A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a bar fight in Bury over the weekend.
A 35-year-old man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries but GMP officers confirmed last night that he had sadly died.
The ‘serious assault’ on Silver Street was at around 4.25am on Saturday 8 July.
Detectives are appealing for information as an investigation is ongoing, following the arrest of the 19-year-old suspect.
Detective Superintendent, Paul Rollinson of GMP’s Bury district, said yesterday: “As part of our investigation a scene is set up on Silver Street, we are collecting evidence and reviewing CCTV footage.
“Following lines of enquires, one male has already been arrested and we are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who was in the local area and could have seen or heard anything.
“We are especially keen for mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage that may show the incident or aftermath.
#ARREST | A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder today after a 35-year-old man sadly died in hospital following an assault on Silver Street in Buy yesterday.
— Bury North Police (GMP) (@GMPBuryNorth) July 9, 2023
“Our initial investigations point to this being an isolated incident with no threat to the wider community. Additional officers will be patrolling around the town centre, they are there to help and provide visible reassurance.”
You can also contact the investigation team on 0161 856 3635 or by calling 101 quoting log number 655 of the 08/07/2023.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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The Manchester public are being invited to consult on ‘landmark’ development plans for Red Bank
Danny Jones
Members of the Greater Manchester public are being invited to take part in the official consultation period ahead of the proposed plans for a big new development in Red Bank.
The central district, located right near Cheetham Hill and now considered a key part of the Northern Gateway regeneration area, is on the verge of a significant transformation in the shape of two huge new ‘landmark’ towers.
With more skyscrapers steadily popping up all over the city centre and neighbouring parts of Salford (at an increasingly quick rate, we’d hasten to add), local residents are rightly being encouraged to come and share their thoughts and feedback on the impending project.
CGIs of the two new towers from near and afar. (Credit: Supplied)
Pencilled in by LWP Redbank Limited, the public consultation is not just specifically related to 50–54 Red Bank, but the surrounding area too.
With two separate planning permission applications submitted to Manchester City Council – one regarding the apartment blocks themselves and another to the ‘public realm’, which includes the immediate vicinity and, most notably, potential “future access to the historic viaduct.”
The headline of the major update to the Red Bank neighbourhood is, of course, the two apartment buildings, which would create a total of 509 new homes and employment opportunities.
Made up of a mix of one, two and three-bedroom flats said to be suitable for both single occupants and families, the developers are also slated to create several shared amenities, landscaped outdoor areas, and sweeping city views.
Equally important is how it will integrate into the existing area at ground level, with new commercial units set to complement the thriving businesses under the recognisable Red Bank arches; more than 2,000 square metres of open space will link the towers to the viaduct.
Sustainability is said to be at the heart of the proposals too, with the scheme expected to be largely car-free, as well as improving travel links to public transport networks, cycle parking, energy-efficient features, “including air source heat pumps and other low-carbon technologies.”
At present, those for the construction argue that limited use is being made of the space.
Locals hoping for a positive dialogue during the consultation period will be pleased to hear that “native planting, trees, and rain gardens will create green and welcoming spaces, with active frontages and open sightlines improving safety and vibrancy” have all been promised.
Issuing a statement on behalf of the project team, a spokesperson said in a recent press release: “Red Bank is fast becoming a creative and vibrant part of Manchester, and our vision is to build on this character to create a distinctive new neighbourhood.
“These proposals bring forward much-needed homes, alongside new public space, and active ground-floor uses that will add to the life of the area. We look forward to hearing what local people think during our consultation, which is being held until Friday, 3 October.”
A consultation drop-in event will take place at GRUB MCR, 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill (M4 4HF) from 3-7pm on Wednesday, 17 September. Further feedback is also welcome either HERE, over the email at [email protected], or by freephone: 0800 689 1095 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5:30pm).
If all goes ahead as planned, you can expect work to start on this particular part of the ‘Victoria North Masterplan’ early next year, if not even sooner.
Heartbreaking tributes paid to local couple who died following Lisbon funicular crash
Emily Sergeant
The families of a local couple who died in a fatal funicular crash in Lisbon have now paid heartbreaking tributes to them.
The British citizens, who have been named as 44-year-old William Nelson and 36-year-old Kayleigh Smith, lost their lives when a car of the iconic Ascensor da Glória – which was a funicular connecting Bairro Alto and Restauradores Square – derailed and crashed on last week on 3 September, resulting in a devastating 16 deaths and 23 injuries.
According to authorities, the car at the top of the hill was derailed, and sped ‘uncontrollably’ downhill before crashing into a building near the bottom.
An investigation into the incident was subsequently launched by the Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Accidents in Civil Aviation and Rail (GPIAAF) and Carris, which is Lisbon’s public transport operator.
An initial report by the GPIAAF stated that the cable connecting the two cabins of the Glória elevator broke at its attachment point to the top car, resulting in the crash.
It also stated that the brakeman, who was killed in the crash, had tried to apply the emergency brakes but without success.
Paying tribute to Kayleigh, a family friend said: “Kayleigh was loved by family and friends for her wit and humour, her kind and caring nature came to the fore in her work as a funeral operative. She was also a talented theatre director and had just completed a Master’s Degree.
“They both leave family and friends heartbroken.”
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a local couple who died following Lisbon funicular crash / Credit: Terry Kearney (via Flickr)
Will’s younger brother added in tribute: “Words cannot begin to describe how our family and friends are feeling right now but here is the best attempt.
“This week, due to a tragic accident in Lisbon, Portugal, we lost Will Nelson, who was not just my big brother but everyone’s. He was always kind, selfless, and protective and the world does not feel right or normal without him.
“He was and has always been my hero, and we will miss you always. Love you, rest in peace, you legend.”
Daisy Jackson -
10th July 2023 
