Three arrests have been made in connection with the murder investigation of a man who was killed on the A34 in East Didsbury last week.
An 18-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, and a 24-year-old man – who have not been named by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) at this moment in time – have all been arrested on suspicion of murder, and they remain in police custody.
This is on top of another man, named as 18-year-old Noraiz Kamal, who was charged with murder last Thursday (25 January).
The arrests and charges come after GMP received reports of a serious incident shortly before 1:40am on Tuesday (23 January 2024) on the A34 Kingsway, at the junction of Parrs Wood Lane to Queensway, in Manchester.
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When officers attended the scene, they found that a 30-year-old man had been assaulted.
The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment – but despite the best attempts of emergency services, both at the scene and in hospital, he sadly passed away from his injuries a short time later, GMP confirmed.
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The victim was later named by police as Sadiq Al-lami, with the 30-year-old’s later paying a touching tribute to him, and describing him as always being “full of life”.
Three arrested on suspicion of murder of man killed on A34 in East Didsbury / Credit: GMP
GMP proceeded to launch a murder investigation following the tragic incident shortly after, and enquiries are still ongoing.
According to GMP, the victim and suspect are thought to have both been travelling in separate vehicles along Kingsway leading up to the incident, before an altercation occurred at a traffic light, and the suspect had left the scene in their vehicle.
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A public appeal for information, footage, and witnesses has also been made.
Speaking on the murder investigation as it proceeds, Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson, of GMP Major Incident Team, said: “Our investigation continues to progress well, and we have made a total of four arrests and have secured one charge so far.
“That being said, our investigation is far from over.
“As officers continue to carry out extensive enquiries to find answers for Sadiq’s family, I would like to reassure the public that we are working hard to ascertain the full details of this case.”
#TRIBUTE | Following a murder investigation this week in East #Didsbury near to the junction of Parrs Wood, the victim has been identified as Sadiq Al-lami.
His family said 'his love and laughter were contagious' as they paid tribute to him.
DI Wilkinson says GMP’s thoughts continue to remain with Sadiq’s family throughout the investigation, and confirmed that they “remain aware of the progress being made”.
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Anyone with information, or who believes they may have CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist detectives with their investigations, is asked to come forward by calling 101 and quoting log 166 of 23/01/2024.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or submit details direct online using the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) here.
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Four rare African ducklings have been hatched at Chester Zoo for the very first time
Danny Jones
More conversation celebration down the road at Chester Zoo, as the award-winning wildlife park has welcomed four African ducklings who belong to a rare breed.
As is so often the case with the work they do all year-round, their arrival could help signal the species’ survival in the long run, whose status was sadly upgraded from vulnerable to endangered on the official IUCN Red List.
The particular type of fowl we’re referring to is the Maccao duck, a stiff-tailed bird that typically belongs to the fresh and brackish inland waters of Eastern and Southern Africa.
Medium-sized, chunky, with big bills and subtle striping around their heads, they’re gorgeous creatures as is, but especially so as ducklings…
If you didn’t say ‘awww’ out loud, then you’re just lying.
As the Zoo itself put it, they are “rare, fluffy and VERY cute.” Celebrating what is “a breeding breakthrough for one of Africa’s rarest ducks […] so these little guys are kind of a big deal.”
These little delightful little duckies are known for diving down to the bottom of lakes and riverbeds to forage for aquatic invertebrates and plants; in fact, given the choice, they tend to prefer going underwater over flying pretty much full-stop.
As a resident species that doesn’t migrate like many other birds, they are native to nations like Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. They’re identifiable by their dark black heads, blue bills (among the males, at least) and presence within the wetlands.
However, their estimated numbers continue to drop, and unfortunately, just 14 of their kind currently remain in Kenya and only 100 in Tanzania, with fewer than 5,000 believed to be left across the entire African continent.
Not only is this the first time the species has ever been successfully bred by bird experts at Chester Zoo, but conservationists hope ducklings will put a spotlight on the threatened species.
Their scientific name is ‘Oxyura maccoa’.Just like human babies, they prone to stuff all over their face.As far as ducklings go, these adorable little African variants are pretty special. (Credit: Supplied)
The zoo’s Head of Birds, Andrew Owen, said of their birth: “As one of just seven zoos in Europe – and 12 zoos globally – that care for Maccoa ducks, these ducklings are very special as they’re the first of their kind to ever hatch here at the zoo – making it a really historic moment for our team,
“This success gives a real boost to the future of the species, and these vital new additions will contribute to the safety-net population in zoos. These birds are facing rapid decline in the wild, so every hatchling really does count.
“To see them now out on the water inside our new Heart of Africa habitat, which is dedicated to helping Africa’s most threatened species thrive, makes this milestone even more special.”
Nothing short of brilliant news, we’re sure you’ll agree; better still, in addition to the crucially charitable and conversation-based tourist attraction being named one of England’s most popular destinations once again, but these are the only rare birds welcome by the zookeepers this month.
Vogue’s immersive ‘Inventing the Runway’ show is coming to Manchester
Thomas Melia
A Vogue immersive show titled ‘Inventing the Runway’ is coming to Manchester, and it’s even co-created by Anna Wintour herself.
Ever fancied learning more about the fashion world? Well, now’s your chance to hear everything you need to know from global fashion leaders and lifestyle magazine Vogue.
The Anna Wintour-approved immersive experience comes alongside the announcement of Factory International‘s Winter lineup, which features another new event all about voyaging to the moon.
This Vogue-fronted experience will incorporate interviews, visual media and more to help attendees visualise fashion shows of the past, present and future.
As well as understanding how fashion shows became the pinnacle of a designer’s vision, this runway-themed display also includes looking back at iconic moments of fashion and pop culture.
‘Inventing the Runway’ by Vogue is focusing on outfits worn by models and A-listers alike, with narration from the one and only Cate Blanchett.
You can expect to see curated pieces by significant creative minds in fashion history like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and lots more.
Throughout the Vogue experience, as well as coming visually face to face with fashion, you will also hear a soundscape that perfectly reflects this innovative industry with a fusion of classical and pop music.
This fashion exhibition uses the same Lightroom technology behind the impressive David Hockney experience that opened back in December.
Vogue is using this show to honour anyone who has made an impact in the fashion world.The Met Gala has become a staple in everyone’s calendar year in and year out.First Northern Quarter’s Chanel show, now this… Très chic. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons/GoodFon)
Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast, and Global Editorial Director, Vogue said: “At Vogue, we’ve been lucky enough over the decades to see many incredible runway shows, which have often told the story of fashion as much as the clothes themselves.”
“This Lightroom experience is a wonderful opportunity for a lot more people to experience first-hand the thrill of watching the history of fashion unfold right in front of them.”
You can experience Vogue’s ‘Inventing the Runway’ immersive show from 18 December to 10 January when it visits Aviva Studios this winter.
Find out more information and grab your tickets HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
31st January 2024 
