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Two teens arrested on suspicion of murder of another teenage boy in New Moston

Four arrests have now been made in total.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 9th June 2025

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after another teenage boy was killed in New Moston.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that officers were called out to reports of a serious assault at Nevin Road, in the New Moston area of Manchester, at around 5pm on Sunday (8 June 2025), and when they arrived at the scene, they found a teenage victim who was critically injured.

The victim – who police have now confirmed to be a 14-year-old boy – later died in hospital, despite the best efforts of all the emergency services and staff from the air ambulance involved.

Early investigations established the identities of possible suspects, and after attending a nearby address, police first confirmed that a 37-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Then a short time later, two people – both males aged 14 and 16 – were arrested on suspicion of murder, and not long after, a further 14-year-old female was arrested overnight, again on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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At this time, all four of the suspects arrested remain in custody for questioning.

“This incident will have shocked and saddened the local community, and distressed anyone who witnessed it,” commented Detective Chief Inspector, John Charlton.

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“We are deploying significant resources to this murder investigation, and this led to quickly identifying potential suspects. We are still trying to establish the full circumstances around the incident, so there will be a large police presence and several scenes in place while we continue to investigate this horrific incident.

“The boy’s family are being supported by our officers and we are determined to give them the answers they deserve.”

Police say that despite making several arrests, this is still a ‘live investigation’.

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Officers are now actively appealing for information, doorbell or dashcam footage, or eyewitness accounts from anyone who was in the area at the time, so if you think you can help, contact police on 101 quoting log 2250 of 8/6/25, or use the LiveChat function on the GMP website.

Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Wetherspoons introduces new phone rule at all UK pubs after customers are ‘driven nuts’

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JD Wetherspoon has announced a major new phone rule in all its sites across the UK after customers complain of being ‘driven nuts’.

The pub chain – which has nearly 800 branches across the UK – announced earlier this week that it has made the decision to ban people from playing music or videos out of their phones, and from taking calls on loudspeaker.

The ban, which has been introduced effective immediately, follows a rising number of complaints from customers about the noise – with owners saying sounds from smartphones and tablet computers had become an ‘increasing problem’ in recent years.

Wetherspoon founder and chairman, Tim Martin, says he wants Wetherspoon pubs to be ‘an oasis of tranquillity and contemplation’.

Wetherspoons has introduced a new phone rule at all its UK pubs after customers are ‘driven nuts’ / Credit: Allan Rohmer (via Unsplash)

A formal statement from the company announcing the ban reads: “Following complaints from customers, who are being driven nuts by other people’s videos and amplified phone conversations, Wetherspoon has asked customers to switch their phones to silent or to use earphones.”

Tim Martin added: “In order to avoid customers being driven chicken jalfrezi by a cacophony of sound, we are kindly asking phone users to pipe down.”

Wetherspoon’s ban follows a YouGov poll conducted last year questioning public opinion on a proposition made by the Liberal Democrats of introducing fines of up to £1,000 for ‘headphone dodgers’ who play music out loud on buses and trains.

62% of people, on average, said they would back this move if it was introduced.

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The poll, which surveyed 6,815 British adults, found that almost three-quarters of those over 65 would support the fines, while those aged between 18 and 24 were split 47% to 43% in favour of it.

Early public reactions to Wetherspoon’s ban appears to be overwhelmingly positive.

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Tameside police appeal for witnesses after two men were stabbed and doused in chilli oil

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Police are appealing for information regarding ‘multiple incidents’ that were reported in Ashton-under-Lyne town centre earlier this week.

These incidents – which took place on Tuesday evening (18 August) – included reports of assaults involving a non-toxic liquid substances, now found to have been chilli oil, and reported stabbings – with several locations examined by detectives and forensic specialists, and scenes now in place on Stamford Street, Warrington Street, and Wood Street while investigations continue.

Two men, aged 44 and 50, were taken to hospital with injuries consistent with stab wounds, but thankfully, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that their injuries are not deemed life-threatening.

A 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault (grievous bodily harm) and both remain in custody for questioning.

Police believe that the incidents are linked and they are not looking for anyone else in connection.

They are, however, keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed any of the incidents or has relevant CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage that could assist with ongoing investigations.

Can you help? Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police on 101 or via LiveChat, quoting log 3984 of 18/08/26.

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Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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