Unite protest outside City Academy Construction Site

[Blue Smarties]

I remember seeing him. He was a young bloke with a young girl, possibly his missus, in the front passenger seat in some distress because of those blokes on the bonnet. Foolhardy.

Really? Cos it was a hit and run; he didn't stick around. So you're saying you got a good sight of the guy who broke both the old mans legs - I reckon you should give the rozzers a description.

The same 'rozzers' (oh dear) who said it's a single leg? A single broken leg of a man who clambered onto a stationary car.

 

[KPXBLN]

I remember seeing him. He was a young bloke with a young girl, possibly his missus, in the front passenger seat in some distress because of those blokes on the bonnet. Foolhardy.

Really? Cos it was a hit and run; he didn't stick around. So you're saying you got a good sight of the guy who broke both the old mans legs - I reckon you should give the rozzers a description.

The same 'rozzers' (oh dear) who said it's a single leg? A single broken leg of a man who clambered onto a stationary car.

I don't know how to tell you this mate, but the police aren't always in possession of the facts.

 

[Blue Smarties]

Really? Cos it was a hit and run; he didn't stick around. So you're saying you got a good sight of the guy who broke both the old mans legs - I reckon you should give the rozzers a description.

The same 'rozzers' (oh dear) who said it's a single leg? A single broken leg of a man who clambered onto a stationary car.

I don't know how to tell you this mate, but the police aren't always in possession of the facts.

Think I'd rather believe the police on this than some left wing lunatics. Don't let your beliefs cloud your judgement.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Really? Cos it was a hit and run; he didn't stick around. So you're saying you got a good sight of the guy who broke both the old mans legs - I reckon you should give the rozzers a description.

The same 'rozzers' (oh dear) who said it's a single leg? A single broken leg of a man who clambered onto a stationary car.

I don't know how to tell you this mate, but the police aren't always in possession of the facts.

brilliant so where did you get your nailed on facts from then?

 

[wilmslow blue]

Heard bad stories about BAM in the North West and are from Salford run by United fans!

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

I remember seeing him. He was a young bloke with a young girl, possibly his missus, in the front passenger seat in some distress because of those blokes on the bonnet. Foolhardy.

Really? Cos it was a hit and run; he didn't stick around. So you're saying you got a good sight of the guy who broke both the old mans legs - I reckon you should give the rozzers a description.

If you trespassed in my home and you broke your leg whilst I was trying to defend myself, my family and my property would you complain?

 

[totallywired]

I remember seeing him. He was a young bloke with a young girl, possibly his missus, in the front passenger seat in some distress because of those blokes on the bonnet. Foolhardy.

Really? Cos it was a hit and run; he didn't stick around. So you're saying you got a good sight of the guy who broke both the old mans legs - I reckon you should give the rozzers a description.

If you trespassed in my home and you broke your leg whilst I was trying to defend myself, my family and my property would you complain?

wtf!!!!!!!!

 

[Sir peace frog]

quite possible the person driving the car was scared and panicked when some stupid twat jumped on his/her car,got no sympathy for the dickhead who jumped on the car,what did he expect,put you hand in a fire you get hurt.

as for unions,waste of fucking space,the leaders are only in it for themselves,ive seen this,bunch of corrupt policial wankers only after looking after themselves.

the airport used to be a great place to work,good pay,sick pay,the unions sold out,the union leaders got themselves good jobs within the airport( a deal defo struck for them ) fed the lads to the wolves,now you dont get overtime rate,extra money for xmas and bank holidays,in one of the most dangerous of work places you get injured doing your job then tough they dont pay you,you have to take the firms to court.but how long does that take.
not to mention zero hour contracts fucking lads off on the old contracts and replacing them with part time lads,unions fucking shite,and breathe

 

[Matty]

http://manchestermule.com/article/unionists-criticise-police-account-of-blacklist-hit-and-run-horror

Greater Manchester Police’s description of the events leading up to a 64-year old trade unionist receiving serious injuries from a hit and run incident at an anti-blacklisting protest has been branded “disgraceful”.


George Tapp
Anti-blacklisting “hero” and veteran trade unionist George Tapp was left hospitalised on Wednesday evening by a savage hit and run attack at a peaceful protest outside a construction site at the Manchester City FC stadium complex.

Unite member Tapp was run down by a blue Ford Ka on Ashton New Road, suffering two broken legs and a serious head injury. Tapp is now stable in hospital but will require reconstructive surgery on one of his knees.

Up to 50 people took part in the picket to call attention to call attention to BAM Construction’s involvement in the infamous blacklisting scandal, which saw construction workers barred from employment due to their trade union activities.

Unite says that the firm, contracted to build MCFC’s £100m expansion of its training grounds, paid £38,371 to notorious blacklisting organisation the Consulting Association to run checks on workers between 1996 and 2009.

Eyewitness and Unite member Alex Halligan said Tapp had been on the road when “a car moved forward and began bumping his legs” while revving its engine. Suddenly, Halligan said, the car “sped off at some speed” for around 50 yards, carrying Tapp on the bonnet. The car then stopped, throwing Tapp to the ground before speeding away.

Two others also received minor injuries.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said,”At around 6pm on Wednesday 13 May 2013, police were called to reports of a group of protesters stood across Ashton New Road, opposite BAM Construction site, blocking traffic travelling in both directions. On arrival, police discovered there had been a collision between a blue Ford Ka and 64-year-old man. He was taken to hospital and treated.”

Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson from North Manchester division said, “From what we can see from CCTV, protesters were blocking Ashton New Road, preventing motorists from going any further. A number of people stood in front of the Ford Ka and climbed upon the bonnet before it moved forward. The car then travelled a short distance at a slow speed before it stopped and one of the men fell off. The car reversed and drove off.

“We are working to ascertain whether any criminal offence has occurred and I would ask the driver of the car or anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police. Officers are now in the process of talking to representatives of Unite Union and BAM Construction to establish what happened last night.

“While we respect the democratic right of anyone holding a peaceful protest, if we believe individuals have behaved in an unlawful manner, we will take action.”

Halligan labelled the police account “disgraceful” with “no bearing to reality whatsoever”, rubbishing claims that Tapp had climbed onto the bonnet or that the car had moved away slowly. He added that the trade unionists were considering a complaint to the IPCC. “They’re playing games”, he said, noting that the police are not releasing the CCTV images.

Tapp is said to be “good” and “full of fight” after the incident, though he had “lost pints of blood” from a gash on his head and “can’t get out of bed for four to eight weeks” according to Halligan. “He’s a strong feller”, he added.

Salford Unison secretary Steve North echoed the criticism of GMP, saying it was “ridiculous to say he was on the bonnet” and that union solicitors were looking into the matter. “It’s very unusual to send out a message that condemnatory” after someone had been badly injured in a road incident, he pointed out.

North, who spoke to Mule after returning from a hospital visit, reported that Tapp was “doing as well as can be expected” and that he “appreciates all the support people are offering”.

North added that “we’ll all stand by him and his family”, and said Tapp was looking forward to rejoining the battle against the “flagrant human rights abuse” of blacklisting.

Manchester Trades Union Council Secretary Richard Lighten said, “Everyone’s shocked about what happened. We don’t know who did it or what the intention was.

“I hope that George gets back to fitness quickly and that whatever happens as a result of this incident people get fired up to stop the blacklisting.”

Richard Goulding

Depressing, but not surprising, to see all the right wingers out in force on this thread. Do you really think 2 broken legs and a smashed kneecap are commensurate with "a short distance at slow speed" then fell off? Nevermind your politics, use your critical faculties, if you possess any. Where's the CCTV?

Do you really think 2 broken legs and a smashed kneecap are commensurate with "a short distance at slow speed" then fell off?
Potentially, when the fall is onto a hard surface like a road, and the person in question is, essentially, a pensioner. Old people fall in their home and smash their hip, is it that surprising that a 64 year old can fall from the bonnet of a moving vehicle and break bones?
Nevermind your politics, use your critical faculties, if you possess any. Where's the CCTV?
And why exactly do the police need to release CCTV footage, that is being used to assess potential criminal actions, into the public domain? Maybe the important question here should be why on earth would the police make up the entire story about climbing on the bonnet, slowly driving forward, and then the man falling off? What do they gain from this exactly? I can see how the Union gain from muddying the waters and claiming they are the innocent victims in all of this.

Worth noting that independent witnesses on here seem to have backed up the Police's version of events.

 

[kp789]

I nearly worked for that BAM company.