Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at 09:45hrs

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward
A woman has been left with serious injuries after being struck by a car in the early hours of this morning in Huyton.
“We are appealing for information following a serious collision in Huyton this morning, Thursday 16 January.
At around 4.40am, emergency services were called to the junction of Liverpool Road and Hillside Avenue to reports of a collision involving a Mazda and a female pedestrian.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries. The car stopped at the scene.
A road closure is in place in both directions on Liverpool Road from junction 2 of the M57 to Blue Bell Lane. Please avoid the area.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson said: “As a matter of urgency, we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or was passing by at the time and may have captured anything on dashcam or other devices.
“Road closures will remain in place for a significant time as officers carry out the initial stages of this investigation. Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. Thank you for your patience.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 25000040121.