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2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A stabbing and car attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur has been declared a terrorist incident. Two people are dead, and several others are injured. Police shot the suspect dead.

Pak batter held in UK for rape granted bail: Report

Pak batter held in UK for rape granted bail: Report

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

According to reports, the Greater Manchester Police said they received a report of a rape on Monday and had arrested a 24-year-old man.

Manchester police 'fill in some gaps' in Anuj murder case

Manchester police 'fill in some gaps' in Anuj murder case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The Manchester police team investigating the murder of city-based Anuj Bidve, on Tuesday said that they were able to "fill in some of the gaps" in understanding the events leading to the tragic death of the 23-year old student at Lancaster University on December 26.

Pakistan cricketer faces criminal charges in UK

Pakistan cricketer faces criminal charges in UK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Batter Haider Ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England and he has also been provisionally suspended, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

He was later suspended by the club on Sunday.

Police demands inquiry into Manchester Utd fake bomb 'fiasco'

Police demands inquiry into Manchester Utd fake bomb 'fiasco'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manchester's police commissioner demanded an inquiry into the 'fiasco' of a fake bomb left behind from a training exercise at Old Trafford that forced the abandonment on Sunday of a Premier League soccer match.

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The forward began his career at United's academy and has played once for the England national team.

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A Sikh policeman in Britain has won a racial discrimination case against the Greater Manchester Police that rejected 12 applications from him to join it.

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Detective Inspector Matt Gregory of GMP's Trafford division said: "The actions of a small number of people overshadowed what was a hugely unifying event for our country on Sunday evening.

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Police probe Rooney assault allegation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

British police are to investigate an allegation that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney assaulted a man in a nightclub, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Hate crime in Manchester has doubled since terror attack

Hate crime in Manchester has doubled since terror attack

Rediff.com27 May 2017

From a daily average of 28, the number shot up to 56 by the middle of this week, Greater Manchester Police said.

Manchester United chief Woodward's house attacked with flares

Manchester United chief Woodward's house attacked with flares

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Manchester United have condemned an attack on the home of the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward by a group of hooded individuals appearing to throw red flares over the gate. A video posted on social media showed the group gathered outside the house in Cheshire chanting threats towards Woodward, who is married with two children.

No race angle in Anuj Bidve's killing: Police

No race angle in Anuj Bidve's killing: Police

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

There was no evidence that Indian student Anuj Bidve was shot dead by a Briton because of his race, the Greater Manchester police has said after one of the most meticulous and fast-paced investigations in recent times.

Rooney faces nightclub fight probe

Rooney faces "nightclub fight" probe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Officers are to interview Rooney, 21, about a reported incident that occurred outside the Panacea bar in Manchester city centre last month.

Antony takes 'period of absence' from Man Utd to address assault allegations

Antony takes 'period of absence' from Man Utd to address assault allegations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Antony will not immediately return to Manchester United while the Brazil striker addresses assault allegations against him, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

Gurdeep case: UK police look for cabbie who picked him up

Gurdeep case: UK police look for cabbie who picked him up

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A taxi driver may hold vital information about Gurdeep Hayer, a 20-year-old Indian-origin man who has been missing since January 2, according to the Greater Manchester Police. Concern is growing for Gurdeep, who has gone missing from a place in Manchester, which is less than 16 km from where Anuj Bidve was killed on December 26. Based in West Bromwich, Gurdeep was last seen in Manchester in the early hours of January 2. He travelled to Manchester on December 31.

British police team to meet Anuj Bidve's family in Pune

British police team to meet Anuj Bidve's family in Pune

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

A team of the Greater Manchester Police from Birmingham will leave for Pune on Sunday to meet the family members of Anuj Bidve, who was killed in a suspected hate crime. Three police officers -- Chief Superintendent Barry Russel Jackson, Detective Constable Peter Christian Rickards and Police Constable Esther Barbara Lambert -- are leaving for Pune to meet the family of Bidve, government sources said. The visas of the police team are being issued on Saturday.

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Manchester attacker's father, brother arrested

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The new arrests came as the injured toll doubled from 59 to 119.

Man U's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault

Man U's Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has a right to a fair trial," Potter added.

Police fear crowds will gather at stadiums when league resumes

Police fear crowds will gather at stadiums when league resumes

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Clubs held discussions this week on how to complete the campaign and hopes of a June restart have been given a boost by the government saying elite sport could return after June 1.

Man United's Macheda robbed at home

Man United's Macheda robbed at home

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Manchester United's Italian teenage striker Federico Macheda has been robbed at home by raiders who stole cash and jewellery and injured a friend staying with him, a police source said on Monday. Two masked men burst into Macheda's home in Sale, Greater Manchester, early on Sunday morning, hitting his friend on the head with a bottle, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

Abandoned Manchester United game rearranged for Tuesday

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Manchester United's final Premier League game of the season against Bournemouth, which was abandoned on Sunday after the discovery of a suspect device at Old Trafford, will be played on Tuesday, the League announced in a statement.

Indian student killed in UK in 'unprovoked attack'

Indian student killed in UK in 'unprovoked attack'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

A 23-year-old Indian student enrolled at Lancaster University in the UK was killed after he was shot in an "unprovoked attack" by two white men, police said.

Man United's Pogba says house burgled while children slept

Man United's Pogba says house burgled while children slept

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba said his house was broken into on Tuesday while his children were at home sleeping.

Man United's Greenwood has attempted rape charges dropped

Man United's Greenwood has attempted rape charges dropped

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Mason Greenwood has had all criminal charges against him dropped, police and prosecutors said on Thursday.

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

A British fighter jet was on Tuesday scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways plane carrying 282 people to Manchester airport after reports of a possible device on the aircraft emerged, as police arrested a passenger on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat.

Man United v Bournemouth match abandoned after security alert

Man United v Bournemouth match abandoned after security alert

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth on Sunday was abandoned after two stands at Old Trafford were evacuated before kickoff.

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.

Keane charged with assault

Keane charged with assault

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

A police source said the charges relate to a fight with a 16-year-old boy near Keane's home.

Bidve shooting: Cops make fifth arrest in UK

Bidve shooting: Cops make fifth arrest in UK

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Another youth has been arrested by the British police in connection with the killing of Indian student Anuj Bidve, taking to five the total number of suspects being held in the case.

Man City vs Sunderland off due to strong winds

Man City vs Sunderland off due to strong winds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Third-placed Manchester City's home Premier League game with third from bottom Sunderland on Wednesday has been called off because of strong winds at the Etihad Stadium.

Inter deny claim Mourinho punched fan

Inter deny claim Mourinho punched fan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Detectives are investigating claims that Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho assaulted a fan after his side's Champions League defeat against Manchester United, British police said on Thursday.

England defender Richards arrested

England defender Richards arrested

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Manchester City and England defender Micah Richards has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident outside a nightclub in northwest England, police said on Thursday.

Suspect package destroyed at Manchester Utd stadium was training device

Suspect package destroyed at Manchester Utd stadium was training device

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A suspicious package destroyed by a bomb disposal team after prompting the evacuation of Manchester United's stadium on Sunday was a fake device accidentally left behind after a training exercise, police said.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

Carlos Tevez has car seized

Carlos Tevez has car seized

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has had his 140,000-pounds ($205,300) car seized after he failed to provide a valid UK driving licence.

Security tightened for Man U game

Security tightened for Man U game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Fans attending the Liverpool - Man United game would be subjected to rigorous security checks.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.