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Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Thug told man ‘go to sleep, you c***' before stamping on him with fake leg – leaving victim needing round-the-clock care
BRUTAL ATTACK Thug told man 'go to sleep, you c***' before stamping on him with fake leg – leaving victim needing round-the-clock care Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THUG told a man "go to sleep you c***" before he stamped on him with his fake leg and left the victim needing round-the-clock care. Shannon Meaney called 57-year-old John Lowe over to him in a park in Salford before placing him in a headlock and shoving him to the ground. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Victim John was left with horror injuries after the attack Credit: MEN Media The 34-year-old then began violently kicking and stamping on the victim - using his prosthetic leg to inflict the blows. At one point he asked a man with him to pass over a hammer before making the chilling remark. John was later found dumped at the side of a path and struggling to breathe following the February 2023 attack. A shocking photo shows the dad hooked up to tubes in his hospital bed after suffering a traumatic brain injury. John now requires 24/7 support as a result of the savage assault and has been forced to move to a care home. His daughter said: "He cannot talk, eat, sleep, get dressed without help, he has no chance of getting better or getting his memory back. "My dad will never recover from his injuries and continue a normal life. He is just the shell of a man - he is like a stranger to me. His life was taken from him.' Meaney was today jailed for life with a minimum of 13-and-a-half years after he pleaded guilty to assault. Sentencing, Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean KC said: 'You have condemned Mr Lowe to a living death. His own daughter said he has zero quality of life. "That is what you condemned him to - and for what reason?' Manchester Crown Court was told former fitness instructor Meaney had been the victim of an assault in 2015 which saw him lose his leg following surgery. He suffered with PTSD and had spiralled into drug addiction. On Valentine's Day, 2023, he was sat in the park with an acquaintance when saw John. He told the witness "I'm going to do him in" before launching into the savage attack. The court heard Meaney believed John had given his dad some tablets, which had caused him to fall ill. A "red mist" then descended as he began battering the victim in "revenge", it was said. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson from our Serious Crime Division said; 'Throughout this incident is a man and his loved ones who are having to come to terms with the consequences of this vicious attack which nearly cost John his life. 'Since we took on this case, we have faced challenges and setbacks but have remained resilient in securing the best possible outcome. 'We were determined to do everything possible to ensure Meaney has to face the consequences of his actions knowing the impact they have had on John's life. "I would like to commend John's family for their bravery, and the support they have given the investigation, especially his daughter, who has made clear the severe challenges they are continuing to try to overcome.' 3 John is unable to talk or eat following the attack Credit: MEN Media
The Sun
29-04-2025
- The Sun
Thug told man ‘go to sleep, you c***' before stamping on him with fake leg – leaving victim needing round-the-clock care
A THUG told a man "go to sleep you c***" before he stamped on him with his fake leg and left the victim needing round-the-clock care. Shannon Meaney called 57-year-old John Lowe over to him in a park in Salford before placing him in a headlock and shoving him to the ground. 3 The 34-year-old then began violently kicking and stamping on the victim - using his prosthetic leg to inflict the blows. At one point he asked a man with him to pass over a hammer before making the chilling remark. John was later found dumped at the side of a path and struggling to breathe following the February 2023 attack. A shocking photo shows the dad hooked up to tubes in his hospital bed after suffering a traumatic brain injury. John now requires 24/7 support as a result of the savage assault and has been forced to move to a care home. His daughter said: "He cannot talk, eat, sleep, get dressed without help, he has no chance of getting better or getting his memory back. "My dad will never recover from his injuries and continue a normal life. He is just the shell of a man - he is like a stranger to me. His life was taken from him.' Meaney was today jailed for life with a minimum of 13-and-a-half years after he pleaded guilty to assault. Sentencing, Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean KC said: 'You have condemned Mr Lowe to a living death. His own daughter said he has zero quality of life. "That is what you condemned him to - and for what reason?' Manchester Crown Court was told former fitness instructor Meaney had been the victim of an assault in 2015 which saw him lose his leg following surgery. He suffered with PTSD and had spiralled into drug addiction. On Valentine's Day, 2023, he was sat in the park with an acquaintance when saw John. He told the witness "I'm going to do him in" before launching into the savage attack. The court heard Meaney believed John had given his dad some tablets, which had caused him to fall ill. A "red mist" then descended as he began battering the victim in "revenge", it was said. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson from our Serious Crime Division said; 'Throughout this incident is a man and his loved ones who are having to come to terms with the consequences of this vicious attack which nearly cost John his life. 'Since we took on this case, we have faced challenges and setbacks but have remained resilient in securing the best possible outcome. 'We were determined to do everything possible to ensure Meaney has to face the consequences of his actions knowing the impact they have had on John's life. "I would like to commend John's family for their bravery, and the support they have given the investigation, especially his daughter, who has made clear the severe challenges they are continuing to try to overcome.' 3
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Thug told man ‘go to sleep, you c***' before stamping on him with fake leg – leaving victim needing round-the-clock care
A THUG told a man "go to sleep you c***" before he stamped on him with his fake leg and left the victim needing round-the-clock care. Shannon Meaney called 57-year-old John Lowe over to him in a park in Salford before placing him in a headlock and shoving him to the ground. Advertisement 3 Victim John was left with horror injuries after the attack Credit: MEN Media The 34-year-old then began violently kicking and stamping on the victim - using his prosthetic leg to inflict the blows. At one point he asked a man with him to pass over a hammer before making the chilling remark. John was later found dumped at the side of a path and struggling to breathe following the February 2023 attack. A shocking photo shows the dad hooked up to tubes in his hospital bed after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Advertisement Read more news John now requires 24/7 support as a result of the savage assault and has been forced to move to a care home. His daughter said: "He cannot talk, eat, sleep , get dressed without help, he has no chance of getting better or getting his memory back. "My dad will never recover from his injuries and continue a normal life. He is just the shell of a man - he is like a stranger to me. His life was taken from him.' Meaney was today jailed for life with a minimum of 13-and-a-half years after he pleaded guilty to assault. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Sentencing, Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean KC said: 'You have condemned Mr Lowe to a living death. His own daughter said he has zero quality of life. "That is what you condemned him to - and for what reason?' Manchester Crown Court was told former fitness instructor Meaney had been the victim of an assault in 2015 which saw him lose his leg following surgery. He suffered with PTSD and had spiralled into drug addiction. Advertisement On Valentine's Day , 2023, he was sat in the park with an acquaintance when saw John. He told the witness "I'm going to do him in" before launching into the savage attack. The court heard Meaney believed John had given his dad some tablets, which had caused him to fall ill. A "red mist" then descended as he began battering the victim in "revenge", it was said. Advertisement Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson from our Serious Crime Division said; 'Throughout this incident is a man and his loved ones who are having to come to terms with the consequences of this vicious attack which nearly cost John his life. 'Since we took on this case, we have faced challenges and setbacks but have remained resilient in securing the best possible outcome. 'We were determined to do everything possible to ensure Meaney has to face the consequences of his actions knowing the impact they have had on John's life. "I would like to commend John's family for their bravery, and the support they have given the investigation , especially his daughter, who has made clear the severe challenges they are continuing to try to overcome.' Advertisement 3 John is unable to talk or eat following the attack Credit: MEN Media 3 Shannon Meaney has been jailed for life Credit: MEN Media
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Groton Thrive 55+ members rally for beloved employee not given promotion
Groton — Thrive 55+ Active Living Center members are calling for a beloved food service employee to become the facility's permanent kitchen supervisor. Members collected 100 signatures on a petition calling on the town to give Lynnsie Manza another interview, after she was sick from a chemotherapy treatment on the day of her in-person interview and instead had a Zoom interview. Manza said Friday that she was given the second interview, but is not being considered for the job. She's well-respected and loved by many members," said member Kris Meaney, who collected the signatures. "She knows what the people like, and she loves her job." Meaney was among a dozen members of Thrive 55+, formerly the Groton Senior Center, who spoke during Tuesday's Town Council meeting in support of Manza. The speakers said Manza makes delicious, healthy food, puts in extra hours, and is a wonderful person. Meaney noted that Manza implemented new lunch menu items as well as cleaning and organizing the kitchen, walk-in freezer and stockroom areas. She was the cook for the Community First Dinner Program, which served 10,000 community meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and was nominated as grand marshal in the Groton Fourth of July Parade. Thrive 55+ volunteer Barbara Daniels said Thursday that Manza comes in many weekends to get ahead for the week, prepares delicious meals and is very personable. Meaney added everyone loves Manza's soups and quiches, special fruit cups in the spring and summer along with veggie cups and salads made with produce from the center's garden, while member Rosemary Golston praised her innovative dishes such as a cowboy burger — a hamburger on a roll with bacon and special sauce. "The woman's got heart, and she is so good with the clientele, so good with everybody that passes through the lines," said resident Kathy Spencer. Town Manager John Burt said the town is unable to comment on personnel matters. Manza said Friday that she cried as she watched people support her at the council meeting. "It was overwhelming," she said. "It was humbling." Manza said she has worked for eight years at Thrive 55+, filling in for the kitchen supervisor position when needed. When the former kitchen supervisor retired at the end of February, she was asked to take over the position while the town looked for a new supervisor. She applied for the permanent position. Manza said she has been diagnosed with cancer and had a chemotherapy treatment a few days before the initial interview. On the day of the interview she said she had a bad reaction to the medication and she had trouble concentrating and forming sentences. Her daughter asked for the interview to be postponed, but instead Manza was offered a Zoom interview later that day. Her daughter, Jennifer Meakem, said her mother was having trouble hearing the Zoom interview even though the official interviewing her tried to adjust the volume. Manza was then told a few days later she did not qualify for a second interview. She was given another interview, but was again told she is not being considered for the job. Meakem, a former Thrive 55+ employee, said it was heartwarming when she walked into Tuesday's council meeting and saw nearly 16 people, who through the years have become extended family, there to support her mother. Meakem told the council her mother "lives by the theory of nobody goes hungry." When people walk into her mother's house, whether they're hungry or not, they end up walking out with food. She said her mother carries that mission with her to the center. Manza said she will continue her work in the kitchen, but she wants the supervisor role and has worked hard to get the kitchen to where it is today. She said she has instituted changes to make the kitchen run more efficiently and to offer to seniors an alternative dish if they, for example, don't like the main meat lasagna on the menu. She said she also implemented grab-and-go leftovers for a reduced price and shops at sales to reduce costs and keep the meals affordable. She said the members of the center are great. "They really are," Manza said. "Sometimes all they need is someone to listen to them, so I listen. If you call them by name, the smile automatically goes to their face.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Craig Bellamy captured in brutal reaction amid backlash around Storm 'liability'
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy's reaction said it all after his star centre Nick Meaney suffered a suspected jaw fracture at the hands of teammate Nelson Asofa-Solomona on Thursday night. The Storm exacted grand final revenge over their fierce rivals Penrith after beating the four-time defending premiers 30-24 in a brutal contest that also saw Nathan Cleary knocked out in the opening five minutes. But the Storm are counting the cost of victory, with Meaney facing a stint in the casualty ward after being wiped out by hulking prop Asofa-Solomona in a sickening first half incident. The Melbourne enforcer tried to put a massive hit on Penrith's Liam Henry in the 34th minute, but was undone by some late footwork from the Panthers forward and missed the tackle. Asofa-Solomona had fully committed though and lunged head-first into Meaney, who was also attempting to bring down Henry from the other side. But he was left in serious agony as his Melbourne teammate's head cannoned into his jaw, leaving Meaney stricken on the turf before he left the field to undergo a head injury assessment (HIA). "Nelson got him for sure ... surely he has to come off," Andrew Johns said about Meaney on Nine's coverage. There were initial hopes that the Storm centre would be able to return to the field after his HIA but Nine's Danika Mason revealed a short time later that the injury was far more serious than first thought. "We've had confirmation from the Melbourne Storm that Nick Meaney has a suspected fractured jaw following that collision," she said. "This is a nasty injury and it has some complications going forward." The NRL Physio account suggested Meaney could be sidelined for between one to two months depending on the severity and whether he requires surgery. Nick Meaney won't return for the Storm tonight - came off for a HIA & now news he has a suspected broken fracture confirmed usual recovery time of 1-2 months pending nature of fracture (multiple fracture sites? surgery required?). — NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) March 20, 2025 Bellamy took a gamble by including Asofa-Solomona on Thursday night after the Melbourne enforcer missed last year's grand final and their round one clash due to suspension. He was facing another potential ban over an alleged hip-drop tackle in his playing return in the Queensland Cup but was ultimately cleared to play for the Storm. But the gamble backfired badly as Asofa-Solomona found himself at the centre of fresh drama. The Kiwi Test veteran is one of the most imposing figures in rugby league and a handful for opposition sides in attack and defence. But ill-discipline and poor decision-making has landed him in plenty of trouble in the past and his over-eagerness to inject himself into Thursday night's contest proved very costly. Asofa-Solomona could easily have gone into the tackle on Henry with more intent to wrap his arms around the Panthers forward, rather than trying to put the massive hit on. Instead, he ended up wiping out his own teammate and an exasperated Bellamy could be seen with his head in his hands in the coaching box as cameras flashed to him in the aftermath of the carnage. The Storm were ultimately able to hang on for victory without Meaney. And they were given a boost on Friday as five-eighth Cameron Munster was cleared of a hip-drop tackle after being placed on report for a first half incident with Liam Martin. But the loss of Meaney is set to test the Storm's depth and Bellamy's patience with Asofa-Solomona, who fans described as a "liability" to Melbourne, following Thursday night's brutal incident. Nelson is a liability at this point #NRLStormPanthers — SydneyGooner (@InanchMehm40961) March 20, 2025 Well done got a fractured jaw. You are a liability. #NRLStormPanthers — Jan (@bimmyjartel) March 20, 2025 Our yearly appeal for a 'Craig Bellamy PPV Camera' for every Storm Game.#NRLStormPanthers — Roast (@thenrlroast) March 20, 2025 Well done Dennis. Thursday night is no good for biting a win is a Nelson may as well have been playing for Craig kept him on the bench in second half. He's a liability. Happy to see him go. — Jan (@bimmyjartel) March 20, 2025 Meaney broken jaw after head clash with Nelson 😩🤦🏻♀️ — Kristie (@Herro6MOTY) March 20, 2025 Time the let Nelson go bloke is a liability — Daryl (@DHoriszny) March 20, 2025
