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British dad dies in Magaluf after ‘being knelt on by police and beaten by bouncers’

According to the man’s brother, eight police officers knelt on him while he was restrained on the floor

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A British dad has tragically died while on holiday in Magaluf after getting into an altercation with police and bouncers.

Tobias White-Sansom, from Nottingham, had been enjoying a night out on the strip in Magaluf with his brother and friends on July 25th.

According to his older brother, business owner Maximillan White, Tobias went back into the Boomerang nightclub to retrieve his t-shirt, only to be told his belongings had been put away.

However, as the thirty-five-year-old stood at the bar with his girlfriend, security guards allegedly ‘grabbed him from behind’ and handcuffed him before removing him from the club.

Outside the club, Tobias was allegedly beaten up by bouncers before being knelt on by eight police officers who arrived at the scene shortly afterwards.

Maximillian said his brother was given two tranquillisers which gave him a heart attack. He told The Independent: “The videos show that they handcuffed him, beat him, took him to another area and beat him again.

“He was given two tranquillisers and they gave him a heart attack. On arrival at the hospital, the police told them it was an overdose so they didn’t treat him properly.

“Eight of them sat on him for thirty minutes and he had two heart attacks in the street. This is not a death, it is torture.”

He added: “If my brother hadn’t been accosted in such a brutish way and if the police hadn’t behaved with such brutality, he would have been home.”

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Tobias was admitted to intensive care following the incident and placed into an induced coma. However, his family made the decision to turn off his life-support after doctors said he was brain-dead.

Maximillian said he feels he has ‘let the family down’ following his brother’s death, and is now calling for a full inquiry into the circumstances of his death.

The full family said in a statement: “We are stricken with grief at the tragic and sudden loss of Tobias – beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend.

“Tobias’ family will ensure that a full and thorough independent investigation is carried out into the circumstances of his death.

“Legal actions will be brought in Spain and in the UK. Those responsible for his injuries will be held to account. The police and medical practitioners will be asked for full transparency. No effort will be spared in achieving justice for Tobias. We thank you for all of your support.”

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Police in Spain have since responded to the incident, saying they were called to reports of an assault on a nightclub bouncer. A spokesperson said: “Guardia Civil can confirm there is research ongoing about the facts.

“Guardia Civil received an emergency call about a physical assault with a header by an intoxicated person to the nightclub bouncer.

“Upon the arrival of the Guardia Civil police, this man was violent and police reduced him to be assisted by medical services. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. There, once while he was being assisted, he was arrested for a crime of injury.”

In a statement, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Mallorca and are in contact with the local authorities.”

 

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Brand new Stockport interchange with rooftop garden now open

It opened this morning to welcome its first passengers

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The brand new Stockport transport interchange is now open for passengers.

Passengers can now use the interchange to catch buses to and from Stockport, and make use of the Bee Network.

The stops at Heaton Lane bus station are now closed, and passengers who previously caught a bus from here can now use the new interchange.

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The interchange is part of an exciting £1 billion investment into the town to make it an even better place in which to live, work, play and connect.

Key design aspects of the new development include a fully accessible under cover passenger concourse with a seating area, cycle storage facilities, travel information on screens and a travel shop.

Other facilities include fully accessible toilets with baby changing and Changing Places facilities.

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The modern interchange holds 18 bus stands, with capacity to accommodate 164 bus departures per hour to allow for future growth in bus services.

It also holds a unique and lush green space on the roof, which is a welcomed addition for everyone to enjoy .

The rooftop park has been delivered, in collaboration with the Environmental Agency and features a ‘blue-roof’ drainage system that will capture and store rainwater to allow control run-off into drainage outfall and watercourses mitigating any flood risk.

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Visitors can use the eye-catching spiral cycle and walking ramp, which connects to the new park as it spans across the Mersey Frontage, Trans Pennine Trail and the River Mersey.

Stair and lift links between the new park, interchange and Trans Pennine Trail to make it accessible for all.

And on top of all that, 196 new, high-quality residential new, high-quality residential apartments off Daw Ban (126 two-bedroom, 70 one-bedroom) tower above this stunning rooftop park and Stockport’s contemporary transport hub – with views spanning across the town.

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Body found near swing bridge in search for missing man from Eccles

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A body has sadly been found near Barton Swing Bridge in the search for a man who went missing from Eccles last week, police say.

Andrew Heys, from Eccles, was last captured on Ring Cam walking along Barton Lane in the direction of Barton Road at 3.43am on Tuesday, March 12th.

Andrew had been described as ‘vulnerable’ and requiring regular medication.

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The body was recovered from the Barton Bridge area of Salford, following a search of the surrounding areas on Saturday, March 16th.

Although a formal identification is yet to take place, Andrew’s family have been informed of the update and are currently being supported by specialist officers through this distressing time.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is currently being prepared for the coroner.

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Detective Inspector Mike Sharples, from GMP Salford, said: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences remain with Andrew’s family and friends at this time.

“Officers and specialist resources have been working around the clock and through the night to find Andrew since he was first reported missing to us, and I would like to thank members of the public who shared our appeals and assisted with our investigation.

“Our priority now is to make sure we can do everything possible to support the family and get the necessary answers for his loved ones, but I would ask that the family are given privacy during this time.”

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New shipping container street food village to open in Wigan

Great news for Wigan!

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Container street food village brand STACK has confirmed its expansion with a brand new opening coming to Wigan.

The group will take over the former Debenhams unit in the town centre’s Grand Arcade.

The proposed development will see the site capable of holding up to 2,000 people and offering a wide range of music and entertainment as well as bars and street food vendors.

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Plans will see a new frontage created on Concert Square, with STACK making a welcome addition to the leisure venues at the Grands Arcade – also home to games and activity centre Gamer X – and boosting Wigan’s night time economy.

Announcing the expansion, Neill Winch, STACK Managing Director, said: “We are incredibly excited to be bringing STACK to Wigan.

“The Grand Arcade is a stunning location with a rich history, and we believe that STACK will be a perfect fit for its vibrant atmosphere and growing community.

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“We are committed to creating a space that not only entertains but also fosters a sense of belonging and community, and we can’t wait to welcome Wigan residents and visitors through our doors.”

STACK first opened in Newcastle in August 2018 and was a huge success attracting over 3 million visitors in its first four years. It currently also operates sites in Seaburn, Sunderland.

STACK is also set to open sites in Manchester, Lincoln, Northampton, Durham, Carlisle, and Bishop Auckland, with two more planned in Newcastle.

The opening date for STACK Wigan will be confirmed once planning permission is secured.

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