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BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Men who fought outside shop in machete-wielding 'frenzy' jailed
Three men who ran around in broad daylight trying to attack each other with machetes after getting into a row have been two groups had been seen entering a shop on Nigel Road, Moston on 11 April, before they started shouting at each other outside, Manchester Crown Court Wilson, 21, pulled a machete from his waistband which police said led to "a frenzy of action" when the other men also produced machetes "within seconds".Wilson, of Manchester was sentenced to 20 months after pleading guilty to affray and possession of a blade, while 19-year-old Mason Dean, also of Manchester, was jailed for two years after admitting to the same offences. Brandon Dean, 23, also received a 10-month sentence after admitting affray. At a hearing on 30 May, another defendant, aged 20, from Harpurhey, who police have not named, received a nine-month prison sentence and a 12-month suspended sentence after he was convicted of possessing a bladed article in public. 'Incredibly violent' The court heard CCTV captured the men entering the shop at separate times "calmly going about their business", police outside, "words were exchanged" and Wilson pulled out a footage showed the men running around the street wielding the machetes and one man throwing a bottle at the other group before they all ran one was seriously hurt over the incident which the force said "happened at midday in broad daylight and left witnesses feeling distressed".Det Insp Kathryn McKeown said: "This sentence sees four incredibly violent and dangerous men taken off our streets. "Running around in broad daylight attempting to attack each other with machetes is shocking and frightening for residents going about their everyday life."This knife-wielding frenzy could have resulted in someone losing their life and has no place whatsoever on our streets." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Rival groups clash in 'broad daylight' machete brawl outside Manchester shop
Two rivalling groups became involved in a violent machete brawl outside a shop in north Manchester, a court has heard. The incident erupted on April 11 this year, when the two groups of men clashed on Nigel Road in Moston. CCTV captured them entering the convenience store before 'words were exchanged' outside. One of the two groups is then seen walking away before they return and clash outside the store. Cameron Wilson is seen pulling a machete from his waistband which lead to a 'frenzy of action', Greater Manchester Police said. READ MORE: 'We think we're allowed to park on the pavement' READ MORE: Children 'having meltdowns' after families turned away from summer breaks at Haven holiday park Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here All four men are seen producing their machetes, with footage showing them running around the street. Another man, Brandon Dean, is then seen hurling a bottle towards the other group as associate Mason Dean is seen running down the street holding a huge blade. The footage then goes out of shot but ended with the groups running in separate directions. Nobody was injured in the incident, with one man suffering superficial injuries. Police said the incident happened in at midday in broad daylight and left witnesses 'feeling distressed.' Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp group HERE An investigation was launched into the incident, with evidence gathered by GMP's Xcalibur Task Force. The defendants all pleaded guilty to the charges they faced in court and have now been sentenced for their involvement. Mason Dean, 19, of Upper West Grove, Manchester, was sentenced for 24 months for affray and possession of a blade at Manchester Crown Court. Cameron Wilson, 21, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 20 months for affray and possession of a blade. Brandon Dean, 23, Droylsden Road, Miles Platting, was sentenced to ten months for affray. At an earlier hearing on May 30, another defendant, aged 20, from Harpurhey, Manchester received a nine-month prison sentence and a 12-month suspended sentence after he was convicted of possessing a bladed article in a public place. Detective Inspector, Kathryn McKeown, of Greater Manchester Police said: 'This sentence sees four incredibly violent and dangerous men taken off our streets. Running around in broad daylight attempting to attack each other with machetes is shocking and frightening for residents going about their everyday life. 'This knife-wielding frenzy could have resulted in someone losing their life and has no place whatsoever on our streets. We reviewed the CCTV footage extensively which categorically places all four men at the scene. 'Our work tackling knife-enabled crime in Moston and the rest of Greater Manchester will continue as we strive to remove these dangerous individuals from our streets. 'I hope these convictions provide some reassurance to residents that we take these incidents incredibly seriously and will pursue offenders relentlessly." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Axios
05-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
CEOs push AI and computer science as a grad requirement
More than 200 CEOs on Monday signed a letter urging state leaders to mandate artificial intelligence and computer science classes as a high school graduation requirement. Why it matters: The letter follows President Trump 's creation of an AI education task force to expand students' exposure to AI instruction, as aptitude with the technology increasingly becomes a workforce expectation. "I think of it as a K-12 experience for students, where they're learning scaffolded knowledge about computer science throughout," said Cameron Wilson, president of which led the effort. Driving the news: Students who attend high schools that offer a computer science course end up earning 8% higher salaries than those who don't, regardless of career path or whether they attend college, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. (The study examined the impact of giving students access to computer science classes, not of requiring them.) The effects are more significant for students who haven't historically been well represented in computer science fields, like women, students from lower socioeconomic status backgrounds and Black students. Some new computer science classes have seen higher enrollment among these underrepresented groups, according to research released last month. From 2009 to 2016 a Java-programming course was the only AP Computer Science class offered. The launch of a newer, more broadly focused AP Computer Science class quadrupled the female, Black and Hispanic student test takers. What they're saying: "This is not just an educational issue," the letter said. "It's about closing skills and income gaps that have persisted for generations. It's also about keeping America competitive." Zoom in: CEOs who signed the letter included leaders of high-profile companies like American Express, Airbnb, Dropbox, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Microsoft, Yahoo, Zoom and Uber. Several coding education and ed-tech company CEOs also signed on. State of play: Graduation requirements are set at the state level. 12 states require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school, per Those are Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. Legislation in West Virginia was signed last week. By the numbers: In 2024, 35 states had plans for computer science education. That's up from 18 states in 2020 and two in 2017, per In 22 states, computer science classes satisfy math, science or foreign language credits for college admissions requirements. About 6.4% of high school students take computer science classes annually, according to the Computer Science Teachers Association. offers computer science and AI curricula free to teachers. Between the lines: Teachers have warned that AI could hurt students' critical thinking skills — but ongoing AI instruction would teach students how to safely and productively use these tools, Wilson said. "Using the AI technology itself and learning to use it — that's helpful and useful. But then there's actually understanding how it works, and then actually using the AI to build and create and solve problems," he said. "Those things fit on a spectrum of knowledge, and I think all of those things sort of fit together for what I consider to be true AI literacy." What we're watching: Trump on April 23 signed an executive order to advance AI education and foster youth interest "from an early age to maintain America's global dominance in this technological revolution for future generations." He established a White House task force on AI education to build public-private partnerships that expand K-12 AI instruction. The bottom line: "In the age of AI, we must prepare our children for the future — to be AI creators, not just consumers," the CEOs' letter said.
