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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Action threatened over fire-damaged building
Action could be taken against the owner of a building which was damaged by a fire that killed a homeless man last year. Brockley Square in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, has been fenced off since Jamie Parker died in the blaze at the former Yates wine bar in March 2024. The structure has been made secure but issues at the site including rough sleepers, anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and trespassing are still being reported, according to Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The authority said it had made "numerous attempts" to contact the owner, who has not been identified, but they had failed to engage. Councillor Chris Robinson, cabinet member for housing and planning, said: "We will continue our attempts to liaise with the building owner and will not hesitate to take enforcement action against them if they fail to take the necessary action to make the building safe and secure." Firefighters were called to the blaze at the site at about 05:45 GMT on 12 March 2024 and Mr Parker's body was found a day later. An inquest on Wednesday heard he had started the fire to try and keep warm before it quickly got out of control The other homeless men who were in the building with him managed to escape but the fire was too extensive for Mr Parker to be rescued, assistant coroner Lindsey Tonks said. She ruled that his death was misadventure and described it as a tragic event. Shortly after Mr Parker died, his sister Stephanie said he was a "beautiful person" who had "everything going for him" before his life began to spiral after suffering a brain injury in 2011. The issues were exacerbated by a drug addiction, then by the deaths of their eldest sister in 2015 and their mum in 2020. Ms Parker said: "I miss him a lot. I've missed him for years even before he was gone, with the road he went down." "He deserved better, he really did deserve better," she added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Homeless man started fire to keep warm - inquest Sister's tribute to brother found dead after fire Family tribute to man who died in wine bar fire Body found in building after wine bar fire Stoke-on-Trent City Council
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Action threatened over fire-damaged building in Stoke-on-Trent
Action could be taken against the owner of a building which was damaged by a fire that killed a homeless man last Square in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, has been fenced off since Jamie Parker died in the blaze at the former Yates wine bar in March structure has been made secure but issues at the site including rough sleepers, anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and trespassing are still being reported, according to Stoke-on-Trent City authority said it had made "numerous attempts" to contact the owner, who has not been identified, but they had failed to engage. Councillor Chris Robinson, cabinet member for housing and planning, said: "We will continue our attempts to liaise with the building owner and will not hesitate to take enforcement action against them if they fail to take the necessary action to make the building safe and secure." Firefighters were called to the blaze at the site at about 05:45 GMT on 12 March 2024 and Mr Parker's body was found a day inquest on Wednesday heard he had started the fire to try and keep warm before it quickly got out of controlThe other homeless men who were in the building with him managed to escape but the fire was too extensive for Mr Parker to be rescued, assistant coroner Lindsey Tonks ruled that his death was misadventure and described it as a tragic event. Shortly after Mr Parker died, his sister Stephanie said he was a "beautiful person" who had "everything going for him" before his life began to spiral after suffering a brain injury in issues were exacerbated by a drug addiction, then by the deaths of their eldest sister in 2015 and their mum in Parker said: "I miss him a lot. I've missed him for years even before he was gone, with the road he went down.""He deserved better, he really did deserve better," she added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Three arrested in Oldham child sexual abuse raids
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Oldham. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) raided homes in Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton under Operation Sherwood, an investigation into historical cases of child sexual exploitation in the town. Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: "We believe there were a number of girls who experienced horrific sexual abuse in Oldham at that time." The force "will not stop until we get justice for those victims", she added. Operation Sherwood was launched in 2022 after a critical report found that police and council-run agencies had failed to protect vulnerable children from abuse in Oldham. In response, both GMP and Oldham Council apologised for their failures. Speaking about the latest raids, Assistant Chief Constable Parker said her force was "ramping up" its investigation, with further arrests expected. She said officers were "still uncovering the scale" of the abuse and were "absolutely committed to uncovering every single aspect of what occurred in Oldham at that time". The senior officer continued: "We are working really closely with the victims. I would say that confidence in us has grown and I would say that's down to the work that our officers are doing in respect of this. "We have officers all over the force, working meticulously, to identify offenders, to gather intelligence, and to pursue the suspects." 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. Child sex abuse victims failed by police - report Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
30-04-2025
- BBC News
Oldham: Three arrested in non-recent child sex abuse operation
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Manchester Police (GMP) raided homes in Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton under Operation Sherwood, an investigation into historical cases of child sexual exploitation in the town between 2011 and 2014. Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: "We believe there were a number of girls who experienced horrific sexual abuse in Oldham at that time."The force "will not stop until we get justice for those victims", she added. Operation Sherwood was launched in 2022 after a critical report found that police and council-run agencies had failed to protect vulnerable children from abuse in response, both GMP and Oldham Council apologised for their about the latest raids, Assistant Chief Constable Parker said her force was "ramping up" its investigation, with further arrests said officers were "still uncovering the scale" of the abuse and were "absolutely committed to uncovering every single aspect of what occurred in Oldham at that time".The senior officer continued: "We are working really closely with the victims. I would say that confidence in us has grown and I would say that's down to the work that our officers are doing in respect of this."We have officers all over the force, working meticulously, to identify offenders, to gather intelligence, and to pursue the suspects." 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
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police hunting van driver after girl, three, died in tram crash
Police are hunting a van driver who fled the scene of a crash with a tram after a three-year-old girl died in Manchester city centre. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said the collision occurred at 9.56am on Saturday between a van and a tram on Mosley Street. Greater Manchester Police said the van collided with the tram, forcing the vehicle onto the pavement where it collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a three-year-old girl, died in hospital from her injuries. Police said the driver of the van fled the scene and officers were 'following several lines of inquiry to locate him'. No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing in the Mosley Street, Booth Street and Nicholas Street areas. READ MORE: Woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann says new DNA test results are 'perfect match' READ MORE: 'Human remains' found on M4 and M48 was that of man in his 40s, police say as they launch probe Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: 'Firstly, I would like to send my condolences to the family of the victim. This is a tragic incident where a young girl has sadly lost her life despite the responding officer's best attempts to save her. 'Our investigation is ongoing and we are investigating a number of lines of inquiry. This is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community. We are appealing to any witnesses and anyone who may have seen the van driver leave his vehicle to get in touch with us. Please contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1086 of 22/02/25.' Police said that information can also be shared via the LiveChat function on its website or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111. A TfGM spokesperson said: 'All of our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We are supporting police with their investigation. There continues to be disruption across Metrolink following the incident so please check the Bee Network website and app for the latest travel information.'
