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It wasn't our fault: Police blame council for man 'tormented to death by yobs'Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:11AMPeter Fahy, of Greater Manchester Police demanded to know why David Askew had not been re-housed, despite suffering 17 years of abuse from youngsters.

Red Cross presentationFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:58AMLady Johns, patron of the Red Cross Gibraltar Branch pictured with members of the Gibraltar Branch Committee, following the presentation. She is also pictured with minister Jaime Netto who received cheque on behalf of the Care Agency.

Man, 18, held over death of 'true gentleman' David AskewFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:53AMRelatives of a man who collapsed and died after he confronted yobs outside his home in Hattersley have paid tribute to a "true gentleman." David Askew, 64, went outside his home on Melandra Crescent after two ‘hoodies’ broke down a gate and got into the garden of the end-terraced property on Wednesday night. An 18-year-old man has been arrested.

'Tormented to death - like bear-baiting': Man with learning difficulties bullied for 17 years collapses after ...Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:38AMPolice had been warned David Askew was being targeted before he was found dead at his home. One neighbour said he had been 'tormented to death - like bear baiting'.

Teen preyed on weakThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:02PMA 15-year-old who took part in a vicious attack on three vulnerable victims in Blenheim was sentenced to home detention in the Invercargill District Court yesterday.

Man died after tackling yobs in his gardenThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:23PMA man who had been ‘tormented for years’ by youths collapsed and died in his garden after being confronted yet again. Neighbours say David Askew, 64, became extremely upset after two ‘hoodies’ broke down a gate and got into the garden of his end-terraced home on Melandra Crescent, Hattersley, last night.

Letter: Crime. And punishment?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:31AMLetter: I refer to the instances of serious offenders reoffending after release on the advice of experts and specifically to Jon Venables.

Probe after man found dead in streetThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:09AMA man has been found dead in a street in Hattersley after police were called to reports of youths causing a disturbance. By the time officers arrived at Melandra Crescent at 9.40pm last night, the gang had run off. But they found a 64-year-old man collapsed outside a house.

All's fair in love and scooter racing - THURSDAY MARCH 11, 2010Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:41PMKARINA SILVA (Queen Mum), Cherie Ririnui, Shona Maheno and Tilly Subritzky, aka the Shack Pack Glam Girls. ALLEN CAMMELL (Far North District Council) shaves a split second off his time by leaning into the corner.