Abia Din, of Woodman Drive, Bury, who pleaded guilty to convert and transfer criminal property. by / May 23, 2022. Entertainment & Arts. A sat nav fitted to an Audi stolen by the gang was used as evidence to put them at the scene of the burglaries. Later, the fertile lowland peat soil led to the area being much used for market gardening, with large areas under greenhouses. Rico Robinson, aged 29, of Morland Road, Old Trafford, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin in Cheshire, and supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the Greater Manchester area. Wright gave Din an envelope before driving to Longley Lane in Wythenshawe. Each ward was represented by three local councillors, giving Wythenshawe 21 of the 99 seats on Manchester City Council. But, Anthony insists, this isn't the end of the story. He was jailed for six years. But officers from Operation Heart, run by GMP and South Yorkshire Police, intercepted Bedesha's hire car in Mere, Knutsford, as he was travelling to London. 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. Detective Inspector Lee Griffin, of GMPs Serious and Organised Crime Group, said: During the operation we scrutinised this group intensely as we uncovered their illicit activities across the country, enabling us to gather evidence and unravel the conspiracy. The implication is that he and his brother Chris, co-founders of Gio-Goi, the Manchester fashion label that, at its height, was raking in 40m a year, have reputations the sort supposedly linked to guns, gangs and drugs that have made people rather scared of them. I broke down". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It is home to around 66,000 persons, all of them related to the same two people. It was constant.". Detectives have smashed four drug rings known for their violent disputes involving guns and machetes following an 18-month-long undercover investigation codenamed 'Vulcanise'. "It's all the shit we've gone through that has made us guarded, you see? It was being driven by Lewis Yates, 31, who was suspected of being a courier for Shazia, and arrested. Rapist who said murder was game gone wrong jailed. I hope this sends a clear message that GMP will work with our colleagues around the UK to relentlessly pursue those persons who supply harmful drugs and we will go to great lengths to bring them to justice.. 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". Police chiefs said their operation was triggered by 'serious and volatile' disputes between the rival gangs and others. Within 48 hours I was having my own way in there.". Newall Green Farm survived on the edge of the Newall Green housing estate area and was still occupied and run as a farm until the early 21st century when its last occupant died, when it was abandoned and fenced off. Four days later, as police closed in on the supply line Peter Wrafter was stopped in his Mercedes van in Doncaster. " (He was eventually convicted on drug charges.) Police say Shazia's sister Abia, and son, Hassan, were heavily involved in the family's drug dealing and money laundering. Read about our approach to external linking. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? Labour kept the seat in the 2010 elections, though their share of the vote was decreased to 44.1%. He says, in a voice so low you have to lean in close to hear him, "You know, a lot of people say, when they meet us, that they had no idea we were so nice, so approachable". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A Friends Group was formed to support monthly open days and events at the hall. Their 'Beauty Booth' company - housed in a unit on the Chesham Industrial Estate - was, say police, a front for money laundering and supplying drugs. One gang member allegedly had a finger cut off in a dispute. The men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. 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. 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. Our partnership working also saw the seizure of significant amounts of drugs, which cause untold harm within our communities, and cash ill-gotten gains from this groups criminal lifestyle. Julian Jones, aged 40, of Lonsdale Road in Litherland, Merseyside, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and was sentenced to two years, six months. If you want more information on signing up, or if this link doesnt work, click here. Labour regained these seats in the 2012 and 2014 elections. The district is under the authority of Manchester City Council. The offences occurred between October and December 2013. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. 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Anything but. No arrests have been made and the force are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. "I don't think there is any shame in it," Anthony states of their story, sipping on mineral water with no ice because, as he comments to the waitress, "I'm cool enough already." Detectives have smashed four drug rings. One example of a text message revealed by police from the AJ Team read: "AJ back on this number every day from 9am to 8pm - best in town.". They are middle-aged; they both have families; life is more settled. 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. Natalie Wrafter and Shazia Din exchanging thousands of pounds worth of drug money in a prison car park. [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. We're private people. Inside the van they found a handgun, ammunition, cash, and two mobile phones. But, Anthony says now, their success didn't surprise them. It is, by any stretch of the imagination, a fantastical tale. Even the then Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson took to wearing a Gio-Goi beanie hat at games. A woman was raped by a group of men in a park in what police described as a "random and sickening attack". "It was clear this activity was only going to get worse unless we found a long-term solution to disrupt the gangs who were brazenly violent.". [24], In 2009, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York (former wife of Prince Andrew) went to Wythenshawe to make a television documentary for ITV1 entitled The Duchess on the Estate. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [4] On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I hope this case shows any potential criminals that no matter where you are from, or how far you travel, we will catch you and bring you to justice.. [7] Stephen Day, aged 46, of Great King Street, Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and was sentenced to three years, four months. "We want this to be a 1bn company eventually," Anthony states. Gangster's den: The home in Wythenshawe, which Bray shared with Taylor She said: 'I didn't know what Mr Taylor was doing. [25] In it, she visited the Northern Moor area of Wythenshawe to meet locals and discuss their way of life, and to open a new local community centre. The holdall was stashed in the spare wheel compartment of the boot and inside was 170,000 in cash. ", Besides, Anthony adds, things are different now. Giving young people affected by gang and youth violence a voice in Wythenshawe, Manchester. In 1934, George Hamer Scholes built the Wylex Works to produce electrical accessories. He isn't used to being interviewed both brothers have avoided it over the years and so now, politely but firmly, lets it be known that we should move on. [12], Wythenshawe is Manchester's largest district, a massive housing estate that was started in the 1920s intended as a "garden city" where people could be rehoused away from industrial Manchester. The Airport Line branch of the Manchester Metrolink tram service includes twelve stops throughout Wythenshawe. The last time Man United were at Anfield, Liverpool scented blood. We did. Various residents' associations were set up to address those problems, but progress was very slow. And in September, Graham Towriss, 27, of Hartford Avenue, Heywood, of possessing cocaine with intent to supply; possessing heroin with intent to supply; possessing a controlled drug of Class A with intent to supply; possessing cannabis with intent to supply; possessing amphetamine with intent to support; driving when unfit through drink or drugs and dangerous driving. Homes For Rent In Charleston National Mount Pleasant, Sc, My Husband Is Always Negative Towards Me, How Many Deaths At The Riviera Hotel, Was Father Beocca A Real Person, Is The Cemetery In Gangs Of New York Real, This was the UK's first municipal airfield, operating between April 1929 and early 1930. [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. In the book, he says: "I would like to apologise for any pain I caused when I was younger, and for the things I should have done that I never did. He was sentenced to three years, eight months. The amount stolen was worth in excess of 100,000. The mechanics garage was linked to Lee Davis, who had engaged in encrypted phone calls with Shazia Din. [2012] Produced for POPS by Engage with Media http://engagewithmedia.org/ Project funded by. Claire Regan, aged 44, of Pitt Street, Macclesfield pleaded guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and was sentenced to two years. The victim, in her 20s, was set upon in Kirkup Gardens in the city's. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? A17-year-oldfrom Macclesfield pleaded guilty to supplying heroin and crack cocaine and was given a Youth Rehabilitation Order. But, either way, in 1994 everything came crashing down when they were arrested, the label left to flounder as they focused on two things: asserting their innocence and maintaining their freedom. "[The police] had nothing," Anthony says, "and all charges on Chris were dropped." Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? The estate was built initially without many shops, amenities or services, and there was very little employment directly to hand. The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. In total, 21 men and two women are now behind bars for a total of 109 years. 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. "My children know about the druggies - my youngest daughter would say 'mummy, the druggies are out on the street again'. The park also has riding stables, a horticulture centre, children's play area, athletics track, football pitches, tennis courts, bowls and golfing facilities. Manchester . They ultimately reunited because, says Chris, "We're brothers: we fall out and we fall back in again.". Mark Bird, 33, of Stonegate Mews, Doncaster, who was convicted by a jury of conspiracy to supply class A drugs namely cocaine and heroin. The Donnellys, quickly tiring of bootlegging, went along for the ride, roping in a couple of designers, and started making their own clobber under the label Gio-Goi. As reported in the MEN the six-strong mob were jailed for a total of 34 years after mounting. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Not bad for a pair of siblings who, as they admit, "didn't know our arse from our elbow". Part of Benchill (not the area southwest of Gladeside Road) and some areas in the north were built before World War II and called the Wythenshawe Ward of the City of Manchester. A Cheshire Police said: "One gang was found to have exploited a vulnerable 30-year-old woman and coerced her into dealing drugs on their behalf. Their father, Arthur, was a scrap-yard merchant who made a fortune selling engine parts around the world; police believed he was also a gang leader and counterfeiter. Shadow Moss is an area south of Ringway Road in the southeast corner of Wythenshawe. Some 777 crimes were reported in the area in. The investigation later discovered he had been 'criminally exploited' to work by one of the gangs. Before Ringway Airport was laid out, three farm fields between Rackhouse Road and Wythenshawe Road in Northern Moor, in what is now the north edge of Wythenshawe, were used as Manchester (Wythenshawe) Aerodrome. Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld begins with episode one 'Liverpool' on Sunday, May 24 at 10pm. 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. Greater Manchester Police said it was "truly horrendous" and the woman was being supported by specialist officers. Liam Parsons, Thomas Cole, Mark Lovenbury, Clare Regan and Michael Wickham were all caught supplying heroin directly to them. (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.). Kane Birch controlled a master phone - known in underworld circles as a 'graft phone'. For thirty years it also housed the Forum Theatre, but this closed in 2002 and a health clinic and an adult education facility now occupy its space. [citation needed], In 2007, Asda opened a new superstore on the site of the old Co-operative store (originally built by Woolco in the mid-1970s, which also features a multi-storey car park). A North Staffordshire man and woman have been sentenced for their roles in an organised crime gang behind the wholesale supply of crack cocaine and heroin. The movement of the money was meant to increase the degree of 'distance' between the Dins and the proceeds of their drugs business. Police then carried out two major strikes. Joshua Beardmore, aged 26, of Roe Street, Macclesfield, pleaded guilty to supplying heroin and crack cocaine and was sentenced to 18 months. Click HERE to drop a heart on the map and you can also donate to our frontline fundraiser for the chance to win weekly prizes. They will all be sentenced in July this year. They include Laura Smith, aged 26, of Elizabeth Drive, Chesterton, and Matthew Hughes, aged 26, of Bank Street, Rookery, Kidsgrove, who were both involved in the supply of Class A drugs. We are sitting in the lobby of the magisterial St Pancras Hotel in London, me, Anthony, the more relaxed and friendly Chris and a silent young bloke called Danny who, at the end of our interview, gets up and photographs us all in a tight clench, whether I like it or not. AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant, Coded hidden note led to Italy mafia boss arrest. 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. Nico Edgar, aged 21, of Tipton Drive, Northern Moor, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply crack cocaine and heroin and sentenced to six years and four months in prison. "These drug dealers had no connection to Macclesfield and would travel into the town on a daily basis purely to prey on local users. Has plenty to offer the community in the way of activities. From the 1990s to the 2000s, the houses that were built and owned by the council were transferred to the control of local housing associations, such as Willow Park in east Wythenshawe and Parkway Green in west Wythenshawe. A woman was gang-raped in a park in Greater Manchester Credit: MEN Media. In 1971, the Wythenshawe Forum was opened there, which included a library, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a theatre. Something went wrong, please try again later. Wythenshawe is policed by the city of Manchester Division of Greater Manchester Police. 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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.