Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 08:00hrs A large fire is causing travel delays this morning coming out of Preston. Firefighters were called around 6am this morning to a farmbuilding fire just off Potters Lane on Preston New Road. The A59 is backed up to Tickled Trout with theContinue reading “Large Fire Causing Traffic Delays on A59 Towards Blackburn”
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North West Ambulance Service Declare Major Incident Following Disturbance
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 00:20hrs A protest held at 8pm this evening in Southport descending in violent clashes with Police has left a number of officers injured. Footage widely shared online shows officers under attack with objects, including bricks, bins, and fireworks thrown at officers. A mosqueContinue reading “North West Ambulance Service Declare Major Incident Following Disturbance”
Man Arrested In Southport For Carrying Flick Knife
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 22:00hrs A man from Standish has been arrested for being in possession of a flick knife in Southport this evening. In a statement released, Merseyside Police said, “We have arrested a man and seized a flick knife following an incident in Southport thisContinue reading “Man Arrested In Southport For Carrying Flick Knife”
Merseyside Police Condemn Southport Disorder In Statement
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 21:40hrs Large crowds gathered in protest in the wake of the horrific attack that claimed the lives of three children, critically injuring five more along with two adults critical in hospital following a stabbing attack in Southport on Monday. Merseyside Police have condemnedContinue reading “Merseyside Police Condemn Southport Disorder In Statement”
Witness Appeal Following Death Of Man In Eccles
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 18:20hrs Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has sadly died following an incident in Eccles back in June. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said, “At 2pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024, police were called to the reports ofContinue reading “Witness Appeal Following Death Of Man In Eccles”
Coward Dragged 80-year-old Woman To The Floor And Stole Handbag
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 18:15hrs A man who dragged a vulnerable 80-years-old woman to the floor to steal her handbag has been jailed. In a statement released after sentencing, Greater Manchester Police said, “Shane Allen (21/10/1990) of Withington Road, Manchester was sentenced to three years and fourContinue reading “Coward Dragged 80-year-old Woman To The Floor And Stole Handbag”
Tributes Paid To Man Killed In Rawtenstall Collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 16:45hrs The family of a man who died following a collision in Rawtenstall at the weekend have paid tribute to a ‘one of a kind’ man who will ‘never be forgotten’. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said, “Jake Neary, 31, sadlyContinue reading “Tributes Paid To Man Killed In Rawtenstall Collision”
Merseyside Police Name Three Girls Who Sadly Died Following Southport Attack
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 15:35hrs Three young children who died following an horrific knife attack in Southport on Monday morning whilst attending a Taylor Swift themed dance class. In a post made today, Merseyside Police said, “Merseyside Police can confirm the names of the three girls whoContinue reading “Merseyside Police Name Three Girls Who Sadly Died Following Southport Attack”
Third Child Aged 9 Sadly Dies Following Yesterday’s Incident in Southport
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 12:30hrs Merseyside Police confirm that a third child has sadly died as a result of injuries sustained in an attack in Southport yesterday. In a statement, Merseyside Police said, “Sadly we can confirm that a third child has passed away as a resultContinue reading “Third Child Aged 9 Sadly Dies Following Yesterday’s Incident in Southport”
Town In Mourning As Two Children Killed Following Southport Knife Attack
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, at 07:00hrs Emergency services were called just before midday on Monday to reports of multiple stabbings in Southport. A critical incident was declared, and a large emergency service response descended on Hart Street in the town after a knifeman entered a building and stabbedContinue reading “Town In Mourning As Two Children Killed Following Southport Knife Attack”