FIVE suspects including boys aged as young as 14 have been arrested after a man was slashed in the face and stabbed in Widnes. English (US) Espaol; Franais (France) () He said on 3 August, the day after Abbott was told he was barred, he returned to the pub to see if Mr Thornton would reconsider. Editors' Code of Practice. Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or via their online form here. Amid the turmoil on UK streets Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today unveil measures to put more police officers on the beat. The Royal Mint of a 50p coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection. Detective Sergeant Henderson Pierre of Cheshire Police said: "I would like to make it clear that this is believed to be an isolated incident and we are doing all we can to find those responsible. Editors' Code of Practice. Concluding, Judge David Potter summarised the traumatic events of the attack. Lee Abbott, 35, went to the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, armed with a large kitchen knife to attack Christian Thornton, 49, on August 11 last year. 2d. Any information no matter how big or small could help us in tracking down the offenders and bring them to justice., Anyone with information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1000883. Widnes has a thriving shopping and entertainment centre, while Widnes station was immortalised when Paul Simon wrote Homeward Bound there. Chief Inspector Simon Parsonage said: "Understandably the local community will be concerned about what has happened. Do not use Facebook to report crime or record complaints. Witness David Johnson told police: There was no stopping him, he just ran like a mad man. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Arsenal score twice in stoppage time to beat Villa. Cheshire Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old man from Kirkby and a 19-year-old man, two 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old all from Widnes were detained on suspicion of section 18 assault in connection with the incident. Breaking News Post. Abbott, of Rose Street, Widnes, left the scene but was arrested about an hour later when armed police attended his friend's house nearby, the court heard. Judge Potter stated that Corlett had been recruited by the offender to assist him and while Ashton had been identified by the victim during trial it was still evidence that would have helped in the proceedings of the case. Today,, High of 10 Low of 4 . Mr Riding told the court how messages recovered from the phone of the defendant provided proof of Corletts involvement in assisting Ashton. Mr McCann was married to wife Denise and had a son and a daughter. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A MAN helped a violent thug dispose evidence after a brutal stabbing in Bewsey. "The same goes for anyone who may have footage either from a mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam in the area around the time of the incident. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. HP10 9TY. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Today at 7:00 AM. He described Corlett as a doting father to his two children and his absence to their lives would have a marked negative effect on them. Lee Abbott denies murdering landlord Christian Thornton outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, last August. Something went wrong, please try again later. He pulled his knife out and stabbed him three, two or three times, turned fell, got up and then fled.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Trei Daley, 26, was fatally stabbed near Hackney Wick nightclub the Colour Factory By Josh Salisbury Crime Man jailed for brutal rape of woman he stabbed with a key months prior By Barney Davis. Comments have been closed on this article. "I'd also like to reassure the public that patrols have been stepped up in the area. Mr Morgan detailed how since the incident the defendant has had to sign off work due to stress and anxiety. A MAN helped a violent thug dispose evidence after a brutal stabbing in Bewsey. One of the new works by Banksy, appears to show a 1950s housewife, wearing a classic blue pinny and yellow washing up gloves, with a swollen eye and a missing tooth seemingly shoving her male partner into a chest freezer, the piece is set on a white wall backdrop in Kent. 2023 BBC. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Defending, Lloyd Morgan said the defendant had only one previous conviction before this incident which involved driving without insurance. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The Force covers an area of great diversity, with large rural expanses, areas of extensive heavy industry, the areas of Chester and Warrington and also polices more than 200 miles of motorway roads. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. Picture by Google Maps. Neighbours of Mr McCann this week paid tribute to him. The 41-year-old victim suffered a slash wound to his face and a stab wound to his hip following a disturbance on St Ambrose Road at around 8pm on Thursday, December 23. A Gannett Company. Rugby League. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Editors' Code of Practice. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Detective Sergeant Dave Walsh said: "We know there were a lot of people in the area at that time. Masked gang stabbed two students outside Cheshire college in 'revenge' attack. A few days later, the court heard, Mr Thornton raised the incident at a PubWatch group meeting and members voted to make a 12-month order banning Abbott from pubs in the area, which the defendant would be informed of by letter. The 41-year-old victim suffered a slash wound to his face and a stab wound to his hip following a disturbance on St Ambrose Road at around 8pm on Thursday, December 23. Widnes Market 98 Flea & Street Markets Farmers Markets By O386KZroba Worth a visit, good day out.plenty to see inside and out on market days.plenty of places to eat at lunchtime.. 6. Anyone with information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1000883 or report it here. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. A Cheshire Police spokesman said a 35-year-old man and 39-year-old woman had been arrested in connection with the incident and remained in custody. He said the two men left the pub, with Mr Thornton heard telling Abbott he was barred, and there was a heated exchange. The 47-year-old was found with serious stab wounds and died at the scene on Liverpool Road, Widnes at 3.20pm, police said. Three teenagers have been charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Gabriel Petrov Stoyanov. At Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, David McLachlan QC, prosecuting, said Abbott had gone to the pub during the afternoon of 11 August armed with a large knife. King Charles III shakes hands with Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky as he welcomes at Buckingham Palace, in London, ahead of an audience during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Detective Sergeant Henderson Pierre said: I would like to make it clear that this is believed to be an isolated incident and we are doing all we can to find those responsible. It is a busy area. "We are following several lines of enquiry, and as part of these we are urging anyone who may have information regarding the attack to come forward. On the day of his death, Mr Thornton was in the pub playing darts when Abbott walked in at about 3:15pm, Mr McLachlan said. Previous Home Secretary has vowed to tackle the problem and treat violent crime as a "disease". Steel fixer Brendan McCann, 41, of Brunner Road, died from a stab wound to the chest in an incident in St Paul's Road at around 6.45pm on Friday. Despite being attacked on a field full of people the knifeman's identity and whereabouts are currently unknown, Get the latest news from Runcorn & Widnes straight to your inbox. See more of Widnes & Runcorn Weekly News on Facebook. It's alleged Jordan Safi, 24, stabbed the 91-year-old to death at Hillview Street in Roselands about 9.55pm last night. Lee Abbott denies murdering landlord Christian Thornton outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, last August. Fortunately, an ambulance was the second vehicle to turn the corner onto the road after the incident which meant the victim was able to receive emergency treatment soon after it had happened and this in turn saved his life. Anyone with information is urged to contact the constabulary on 101, quoting incident number IML1162912, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. or Premier League. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Widnes. The defendant was handed a 12-month sentence of which half will be served before he will be released on licence. The 16-year-old boy's attackers are currently unknown. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A Gannett Company. 'I stabbed him to f***' Today . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. FIVE suspects - including boys aged as young as 14 - have been arrested after a man was slashed in the face and stabbed in Widnes. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. One said: "He was a real family man, a smashing bloke. Detective constable Laura Sandbach said: "This was a horrific attack which could have resulted in devastating consequences. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. TWO men have been stabbed in Widnes. Phone: 01606 365942. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please There were a number of buses around and passengers may have seen something. Ashton was found guilty on counts of wounding and possession of a bladed article at Liverpool Crown Courts back in August and was handed an eight-year custodial sentence with a three-year licence period. Steel fixer Brendan McCann, 41, of Brunner Road, died from a stab wound to the chest in an incident in . This coat would later be regarded as evidence relating to the attack. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Read about our approach to external linking. Id also like to reassure the public that patrols have been stepped up in the area. Police respond to reporters of a swan being removed from the harbour by a drunk male before it being involved in a collision on Mutley Plain. There are others on what's on, politics, court news, Knowsley, Wirral, and arts & culture, as well as both Liverpool FC and Everton FC. 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Signing up is free and it only takes a minute for you to get the biggest stories, sent straight to your inbox. A relative said the two men had been friends for a long time. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Call 999 in an emergency. Vigils held for Brianna Ghey after fatal stabbing. On Thursday, Lee Abbott, 35, was found guilty of the murder of father-of-three. The bird was taken to the vets where they are nursing it back to health. It is a real tragedy.". Follow the latest news for Widnes in Cheshire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Widnes in Cheshire, England, UK - InYourArea WA8 7EA RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Widnes Please rate this website National News Log In. 2) Put your email in the box where indicated. HP10 9TY. 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This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's And what did Lee Abbott do? Georgina Grant, 59, "feels disgusted with herself" after hiding more than 1,000 of crack cocaine and heroin inside her body . His friend David Mellor, 39, of Masefield Avenue, was injured in the incident. Police believe "a lot of people" were in the area at the time the serious assault took place and may have valuable information. 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If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged. A man who stabbed a landlord 11 times in a frenzied attack after being barred from his pub has been jailed for life. Express. Leyton Orient 1-0 Crawley Town. Police and ambulance services arrived within minutes but were unable to save Mr McCann, who died in Whiston Hospital. A settlement since Viking times on the banks of the River Mersey, Widnes was the birthplace of the chemical industry - now honoured by the Catalyst Museum - and is now home to around 60,000 people. Mr Mellor is now at home with his family and was too upset to speak about the incident. "I would like to reassure those living locally that we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances of what has happened and extra officers will be patrolling the area overnight and into the morning to provide reassurance. If you would like to get in touch with Cheshire Constabulary press office using the email address below: Email: corporate.communications@cheshire.police.uk. If you have any concerns at all please speak to an officer. He told the jury Abbott had taken a knife to the scene because he intended to kill or inflict serious injury on Mr Thornton. The court heard in the weeks before Mr Thornton's death, the defendant had been barred from the Hammer and Pincers following an incident where he was with a group of people he described as being boisterous. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898). Widnes mum-of-three found to be hiding drugs 'inside her body' after police raid house. We understand that there will have been a lot of people in the area around the time of the incident who may have seen the suspects or the victim in the lead up to the attack. 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