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Blackett

[blak-it]

noun

  1. Patrick Maynard Stuart, 1897–1974, English physicist: Nobel Prize 1948.



Blackett

/ ˈblækɪt /

noun

  1. Patrick Maynard Stuart , Baron. 1897–1974, English physicist, noted for his work on cosmic radiation and his discovery of the positron. Nobel prize for physics 1948

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Blackett, of Didsbury, pleaded guilty to a football-related disorder offence after he caused more than £10,000 worth of damage to the police van, and was jailed for three months.

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PC Matt Ford of GMP said Blackett's actions were "completely unacceptable"

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Blackett was also handed a seven-year football banning order.

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The gathering escalated as Blackett and several others scaled the van, jumped on it and caused more than £10,000 worth of damage, which led to the vehicle being written off.

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About 20,000 people came to visit the ship in 2020, and commanding officer, captain Will Blackett is hoping for a similar welcome on its return.

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