Welcome home Market Dave

ONE of Altrincham’s best-known characters – Market Dave – made a welcome return to the town this week as he continues his recovery from serious injuries.

Market Dave – real name Dave O’Kell – was welcomed by traders and shoppers as he visited Altrincham Market on Tuesday.

The visit came more than two years after the scrap collector was found unconscious with a head injury on Huxley Street, Broadheath, in April 2008.

It was suspected he had been attacked and robbed but Dave was unable to tell police what happened, and no-one was charged.

Further information may be found on the Altrincham Messenger website.