These are the moments when two little girls, both terrified and in shock, run from the tragic scene of an open-air shooting.
After hearing gunshots, the horrifying video shows one girl, wearing a princess outfit and carrying a toy bear as she sprints for safety.
The pair were playing on Birch Street, in Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, when Luke Graham was shot at point blank range in the street by rival gang members.
The father-of-two was ambushed and executed by three men in balaclavas in June 2018 as part of an ongoing drugs turf war.
The 31-year-old, known as ‘Tank’, died in the incident, while Anton Verigotta, who was with him at the time, suffered gunshot wounds.
The killing has resulted in five men being jailed. The National Crime Agency has launched a fresh appeal to get footage from the incident and of two girls who were forced to flee.
The major crime-busting authority yesterday named Callum Halpin, 27, who is is still wanted in connection with Graham’s murder as one of their twelve ‘Most Wanted’.
These 12 men, who are being sought for various offenses including murder and large-scale drug trafficking as well as supplying ammunition and firearms, are thought to be hiding from Spanish authorities.
After hearing the shots, the horrifying footage captures the two girls sprinting towards safety in a dress that looks like a princess and carrying a toy bear.
When Luke Graham, a Manchester street urchin, shot him at point-blank range, the pair was playing on Birch Street.
The footage of this harrowing scene was broadcast as part of The Detectives: Fighting Organised Crime, a BBC2 documentary. This has been likened with Line of Duty where characters face off against organised crime groups.
The video shows Verigotta walking towards an address on Birch Street before suddenly the door opens to reveal a balaclava-clad gunman.
Graham sits in his silver Volkswagen van and is shot at by the gunman. Verigotta then flees.
Callum Halpin, 27, is wanted by Greater Manchester Police for the 2018 murder of rival Luke Graham, 31, in a turf war
Verigotta is then chased down by the gunman, but Verigotta, who was under fire, still manages to sprint around corners and finally to safety.
Graham remains inside the van with injuries from the first shot and the gunman abandons him.
The gunman shoots twice more as he approaches and opens the passenger’s side doors. Graham is then seen being fatally injured as he falls out of the passenger’s door.
Three black-clad men can be seen getting in an Audi A4 then speeding off.
Liz Hopkinson (DCI) comments on the video and points out two of the girls running away from the area.
“See these two little girls,” she said. She is wearing a tiny princess gown.
DCI Hopkinson believes the gunman fired at most five shots. Verigotta was grazed and Graham died almost immediately.
According to police, up to 10 individuals from an organised crime network worked together to hide the movement of the shooters.
The suspects believe Halpin is one of the involved.
Wade Cox (29), of Droylsden was one of five men who were jailed for the shooting. He was found guilty in July 2019. Wade Cox, 29, of Droylsden was found guilty in July 2019 and sentenced to life.
Jordan Atkinson 26, 26 years old, of Stalybridge, has been found guilty of inciting or aiding an indictable crime and is currently being held for eighteen years.
This footage captures Verigotta walking towards an address on Birch Street before suddenly the door opens to reveal a gunman in balaclavas.
The BBC2 documentary showed CCTV footage that captured the moment Luke Graham was attacked by a violent group.
Later, the investigation by Liz Hopkinson (pictured inspecting CCTV footage) revealed that Graham was a father-of-2 who had been selling class-A drugs through a patch controlled by an established gang.
Jack West, 29 years old, of Prestwich; Conor Cornforth (27, of Droylsden); and Benjamin Dodd (28, of Droylsden) were found guilty in assisting an offenders.
Jack West was sentenced to 42 months in prison, Cornforth got 37 months and Dodd 30 months.
Yesterday Halpin was among Britain’s most wanted fugitives.
The alleged criminals, who are believed to be hiding in mainland Spain or the Spanish islands, were named by law enforcement in a bid to flush them out.
On Wednesday, the UK National Crime Agency and Spanish officials launched a joint campaign in Madrid. A rogues gallery of suspects in crimes such as murder was revealed.
There are two murderers wanted on suspicion of killing criminal gang members.
Nana Oppong (41) is being sought by Essex Police as a suspect in the murder-by-driving of Robert Powell (50). He was gunned down eight times on June 13th 2020 with a 9mm pistol.
Jack Mayle (aged 30, from Croydon) is another suspect in the alleged sale of drugs, including MDMA, via a South London telephone line, the Flavour Quest.
He had tattoos on his neck and under the left eye of his left eye, as well as a diamond tattoo in his right temple. The outside of his forearm was engraved with the word ‘Croydon.
Mark Francis Roberts (28) from Liverpool is wanted by police for GBH in 2016 and attempted robbery. Roberts and an accomplice threatened the victim with a knife on his driveway at 1.30am in a bungled attempt to steal his £60,000 Richard Mille watch. John James Jones, 31 (right), was known last to be from Aughton in Lancashire. For allegedly stabbing 2 victims repeatedly, leading to serious injuries, Jones is being sought.
Mayle is heavily tattooed – his neck is covered with warriors and religious figures on horses, and he has a full back tattoo. Under his left eye, Mayle has a diamond-shaped tattoo. He also has the word ‘Croydon” on his right forearm. His hands are also heavily covered with images.
On his left hand, the words “Money never Sleeps”, “12-20” and a small, heart-shaped heart are written. His right side is decorated by a drawing of an eye, hands and the word “Littles”. His fingers are inked with the words “trap star” on both of his hands.
Two suspected Cardiff drug dealers are also on the list. They used EncroChat, a secret telephone network before it was shut down by an international operation.
Asim Naveed, 29, described as muscular and 6ft 2in, is accused of being the leader of a drug smuggling gang that brought 101lbs (46kg) of cocaine, worth nearly £8 million, into Wales between February and June 2020. He was last seen at Pentwyn in Cardiff and Butetown. Naveed is described as Asian and has a scarlet band around his left wrist.
Nana Oppong 41 (left), is wanted by Essex Police to be charged with the drive-by murder of Robert Powell 50. He was killed eight times by a 9mm handgun on June 13, 2020. Callum Halpin 27 (right) will be wanted by Greater Manchester Police. This is for the 2018 killing of Luke Graham 31.
Calvin Parris (32) is his customer and he has gold uppers teeth. Parris is accused of selling drugs in Cardiff. He was last seen at Ely, Sully, and Barry in Cardiff. He’s black, and about 5ft 11in tall.
James ‘Jamie’ Stewart, 56 from Scotland, is also wanted by Police Scotland. Stevenson was seized with around 1 tonne of cocaine in the Port of Dover in Sept 2020. Also, 28million Etizolam’street-Valium’ tablets were seized in a raid in Kent on a suspected Pill Factory in June of that year.
Stevenson, who has been described as stocky with a left-side scar, is being sought in connection to two arson incidents in Lanarkshire, Forth Valley, and May 2020. The last address he had was Rutherglen (Glasgow), and he stands at 5ft 9in tall with gray hair. He is also connected to Alicante, Barcelona, and Alicante.
Steve Rodhouse (NCA Director General of Operations) was there along with Hugh Elliot the British Ambassador to Spain and Mark Hallas the CEO of CrimeStoppers.
Rodhouse stated that Spain was not an ideal place for criminals.
He stated that fugitives often continue to commit crimes while they’re on the run, and will therefore be well-known in any criminal circle. All they want from their associates is for the UK and Spanish authorities to focus on them.
“Many of these fugitives are trying to blend into the large British communities that have made Spain their home. If you’re a resident of Spain you might know someone from your village or town. These loyalties can shift over time so we encourage anyone who has information on these men to come forward and help us locate them.
Northumbria Police has arrested Callum Michael Allan (23) for his alleged involvement in drug deals as well as the assault of an emergency worker and dangerous driving. Joshua Dillon Hendry (30) is from Liverpool and was also accused of being part a drug-dealing gang that trafficked heroin and crack cocaine via dedicated telephone lines. He has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for his separate 2018 conviction of conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Cheshire Police are looking for Dean Garforth (left), a 29-year-old man whose last known address is in Dingle, Liverpool. He was allegedly part of a crime gang selling drugs and weapons. According to his charges, he used Encrochat’s secret phone network Encrochat for the execution of his crime. Benjamin Macann (32) is wanted for being a part of a cocaine-dealing gang. His last known address was Beetley, Norfolk.
Mark Francis Roberts from Liverpool (28), is wanted on charges of GBH and attempted murder in 2016. Roberts and an accomplice threatened the victim with a knife on his driveway at 1.30am in a bungled attempt to steal his £60,000 Richard Mille watch.
After the victim refused, they stabbed Roberts multiple times. This left him with a collapsed lungs and required intensive care. Roberts is white and 6ft1in tall. He has a wound down his right leg.
John James Jones, 31 years of age, was last reported to be living in Aughton (Lancashire) and is currently wanted by police for allegedly stabbing multiple victims, causing severe injuries. Jones, who was about 6ft and tall with dark hair and is stocky, may be now in Ibiza.
Northumbria Police is now looking for Callum Michael Allan (23), who is accused of drug trafficking, assaulting emergency workers, affray, and dangerous driving. The last address he had was South Shields. He is thin, white and around 5ft11in with blue eyes and fine hair. Allan is also connected to Marbella and Alicante.
Benjamin Macann (32), whose last known address is in Beetley, Norfolk, was arrested by the police for his alleged involvement in a drug gang. Macann is white and 5ft10in tall. He has blue eyes, greying hair and asthma. He is connected to Barcelona.
Crimestoppers’ founder, Lord Ashcroft, said that it was difficult for many people to voice their concerns about crime. Our charity offers a way to do so.
“We promise you will remain anonymous just as millions have done since 1980 when we started our charity to help them with crime information.
“Please share what information you have about the whereabouts of these fugitives and make sure they are not a threat to our society.
Anyone with information about the fugitives can call Crimestoppers anonymously in the UK on 0800 555 111 or from Spain on 900 926 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/fugitives.