Manchester's iconic Chinatown pagoda could be replaced with new structure in redesign plans
A major public consultation designed to shape the future of the historic heart of Chinatown in Manchester city centre has been launched.
Ryan Parsons, 27, a qualified chef from Bangor, Wales, was later sentenced after he pleaded guilty to theft and damaging property, with a court told his attack to the landmark pagoda had caused damage in the region of £200,000. The pagoda stands next to the huge Chinatown arch - a renowned tourist attraction with it's three tiers of red, gold, blue and green featuring ornate, carved dragons and other symbols alongside 'China Town Manchester' text.
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