare and I would encourage anybody who sees her or knows where she is to contact us immediately."We now believe that Sophie may have left London and potentially travelled to Wales or even be back closer to home."I’d ask anyone who knows anything at all about her whereabouts to please get in touch."I would also appeal directly to Sophie to make contact with us if she sees this appeal.”Anyone with

reports Lancashire Live.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions herePrice, who can now be named after reporting restrictions were lifted, attacked the mum-of-two in woods close to her home.He later moved her body in a bin to a cemetery where he buried her in a shallow grave.His victim was discovered wrapped in two plastic bags on August 24 last year – 12 days after she went

Bury this morning after a teenager was shot.A major police investigation has been launched after the boy suffered life-threatening injuries during an incident on Chesham Road at around 9.35pm yesterday.Several streets in the area remain cordoned off on Thursday morning with officers guarding the scene.The teenage boy was taken to hospital with what police described as 'life-threatening' injuries last night.No arrests have been made.Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for an update on

Lancs Live reports.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe youth, appearing in court over a video link, did not react when the foreman of the jury read out the guilty verdict.There was also no reaction from his parents, who were in court.The teenager pleaded guilty to assisting in the disposal of her body, but claimed he played no role in her death.He said he was