Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana, on John Dalton Street, was shocked to find the restaurant’s door completely damaged after a break-in this morning.
CCTV footage shows two burglars smashing into the building at around 2.10am on Wednesday 10th June.
It is believed that used a block/weight taken from a building site skip opposite the property.
An iPad, cash, bottles of wine, alcohol and other items of stock were taken. The damage is expected to set Salvi’s back by around £3,000 – £4,000 and also unfortunately looking to force back plans to reopen after lockdown.
Staff were preparing to re-open the popular Manchester pizzeria as a takeaway and delivery service next week after being closed for the past few months amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the damage to the site means plans will inevitably be delayed.
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Speaking to the MEN regarding the burglary, Ruby Fryman, a spokesperson for Salvi’s, said: “They took the iPad, cash, stock including wine and alcohol, but the damage to the door will cost the most.”
“We were about to re-open as a takeaway and delivery next week. Everyone has been saying ‘when are you doing takeaway’. We were in the process of preparing for that [and] the iPad was in there as we were setting up to open.”
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She continued: “Obviously, the hospitality industry has been hit the hardest by this whole thing.”
“We have been trying to keep spirits up with video tutorials and cooking videos. We have been working really hard and planning for when we can reopen, and keeping our followers engaged.”
“So it feels like a kick in the teeth.”
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The burglary was reported to the Greater Manchester Police this morning and Salvi’s has thanked officers from the city centre policing team for their assistance via Twitter.
The tweet read: “Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into”.
“Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back. If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us!”
“Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning”.
Last night Salvi’s Pizzeria Napoletana was broken into! Obviously we are gutted but as always we’ll bounce back! If anyone saw anything at all on John Dalton Street please contact us! Thanks to @GMPCityCentre for all your help this morning. pic.twitter.com/oOVGNz0tIy
No arrests have been made yet, but police are due to review CCTV footage from neighbouring properties.
Any witnesses, or anyone with further information is asked to contact GMP on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111 and quote the log number 508/June 10/2020.
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Three iconic Manchester bands nominated to join the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Emily Sergeant
Three of Manchester’s most iconic bands have been nominated for one of the most iconic music honours there is.
The legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – which is now in its 42nd prestigious year, having been founded back in 1983 – has this week announced a list of 14 performer nominees who are to be considered for induction in 2025, with some massively-famous names on the list including Cyndi Lauper, Billy Idol, Outkast, and The White Stripes.
Arguably three of the biggest names up for consideration this year, however, are not only some of Manchester‘s most iconic bands but some of the most iconic of all time.
Artists or bands become eligible for nomination to be inducted once 25 years has passed since releasing their first commercial recording.
Now that the 14 nominees have been named, ballots are set to be distributed to an international voting panel that’s made up of more than 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals.
Judges will decide who to induct into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame based on the artist’s impact on music culture, influence on other musicians that have followed, as well as the scope and longevity of their career and body of work.
Three iconic Manchester bands have been nominated to join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame / Credit: Jill Furmanovsky | Dena Flows
Inductees entering the Hall of Fame fall under three special committee categories – Musical Influence, Musical Excellence, and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
“These remarkable nominees have each created their own musical style and attitude, impacting generations of music lovers and contributing to the ever-evolving sounds and continued growth of rock & roll,” commented John Sykes, who is the Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, as the nominations were announced this week.
Will Oasis or Joy Division / New Order make it though?
Well, only time will tell, as the 2025 performer inductees will be revealed in late April, with the grand Induction Ceremony taking place in Los Angeles later this autumn.
Exact dates are expected to be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled.
Featured Image – Dawn Wayt (via Rock Hall)
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11 people arrested during early-morning police raids across Manchester
Emily Sergeant
11 people have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids across Manchester this week.
In what formed part of Greater Manchester Police‘s (GMP) operation to disrupt, deter, and crack down on gang-related criminality across the region, officers from local neighbourhood teams, along with the Tactical Aid Unit, conducted warrants at seven addresses in Gorton and Openshaw, securing a total of 11 arrests along the way.
Nine males and two women, all between the ages of 16 and 28, were arrested.
They were each arrested on suspicion of a range of offences, including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and assault, and with investigations currently ongoing, they remain in custody for questioning.
#ARREST | Eleven arrested with drugs and weapons seized across multiple morning warrants in #Manchester
Nine men and two women, aged between 16 and 28, were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and assault. pic.twitter.com/onhDiqG4vb
Not only that, but police also seized a quantity of class A and B drugs, weapons including knives, and other ‘suspicious items’ for further investigation too.
Police say this ‘renewed work’ in targeting urban street gangs in the Manchester area comes off the back of a number of violent incidents in recent months – particularly including the shooting of a teenager in October.
Further activity and ‘proactive action’ is planned in the coming months as part of the ongoing operation, which, according to GMP, will see more criminality targeted, more arrests and charges, and more work with local partners to reduce and prevent all manner of crimes.
11 people have been arrested during early-morning police raids across Manchester / Credit: GMP
“We simply will not tolerate incidents which see young people being left with devastating injuries, lifelong issues, and being trapped in a vicious cycle from which they struggle to break out of,” commented Inspector Dan Pickavance, from GMP’s North Manchester neighbourhood team, following the raids this week.
“Our work today is designed to stop exactly those things.
“We want to get people who we suspect of crime off the streets, seize deadly weapons, and get drugs out of supply before they end up in the hands of vulnerable people.”
The Manc -
10th June 2020 
