Oldham Athletic player Hallam Hope is said to have been seriously injured following a ‘vicious assault’ outside the club’s stadium on Saturday 3 September.
Confirming the news in a statement posted on Monday, the club detailed that the 28-year-old footballer was attacked in the car park outside their Boundary Park stadium.
Hope, an attacking midfielder for the Latics, played the full 90 minutes in their 2-0 defeat to Chesterfield FC this weekend, before being targeted as he was leaving the premises.
The born and bred Manc is said to have ‘sustained serious injuries which required hospital treatment’ and is now expected to be ‘out of action for some weeks.’
Credit: Hallam Hope Instagram/Twitter – Hope’s Instagram story and representing Barbados
He updated and thanked fans with a message posted to his Instagram story, writing: “Appreciate all the messages, minor setbacks, major comebacks.”
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Hope joined Everton’s youth academy back in 2005 following a trial at Manchester City and played for the Toffees for two years at senior level.
He then went on to enjoy spells at Bury, Sheffield Wednesday, Carlisle and Swindon Town before joining Oldham in 2021. Despite representing England as a youth player, he ultimately declared for the Barbados national team in 2018 after qualifying through his father’s heritage.
Oldham fans and the club were obviously devastated to hear about his ‘dreadful experience’, with many adding that it couldn’t have come at a worse time as the creative outlet had gotten off to a great start to this year’s campaign.
Netting three goals in seven appearances already, many Twitter users stated that ‘he’s been our best player this season’ and that they ‘hope they find the scumbags’ responsible.
After last season I can’t believe I’m saying this but gutted Hallam Hope is out. Has worked his socks off this season. #oafc
Oldham AFC confirmed that the matter has been reported to the police and CCTV footage has been handed over in relation to the incident. That being said, they said they will refrain from making further comments while the investigation is still in process.
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They concluded their statement by reassuring “the club is supporting Hallam and will continue to do so. We wish him a speedy recovery from a dreadful experience.”
Get better soon, Hallam.
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Teen arrested after hiding in wheelie bin following attempted burglary in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A teenage boy has been arrested after police found him hiding in a wheelie bin during the early hours of the morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 3:50am this past Saturday morning (24 October), officers from the Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on Ullswater Drive, in the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.
Following a police chase on foot and searches of surrounding gardens, officers found a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin, and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 16-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, and they have both been bailed while the investigation continues.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others who police believe to have been involved in the incident.
Sergeant Emily Fogg, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Team, said the boy ‘clearly did a rubbish job’ of hiding from police.
“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime,” Sergeant Fogg concluded.
Anyone with information the can assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.
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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].
Danny Jones -
5th September 2022 
