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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 is accused of murdering PC Fiona Bone, 32, and PC Nicola Hughes, 23, in Mottram, Tameside on Tuesday.
He also appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court accused of murdering Mark Short and his father David. The 29-year-old also appeared before Manchester magistrates accused of murdering David Short and his son Mark.
The prime minister paid tribute to the officers on a visit to Manchester. Another man held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder the officers has been released without charge.
David Cameron met relatives of both PC Bone and PC Hughes at the Greater Manchester Police Headquarters, as part of an hour-long visit. Prime minister David Cameron met relatives of both PC Bone and PC Hughes at the Greater Manchester Police Headquarters, as part of an hour-long visit.
He said he had come to pay his respects and that the "whole country was shocked" by the officers' deaths.He said he had come to pay his respects and that the "whole country was shocked" by the officers' deaths.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy also updated him on the investigation before he left.Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy also updated him on the investigation before he left.
Armed police surrounded Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday morning before Mr Cregan's appearance.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.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.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.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 PCs Bone and Hughes. Judge Taaffe then read out the eight charges the defendant faces, including that of murdering PC Bone and PC Hughes.
Pub shooting
The unarmed officers were shot dead after they were called to investigate an alleged burglary at a house in Abbey Gardens on Tuesday.The unarmed officers were shot dead after they were called to investigate an alleged burglary at a house in Abbey Gardens on Tuesday.
Mr Cregan is also charged with the murders of Mark and David Short.Mr Cregan 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.
Detectives investigating the multiple killings travelled to Mottram after they had been to see Mr Cregan appear in court.Detectives investigating the multiple killings travelled to Mottram after they had been to see Mr Cregan appear in court.
They laid flowers close to where their Greater Manchester Police colleagues were killed.They laid flowers close to where their Greater Manchester Police colleagues were killed.
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 confirmed Stephen Garvey, 28, who had been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the deaths of the police officers, has been released without charge.
Police now have until Saturday morning before they must release or charge him.