Detectives have smashed four drug rings. If you want more information on signing up, or if this link doesnt work, click here. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He travelled from Manchester to Macclesfield to co-ordinate the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. But success didn't rein them in and suddenly render them sensible businessmen. As reported in the MEN the six-strong mob were jailed for a total of 34 years after mounting raids on shops and garages across three counties. In 1920, town planner Patrick Abercrombie identified the area as the most suitable undeveloped land for a housing estate close to the city, and 2,500 acres (1,000ha) of land were purchased.[13]. What if the police read it and wish to discuss the contents? Later, the fertile lowland peat soil led to the area being much used for market gardening, with large areas under greenhouses. We remain absolutely steadfast in our commitment to tackling organised crime and drug supply within Doncaster and South Yorkshire, to keep our residents safe. We have worked closely with our colleagues in the other force areas, including Greater Manchester Police, to solve these burglaries. Shazia had a relationship with Peter Wrafter and the Din family supplied him with heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines, which were then distributed throughout South Yorkshire-based networks. Crucial to the label's branding were the garrulous brothers' presence at every social event. I certainly was before meeting them, and with good reason: I've just read their memoir, Still Breathing, an oral history that charts their improbable rise from the sprawling Wythenshawe council estate to international fashion guru-dom, via European road trips robbing shops and safes, undercover police surveillance, and so much local aggro they felt it necessary to wear bulletproof vests to work. "We come from a very hard-working background, so when we put our minds to something, we expect to do well. 4. [4], The name of Wythenshawe seems to come from the Old English wiign = "withy tree" and sceaga = "wood" (compare dialectal word shaw). (The two words were plucked at random from a Vietnamese dictionary, the first appealing to Anthony because it reminded him of Giorgio, as in Armani.). In May last year a garage in Ashton Old Road, Manchester, was raided. A station at Manchester Airport was opened in 1993. Soon, they were making 40m a year so set their sights on 400m. Lewis Darcy, 21, of Whitcomb Drive, New Rossington, was convicted of possessing cocaine with intent to supply and was jailed for five years. They had long been organising all-night raves by their very nature, illegal and they say the police became increasingly convinced that Gio-Goi was merely a front for something more subversive specifically, drug-dealing on a major scale. Some greenhouses remain at the far east of the Shadow Moss area as of June 2012, but are used by private car parking operators (not associated with the airport company) and not for growing any crop. But if there is any message in the book, and I hope there is, then it is this: that out of bad things can come good. They will all be sentenced in July this year. A man and woman from North Staffordshire have been sentenced for their part in the county lines drug dealing, Get all the news from the courts direct to your inbox with our court and crime email. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It is thanks to the hard work of all the officers in this case from Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire Police that a group of criminals using sophisticated methods have been stopped from deluging our streets with huge amounts of drugs. [7] Rivalry between members reached the point where they were attacking each other with machetes. The gang was based in Manchester and used phones to facilitate and co-ordinate the supply of heroin and crack cocaine into Macclesfield. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 5d. Wythenshawe (/wn/) is a district of the city of Manchester, England. Loads to see and do in this big park. Natalie Wrafter, 31, is the daughter of Peter Wrafter, 57, an established drug dealer from Doncaster. Adam Hopewell, 32, of Whitcomb Drive, Rossington, who pleaded guilty before trial to conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin; conspiracy to supply class B drugs namely amphetamine; conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property and conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely MDMA. The area also got its own hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital grew out of the earlier Baguley Hospital in 1948. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. . [2012] Produced for POPS by Engage with Media http://engagewithmedia.org/ Project funded by. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? A woman was raped by a group of men in a park in what police described as a "random and sickening attack". They are middle-aged; they both have families; life is more settled. Drugs paraphernalia was recovered including 1.5kg of heroin, scales, and a hydraulic press for preparing the drug in bulk amounts for the wholesale trade. The estate was built initially without many shops, amenities or services, and there was very little employment directly to hand. He was jailed for six years. Acting Detective Inspector Lee Wilson from Doncaster CID said: This is a significant result for both South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, as a large number of individuals involved in serious organised crime are now behind bars. "People were seen making frequent visits to the properties, drivers and couriers would come and go and calls were made outside the address. But the union was not to be straightforward, and there were frequent clashes over respective working methods. A woman was gang-raped in a park in Greater Manchester Credit: MEN Media. The movement of the money was meant to increase the degree of 'distance' between the Dins and the proceeds of their drugs business. From cradle to grave, the National Health Service is a part of British life. This kind of treatment, I suggest, is surely only afforded to the most respected, and consequently feared, of underworld types, isn't it? Altrincham and Hale lie to the south-west, Sale to the north-west and the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport to the east, with the suburbs of Gatley and Heald Green bordering onto Wythenshawe's eastern side. The amount stolen was worth in excess of 100,000. The investigation later discovered he had been 'criminally exploited' to work by one of the gangs. We have disrupted the supply of drugs and cash payments between the regions of not just Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire, but across the UK. Michael Hayes admitted supplying drugs for Robinson and, in return for cash and drugs, he allowed his home to be used as a drugs den. Melvyn Sheldon, 39, of East Avenue, Doncaster, who was convicted by jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine and heroin. Following Birch's arrest - after he stepped out of a hot tun at a hotel's spa in Warrington - police said Wade Wilson took over the running of the master phone. Something went wrong, please try again later. The offences occurred between October and December 2013. Manchester Airport's ground level car parking has been displaced from other areas and car parks have been formed to the north and south of the runways and under the approach path. Do the right thing, work hard, make it happen for you, and leave things behind. "Street dealers would use alleyways, a cemetery and parks to supply users with heroin and crack cocaine - many of the deals took place during the day while children played and members of the public walked nearby.". 3. Wythenshawe initially formed part of an estate run by the aristocratic Tatton family but in 1926, much of the old farmland land was given away to build a massive housing estate to resolve the. It is home to around 66,000 persons, all of them related to the same two people. Christopher McDonald, aged 49, of Dane Square, Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and was sentenced to six years, three months. Your number won't be shared with anyone else in the group. The Forum centre, which opened in 1971, houses a library, leisure centre, swimming pool, cafe and other amenities, has also been renovated in a more modern style. Wythenshawe is policed by the city of Manchester Division of Greater Manchester Police. Matthew Hughes, aged 26, of Bank Street, Rookery, Staffordshire, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine, assault and criminal damage. The nearest railway station to Wythenshawe was located adjacent to Longley Lane at the edge of Sharston on the Cheshire Lines Railway from Stockport to Liverpool. Which makes one wonder why they decided to commit their story to page in the first place. Ch Insp Cara Charlesworth said: "At this stage, this appears to have been a random and sickening attack and our officers are working tirelessly to identify those responsible. [16][17] It covers over 270 acres (110ha) of green space and is home to Manchester's only community farm, Wythenshawe community farm. [5], Due to spending cuts, the hall was temporarily closed to the public in 2010. 20 April 2021 Google The woman was attacked in a park in Wythenshawe, Manchester A woman was raped by a group of men in a park in what police described as a "random and sickening attack". Labour regained these seats in the 2012 and 2014 elections. At the time of the 2001 UK Census, Wythenshawe was divided into six local government wards: Baguley, Benchill, Northenden, Sharston, Woodhouse Park and Brooklands (the latter being an area divided with the neighbouring borough of Trafford). David Wright, 53, of Fletcher Close, Heywood, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin, and conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property. Mark Lovenbury, aged 35, of Dawson Road, Bollington, Cheshire, pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to two years, four months behind bars. Some 777 crimes were reported in the area in. In 2007, The New York Times described the housing estates in Wythenshawe as representing an "extreme pocket of social deprivation and alienation".[14]. He was sentenced to three years, eight months. The park also has riding stables, a horticulture centre, children's play area, athletics track, football pitches, tennis courts, bowls and golfing facilities. The line opened on 3 November 2014, a year ahead of schedule. Giving young people affected by gang and youth violence a voice in Wythenshawe, Manchester. "I'm not offended by your questions, they're good questions," he says. "In the meantime, we have increased our police presence in the area, and the public should feel reassured that if they have any concerns they can approach our officers directly. It is still considered a safe Labour seat, with Labour securing over 50% of the vote (and more than twice as many votes as its nearest rival) in the 1997, 2001 and 2005 elections. ", Besides, Anthony adds, things are different now. They befriended, and subsequently dressed, many of the Madchester acts, and soon all sorts craved their sartorial swagger: snooker's Alex Higgins, boxing's Nigel Benn. 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The victim, aged in her 20s, was ambushed as she walked through Kirkup Gardens in Wythenshawe at around 12.30am. Until then, the name had referred only to Wythenshawe Hall and its grounds. With an area of approximately 11 square miles (28km2), Wythenshawe became the largest council estate in Europe. A barn was converted to act as the hangar and a farmhouse as the administration building. The last time Man United were at Anfield, Liverpool scented blood. Wythenshawe also housed the outdoor sets for the show, which were built on private property. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. Rocky Smith, 31, of Tranmore Lane, Eggborough, Goole, who pleaded guilty during trial to conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin. The six-strong gang from Wythenshawe based themselves at holiday parks in Scotland then mounted raids on shops and garages across Cumbria, County Durham, and North Wales, stealing 60,000 worth. The sat nav was key for us to be able to establish that these six men, in various combinations, were in the area of many of the burglaries. Within a couple of years, the label was being hailed as Manchester's rough-hewn equivalent of Yves St Laurent, and clearing, they claim, 3m a day. "We want this to be a 1bn company eventually," Anthony states. At the centre of the park is the historic Wythenshawe Hall with its Civil War and Tatton heritage. The death of a 91-year-old man who was killed in an explosion at his house was not suspicious, police have said. It was constant.". But, Anthony says now, their success didn't surprise them. We did. In total, 21 men and two women are now behind bars for a total of 109 years. The M56 motorway, constructed in the 1970s as a continuation of the A5103 road (Princess Parkway), bisects east and west Wythenshawe. This is the Wythenshawe gang of burglars caught on film during a three month 100,000 crime spree. Inside they found 66,000 in cash and a money counting machine, 1kg of cannabis, digital scales, and a vacuum packing machine. [citation needed], Wythenshawe is the outdoor filming location for the Channel 4 series Shameless, which shows various shots of the local tower-blocks, housing estates and other architecture unique to this area. Five people have already been sentenced and another fifteen, including the three members of the Din family, and Natalie Wrafter, will be sentenced in July, following court hearings in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Some of the present housing estates were named after former farms. 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It was partly in Northen Etchells township and partly in Styal parish. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In a book careful not to corroborate anything that might be used in evidence against them, the passage on his time in prison is revealing. [21] Wythenshawe did not then have a public railway service for several decades, with the nearest stations being located in the neighbouring areas of Gatley, Heald Green and Altrincham. The unit in Oram Street, on the Chesham Industrial Estate in Bury, Ecstasy tablets found in the office of the 'Beauty Booth', The 10,000 in cash and an encrypted phone found in a car driven by drugs courier Lewis Yates, Cash seized from the home of Abia Din in Bury, Left to right: Shazia Din, 42; Abia Din, 45; Hassan Din, 21; and Peter Wrafter, 57, The 170,000 in cash found in a hire car driven by Arjan Bedesha, Left to right: Lewis Darcy, 21; Rachel Turpin, 38; James Dickson, 60; Mark Bird, 33; and Rocky Smith, 31, The 66,000 in cash and money counter seized by police from an address in Bury controlled by the Din family, Left to right: David Wright, 53; Graham Towriss; Jonathon Ramsbotton, 36; Lewis Yates, 31, and Alan Forster, 41, Left to right: Natalie Wrafter, 31; Adam Hopewell, 32; Melvyn Sheldon, 39; and Lee Davis, 37, One of the luxury cars leased by Shazia and Abia Din. 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Darren Green, aged 53, of Hawthorn Way, Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to five years, seven months. All were in possession of cash, encrypted mobile phones, and luxury items including Rolex watches and a 60,000 diamond ring. . Wade Wilson, aged 31, of Reads Avenue, Blackpool, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to four years, six months. Lewis Yates, 31, of Foxlair Road, Wythenshawe, who pleaded guilty before trial to conspiracy to convert and transfer criminal property, and the production of cannabis. Historically in Cheshire,[1] Wythenshawe was transferred in 1931 to the City of Manchester, which had begun building a massive housing estate there in the 1920s. Tayte Taylor-Bell taught a 16-year-old boy how to deal drugs while he himself would regularly travel from Manchester to supply crack cocaine and heroin. Together with Shazia's son, Hassan, 21, they ran an online beauty business, selling styling products on Amazon. 1. Michael Wickham, aged 24, of Queens Road, Oldham, pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Nick Duerden hears how the brothers rose from gangland beginnings to make 40m with a streetwear brand that captivated everyone from Sir Alex Ferguson to Kate Moss, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Anthony Donnelly, who in certain circles warrants the prefix "infamous", leans forward, arms on thighs, his blue eyes staring out from beneath the peak of his baseball cap. There is an urban legend that says some of them met the Kray twins at Manchester Piccadilly persuading them to return to London, which they did the next day. She was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin; conspiracy to supply class A drugs, namely MDMA; and conspiracy to supply class B drugs, namely cannabis. The Donnellys' "arse from elbow" approach, which had served them so well in the past, didn't float with the respectable Melville types, and both parties eventually lost all enthusiasm. Natalie Wrafter and Shazia Din exchanging thousands of pounds worth of drug money in a prison car park. There were smaller local shops, usually a grocersselling general household provisions, at Minsterly Parade (Woodhouse Park) and Haveley Circle (Benchill). Child sex ring victim anguish as rapist gets rights over son. In the vehicle was 10,000 in cash and an encrypted mobile phone. Wythenshawe was in the Church of England Diocese of Chester until 1933, when it was transferred to the neighbouring Diocese of Manchester. Arjan Bedesha of Woodside Grove, County Durham, was convicted of money laundering offences and was jailed for three years four months. The rest was built after the Second World War, starting in the late 1940s as wartime building restrictions were relaxed. The woman was attacked in a park in Wythenshawe, Manchester. James Dickson, 60, of Fojambe Crescent, Doncaster, who was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin. Ford to make first Premiership start for Sale. On 21 June 2014, vandals set fire to Newall Green Farm, and its roof was destroyed, but there are plans to turn the buildings into a care home for adults with learning disabilities, a working farm and a horse-riding centre.[15]. A month after Peter Wrafter's arrest, Shazia Din and Natalie Wrafter were seen by a surveillance operation exchanging thousands of pounds worth of drugs money in the car park of Doncaster Prison, prior to visiting Peter Wrafter, who was an inmate. A 17-year-old boy from Wythenshawe was sentenced to an 18 month detention training order for conspiracy to steal. Drugs wreck lives, destroy relationships and blight our communities. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Detectives have smashed four drug rings known for their violent disputes involving guns and machetes following an 18-month-long undercover investigation codenamed 'Vulcanise'. Police said three others were due to be sentenced later this month. StokeonTrentLive has launched a WhatsApp service dedicated to keeping you up to date with the news! I am grateful to the officers from our Fortify team for their relentless efforts and to the officers from GMP whom we have worked alongside throughout, to disassemble this complex and substantial criminal network that spanned two force areas. Both associations merged in 2013 to form the Wythenshawe Community Housing Group which is now responsible for around 14,000 homes in Wythenshawe. One gang member allegedly had a finger cut off in a dispute. He ran into the sea discarding property and making comments about how he would not be arrested and wanted to die. A walkway going between the multi-storey car park and the large supermarket building now features a wall mosaic depicting various aspects of the town. He was spotted in a London pub by Ken Loach, who asked him to star in his film Poor Cow (1967).