Greater Manchester Police have released details from at least two illegal raves that took place in the region yesterday.
Thousands of people attended raves in Droylsden, Carrington, and Daisy Nook in Oldham last night (Saturday 13 June) – and it has been confirmed that one man has passed away from a suspected drug overdose while there were three separate reported stabbings.
One of the stabbing incidents has resulted in life threatening injuries to an 18-year-old male.
It has also been reported by the BBC that an 18-year-old woman was raped at the rave in Carrington, which was attended by thousands of people.
A GMP spokesperson said: “In Carrington there are believed to have been around 2,000 people at the peak of the gathering. There were three separate reported stabbings, including one where an 18-year-old man was left with life threatening injuries.”
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There has been a scathing response to the illegal raves online, after Snapchat and Instagram videos from revellers spread like wildfire – and they quickly condemned by thousands of disgusted social media users.
selfish twats, nothing more disgusting. If you went daisy nook last night you’re a fucking tramp!! pic.twitter.com/Kkkjz7nh4M
Daisy Nook this morning while the majority of last nights attendees sleep off their hangovers. An absolute disgrace. Not only did they put each other at risk last night but also the lives of everybody today who has volunteered to clean up their rubbish. pic.twitter.com/j4tZcCPj2u
Police have now confirmed details of illegal raves in Greater Manchester. Thread: A 20-year-old man passed away from a suspected drug overdose following the gathering in Droylsden pic.twitter.com/DR9pfGMMJp
It was also a frustrating sight for Parklife founder Sacha Lord, who would have been hosting Parklife 2020 this weekend under rare sunny skies.
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He wrote on Twitter: “If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace.
“You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.”
If you are one of the morons who attended one of the illegal raves in Partington and Daisy Nook last night, you are a disgrace. You’ve now put yourselves, your friends, your families and loved ones at risk. I’ve seen some of the footage. You aren’t clubbers. Just selfish idiots.
The response on Twitter has been overwhelming. Here are just a few of the tweets from the last few hours, as news of the raves spread not only across the UK, but the world.
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That rave in daisy nook has really pissed me off, imagine choosing getting fucked drinking and doing drugs when you put your families/ other peoples lives at risk. So selfish
I guarantee half the people at the Daisy Nook rave tonight were the same ones complaining about the BLM protests last week and how selfish they were… ok ?
Just finished my shift at Street Angels in Oldham. Dealing with the illegal rave at Daisy Nook liaising with the police. Mark was seen tonight who lost his partner a few weeks back. He wasn’t in a good way. We gave 33 meals and 6 sleeping bags for those who had no accommodation.
WORLDWIDE pandemic. I genuinely don’t give a S*%T if people want to give me grief for posting this and I if you do but if you went to last nights rave in Daisy Nook and you left ANY of this litter in a place that you no doubt have enjoyed at some point in your life, dickheads pic.twitter.com/HtPuz3lXSM
Some of these people have been cleaning for six hours – council workers say they couldn’t have one this without the help of residents. “This is the spirit of Manchester,” said one local volunteer here at Daisy Nook Park @MENnewsdeskpic.twitter.com/SBrbiiKE53
Respect to every single person who used up their Sunday afternoons cleaning up the mess left behind.
The locations of these raves are often frequented by families with small children, and the rubbish and paraphernalia that was left in their wake is completely inexcusable.
Let’s hope the repercussions of these gatherings aren’t as serious as predicted.
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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street
Daisy Jackson
An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.
Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.
Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.
Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.
He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.
“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.
“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”
If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials
Emily Sergeant
Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.
UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.
The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.
Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.
To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.
Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.
“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.
“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”
Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
The Manc -
14th June 2020 
