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Tribute paid to Beswick man who died while ‘trying to stop his car being stolen’

'We are heartbroken and shocked'

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 19th March 2024

The family of a man who was killed in Beswick on Saturday morning have paid an emotional tribute to a ‘loved and devoted family man’.

Christopher Hanley, 57, was killed in broad daylight while trying to ‘stop his car from being stolen’.

He was found unresponsive by members of the public on Olympic Street shortly before 11am on 16 March, and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

GMP has launched a murder investigation and two men have been arrested in connection with the tragic incident.

Paying tribute to him, Chris’s family said: “As a family we are heartbroken and shocked at the sudden loss of Chris.

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“A loved and devoted family man who adored his grandchildren, tragically and unfairly, taken way too soon.

“At this time, we as a family ask for privacy to show respect for Chris and his memory.”

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Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Smith from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “This has come as devastating news to Chris’s loved ones, and I would like to echo their request for privacy at this time.

“We have already made two arrests in connection with Chris’s death, but we continue to work diligently to ensure we apprehend all those responsible.

“I would urge anyone with information to come forward so that we can get justice for Chris and his family.”

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Any details should be passed via the LiveChat function on gmp.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting incident number 1172 of 16/3/24.

Information can also be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22L21-PO1

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Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

Police are trying to track down the family of a man who died after being found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.

Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.

A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.

Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.

It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.

Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.

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Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas

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Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.

As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.

Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.

The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.

Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.  

Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.

The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.

Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.

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“Help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline,” Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity urged in it’s public appeal for donations.

You can help make sure ‘A Bed Every Night’ is a reality for all by donating here.

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