Polperro Lane

Polperro Lane was an alleyway between Chamber Road and Smithcourt Street, located in Hulme, Manchester. By repute it was "the worst area in Manchester" and it was the scene of the brutal murder of Edward Eddowes by Jack the Shadow in August 1985. The murder was committed in the alleyway and his corpse was discovered an hour later. Subsequently Thomas James, who authorities believed to be Jack the Shadow, was arrested and charged with the murder, but was released the same day due to a lack of evidence.