Do not use Facebook to report crime or record complaints. A MAN died and his friend was seriously injured in a double stabbing in Widnes town centre. 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. If you are a member of the media you can contact the News Team on HQ.press.office@merseyside.police.uk. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. One woman described the victim as a 'a lovely man', adding 'he didn't deserve that'. He said the two men left the pub, with Mr Thornton heard telling Abbott he was barred, and there was a heated exchange. "I'd also like to reassure the public that patrols have been stepped up in the area. The 47-year-old was found with serious stab wounds and died at the scene on Liverpool Road, Widnes at 3.20pm, police said. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's On Sunday 30 May just after 9pm a report was received that a 16-year-old boy had been stabbed on a field off Birchfield Road by unknown suspects. A MAN helped a violent thug dispose evidence after a brutal stabbing in Bewsey. ", READ MORE:Soft justice means yobs arent afraid of police, senior officer says. 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. 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. Vigils held for Brianna Ghey after fatal stabbing. A MAN died and his friend was seriously injured in a double stabbing in Widnes town centre. Wests Warriors to face Widnes in Challenge Cup. 3) Tick as many boxes as you like, for each newsletter you want. The man also admitted common assault of an emergency worker after his arrest following an armed siege last summer. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Concluding, Judge David Potter summarised the traumatic events of the attack. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Within moments of the attack, Lee Ashton began making preparations.. for major or significant incidents . Abbott was convicted of the murder of Christian Thornton on Thursday 20 February following an . Please report any comments that break our rules. If you need to contact the Force urgently outside these hours - i.e. One said: "He was a real family man, a smashing bloke. Comments have been closed on this article. 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If this is the case, we would urge you to contact police if you have not already. Call 999 in an emergency. The defendant was handed a 12-month sentence of which half will be served before he will be released on licence. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Is there a problem with this page? Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A post-mortem showed Mr Thornton had 11 injuries to the body, including a stab injury to his heart. Widnes - the latest news, sport, photos and videos from the town Widnes A settlement since Viking times on the banks of the River Mersey, Widnes was the birthplace of the chemical industry -. English (US) Espaol; Franais (France) () You can unsubscribe at any time. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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Subscribe to our new Runcorn and Widnes email - pick Runcorn and Widnes live here / Visit our Facebook page. 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. Police believe "a lot of people" were in the area at the time the serious assault took place and may have valuable information. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. When Mr Thornton refused to change his mind, Abbott threatened to burn the pub down - prompting Mr Thornton to call police, Mr McLachlan said. Editors' Code of Practice. He pulled his knife out and stabbed him three, two or three times, turned fell, got up and then fled.. Chelsey, from Runcorn, Cheshire, said: "When he stabbed me . 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While another message from the defendant suggested items were hidden potentially in the river in an attempt to dispose of them. And what did Lee Abbott do? He never wishes to darken the door of the court again, he added. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Witness David Johnson told police: There was no stopping him, he just ran like a mad man. The Liverpool Echo sends newsletters on a wide range of topics - including our daily news bulletin, now going out three times a day. "Any information no matter how big or small could help us in tracking down the offenders and bring them to justice.". . 195. Mr Thornton was on the phone to police to report Abbott when he ran towards him, stabbing him 11 times in an attack which lasted just 21 seconds, the jury of nine women and three men was told. A MAN helped a violent thug dispose evidence after a brutal stabbing in Bewsey. His friend David Mellor, 39, of Masefield Avenue, was injured in the incident. 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