TYLDESLEY scientist Malcolm Sutcliffe is leading an attack on NATO bomb raids.

The Shuttle Street father-of-two (pictured) who has lectured to top Russian scientists is urging Prime Minister Tony Blair to condemn air strikes in the Balkans.

Currently studying for his PhD at UMIST, Mr Sutcliffe is publicity officer with Salford CND and went to Scotland campaigning against nuclear weapons at the Trident missile base.

"I've written to Tony Blair telling him of our total opposition to the NATO bombing campaign and have contacted my local MP Terry Lewis calling for his support," said Mr Sutcliffe.

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