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Daughter pays heartbreaking tribute to dad at centre of Salford murder investigation

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 12th October 2026

The daughter of a man who died in Salford last week has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her ‘beloved dad’, who is now at the centre of a murder investigation.

44-year-old Mohamed Omar was found at an address after officers were called to Great Clowes Street at round 7.50pm on Tuesday 6 October.

He was unresponsive at the time officers arrived, and despite the efforts of emergency services and medical professionals, died a short while later.

Five men, aged between 24 and 35-years-old, were arrested on suspicion of murder and have since been bailed while enquiries continue.

Now, Mohamed’s daughter has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her father, describing him as someone who could ‘light up a room’.

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She said: “To my beloved Dad. You were loved so much, not just by me, but by everyone you crossed paths with.

“You worked so hard throughout your life, always giving so much of yourself to the people around you. You had an energy that could light up a room, and no matter what, you could always make someone laugh.

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“No one deserves to have their life taken. You were taken from us far too soon, and it hurts knowing there was still so much more for us both to experience together. You have left a mark on us all, and it still feels surreal knowing you are gone. I wish we had more time together.

“I hope you are in a better place, resting peacefully with Nanna and Grandad. I hope you know how much I love you and that I always will. You will live in my heart forever. Until we meet again, Dad. From your daughter, Layla.”

Also paying tribute is one of Mohamed’s friends, who said: “I still can’t believe you’ve been taken from us. I never imagined I would have to face a world without you in it. You weren’t just my best friend; you were family, someone who held a special place in my heart that nobody could ever replace.

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“My heart is broken knowing that you’re no longer here with us. There are so many things I wish I could say to you, so many memories I wish we could make, and so many moments I wish I could have back.

“You didn’t deserve what happened to you. I will carry your memory with me for the rest of my life, and no matter how much time passes, you will never be forgotten.

“Rest peacefully, my best friend. Until we meet again, you will forever have a place in my heart. I love you always, and I will miss you more than words could ever explain. From your brother Lee Yassein.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact police. Reports can be made via 101, the LiveChat function on our website , or through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Police issue urgent appeal after three-vehicle collision on M62 leaves woman ‘seriously injured’

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Motorway at night

Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public following a collision involving three vehicles on the M62 over the weekend.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at approximately 10:10pm this past Saturday (10 October), officers received reports of a collision involving three vehicles on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 20 and 21 of the M62 motorway.

A large emergency services response attended the scene – including colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), as well as GMP.

When they arrived on the scene, they found that a woman in her has 60s sustained ‘serious injuries’, and at this time, she remains in hospital for treatment.

Initial police enquiries have indicated that a Mercedes van was involved in a collision with a Volvo, which subsequently collided with a Vauxhall Insignia.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and remains in custody for questioning.

While enquires are ongoing, officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward, and say they are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

Can you help? Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police via 101 or through the Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting incident number 3374 of 10/10/26.

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Information can also be provided directly to the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, or alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Pussycat Dolls at Co-op Live – tickets, times and more for UK tour

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia The Pussycat Dolls have announced a major global tour with a Manchester date

American girl group Pussycat Dolls have reunited for a UK tour, stopping off at Co-op Live in Manchester with their powerhouse pop anthems.

Releasing their first LP in 2005, this pop girl group have a variety of radio hits to their name like ‘Don’t Cha’, ‘When I Grow Up’ and ‘Buttons’.

Over the years, the Pussycat Dolls lineup has gone through significant changes with this latest reunion comprised of Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberley Wyatt and Ashley Roberts.

The trio even released some brand-new material to coincide with the announcement of their UK and EU tour titled ‘Club Song’.

Now the girls are about to put their Doll Domination to the test as they bring their PCD Forever Tour in arenas across the nation.

Gig guide – Pussycat Dolls at Co-op Live, Manchester

Pussycat Dolls UK tour dates

  • Tue 29 September – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Wed 30 September – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
  • Fri 2 October – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena
  • Sat 3 October – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena
  • Wed 7 October – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
  • Fri 9 October – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Sat 10 October – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
  • Tue 13 October – London, UK – The O2

Are there any tickets left for Pussycat Dolls at Co-op Live in Manchester?

‘Don’t Cha’ wish you had tickets to see Pussycat Dolls when they strut their stuff at Co-op Live in Manchester?

You can grab tickets to their Saturday 10 October live show HERE.

Pussycat Dolls setlist for 2026 UK tour

  • When I Grow Up
  • Beep
  • Whatcha Think About That
  • Bottle Pop
  • I Don’t Need a Man
  • Wait a Minute
  • I Hate This Part
  • Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)
  • Glaciers
  • Walking on the Sun
  • Candy
  • Woman Up
  • As If We Never Said Goodbye
  • Whatever U Like
  • Right There
  • Don’t Hold Your Breath
  • Wet/ Poison
  • Buttons
  • Stickwitu
  • Hush Hush; Hush Hush
  • Club Song
  • React
  • Don’t Cha

What are the stage times for Pussycat Dolls in Manchester?

Doors for Pussycat Dolls at Co-op Live open from 6pm with a start time listed of 7pm with Lil’ Kim and rising girl group Deja Vu kicking things off.

Co-op Live has a strict curfew of 11pm, meaning you can get home and loosen your ‘Buttons’, hopefully before the clock strikes twelve.

How to get to Co-op Live

Tram

For those of you heading to Co-op Live, you’ll be glad to know it’s right next door to a rather famous big blue stadium and its integrated Metrolink stop.

Head along the light blue or orange lines directly to the Etihad Campus or Ashton-under-Lyne, and you can get off the tram literally spitting distance from the arena. You can find the full map HERE.

Trams run frequently on the Ashton-Eccles line to the Etihad stop, with services leaving every six minutes from the city centre and until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bus

You can find the full list of bus routes HERE, with the one in closest proximity to the venue being the 53 bus, which runs from Cheetham Hill through to Higher Crumpsall, Old Trafford and Pendleton, leaving just a two-minute walk to Co-op Live.

Getting there by car and parking

If you’re driving, there is limited parking available at the venue, but this must be pre-booked ahead of time, and there are designated drop-off areas.

The postcode is M11 3DU, and you can follow the signs towards the wider Etihad Campus as you get closer; directions to the adjacent drop-off points will also be signposted.

Keep in mind that congestion on the roads close to the stadium is expected to gather around two hours prior to any event, so if you are travelling on the road, these are the suggested times they provide on event day, though estimates will obviously vary:

  • Alan Turing Way (both directions): plan an additional 20 minutes into any journey by road.
  • Hyde Road (eastbound): expect an additional 15 minutes to be added to your journey.
  • Mancunian Way (westbound): plan for an extra 10 minutes of travel time.

There are also three park-and-ride facilities near Co-op Live, but be advised that the Velopark and Holt Town stops will be closed post-event to help safely manage crowds:

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  • Ashton Moss (Ashton line) – 183 spaces and 12 disabled spaces
  • Ashton West (Ashton line) – 184 spaces and 11 disabled spaces
  • Ladywell (Ashton-Eccles line) – 332 spaces and 22 disabled spaces

Walk/cycle

Lastly, Co-op Live is only a half-hour stroll from Manchester Piccadilly, and you could even walk along the canal all the way to the front door if you fancy taking the scenic route.

Greater Manchester now also offers the option to hire bikes on the Beryl app, with riders able to locate, unlock, get to their destination and then safely lock up the bike all through an easy-to-use app. There are hire points just near the south-west corner of the Etihad Stadium on Ashton New Road.

For more information on all travel options, you can check out the enhanced journey planner.

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