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Man remanded over Wallwork attack
Ronnie Wallwork
Wallwork had been enjoying a night out with his girlfriend
A man was remanded in custody by magistrates after being charged with the attempted murder of a footballer who was stabbed in the city.

West Bromwich Albion's Ronnie Wallwork, currently on loan to Barnsley, was stabbed in a bar on 30 November.

The 29-year-old former Manchester United player suffered cuts to his stomach, back and hand in the attack.

Robert Rimmer, 20, of Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, will appear before Manchester Crown Court on 26 February.




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