Manchester United fans don't need to be reminded about the identity of the Premier League's current top goalscorer. Clue: he's a big Norwegian who plays for Manchester City and he's virtually wrapped up this season's Golden Boot award already.
28.09.2022 - 18:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two suspected loan sharks got a rude awakening this morning as police smashed through their front door this morning. Shouts from officers boomed across the unsuspecting street in Stockport just after 6.30am, warning the couple inside to answer.
Curtains twitched and heads popped out from neighbouring doorways as the pair emerged from the property in handcuffs. A 42-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering offences.
The calls from officers heard across Brinnington Estate were so loud one shocked neighbour screamed ‘call the police’. She was stunned when met with the response, 'we are the police'.
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The Manchester Evening News joined the the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) as they carried out the raid alongside Greater Manchester Police this morning (September 28) after they received intelligence that the individuals were involved in running an illegal money lending business.
Firework-like cracks echoed overhead as police smashed the front window, gaining entry to the porch, after calls to open the door went unanswered. Officers in riot gear hopped through the broken glass and into the house to make the arrests, catching the bleary eyed pair unawares.
‘This is embarrassing’, screamed the man as he was dragged out of the house by police. He was swiftly bundled into the back of a police van and taken into custody, joined shortly after by his partner.
After the pair were taken away, officers sweeped the property for evidence of criminal behaviour and bagged any evidence found. They told the MEN they had seized loan agreements, loan
Manchester United fans don't need to be reminded about the identity of the Premier League's current top goalscorer. Clue: he's a big Norwegian who plays for Manchester City and he's virtually wrapped up this season's Golden Boot award already.
A number of current and former Manchester United players have sent messages of support to ex-Reds defender Marcos Rojo after the Argentine suffered a serious knee injury earlier this month.
Manchester City's all-time record goal-scorer Sergio Aguero has compared Erling Haaland to Lionel Messi and the Brazilian great Ronaldo, and believes that the young striker can help bring about a new era at the club.
Spare a thought for Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
An ex-soldier whose life 'spiralled out of control' after being kicked by a horse was caught with a knife and fake gun outside Tesco.
Cheryl Tweedy has shared her thoughts on an 'intensely emotional' night after the remaining members of Girls Aloud fulfilled Sarah Harding's dying wish. On Saturday night Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle hosted a fundraising gala for cancer research in memory of their late bandmate.
Anderlecht chief Peter Verbeke has detailed how Sergio Gomez stood in his office “in tears” when trying to push through his transfer to Manchester City.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers say they found a large quantity of suspected drugs in a black Mercedes car that was spotted being 'driven at speed' last night.
Liam Gallagher has shared his support for “the king” Ian Brown following the Stone Roses‘ singer’s decision to go solo.Gallagher took to social media to back Brown ahead of his homecoming show in Manchester last Friday (September 30).Fans of Brown had shared their anger last week after the singer performed a sold-out show in Leeds (September 25) without a band.Brown began his first UK headline tour in a decade at the city’s O2 Academy, with dates running through the next two week and ending with a Brixton Academy show in London on October 7.Gallagher’s thread began by comparing Brown to Sid Vicious several days after the Leeds show, writing: “Ian brown and sid vicious my way same thing long live punk.”Ian brown and sid vicious my way same thing Iong live punk— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 29, 2022When asked by a fan whether he had seen Brown’s “embarrassing performance”, Gallagher replied: “He’s never embarrassing he’s the king.”He’s never embarrassing he’s the king— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 29, 2022Another person asked Gallagher whether he would ever do a show with only a backing track, to which the former Oasis singer said he wouldn’t but that “Ian is ian and I don’t think he’s a bad man”.No but that’s me Ian is ian and I don’t think he’s a bad man— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 29, 2022Take a look at Ian Brown’s remaining dates on the tour below.OCTOBER 20223 – Birmingham, O2 Academy4 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy6 – Nottingham, Rock City7 – London, O2 Academy BrixtonBack in 2020, Ian Brown shared COVID pandemic-related conspiracy theories on Twitter and released an anti-lockdown song called ‘Little Seed Big Tree’.Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher recently confirmed he’s in talks with
It has been quite a week for legendary Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown - after his decision to go it alone on his new solo tour without a live band. But while that decision infuriated some of his fans, he could most definitely count on the backing of one of his biggest fans - in the form of Liam Gallagher.
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt believes goalkeeper James Trafford is maturing while out on loan following his spell with England under-21s and feels the Manchester City loanee's mentality and mindset are his best assets with his aims to be number one for his club one day.
Police have praised the 'heroic' firefighters who saved a man's life after rescuing him from a burning flat. Crews carried the man to safety after the blaze broke out in a kitchen of a block of apartments in Salford on Monday night.
Sergio Gomez has not played much since joining Manchester City this summer, but he has revealed a quality of his that could help him find more first team minutes in the months and years ahead.
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