Cyclophobia in Wigan

Mindless yobs are setting lethal traps at a Wigan beauty spot in a bid to garrot local cyclists.

A "maniac" has been using a technique pioneered by World War Two special forces to deliberately injure mountain bikers using the borough's top tourist attraction.

High strength nylon fishing line has been found double-wound between trees at neck-height in the plantations at Haigh Hall.