Former Rochdale AFC and Celtic footballer Paddy McCourt has been cleared of sex assault charges after previously being convicted.
15.11.2023 - 15:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A third teenager has been charged after the Rochdale Cenotaph was daubed with the words 'Free Palestine'.
The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons has been charged with racially aggravated criminal damage and theft. It comes after the memorial in Rochdale town centre, was sprayed with the words on Tuesday, November 7.
Last week, one boy was charged with racially aggravated criminal damage. A second boy was also charged with racially aggravated criminal damage and theft.
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Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Round said: “I want to reassure the public that we take incidents like this extremely seriously and we have been working hard alongside local partners. Criminal damage towards Cenotaphs will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester and we will be robust in bringing those responsible to justice.
“We are still appealing for information about these events and ask that reports be made by contacting 101 quoting incident 1294 of 07/11/23. Anonymous reports can be made via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Former Rochdale AFC and Celtic footballer Paddy McCourt has been cleared of sex assault charges after previously being convicted.
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