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A man has been charged with attempted murder at England’s highest pub
A man suffered serious injuries, whilst a woman was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
A 46-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident at England’s highest pub.
A man in his 40s suffered serious injuries on Friday whilst visiting The Tan Hill Inn, famous for being the highest pub in England.
The incident is believed to have taken place at around 22:40pm on Friday 21 July, with a man inflicting serious injuries to the arm of another.
Officers have since said that a 46-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after the victim was hospitalised.
The man has also been charged with causing actual bodily harm and battery, said North Yorkshire police, whilst confirming a woman was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
The woman has since been released on police bail, they added, whilst officers make further inquiries surrounding the incident at the pub.
The man has since been remanded in custody and is expected to make an appearance at York Magistrates’ Court later today, Monday 24 July.
The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, added police, before asking for anyone who had witnessed the incident to come forward with more information.
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A statement released by North Yorkshire police today said: “A 46-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, firearms offences, ABH and battery following an incident at the Tan Hill Inn.
“He is currently remanded into custody and will appear at York Magistrates Court today
“Officers were called to the location in Langthwaite, Richmond at around 10.40pm on Friday 21 July by Yorkshire Ambulance Service after a man was found with serious arm injuries.
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“The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
“A short time later a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and firearms offences. A woman was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. The woman has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“There were a number of people at the venue at the time of the incident who officers would like to come forward.
“If you witnessed any part of this incident, please contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 01609 643147 or 101 and selecting option 4 – please make sure you are connected to North Yorkshire Police if calling from outside the county.
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Police appeal for information after pedestrian killed on Mancunian Way followed earlier welfare concern reports
Emily Sergeant
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a pedestrian was killed on Mancunian Way during the early hours.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that the shocking incident occurred at approximately 12:50am on Friday 31 October when it was reported that a Volkswagen Passat had collided with a man in his 20s.
Sadly, the collision was fatal and the pedestrian died at the scene.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a man in his 40s, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Following the incident, subsequent police enquiries have established that a call was made to the force shortly after midnight which reported concern for a man walking on the carriageway, and GMP says it believes the man in that report was the man who was involved in the fatal collision.
Officers were sent out as ‘high priority’ to carry out an extensive search of the surrounding area after the report was made, but it was said that they couldn’t locate him.
Due to this earlier report, GMP has confirmed that it has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to look into its response to the search.
The victim’s family is aware, have been updated, and they are being supported by specialist officers at this time.
GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is still appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, and are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have CCTV footage, dashcam, or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the incident.
“This is a tragic incident for all involved and we express our deepest condolences to the family of the man who has lost his life, and whom we are doing our utmost to support at this time,” commented Sergeant Andrew Page.
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Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 111 of the 31/10/25, or by using the ‘report tool’ or LiveChat function on the GMP website – www.gmp.police.uk
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Stockport paedophile who abused teen girls in early 2000s handed five extra years in prison
Emily Sergeant
A prolific paedophile who ‘groomed, exploited, and coerced’ teenage girls in the early 2000s has had his sentenced extended.
It was reported on back in June that Christopher Oates, from Stockport, was brought to justice after he subjected vulnerable girls to what Greater Manchester Police (GMP) referred to as a ‘campaign’ of violence and sexual abuse 20 years ago.
Oates was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, three counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13-15 years old, and two counts causing / inciting a child aged 13-17 years to prostitution.
He was originally sentenced to 13 years in prison for all his crimes.
But now, following a successful appeal by GMP, working with the survivors and the Crown Prosecution Service, to take the ‘unduly lenient’ sentence to the Court of Appeal, Oates has now been handed an extra five years in prison.
His sentencing increase comes after the 45-year-old groomed one of the survivors from when she was just 14 years old, by providing her with a false sense of security, paying her compliments, and pretending to be her boyfriend, all before he proceeded to ply her with drugs, gifts, and affection, and using the trust and control he gained to persuade her to start sex work on the streets of Manchester.
When the teenage victim began to doubt his intentions and asked to go home, Oates dragged her down an alleyway, violently attacked her, and threatened her with a gun, stating: ‘You do as I say, you’re mine now,’ commanding her to go to her ‘spot’.
It was this incident that prompted the teenager to confide in her mother and support services, and from here, found the strength to move forward with her life, while still courageously supporting the police investigation.
From this investigation, detectives were then able to identify a second teenage victim, a 17-year-old, who Oates also coerced into sex work.
Speaking on Oates’ sentencing increase, DI Eleanor Humphreys, who was a senior investigating officer for this case, said: “We join both victims in expressing our relief and delight that the Court of Appeal has reviewed Oates’ lenient sentence and increased it by five years.
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“Oates will now rightly serve consecutive sentences for both victims, meaning that his time behind bars reflects the totality of his offending against both women – whose lives he has so badly impacted.
“We will not relent in ensuring child sex offenders are brought to justice and face the full consequences for their horrific crimes.”
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24th July 2023 
