A teenager who was punched '35 times' as he waited for an Uber home feared he'd be killed over a bag. The 18-year-old was battered and robbed of a £300 Burberry bag after being approached by three men on Portland Street near Piccadilly Gardens.
He was with a friend, also 18, as they waited for a taxi when Latif Sanyang, Ryan Speed and an unknown third man walked over to them, Manchester Crown Court heard. Originally they appeared friendly, and talked about football.
The unknown man then put his hand around the victim's shoulder and offered him cocaine, which he refused. He then commented on the victim's Burberry bag, saying it was nice before asking how much it cost.
