"We are doing all we can to find those responsible and bring them to justice. The official Facebook page for Widnes Police. Workers from a nearby youth centre rushed to the scene of the incident and gave first aid. Detective Sergeant Dave Walsh said: "We know there were a lot of people in the area at that time. Well, he stabbed and he stabbed and he stabbed Christian Thornton to death in broad daylight on an early Sunday afternoon.. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Widnes. 'I stabbed him to f***' Today . Birmingham . It is a real tragedy.". He added: Your assistance towards Lee Ashton did have a significant part in the delay in bringing Lee Ashton to justice. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Steel fixer Brendan McCann, 41, of Brunner Road, died from a stab wound to the chest in an incident in . If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to contact the editor here. Attribution. 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. The Liverpool Echo sends newsletters on a wide range of topics - including our daily news bulletin, now going out three times a day. ", READ MORE:Soft justice means yobs arent afraid of police, senior officer says. Two people were injured as a car "spun and hit a wall" on the Mersey Gateway bridge. "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. He was stabbed in his back; he ran away with the blade still in his back. 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. Abbott, of Widnes, was sentenced to four years after admitting wounding, affray, possessing a knife and five counts criminal damage. Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or via their online form here. for major or significant incidents . The trial is expected to last about two weeks. The incident took place in a field off Birchfield Road in the town at around 9pm on Sunday, May 30. "Any information, no matter how big or small, could help us with our investigation.". A MAN died and his friend was seriously injured in a double stabbing in Widnes town centre. Editors' Code of Practice. VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898). They were having a night out when the incident happened. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Phone: 01606 365942. Signing up is free and it only takes a minute for you to get the biggest stories, sent straight to your inbox. Read about our approach to external linking. It's alleged Jordan Safi, 24, stabbed the 91-year-old to death at Hillview Street in Roselands about 9.55pm last night. Corlett confessed during a police interview on April 8 that he had taken the defendant to the hotel but stated that it was not until Ashton requested he stash his coat in the boot of his car that he realised something had happened. Log In. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Defending, Lloyd Morgan said the defendant had only one previous conviction before this incident which involved driving without insurance. Lee Abbott was today, Friday 21 February, sentenced to life in prison - he must serve a minimum of 28 years. "I'd also like to reassure the public that patrols have been stepped up in the area. 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More info. Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A Gannett Company. FIVE suspects - including boys aged as young as 14 - have been arrested after a man was slashed in the face and stabbed in Widnes. 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. If you need to contact the Force urgently outside these hours - i.e. If you are a member of the media you can contact the News Team on HQ.press.office@merseyside.police.uk. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Mr McLachlan said Mr Thornton rang police and Abbott walked away but then ran back towards the landlord. If this is the case, we would urge you to contact police if you have not already. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. One woman described the victim as a 'a lovely man', adding 'he didn't deserve that'. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The Royal Mint of a 50p coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection. "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. In a police interview, Abbott admitted stabbing Mr Thornton and said: I just saw red.. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. This offence is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be given.. Mr Mellor is now at home with his family and was too upset to speak about the incident. He was taken to hospital and treated for head injuries, a fractured nose and cuts below his eye. 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