Dylan Lamb, a 20-year-old student who was given a generous donation of £5,000 from Manchester City and England star Jack Grealish for a potentially life-saving treatment, has tragically died following his battle with leukaemia.
Young Dylan from Burton-upon-Trent in Staffordshire was diagnosed with Precursor T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia back in July 2022, and despite being told he was in remission just two months later, he later found out the disease had returned earlier this year.
After his family set up a GoFundMe with the intention of flying him over to the US for an expensive last-ditch clinical trial that could potentially save his life, the Man City midfielder didn’t hesitate to donate the money towards his initial £500k fundraising target.
However, while Grealish‘s donation, and thousands of other contributions helped amass nearly £172k in funds, it has now been confirmed that Dylan sadly passed away on Saturday 26 August.
Dylan Lamb was studying international business.He first went to the doctors with complaints of back pain.Dylan learned of his diagnosis whilst on his own before undergoing several rounds of intense treatment. (Credit: GoFundMe)
The promising University of Liverpool student “went in his sleep with his family by his side, having said his goodbyes to all of his friends the day before and he was still full of laughs and jokes,” according to a social media post.
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The post goes on to read: “I cannot put into words the love that us lads and Dylan’s family have felt through this difficult time. We cannot thank everyone enough for the continued support and love.
“I hope we have done you proud bro, and I hope you know that we will always love you.”
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His sister Lucy wrote the following on Facebook: “Dylan you were one in a million. The strength and courage you have shown during your battle has been admirable and will go down in history. If there is anything your nieces and nephews have learnt from ‘Uncle Dylan’ it’s strength, determination, courage, wit and the stubbornness to know exactly what they want. Fly high – until we meet again little bro. Lots of love and fist bumps.”
As mentioned in countless tributes to the brave young man, the way his friends and loved ones rallied around him, and carried out several inspiring fundraising activities over the past few months, has been nothing short of remarkable.
Our thoughts go out to all of his loved ones and all those who helped raise money for his treatment fund through the ‘3 Peaks for Dylan‘, local raffles, charity gigs, community centre drives and more should all be very proud of their selfless work.
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If you would like to continue donating to his fundraiser, and help Dylan’s family during this difficult time – with the money now set to go towards his funeral arrangements – you can do so HERE.
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Victim named and murder investigation launched after young woman is killed in Newton Heath stabbing
Emily Sergeant
The victim of a street stabbing in Newton Heath this week has been named for the first time as a murder investigation continues.
It comes after officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2am yesterday (Thursday 15 October) on Dorking Avenue, in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, and when they arrived on the scene, they found a woman in her 20s with serious injuries that were ‘consistent with a stabbing’.
Despite best efforts of all emergency services involved, the young woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
As the murder investigation progresses, the woman has now been publicly named and a photo of her has been released for the first time.
She has been named as 26-year-old Alisha Samuels.
At this time, one man, aged 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a man and woman, aged 61 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they all remain in custody – with officers continuing their enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
Alisha’s family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one, GMP has stated.
“We are continuing to urge people who may have information in relation to this incident to please come forward to support our investigation and bring justice for Alisha,” the police force said in a public appeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 5464, or contact them via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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Former supply teacher jailed for multiple upskirting and AI sex offences across Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A former supply teacher has been jailed for multiple upskirting and AI sex offences in schools across Greater Manchester.
Abusali Rahman – a British national of Bangladeshi ethnicity from Salford – appeared in Bolton Crown Court this week for his sentencing after first being charged with, and then pleading guilty to, several offences.
The offences are including, but not limited to, 12 counts of taking an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (images obtained by upskirting), three counts of making indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (making AI-generated images), and one count of attempting to meet girl under 16 following sexual grooming.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between December 2023 and June 2025, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Twelve girls have been identified in relation to the upskirting offences – aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the alleged offending – at seven high schools in three Greater Manchester boroughs (Bury, Bolton, and Salford).
GMP says it has remained in close contact with the schools, local authorities, and other partners throughout the investigation to ensure all appropriate support is in place for those who need it.
Additionally, the court also heard how Rahman amassed a collection of images of young girls, using AI and other methods to sexualise them.
The images numbered more than 300 in total, ranging from Category A to Category C classifications, and Rahman would post these on social media, often alongside humiliating and disgusting captions.
Rahman was sentenced to six years in prison, and will also be subject to a 20-year Sexual Harm Protection Order.
A former supply teacher has been jailed for child sex offences in schools across Greater Manchester / Credit: GMP
Detective Constable Lisa McGaffin, from GMP’s Bolton Child Protection Team, described Rahman’s crimes as ‘absolutely abhorrent’.
“My thoughts throughout this process have always been with the young girls who have been subject to such indignity,” DC McGaffin said following the sentencing this week. “Their welfare and support will always be a priority for us.
“While working as a teacher – someone who young children should trust and be safe with – Rahman repeatedly took secret photos for his own sick gratification, before posting images online which showed his total disregard for the girls’ respect and dignity.
Danny Jones -
30th August 2023 
