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David Askew inquest adjourned for police investigation

David Askew inquest adjourned for police investigation

The inquest into the death of a man who died after confronting intruders outside his home has been adjourned for further police investigations.

David Askew, who had learning disabilities, collapsed and died in the front garden of his house on Melandra Crescent, Hattersley.


Strangers help fund funeral for David Askew

Strangers help fund funeral for David Askew

Neighbours, friends, and complete strangers have rallied round to give a ‘proper funeral’ to a man who collapsed and died while confronting youths who had been tormenting him for decades.
Killer's jail term cut and nobody told victim's mother

Killer's jail term cut and nobody told victim's mother

A heartbroken mother only found out that the jail sentence of her son's killer had been slashed when she read it in the newspaper.


Two policemen face jail after teen assaulted

Two policemen face jail after teen assaulted

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Two police officers have been warned they face jail after one assaulted a teenager they had arrested – and the other stood and watched.
Transplant op for the donor plea girl who inspired thousands

Transplant op for the donor plea girl who inspired thousands

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A young woman who inspired thousands of people to sign up to be organ donors has undergone the double lung transplant operation she hopes will give her a second chance of life.

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