03/04/2006

Man in court over Manchester pub shootings

A 42-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with the double murder of two men who were shot dead outside a Manchester pub.

Ian George McLeod, of Victoria Street, Radcliffe appeared at Salford magistrates' court charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Square on April 10.

Carlton Alveranga, 20 and Richard Austin, 19 were shot dead outside the Brass Handles bar in Salford on March 12. The pair are understood to have entered the pub, which was packed with fans watching a Manchester United game, and opened fire with guns.

They were then chased out of the pub by locals, who were also armed. They were found dead outside the pub. Both had died from single gunshot wounds to the chest.

(KMcA)

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