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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Wales Online
Dad dies on 'holiday of a lifetime' following sickening Benidorm attack
Dad dies on 'holiday of a lifetime' following sickening Benidorm attack Mike Rydings' attacker has never been traced The attack left Mike in a vegetative state (Image: Hayley Barker ) What was meant to be a 'lads trip of a lifetime', watching football and celebrating birthdays, quickly turned into an unimaginable tragedy. Mike Rydings, then 47, went to the Spanish resort of Benidorm with 30 mates. After a night of enjoying a few pints at a pub and watching the 2018 World Cup, he fell victim to a brutal attack. The group were taking in the sights of the Avenue de Mallorca strip and had just left the Hippodrome Bar when the lifelong Manchester United supporter lost contact with his friends. In the early hours of June 23, Mike, a builder from Wythenshawe, was assaulted. His nose was broken and he fell onto the ground, hitting his head and sustaining severe head trauma. He was attacked by one individual from a group of five or six unidentified men. Don't miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here . Mike spent a month unconscious in hospital, with his then-pregnant daughter Hayley and sister Nicola flying out to be by his side as he lay connected to ventilator machines. Mike had travelled to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday and watch the 2018 World Cup (Image: PA ) Article continues below After being flown back to Salford Royal Hospital, Mike spent the remaining year of his life unable to move or speak, in a vegetative state and requiring round-the-clock care. He tragically passed away in August of 2019, he was only 48. His attacker has never been found. Despite the incident sparking an inquiry by the local Spanish authorities no witness statements or police investigations have ever brought Mike's attacker to justice. Speaking on what would have been his 54th birthday, Mike's daughter Hayley said the family has spent years in the dark and "unable to have closure without answers" as they issued another desperate plea for information. Hayley told the Manchester Evening News: "You can't ever really move on, because you don't have any answers. It's been years and we haven't been told anything. "At the time, there were so many different witness stories. At one point we were told it was a stag party and someone in camouflage clothing. Then we were told it was a bouncer. "One stated that, the night he was attacked, my dad had a drink and was seen backing off with his hands in the air when he was punched to the nose, which broke, and then he fell backwards onto his head. They said they have never been able to get the sound of him hitting the ground out of their head." Back in the UK, the Greater Manchester Police conducted meticulous inquiries, pulling in over 15 British holiday-goers who witnessed the attack. The Hippodrome bar on Avenue de Mallorca in Benidorm Detectives have described the suspect in the assault on Mike as a white male, in his 20s or 30s, with a larger than average build, between 5ft 7ins and 6ft tall, and possibly wearing in camouflage clothing. Hayley, 36, recalled the harrowing moment she found out: "My dad's partner at the time got the call from one of his friends to tell her what had happened. When you hear that, you still never think it will be as bad as what we walked into." "When I first saw him in the hospital and he was lying there with tubes everywhere it was so painful I had to walk back out. "I was pregnant with one of my daughters, and I flew out the next day with my partner. Between me and Nicola his sister we kept going back and forth to make sure he was never on his own. It was so hard on us all. I had a young child at the time too, so it was really difficult." Mike was eventually flown home and admitted to Salford Royal Hospital. Hayley explained that despite surviving until the following August, he was unable to move or speak, making her feel as though she had 'already lost him' before his life support was withdrawn. Hayley added: "My dad never got to hold her or touch my daughter because he was in hospital. In 2022, I had a son which would have been his only grandson. He had always wanted a grandson." Greater Manchester Police confirmed there had been no updates in the case, which remains in the hands of Spanish authorities. Article continues below Anyone who may have information or remember anything that may resonate from a trip to Benidorm in the summer of 2018 is still urged to contact police with any details they may have. Mike had been wearing a red Hugo boss T-shirt on the night in question and was outside the Hippodrome bar in Benidorm Square when a fight broke out with a group of five or six men.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Dad murdered in horror Benidorm attack as hunt continues for killer
Grandad Mike Rydings would have just turned 54. His killer has never been traced. A holiday to Benidorm ended in an unthinkable disaster when a British dad was fatally attacked after watching a World Cup match. Mike Rydings, 47, had jetted out to the Spanish resort in June 2018 with pals to celebrate a birthday and soak up the 2018 World Cup atmosphere. After a night enjoying a few drinks at a bar, the dad-of-two was left fighting for his life after he was viciously attacked in the early hours of June 23, reports Manchester Evening News. The builder, from Wythenshawe, Manchester, was separated from his mates on the resort's Avenida de Mallorca strip when he was set upon by a member of a group of five or six unknown men. Mike was punched in the face, his nose was broken. He fell to the ground, hitting his head and sustaining horrific injuries. He spent a month unconscious in hospital, with his then-pregnant daughter Hayley and sister Nicola flying out to be with him by his side as he lay hooked up to ventilator machines. Mike was repatriated to Salford Royal Hospital, where he spent the remaining year of his life unable to move or speak. He remained in a vegatative state and required round the clock care until his tragic death in August 2019, aged 48. His killer has never been found and no witness accounts or police enquiries have ever brought his attacker to justice. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Speaking on what would have been his 54th birthday, Mike's daughter Hayley said the family has spent years in the dark and 'unable to have closure without answers' as they issued another desperate appeal for information. "You can't ever really move on, because you don't have any answers," Hayley told the Manchester Evening News. "It's been years and we haven't been told anything. "At the time, there were so many different witness stories. At one point we were told it was a stag party and someone in camouflage clothing. Then we were told it was a bouncer. "One stated that, the night he was attacked, my dad had a drink and was seen backing off with his hands in the air when he was punched to the nose, which broke, and then he fell backwards onto his head. "They said they have never been able to get the sound of him hitting the ground out of their head." Michael - also known as Mike - had been to the Hippodrome Bar with a group of 30 mates when the lifelong Manchester United fan became separated. Despite extensive enquiries by both Spanish police and Greater Manchester Police, no arrests have ever been made. Officers interviewed more than 15 English tourists who were in Benidorm that night. The man suspected of attacking Mike was described as white, aged in his 20s or 30s, of larger build, 5ft 7ins to 6ft tall - possibly wearing camouflage clothing. The assault happened in an area popular with tourists. Bars were busy with drinkers watching the world cup and enjoying a night out. Hayley, 36, added: "My dad's partner at the time got the call from one of his friends to tell her what had happened. When you hear that, you still never think it will be as bad as what we walked into. "When I first saw him in the hospital and he was lying there with tubes everywhere it was so painful I had to walk back out. "I was pregnant with one of my daughters, and I flew out the next day with my partner. Between me and Nicola his sister we kept going back and forth to make sure he was never on his own. "It was so hard on us all. I had a young child at the time too, so it was really difficult." Mike was flown back and admitted to Salford Royal Hospital. Despite surviving until the August the following year, Hayley said he was unable to move or speak, and that she had 'already lost him' before his life support was turned off. "He couldn't move, he couldn't talk and he couldn't breath without a machine," Hayley added. "But there were days where it seemed like he was getting better and he'd take breaths on his own. "It would build up our hope up and we thought he might be able to have some quality of life. But every time you got up there, you'd hit a brick wall. "Only his eyes were his very limited communication via blinking. You never knew if he understood you or not. It was like we'd already lost him. He was such a proud person and for him to be like that... it just wasn't him. He was always out and about and active. "My dad never got to hold her or touch my daughter because he was in hospital. In 2022, I had a son which would have been his only grandson. He had always wanted a grandson." Greater Manchester Police confirmed there had been no updates in the case, which remains in the hands of Spanish authorities. Anyone who may have information or remember anything that may resonate from a trip to Benidorm in the summer of 2018 is still urged to contact police with any details they may have. Mike had last been seen wearing a red Hugo Boss t-shirt outside the Hippodrome Bar on Benidorm Square before the brutal assault. Hayley added: "It was like the Spanish police just thought a British man had gone over, got p***ed and started a fight. But my dad was not a violent person. "We want to get this out there again, to see if anyone can remember anything or will speak out."
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police issue update on Salford plane crash as man fights for life
An investigation has been launched following a plane crash at Barton Aerodrome earlier this week. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that whilst still in it's early stages, it may involve the aviation authorities. Two people were left seriously injured, as one remains fighting for their life in hospital. Police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the airport in Eccles, Salford at about 5.30pm on Tuesday evening, April 29. Two men were rushed to Salford Royal Hospital. READ MORE: Masked figures drop from helicopters and storm building near Manchester Tesco READ MORE: M62 moor fire LIVE as people urged to 'avoid area' - latest updates A witness said: 'The plane taxied down the runway and upon reaching the end of the runway there was a loud pop sound and the engine cut-off after the plane had already taken off and was about two or three metres in the air. 'It continued to coast at a really low altitude before the wing struck the ground on one side. It then rolled over completely upside down and the plane snapped into two pieces. 'They then sounded an alarm and over the course of the next five to 10 minutes around 20 or so emergency vehicles arrived including police fire and ambulance." The men's injuries were initially described as 'non-life-threatening', but Greater Manchester Police have since said one is now fighting for life. 'Two men have been taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and another with potentially life-changing injuries,' said the force in a statement just before 7pm on Tuesday. 'A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area.' Barton Aerodrome has said that the government's Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed. A spokesperson for the airport said on Tuesday: 'Today at 5.07pm an aircraft accident occurred within the Barton Aerodrome boundary, the AAIB have been informed and are carrying out an investigation. 'Our onsite rescue and firefighting service attended the incident and have worked alongside external emergency services.' The wreckage of the aircraft could be seen as the light faded on the aerodrome field. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said on Tuesday: "At around 5.30pm today three fire engines from across Greater Manchester and the technical response unit attended an aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles. 'Firefighters arrived quickly and assisted Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and the airport fire service in making the area safe and helping two casualties out of the aircraft. "Both casualties were transferred into the care of North West Ambulance Service and transferred to Salford Royal Hospital. Crews were in attendance for roughly one hour." The aerodrome added that 'further details will be provided when available'.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Police issue update as two men taken to hospital following horror crash
Police have issued an update following a serious crash between two cars on a country road near Warrington. Officers closed off Southworth Lane, between Winwick and Croft, for several hours following a crash at around 7.15am on Wednesday (February 19). Cheshire Police previously said a man had been rushed to Salford Royal Hospital following the crash. He has now been confirmed as an 86-year-old local man, who had been driving a silver Peugeot 2008. READ MORE: Met Office issues new 12-hour weather warning for Greater Manchester as strong winds forecast READ MORE: M6 crash LIVE updates as vehicle overturns and drivers face 10-mile queues He remains in hospital for treatment today (Thursday). The crash also involved a blue Ford Fiesta, which was driven by a 60-year-old man from Widnes. In an update issued today, Cheshire Police said the Ford driver suffered injuries which are not believed to be life-changing. He was taken to Warrington District General Hospital for treatment. Witnesses are now being urged to come forward following the collision. Paramedics and firefighters were also called out to the scene on Wednesday morning, while eyewitnesses reported seeing an air ambulance in the area. Two fire engines attended the scene, one from Warrington and a second from Birchwood, according to Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. In a series of updates yesterday, a spokesperson for the fire service said: "Firefighters are in attendance at a road traffic collision involving two vehicles in Winwick, Warrington. Police are in attendance and have closed the road while crews deal with the incident. "Firefighters have removed the driver's side door from one vehicle and provided first aid to the casualty. Both vehicles have been made safe. "The casualty has now been rescued and passed to the care of paramedics... The casualty is now being taken to hospital and the incident is being left with police." Officers are eager to speak to anyone who saw what happened, or anyone with dashcam footage which may assist police with their investigation. Information can be passed on to Cheshire Police by calling 101, or reporting it on the force's website, quoting IML 2030531.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Major road closed as worker rushed to hospital after falling from tree
A man has been rushed to Salford Royal Hospital in a critical condition after falling from a tree on a busy Cheshire road. Emergency services were called out to the A556 Chester Road in Sandiway, near Northwich, at 8.55am on Thursday (January 30). It's understood the man was a worker who was part of a team called out after a tree fell onto the road. He remains in hospital this morning (Friday), where his condition has been described as critical but stable. Police and paramedics attended the scene, between Norley Road and Whitegate Lane, on Thursday morning. The road remains closed eastbound this morning. READ MORE: Millions of UK motorists who park on their driveways are breaking Highway Code everyday READ MORE: Buckingham Palace announces royal baby news after premature arrival with adorable first photo Enquiries are ongoing. The Health and Safety Executive is understood to be investigating the incident. A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: "The A556 Chester Road remains closed eastbound this morning (Friday, January 31) following the industrial incident in Sandiway. "The closure, between Norley Road (The Round Tower) and Whitegate Lane is expected to remain in place until at least midday today. The eastbound carriageway is closed to both motorists and pedestrians." Cheshire West and Chester Council urged road users to avoid the area. It shared photos of the tree leaning over the A556 earlier this week. Diversions are in place. A council spokesperson posted on Facebook on Wednesday evening: "A section of the A556 will be closed overnight due to a fallen tree. Please anticipate heavy traffic and make appropriate diversions to your travel route."
