The Latest Breaking News from Faisal Abdullah

Awaab Ishak's mould-hit home 'unfit for human habitation without repairs', court hears

Experts say ventilation was poor at the property

Manchester Evening News · Nov 10, 2022

Housing boss 'would have repaired mould issues if he knew boy, 2, lived in damp flat' months before his death, inquest hears

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing staff claimed they believed Awaab Ishak's father lived alone

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

Landlord was warned of mould that killed toddler in Rochdale flat

Health visitor tells court she reported black mould to housing officers months before Awaab Ishak died of respiratory failure

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Boy, 2, couldn't breathe through his nose during final days in 'disgusting' damp and mould-hit home, inquest hears

Awaab Ishak's family recalled their final moments with the toddler

Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022

Toddler died after being exposed to damp and mould in his home

Awaab Ishak tragically died shortly after his second birthday in his home on the Freehold estate in Rochdale, rampant with damp and mould, conditions which also blight properties housing several other families

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

This is Awaab - the little boy who died after being exposed to damp and mould in his home

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak smiles as he plays outside - free, for a short while, from the conditions at home that blighted his health

Manchester Evening News · Nov 4, 2022

While tenants suffered and a family grieved, housing association bosses raked in huge pay rises

"It's just almost inexcusable"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 9, 2022

Coroner instructs police after M.E.N. investigation into damp and mould at Awaab Ishak estate

The latest hearing at Rochdale Coroners Court has taken place

Manchester Evening News · Aug 26, 2022

Probe into flats where boy, 2, died and children 'struggle to breathe' launched

Awaab Ishak, two, died from respiratory illnesses in a mouldy "sweatbox" flat despite his parents calling for improvements to their flat in Rochdale for years

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

Boy, 2, died after being exposed to damp on estate where Manchester United star grew up

Tragic two-year-old Awaab Ishak lived on the Freehold estate in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, the same place where Manchester United defender Axel grew up

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022