Pair Jailed Over Brutal Crime Spree in Manchester
Declan Flynn, from Moorfield Avenue, Denton, and Ryan McCormack, a drifter with no fixed address, have been locked up at Manchester Crown Court. Flynn was handed four-and-a-half years, while McCormack got four years behind bars.
Rampage of Robbery, Assault & More
The duo’s criminal charges include:
- Two counts of robbery (including stealing a motor vehicle)
- Burglary with theft of a motor vehicle
- Five assaults on emergency workers
- Section 47 assault on a police officer
- Possession of a bladed article
- Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs
- Assault to resist arrest
Their violent spree kicked off on 10 December 2021 and only ended when police finally arrested them on 25 January 2022.
Detective Calls Them ‘Cowardly and Dangerous’
Detective Sergeant Peter Goddard from Tameside’s Neighbourhood Crime Team slammed the pair:
“Declan Flynn and Ryan McCormack are cowardly and dangerous individuals, whose criminality preyed upon vulnerable people in the street, regardless of their surroundings or time of day. The officers worked tirelessly to bring them to justice. I hope today’s sentencing sends a clear warning to anyone thinking of committing crime about the consequences they face.”
Spot Crime? Here’s How to Report It
If you witness crime or have information, contact Greater Manchester Police online or call 101. In an emergency, always ring 999.
You can also report anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
