Chris Parker, 33, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to two counts of theft on the night of the bomb. Manchester magistrates court heard that Parker is accused of stealing a purse and contents belonging to Pauline Healey, and a mobile phone from teenager who cannot be named. More than £50,000 was raised for Parker in the days after the attack via a crowdfunding campaign. A spokesman for GoFundMe, which hosted the crowdfunder, said on Tuesday night: “We’re monitoring the situation closely. We are in full control of the funds and all donors are completely protected by the GoFundMe Guarantee.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2017 12:30 UTC