A violent gang who travelled from Manchester to Rochdale before going on a crime spree have pleaded guilty to their crimes.

A group of nine headed by Faizan Samirudin hid in bushes with knuckle dusters and batons before jumping out and attacking and robbing Sheldon Hague, leaving him almost dead and with permanent brain damage.

The gang then went on a rampage in the area, robbing and attacking several teenagers.

They’ve all pleaded guilty to various robbery and assault charges.