Eight are charged in stolen cars investigation
ADAM Thomas has paid a moving tribute to his dad Dougie James following his death.
The much-loved Manchester music promoter and lead singer of the 1970s band Dougie James and the Soul Train died at the end of November, aged 72.
Former Emmerdale actor Adam has now broken his silence on his dad’s death, calling him his ‘sunshine on a cloudy day’.
The 32-year-old wrote on social media: “My sunshine on a cloudy day.
“Thank you to all my friends family and all of you guys for all the lovely messages over the past week or so I needed it so thank you.”
EIGHT men have been charged as part of an investigation into stolen vehicles across Greater Manchester.
They will all due to appear at Manchester magistrates court.
Zeeshan Ali, 30, of Malvern Street, Oldham, has been charged with conspire to receive stolen goods and concealing/disguising/converting/transferring/ criminal property.
Hadir Ali, 26, of Lee Street, Oldham, has been charged with conspiracy to steal, entering into/concerned in acquisition/retention/use or control criminal property and three counts of conspiring to receive stolen goods.
Shawaz Rehman, 25, of Hereford Street, Oldham, has been charged with
The post was flooded with supportive messages from friends and fans.
Corrie actress Samia Longchambon wrote: “Sending the tightest hugs to you all.”
Adam starred in a documentary series with his dad this year where they went on a journey to India with brothers Scott and Ryan to explore their heritage.
Tributes poured in for the Wythenshawe-raised music star when his death was announced on November 28.
Son Scott called his father a ‘legend’ and said he was the ‘epitome of a star and you felt it every moment you were in his company’. conspiracy to steal and four counts of conspire to receive stolen goods.
Imran Taj, 39, of Broomhurst Avenue, Oldham, has been charged with conspire to receive stolen goods, conceal/ disguise/ convert/ transfer/ remove criminal property and possess/control article for use in fraud.
Sajid Jangharia, 36, of Willows Lane, Bolton, has been charged with conspiracy to steal and four counts of conspire to receive stolen goods.
Asif Matadar, 36, of Melbourne Road, Bolton, has been charged with conspiracy to steal and four counts of conspire to receive stolen goods.
Andrew Allan, 19, of Abbey Hills Road, Oldham, has been charged with conspiracy to steal.
Habib Rehman, 46, of Hereford Street, Oldham, has been charged with conspiracy to steal.