'Traumatised' student speaks out after 'racial profiling' incident at University of Manchester halls

direct to your inboxA man who died after being hit by a car near the Royal Manchester Infirmary has been namedThe person fatally struck on Upper Brook Street (A34) was 35-year-old Daniel Kirton, police have confirmed.Mr Kirton was said to have been lying in the road when he was struck by a grey Toyota Verso at 11.35pm last night (December 3).Police say his next of kin have been informed of his death.The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.No arrests

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United officials have been encouraged by the performances of the team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recently as well as the "positive signs" they've seen on the training ground.Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward told a fans forum meeting that Solskjaer retained the faith of the club, while admitting consistency was needed to go to the next level and win trophies.Woodward revealed that the signs on matchday and in training were helping United to

here"Thankfully the individual is safe and well and we're continuing to work closely with the University of Manchester to encourage students to follow government legislation to stop the spread of coronavirus and ensure the safety of our communities."We are investigating the circumstances surrounding this particular gathering and are looking to issue those responsible with retrospective fixed penalty notices for the breach of coronavirus legislation."A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and

on the M6 near Holmes Chapel in Cheshire.

straight to your inboxIt was "normal service resumed" for Manchester City fans after Saturday's thrashing of Burnley. Pep Guardiola's men cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Clarets at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Covid just isn’t impacting us here like it is with students at other places, and because of that we are still getting the hands-on experience that we were promised.“In terms of getting a job, I feel like we will probably be in work as a result of this – and that wouldn’t be the case if we had enrolled at another university.”Those interested in applying to study at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre are welcomed to 'stay near and go far' and to drop into its Virtual Open Event for Higher

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have accepted the government's decision to place Greater Manchester in the Tier 3 category of regional COVID-19 restrictions.Regions in Tier 3 are listed as 'very high alert' and means United cannot welcome up to 4,000 supporters back inside Old Trafford for next week's Champions League visit of Paris Saint-Germain.Fans could be present for United's trip to West Ham next weekend - which is yet to be assigned a kick-off time and date -

PA news agency that Abdallah is to be released this week.

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

like he 'didn't belong' on the grounds of the University  and that there had been reports of 'drug dealing'. Footage posted online showed French and linguistics student Mr Adan being held against a wall by the two guards during the incident last week.The staff involved have been suspended pending an investigation.

Andy Burnham has warned against the introduction of ‘permanent’ coronavirus restrictions once the national lockdown ends.The mayor of Greater Manchester says talks are underway between local leaders and the government about what will happen after December 2.Changes to the national tiered system of restrictions were being considered according to Mr Burnham, though he admitted that it was likely that the city-region would remain in Tier 3.In their decision-making the government has been urged to

Manchester Evening News spoke to Vice-Chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell today about the events of this term and plans that are being made for the rest of the year. Here is the interview in full:"Yes we were, obviously we thought very hard, we've offered any student who didn't require in person teaching to study online, if they chose to."And we've offered that again.

Manchester Evening News has reported three security guards were suspended following the incident with Zac.

Bolton.

coronavirus. Lara Scott, who has no underlying health conditions, spent six days in intensive care battling Covid-19.She had two gruelling spells in hospital as her body fought against the virus and then the effects of the medication.At one point her worried parents at home in Alsager, Cheshire, were warned that she may not pull though.Now Lara - who was 19 when she was first admitted in early October - is warning her peers to take the virus seriously as she continues to suffer from fatigue.

coronavirus patients have died in the second wave of the pandemic in Greater Manchester, the MEN can reveal.