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Dale Cregan remanded over Manchester police officer deaths Dale Cregan remanded over Manchester police officer deaths
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A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murdering two police officers and two men in Greater Manchester.A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murdering two police officers and two men in Greater Manchester.
Dale Cregan, 29, was accused of murdering PC Fiona Bone, 32, and PC Nicola Hughes, 23, in Mottram, Tameside on Tuesday.Dale Cregan, 29, was accused of murdering PC Fiona Bone, 32, and PC Nicola Hughes, 23, in Mottram, Tameside on Tuesday.
Appearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court, he was also accused of murdering Mark Short and his father David. He also appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court accused of murdering Mark Short and his father David.
Mr Cregan will appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday. The prime minister paid tribute to the officers in a visit to Manchester.
He sat down as he was brought into the dock but got to his feet after he was asked to stand by District Judge Jonathan Taaffe. Speaking at the Greater Manchester Police Headquarters, David Cameron said he had come to pay his respects.
Mr Cregan, who wore a dark blue sweatshirt and had grown a thick beard, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth. He said the "whole country was shocked" by the officers' deaths.
Armed police surrounded Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday morning before Mr Cregan's appearance.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday.
Mr Cregan sat down as he was brought into the dock but got to his feet after he was asked to stand by District Judge Jonathan Taaffe.
Wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, Mr Cregan had also grown a thick beard. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
Judge Taaffe then read out the eight charges the defendant faces, including that of murdering the two officers.Judge Taaffe then read out the eight charges the defendant faces, including that of murdering the two officers.
He is also charged with the murders of Mark and David Short.He is also charged with the murders of Mark and David Short.
Mark Short, 23, died from a gunshot wound to the neck after a shooting in the Cotton Tree Inn in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, on 25 May.Mark Short, 23, died from a gunshot wound to the neck after a shooting in the Cotton Tree Inn in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, on 25 May.
His father David, 46, was found dead at a house in Folkestone Road, East, Clayton, Greater Manchester, on 10 August after police were called following reports of gunshots.His father David, 46, was found dead at a house in Folkestone Road, East, Clayton, Greater Manchester, on 10 August after police were called following reports of gunshots.
Mr Cregan also faces four counts of attempted murder. Three of the charges relate to the pub shooting. The fourth relates to the attack in Clayton.Mr Cregan also faces four counts of attempted murder. Three of the charges relate to the pub shooting. The fourth relates to the attack in Clayton.
Earlier, police were given more time to question a second man, Stephen Garvey, 28, who was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the deaths of PCs Bone and Hughes.Earlier, police were given more time to question a second man, Stephen Garvey, 28, who was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the deaths of PCs Bone and Hughes.
Police now have until Saturday morning before they must release or charge him.Police now have until Saturday morning before they must release or charge him.