A death on the streets of Withington
On Monday afternoon a homeless man died on the pavement outside a corner shop - who was he?
Jack Dulhanty
Jack joined The Mill in 2021 and writes about the city’s people, from crane drivers and butchers to its leading planners and decision-makers. He was nominated for the 2025 Paul Foot Award.
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