An urgent appeal has been launched to help find missing firefighter Daniel Lee.
The 41-year-old was last seen in the early hours of Monday morning in Manchester city centre.
He was last spotted on St Mary’s Parsonage, near Crazy Pedro’s just after 1am.
Greater Manchester Police have now released the last known photo of Daniel before he went missing.
Tactical Aid Unit and North West Police Underwater Search and Marine Unit officers have been seen searching the River Irwell today, close to where Daniel was last seen, and have confirmed it’s part of the search efforts.
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Some of his fire service colleagues have been appealing for information to find Daniel Lee, who is a watch manager for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) at Agecroft Station in Salford.
Can you help us, one of our members is missing, and has been for over 24hr. #MISSING
Daniel, "Dan" 41, was last seen at 1.10am this morning (Monday 22 August), walking past Saint Mary’s Parsonage, close to Crazy Pedro’s restaurant in Manchester City Centre. pic.twitter.com/afFPAVcZKX
— GMFRS Armed Forces Network (@GMForcesNetwork) August 22, 2022
The GMFRS Armed Forces Network said on Monday night: “Can you help us, one of our members is missing, and has been for over 24hr.
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“Daniel, “Dan” 41, was last seen at 1.10am this morning (Monday 22 August), walking past Saint Mary’s Parsonage, close to Crazy Pedro’s restaurant in Manchester City Centre.
“Daniel is described as 6ft 3ins, of a broad build, with short grey hair around the sides.
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“He was last seen wearing white Adidas trainers, light blue jeans, a navy t-shirt and a distinctive ‘Fila’ jacket which has bright blue patches on the front with a white stripe around.
“Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Daniel and want to make sure he is safe and well. Anyone with information about Daniel’s whereabouts should contact police on 0161 856 5277 or 101.”
GMFRS said: “Our thoughts are with Dan’s family at this worrying time. Please share any information about Dan to help get him home safely.”
Featured image: GMP
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Will Smith announces huge gig in Manchester this year
Thomas Melia
Hollywood icon and music star Will Smith is releasing new music for the first time in 20 years, and he’s performing in Manchester later this year.
Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down because The Fresh Prince a.k.a Will Smith is coming to Manchester and he’s bringing new music too.
One of the biggest names in the world, the 56-year-old is behind some seriously catchy songs like ‘Miami’, Summertime’, ‘Gettin Jiggy Wit It’.
His new album drops on 28 March, titled ‘Based On A True Story’, and has some featuring credits from R&B megastar Teyana Taylor and his own son Jaden too.
The opening track of the new record ‘Int. Barbershop – Day’ even sees the Philadelphia native linking up with ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ theme tune collaborator, DJ Jazzy Jeff.
It should come as no surprise that this superstar is returning to the stage since both his children have been reaching impressive heights with their musical careers, especially Willow.
Smith has been kicking it with the big dogs of the rap scene recently as current global phenomenon Doechii recruited him for a viral video surrounding her latest single ‘Anxiety’.
This isn’t the only way Smith has been staying in the public eye, he’s also dropped the collaboration ‘First Love’ with Spanish singer, India Martínez, even performing it at Latin award show, Premio Lo Nuestro.
This isn’t the only huge stage he’s performing on as he took to social media to announce he’ll be playing for Concacaf Nations League at Sofi Stadium on 23 March.
The Hollywood star has picked up an Oscar, four Grammys, a BAFTA and films he’s featured in have grossed just under $10 billion – he is legendary.
Now, he’s set to play three UK cities including Manchester, London and even a show in Wolverhampton, we really did get lucky with this one.
The album cover for his latest drop in 20 years ‘Based On A True Story’.The tracklist for Will Smith’s upcoming project.Credit: Instagram
Man City fan jailed after causing £10k damage to a police vehicle following Champions League victory
Emily Sergeant
A Manchester City fan has been jailed for his part in large-scale disorder following the club’s Champions League victory.
The court heard how, following Manchester City’s Champions League Final win over Inter Milan in Istanbul in Turkey on Saturday 10 June 2023, jubilant fans flocked to the streets of Manchester city centre for late-night celebrations.
The large influx of fans in high spirits prompted a police response to ‘ensure public safety’ and ‘prevent any public disorder’, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
However, the disorder did begin to escalate despite police presence.
A number of fans, including 22-year-old Leon Blackett, scaled a police vehicle and proceeded to jump up and down on it, which subsequently caused more than £10,000 worth of damage, and resulted in the vehicle having to be written off.
#JAILED | Leon Blackett (14/01/2003) of Craigmore Avenue, has been been handed a three-month jail term for causing £10k worth of damage to a police vehicle following the club's Champions League win in 2023, along with 41 months for other offences.
Following the disorder, an investigation was launched by GMP’s City Centre policing, with officers obtaining social media and CCTV footage that helped them to identify those responsible.
Blackett admitted to the offence, after he was arrested on Thursday 19 October 2023.
Following admitting to the offence, Blackett was sentenced to 44 months in prison – a three-month jail term for this football-related offence, along with 41 months for possession of a bladed article and a domestic related communications offence.
He has also been given a seven-year Football Banning Order, commencing on the day Blackett received his sentence.
“The actions by Blackett in the wake of Manchester City’s historic Champions League Final victory were completely unacceptable,” commented PC Matt Ford, from GMP’s Specialist Operations Planning Unit.
“This is a timely reminder to those who commit crimes while following the football in another country, we will seek prosecutions for unacceptable behaviour.”
Daisy Jackson -
24th August 2022 
