Both Wilks and Chyna Jasper - who had significant roles - were caught directly supplying undercover officers with drugs. A sat nav fitted to an Audi stolen by the gang was used as evidence to put them at the scene of the burglaries. The gang is supposed to have existed from the 1960s through to till the 1980s. Just a nice place to go and. From cradle to grave, the National Health Service is a part of British life. [6] One proposition was that Manchester City Council could sell the building to the National Trust. Laura Smith, aged 26, of Elizabeth Drive, Newcastle-under-Lyme, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin and was jailed for 12 months, suspended for two years. When Gio-Goi resurfaced in 2005, they swiftly reworked their magic and started dressing a new generation of pop stars: Lily Allen, Pete Doherty, Plan B, Arctic Monkeys. Our partnership working also saw the seizure of significant amounts of drugs, which cause untold harm within our communities, and cash ill-gotten gains from this groups criminal lifestyle. Mark Lovenbury, aged 35, of Dawson Road, Bollington, Cheshire, pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to two years, four months behind bars. He was spotted in a London pub by Ken Loach, who asked him to star in his film Poor Cow (1967). We're private people. Tayte Taylor-Bell, aged 22, of Highfield Road, Stretford, pleaded guilty to supplying heroin and crack cocaine was sentenced to three years, four months. The unit in Oram Street, on the Chesham Industrial Estate in Bury, Ecstasy tablets found in the office of the 'Beauty Booth', The 10,000 in cash and an encrypted phone found in a car driven by drugs courier Lewis Yates, Cash seized from the home of Abia Din in Bury, Left to right: Shazia Din, 42; Abia Din, 45; Hassan Din, 21; and Peter Wrafter, 57, The 170,000 in cash found in a hire car driven by Arjan Bedesha, Left to right: Lewis Darcy, 21; Rachel Turpin, 38; James Dickson, 60; Mark Bird, 33; and Rocky Smith, 31, The 66,000 in cash and money counter seized by police from an address in Bury controlled by the Din family, Left to right: David Wright, 53; Graham Towriss; Jonathon Ramsbotton, 36; Lewis Yates, 31, and Alan Forster, 41, Left to right: Natalie Wrafter, 31; Adam Hopewell, 32; Melvyn Sheldon, 39; and Lee Davis, 37, One of the luxury cars leased by Shazia and Abia Din. Nick Duerden hears how the brothers rose from gangland beginnings to make 40m with a streetwear brand that captivated everyone from Sir Alex Ferguson to Kate Moss, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Anthony Donnelly, who in certain circles warrants the prefix "infamous", leans forward, arms on thighs, his blue eyes staring out from beneath the peak of his baseball cap. This started attracting negative news and media headlines, with the nickname of 'Gunchester' being used to sum up this increase in gang, drugs and firearms activity. Meanwhile, last year Peter Wrafter, of Harewood Avenue, Doncaster, was convicted before the Crown Court at Sheffield of possessing a prohibited weapon (handgun); possessing ammunition without a certificate; possessing heroin with intent to supply, possessing amphetamine with intent to supply and was jailed for 12 years. In one of the most serious incidents reported, a teenage boy suffered 'horrific' injuries to his face after he was slashed with a large knife - an attack believed to have been fuelled by the supply of drugs. Her sister, Abia Din, 45, was a key player. In a second switch the holdall was then given to another courier, Arjan Bedesha. Browse our selection of vintage and retro black & white photographs of Wythenshawe, along with old maps, local history books, and fascinating memories that our visitors have contributed. [citation needed], In June 2022, Manchester City Council announced the purchase of Wythenshawe town centre from St. Modwen Properties as part of wider plans to transform the town centre. They befriended, and subsequently dressed, many of the Madchester acts, and soon all sorts craved their sartorial swagger: snooker's Alex Higgins, boxing's Nigel Benn. Crucial to the label's branding were the garrulous brothers' presence at every social event. Shadow Moss is an area south of Ringway Road in the southeast corner of Wythenshawe. The last time Man United were at Anfield, Liverpool scented blood. It was being driven by Lewis Yates, 31, who was suspected of being a courier for Shazia, and arrested. [16][17] It covers over 270 acres (110ha) of green space and is home to Manchester's only community farm, Wythenshawe community farm. [2][3], Wythenshawe includes the estates of Baguley, Benchill, Brooklands, Peel Hall, Newall Green, Woodhouse Park, Moss Nook, Northern Moor, Northenden and Sharston. The Donnellys' "arse from elbow" approach, which had served them so well in the past, didn't float with the respectable Melville types, and both parties eventually lost all enthusiasm. A bypass connecting it to the nearby M60 motorway was built through Sharston and opened in 1974. by / May 23, 2022. We stay private. One gang member allegedly had a finger cut off in a dispute. Manchester Airport, the third largest in the UK, is immediately to the south. Wythenshawe is the outdoor filming location for the Channel 4 series Shameless, which shows various shots of the local tower-blocks, housing estates and other architecture unique to this area. The victim, aged in her 20s, was attacked at about 00:30 BST at Kirkup Gardens in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Know what I mean? The main shopping area now includes gates that are locked at night to prevent the vandalism that was seen in previous years. James Dickson, 60, of Fojambe Crescent, Doncaster, who was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin. Hayley Barker (born 30/06/1988) of Alders Road, Wythenshawe was . Melvyn Sheldon, 39, of East Avenue, Doncaster, who was convicted by jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? In 2006, a firm bought Newall Green Farm's buildings from Manchester Corporation. But, either way, in 1994 everything came crashing down when they were arrested, the label left to flounder as they focused on two things: asserting their innocence and maintaining their freedom. Drugs wreck lives, destroy relationships and blight our communities. The park also has riding stables, a horticulture centre, children's play area, athletics track, football pitches, tennis courts, bowls and golfing facilities. In the space of three seasons, they went from being a 300,000-a-year operation to a 19m-a-year sensation. Many national and international companies have premises or main offices in Wythenshawe, including Timpson Ltd, HellermannTyton, Virgin Media, Vodafone and F. Duerr & Sons. Masalila was sentenced to a total of five years and 10 months imprisonment. [citation needed], Wythenshawe is the outdoor filming location for the Channel 4 series Shameless, which shows various shots of the local tower-blocks, housing estates and other architecture unique to this area. Today, more than ever, we should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Their 'Beauty Booth' company - housed in a unit on the Chesham Industrial Estate - was, say police, a front for money laundering and supplying drugs. . Do the right thing, work hard, make it happen for you, and leave things behind. The implication is that he and his brother Chris, co-founders of Gio-Goi, the Manchester fashion label that, at its height, was raking in 40m a year, have reputations the sort supposedly linked to guns, gangs and drugs that have made people rather scared of them. Part of Benchill (not the area southwest of Gladeside Road) and some areas in the north were built before World War II and called the Wythenshawe Ward of the City of Manchester. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? All were in possession of cash, encrypted mobile phones, and luxury items including Rolex watches and a 60,000 diamond ring. Most of the farm buildings in the Wythenshawe area were demolished when the estate was built. It comprised several terrace houses, a small shop, two or more old cottages, a chapel, and the Ringway Haulage Company. Child sex ring victim anguish as rapist gets rights over son. In total 28 kilos of heroin worth just under 3m was recovered from the vehicle and inside the flat. 1. Police said Edgar sold drugs to an undercover officer posing as an addict 'on numerous occasions'. I hope this sends a clear message that GMP will work with our colleagues around the UK to relentlessly pursue those persons who supply harmful drugs and we will go to great lengths to bring them to justice.. A Cheshire Police said: "One gang was found to have exploited a vulnerable 30-year-old woman and coerced her into dealing drugs on their behalf. Something went wrong, please try again later. Northenden's Riverside Park is the first new park to be established in the city in the 21st century. A certain awkward etiquette (and cowardice) prevents me from asking them outright whether the police's suspicions which the brothers have always denied had any substance. South Manchester's gangs became engaged in feuds with each other for the control of the drug trade. A woman was gang-raped in a park in Greater Manchester Credit: MEN Media. If you want more information on signing up, or if this link doesnt work, click here. The burglaries were at eight premises. I broke down". Natalie Wrafter and Shazia Din exchanging thousands of pounds worth of drug money in a prison car park. It is home to around 66,000 persons, all of them related to the same two people. The buildings are listed. Life was a perpetual party, and they conducted most of their business at night, in bars and clubs, drunk and wasted. Read about our approach to external linking. It is home to Manchester Airport and Wythenshawe Hospital (part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust), which are two of the largest employers in the area. The 2017 general election saw the largest vote share for Labour in the history of both the current and former Wythenshawe seat with 62.2% of the vote and a 15,000 majority, though the 2019 election saw this fall back to approximate previous levels with a majority of 10,396 and a 53.3% share of the vote. Wythenshawe has twelve parks and 18 woodland areas including Wythenshawe Park, which was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 2011. Newall Green Farm survived on the edge of the Newall Green housing estate area and was still occupied and run as a farm until the early 21st century when its last occupant died, when it was abandoned and fenced off. He was jailed for six years. Anthony himself was later charged with supplying diazepam ("A class-C drug," he points out), and sent to Strangeways for nine months. After the demolition of two 1960s blocks of multi-storey flats in 2007, new buildings were constructed on the site including a new Wilko shop, office premises and a local authority services hub that provides a new frontage for the town centre from its north-facing aspect. [12], Wythenshawe is Manchester's largest district, a massive housing estate that was started in the 1920s intended as a "garden city" where people could be rehoused away from industrial Manchester. Beth Abbit, editor of the M.E.N's Mancunian Way newsletter, puts readers to the test, 'I wish this house could be picked up and put somewhere else': Dad desperate to leave problem area after he's left terrified, Adam Waring has been left so shaken by the incident he's already viewed other houses, 'I rejected Manchester United Class of 2011 for Liverpool went to prison and became a professional boxer'. The drugs were of high, import-quality purity. It was partly in Northen Etchells township and partly in Styal parish. We know that organised criminal groups such as this can often prey on our most vulnerable members of the community and make people feel intimidated or scared to tell the police whats happening. ", Besides, Anthony adds, things are different now. He was sentenced to three years, eight months. A walkway going between the multi-storey car park and the large supermarket building now features a wall mosaic depicting various aspects of the town. Within 48 hours I was having my own way in there.". Natalie Wrafter and drugs 'wholeslaler' Adam Hopewell controlled a group of drugs couriers at the Yorkshire end of the operation and Shazia Din also ran her own couriers. Police later raided an apartment. In the book, he says: "I would like to apologise for any pain I caused when I was younger, and for the things I should have done that I never did. The investigation later discovered he had been 'criminally exploited' to work by one of the gangs. The Donnellys, quickly tiring of bootlegging, went along for the ride, roping in a couple of designers, and started making their own clobber under the label Gio-Goi. A Friends Group was formed to support monthly open days and events at the hall. Tayte Taylor-Bell taught a 16-year-old boy how to deal drugs while he himself would regularly travel from Manchester to supply crack cocaine and heroin. One example of a text message revealed by police from the AJ Team read: "AJ back on this number every day from 9am to 8pm - best in town.". The holdall was stashed in the spare wheel compartment of the boot and inside was 170,000 in cash. Rapist who said murder was game gone wrong jailed. We did. Which makes one wonder why they decided to commit their story to page in the first place. I certainly was before meeting them, and with good reason: I've just read their memoir, Still Breathing, an oral history that charts their improbable rise from the sprawling Wythenshawe council estate to international fashion guru-dom, via European road trips robbing shops and safes, undercover police surveillance, and so much local aggro they felt it necessary to wear bulletproof vests to work. The death of a 91-year-old man who was killed in an explosion at his house was not suspicious, police have said. On one occasion, it sent out 221 text messages in one hour advertising the sale of crack cocaine and heroin. "He has had a positive effect as people are now not . Some of them, like Hollyhedge Farm and Floats Hall, were left among the houses but suffered from vandalism and had to be demolished later. 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They were born with little more than nothing, and went on to make everything (and lost everything again but we'll come to that). [7] They had long been organising all-night raves by their very nature, illegal and they say the police became increasingly convinced that Gio-Goi was merely a front for something more subversive specifically, drug-dealing on a major scale. However, it took decades for some areas of Wythenshawe to get their own neighbourhood shops, which meant residents had to travel or visit a mobile shop van when it visited their area. The last market gardener there, who grew tomatoes, closed his business in 2011 due to competition from highly mechanized enormous greenhouse establishments elsewhere. She was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin; conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely MDMA; and conspiracy to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis. Closing Northern Quarter hotspot is staying in the fam as it reveals what will take over Oldham Street venue, Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun closed in February and have this week revealed who will be moving into the NQ venue, Horrific images show severed ANIMAL LEGS among fly-tipped rubbish in Manchester alleyway, 'Get checked out': Warning of parents whose son's pains and rash were much more serious, "When they phoned me to tell me I remember just screaming. And in September, Graham Towriss, 27, of Hartford Avenue, Heywood, of possessing cocaine with intent to supply; possessing heroin with intent to supply; possessing a controlled drug of Class A with intent to supply; possessing cannabis with intent to supply; possessing amphetamine with intent to support; driving when unfit through drink or drugs and dangerous driving. The three ancient townships of Northenden, Baguley and Northen Etchells formally became the present-day Wythenshawe when they were merged with Manchester in 1931. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. Lee Davis, 37, of Polefield Hall Road, Prestwich, who pleaded guilty before trial to conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin. With an area of approximately 11 square miles (28km2), Wythenshawe became the largest council estate in Europe. This, says Chris, was "satisfying". Wythenshawe initially formed part of an estate run by the aristocratic Tatton family but in 1926, much of the old farmland land was given away to build a massive housing estate to resolve the. "Street dealers would use alleyways, a cemetery and parks to supply users with heroin and crack cocaine - many of the deals took place during the day while children played and members of the public walked nearby.". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It will be shown on Discovery's Quest channel (Sky 167 / Virgin 172 / Freeview 38) Most Read The amount stolen was worth in excess of 100,000. Rivalry between members reached the point where they were attacking each other with machetes. Each man's allocated part of the Moss was called his "moss room". [23] The company was later acquired by Electrium, which is now under Siemens' ownership. They were captured on CCTV during two raids in Carlisle at a Co-op and One Stop Store, and in Penrith at a Morrisons petrol station. It is still considered a safe Labour seat, with Labour securing over 50% of the vote (and more than twice as many votes as its nearest rival) in the 1997, 2001 and 2005 elections. Wythenshawe also housed the outdoor sets for the show, which were built on private property. In 2007, The New York Times described the housing estates in Wythenshawe as representing an "extreme pocket of social deprivation and alienation".[14]. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. Of the people who worked there, many lived in Heyhead. Anything but. Wythenshawe is a populous area in the North West of England, forming part of the city of Madchester and is twinned with Stalingrad (during the battle) and Mogadishu. We are not endorsing any of the things we have written about in the book. Until then, the name had referred only to Wythenshawe Hall and its grounds. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In an emotional video interview released by police, one woman living in Macclesfield told how violence and daily dealing blighted the lives of law-abiding residents. The Heyhead area has been progressively replaced by level car parks, and by 2011 all of Heyhead's buildings had vanished (see History of Manchester Airport#Expansion). Forces across the country will stop at nothing to bring organised criminals before the courts and where those groups cross force borders, we will work together and combine our efforts to bring to justice those who would seek to cause harm and fear within our communities.". Kane Birch controlled a master phone - known in underworld circles as a 'graft phone'. Youngsters were pressured into street dealing and addicts and the vulnerable were recruited against their will, or to pay off debts. All our photos and maps are available to buy in a wide range of product formats, including framed prints, canvas prints and photo gifts including tea towels, personalised mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion . Liam Parsons, aged 19, of Green Street, Middleton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin was sentenced to three years. They are middle-aged; they both have families; life is more settled. Labour candidate Mike Kane (a former Northenden councillor until 2008) won the seat with 55.3% of the vote, though voter turnout was low (28%). David Wright, 53, of Fletcher Close, Heywood, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin, and conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property. "You would know instantly that they were up to no good. At the time of the 2001 UK Census, Wythenshawe was divided into six local government wards: Baguley, Benchill, Northenden, Sharston, Woodhouse Park and Brooklands (the latter being an area divided with the neighbouring borough of Trafford). It is surrounded by some of the most affluent areas in the UK. He isn't used to being interviewed both brothers have avoided it over the years and so now, politely but firmly, lets it be known that we should move on. Wythenshawe is policed by the city of Manchester Division of Greater Manchester Police. We have disrupted the supply of drugs and cash payments between the regions of not just Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire, but across the UK. But, Anthony says now, their success didn't surprise them. "I'm not offended by your questions, they're good questions," he says. "If you've got a story to tell," Anthony says, "tell it well. By their late teens, Anthony and Chris, now 48 and 45, were bootlegging band T-shirts, and selling them outside concert venues across Europe. But success didn't rein them in and suddenly render them sensible businessmen. Drugs paraphernalia was recovered including 1.5kg of heroin, scales, and a hydraulic press for preparing the drug in bulk amounts for the wholesale trade. Hassan Din, of The Drive, Bury, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis, and conspiracy to transfer criminal property. Together with Shazia's son, Hassan, 21, they ran an online beauty business, selling styling products on Amazon. Detectives have smashed four drug rings known for their violent disputes involving guns and machetes following an 18-month-long undercover investigation codenamed 'Vulcanise'. Adam Hopewell, 32, of Whitcomb Drive, Rossington, who pleaded guilty before trial to conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin; conspiracy to supply class B drugs namely amphetamine; conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property and conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely MDMA. They include Laura Smith, aged 26, of Elizabeth Drive, Chesterton, and Matthew Hughes, aged 26, of Bank Street, Rookery, Kidsgrove, who were both involved in the supply of Class A drugs. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? Abia Din, of Woodman Drive, Bury, who pleaded guilty to convert and transfer criminal property. "For local residents, Macclesfield is their home, yet it was reaching the point where they were too scared to walk down their own street or visit the shop for fear of what violence or drug dealing they would encounter. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Those who are responsible for supplying illegal drugs to vulnerable people deserve no place in our society, and our community is a safer place with them behind bars. The mechanics garage was linked to Lee Davis, who had engaged in encrypted phone calls with Shazia Din. The first time I saw those guns was when you brought me into this. I broke down". This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. A 17-year-old boy from Wythenshawe was sentenced to an 18 month detention training order for conspiracy to steal. Paddy Lacey was a pro footballer but his world fell apart when he received a ban from the sport for breaching anti-doping rules. "The gangs would either befriend, manipulate or force their way into their homes with the intention of using it to store and sell drugs a term known as cuckooing. [25] In it, she visited the Northern Moor area of Wythenshawe to meet locals and discuss their way of life, and to open a new local community centre. Production moved from West Gorton (in East Manchester) in early 2007, following disruption to filming caused by local youths. [2012] Produced for POPS by Engage with Media http://engagewithmedia.org/ Project funded by. Julian Jones, aged 40, of Lonsdale Road in Litherland, Merseyside, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and was sentenced to two years, six months.
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