Manchester Police responded to 54 COVID breaches Sunday – including a wedding
Three fixed penalty notices were distributed to people in the area - including the organiser of a wedding and a landlord who rented out his property for the use of a party.
Greater Manchester Police were forced to deploy units to 54 separate COVID breach incidents on Sunday (16 August) – shutting down house parties, indoor gatheringsand even an illegal wedding.
Three fixed penalty notices were distributed to people in the area – including a landlord who rented out his property for the use of a party.
Police also confirmed that they had to halt a marriage ceremony in Whalley Range – which had more than 50 guests in attendance celebrating in a marquee.
As well as yesterday’s breaches, big gatherings also took place on Friday and Saturday in Manchester.
Police were called to break up crowds on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme on Friday, whilst units were forced to call for back-up on Saturday after trying to subdue a party in Gorton and being pelted with missiles.
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Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling called the situation “serious” and “incredibly disappointing.”
“We’ve been really open with the public about the pressure these calls place on already stretched and limited resources and I really need people to understand what is at stake here,” said the DCC.
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“Can you imagine a vulnerable loved on not being able to get through to 999 when in an emergency because our phone lines are tied up with people reporting illegal parties?
He continued: “I feel we have been really fair with the public, engaging and explaining with them and only enforcing as a last resort.
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“However, these blatant breaches continue and we owe it to our communities to thoroughly investigate these types of reports and prosecute those involved.
“We will continue to enforce where there is blatant disregard for the rules.”
Coronavirus rates remain high in Greater Manchester – with the region under tighter restrictions than the rest of England.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
Featured image: Supplied – Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
The Manc -
17th August 2020 
