The Scotsman

Trial of Manchester bomb attack ‘hero’

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The trial has been adjourned of a homeless man who was hailed for his actions at the scene of the Manchester Arena bombing but then accused of stealing a purse and mobile phone from victims of the attack.

Chris Parker, 33, allegedly took the purse of Pauline Healey as her granddaugh­ter, Sorrell Leczkowski, 14, lay dying yards away.

He is also accused of taking a mobile phone belonging to a teenage girl.

The trail continues at Manchester Crown Court today.

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