Temperatures are dipping, leaves are falling and the knitwear has been dusted off in Manchester this week. I’m all for it - I much prefer layering up with a blouse and sweater vest or funky jacket, and it seems the people of Manchester agree!
'There was blood everywhere': Man's heartache after driver kills dog in front of him in Manchester city centre - then speeds off
30.08.2022 - 09:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man whose beloved dog was killed in a hit and run in Ancoats earlier this month is calling for improved road markings and speed control in the area - and says he feels 'on edge' every time he takes his other dogs for walks now.
Jason Butterfield moved to Ancoats just four months ago with his partner and three dogs. But on 5 August, his miniature schnauzer Marcello was hit by a car whilst out for a walk in the city centre neighbourhood - something he feels wouldn't have happened if drivers were forced to be more cautious on the narrow streets.
It comes as Ancoats residents have spoken out over poor driving including rat racing and cars mounting pavements, with fears that another fatal accident could take place if conditions aren't improved. Manchester City Council say they 'aware' of the issues, and have recently installed new signage and road markings in the area.
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Jason said he had taken his three dogs out for an evening walk along New Islington Marina, and was heading home along Murray Street, when the incident took place. He told the Manchester Evening News that Marcello was on the edge of the road close to the pavement.when he was hit by a speeding car and killed instantly.
The driver failed to stop, and Jason said the incident happened so quickly he couldn't get a glimpse at the number plate. He was forced to carry his beloved dog's body back to his Ancoats apartment in shock.
"The driver hit Marcello, and he died instantly," he said. "The car just carried on driving, it didn’t stop at all. I had to carry him back to the apartment. There was blood all over my clothes and the pavement."
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