IN THE NEWS
POLICE LAUNCH DAWN RAIDS AND ARREST FOUR IN CONNECTION WITH FATAL BOLTON HEAD-ON CRASH
Greater Manchester Police have carried out a series of morning raids across Bolton, arresting four people in connection with a “devastating” head-on crash in Bolton that claimed four lives last month. Officers stormed multiple properties on 5 February, detain- ing a 42-year-old woman and a man, 46, on suspicion of fraud offences. A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and an 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, a spokesperson for GM Police said. The arrests follow the horrific January 11 collision on Wigan Road involving a Seat Leon and a Citroen
taxi. The crash killed Uber driver Masrob Ali, 54, (pictured), described by his daughter as “the gentlest soul” and “the best dad.” Three teenagers in the Seat also lost their lives. While five others were rushed to the hospital, police confirmed that one woman who initially had life-threatening injuries
is now in a “stable” condition. Amidst the tragedy, a community fundraiser for the surviving taxi passengers has reached £50,000 “to relieve some of the pressure on their families.” Det Insp Andrew Page stated that the investigation is “progressing” but urged any witnesses with dashcam footage to come forward. The brother of the teenage driver, Mohammed Mukhtar, previously posted an apology on TikTok, claiming his brother was driving at 90mph and had made “a huge, huge mistake.” All four suspects remain in custody for questioning as inquests into the deaths continue.
FRESH HOPE FOR JUSTICE AS 20 YEAR OLD GLASGOW BUSINESSMAN MURDER EVIDENCE IS REVIEWED
Authorities are conducting a fresh review of the evidence surround- ing the brutal 2002 murder of Glasgow businessman Alexander Blue (pictured) The 41-year-old, who owned the Taxi Centre, was discovered with catastrophic head injuries on the driveway of his home nearly 23 years ago. Despite decades of investigations and public appeals, the case remains one of Scotland’s most notorious unsolved crimes. The victim’s brother, Billy Blue, has spent years campaigning for answers and recently met with the Lord Advocate to discuss the investigation. He remains critical of the slow progress, stating it is “an absolute disgrace” that no one has been
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held account- able. He believes the identity of the killer has been clear for a long time, re- marking: “It’s been known for a considerable length of time who’s responsible for Alec’s murder.” Billy Blue expressed the deep toll the delay has taken on his family, noting that his mother would “never get over what happened that day” and that the family has often felt “brushed off” by the legal system. He warned that officials should “hang their heads in shame” if the case is not resolved by the 25th anniversary next year. Reflecting on the lack of progress,
he added: “The fact that nobody’s been charged with murder is a disappointment. But the fact that nobody’s been charged with anything related to that murder is an absolute disgrace.” Police Scotland and the Crown Office maintain that the case is not closed, emphasising that forensic advancements and new public information can often provide breakthroughs in cold cases. A spokesperson acknowledged the family’s heartache, stating: “Police Scotland never considers cases closed and this case remains under review.” For Billy Blue, the goal remains a courtroom conviction, concluding: “I would like to see them brought to justice, it would be a vindication.”
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