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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. Call 999 in an emergency. He was stabbed in his back; he ran away with the blade still in his back. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The bird was taken to the vets where they are nursing it back to health. Abbott, of Widnes, was sentenced to four years after admitting wounding, affray, possessing a knife and five counts criminal damage. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. All have since been released by the force on conditional bail, and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward. "Patrols have been stepped up in the area and anyone with concerns should speak to an officer. 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. Id also like to reassure the public that patrols have been stepped up in the area. "We are appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Victoria Square on Friday between 6.30pm and 7pm and who saw something to contact us.". Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. FIVE suspects - including boys aged as young as 14 - have been arrested after a man was slashed in the face and stabbed in Widnes. Lee Abbott denies murdering landlord Christian Thornton outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, last August. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Mr McLachlan said Abbott told police I attacked that Chris, yeah and you don't need any evidence, I stabbed him to f***. The 47-year-old was found with serious stab wounds and died at the scene on Liverpool Road, Widnes at 3.20pm, police said. 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. Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or via their online form here. Cheshire Constabulary was founded in 1857 and is now responsible for policing nearly a million people. 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. Masked gang stabbed two students outside Cheshire college in 'revenge' attack. 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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. This offence is so serious that only a custodial sentence can be given.. And what did Lee Abbott do? Police and ambulance services arrived within minutes but were unable to save Mr McCann, who died in Whiston Hospital. By Josh Salisbury. He was taken to hospital and treated for head injuries, a fractured nose and cuts below his eye. It is a real tragedy.". Liverpool Crown Court heard how the shocking attack took place at 11.45pm on December 19, 2021. "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. Mr McLachlan said Abbott, who admits manslaughter, claims he did not have the intent to murder as he was heavily intoxicated and had diminished responsibility on the basis of an abnormality of mental functioning. He was rushed to hospital, but has since been discharged. Picture by Google Maps. 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. He pulled his knife out and stabbed him three, two or three times, turned fell, got up and then fled.. 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Chelsey, from Runcorn, Cheshire, said: "When he stabbed me . The Liverpool Echo sends newsletters on a wide range of topics - including our daily news bulletin, now going out three times a day. A Gannett Company. Steel fixer Brendan McCann, 41, of Brunner Road, died from a stab wound to the chest in an incident in . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged. 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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. Log In. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Defending, Lloyd Morgan said the defendant had only one previous conviction before this incident which involved driving without insurance. He said: And what had Christian Thornton done? 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. "We are doing all we can to find those responsible and bring them to justice. She was later released on bail. A 35-year-old man who stabbed a landlord to death outside his own pub in Widnes has been sentenced to life in prison. 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Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 2023 BBC. Widnes has a thriving shopping and entertainment centre, while Widnes station was immortalised when Paul Simon wrote Homeward Bound there. 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. Cash stolen from Co-op as men with 'crowbar' seen outside, Driver cut free after Mersey Gateway crash involving lorry. "I'd also like to reassure the public that patrols have been stepped up in the area. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. A Gannett Company. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. Prosecuting, Henry Riding said how Corlett, 26, received a call from Ashton the following morning asking him to pick him up from his location in Warrington. Today,, High of 10 Low of 4 . "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. While London Mayor Sadiq Khan has created a violent crime reduction unit with a focus on tackling the problem, which he partly attributes to Tory cuts in policing. Widnes. Drivers have been warned to leave extra time for their Monday morning commute due to icy roads during rush hour, following a weekend of wintry weather. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In a police interview, Abbott admitted stabbing Mr Thornton and said: I just saw red.. If you would like to get in touch with Cheshire Constabulary press office using the email address below: Email: corporate.communications@cheshire.police.uk. 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When Mr Thornton refused to change his mind, Abbott threatened to burn the pub down - prompting Mr Thornton to call police, Mr McLachlan said. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. At Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, David McLachlan QC, prosecuting,. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. After Ashton had persistently asked his friend to disclose the location of the coat, eventually Corlett told him where he had hidden it on that day. Please report any comments that break our rules. There were a number of buses around and passengers may have seen something. 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 -. 945. Is there a problem with this page? He was lying on the floor where the police car is and theyve moved him into the tent.. 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Wests Warriors to face Widnes in Challenge Cup. Premier League. Today at 9:00 AM "It must be horrendous if you don't know if there's anyone out there to help and you're alone and worried sick." Runcorn and Widnes World. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. There are others on what's on, politics, court news, Knowsley, Wirral, and arts & culture, as well as both Liverpool FC and Everton FC. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Mr Morgan detailed how since the incident the defendant has had to sign off work due to stress and anxiety. 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. Very well maintained by council. 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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. Following his request, Corlett drove to pick up the offender where he then escorted him to a Holiday Inn in Runcorn and took possession of Ashtons coat, which was worn during the stabbing, to hide somewhere. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The Royal Mint of a 50p coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection. Ashton became jealous of his ex-girlfriends new partner which led to the attack, leaving him bleeding on the street and fighting for his life. "The same goes to anyone who perhaps saw something that didn't look quite right, may know who is responsible or has any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the attack. 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