Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Widnes. Within moments of the attack, Lee Ashton began making preparations.. 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. If you would like to get in touch with Cheshire Constabulary press office using the email address below: Email: corporate.communications@cheshire.police.uk. Cash stolen from Co-op as men with 'crowbar' seen outside, Driver cut free after Mersey Gateway crash involving lorry. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. While another message from the defendant suggested items were hidden potentially in the river in an attempt to dispose of them. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you need to contact the Force urgently outside these hours - i.e. Emergency services were called to Princess Avenue on Tuesday evening A teenage boy was repeatedly stabbed in the chest and leg during a street fight. Do not use Facebook to report crime or record complaints. "Any information no matter how big or small could help us in tracking down the offenders and bring them to justice.". If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Widnes. Today at 7:00 AM. 2d. His friend David Mellor, 39, of Masefield Avenue, was injured in the incident. "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.". contact the editor here. One said: "He was a real family man, a smashing bloke. His family are described by police as "totally devastated" by their loss. Call 999 in an emergency. Phone: 01606 365942. The trial is expected to last about two weeks. The defendant was handed a 12-month sentence of which half will be served before he will be released on licence. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Mr Mellor is now at home with his family and was too upset to speak about the incident. If you are a member of the media you can contact the News Team on HQ.press.office@merseyside.police.uk. 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. He added: Your assistance towards Lee Ashton did have a significant part in the delay in bringing Lee Ashton to justice. 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. She was later released on bail. for major or significant incidents . Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Concluding, Judge David Potter summarised the traumatic events of the attack. 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. Today,, High of 10 Low of 4 . If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Corlett, of Wellingford Avenue, Widnes, appeared before the court on Monday afternoon, 23, after pleading guilty to one count of assisting an offender. 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. HP10 9TY. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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. 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. He said the two men left the pub, with Mr Thornton heard telling Abbott he was barred, and there was a heated exchange. Something went wrong, please try again later. 945. The 16-year-old boy's attackers are currently unknown. VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898). It's alleged Jordan Safi, 24, stabbed the 91-year-old to death at Hillview Street in Roselands about 9.55pm last night. 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If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Express. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Rugby League. Defending, Lloyd Morgan said the defendant had only one previous conviction before this incident which involved driving without insurance. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. 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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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. 7. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Widnes. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Chelsey, from Runcorn, Cheshire, said: "When he stabbed me . "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. Mr Riding told the court how messages recovered from the phone of the defendant provided proof of Corletts involvement in assisting Ashton. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can A Gannett Company. Comments have been closed on this article. A snapchat message from the defendant sent to Ashton included a link to a Warrington Guardian article which reported on the incident of the stabbing. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. He told the jury Abbott had taken a knife to the scene because he intended to kill or inflict serious injury on Mr Thornton. Jan 12 We've arrested and charged a Widnes 18-year-old for a number of drugs offences. Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. The 47-year-old was found with serious stab wounds and died at the scene on Liverpool Road, Widnes at 3.20pm, police said. Witness David Johnson told police: There was no stopping him, he just ran like a mad man. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. crime 7:21pm Jan 19 . Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The incident took place in a field off Birchfield Road in the town at around 9pm on Sunday, May 30. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Breaking News Post. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. One message sent by Corlett read: Bro, I should of burned it, you have roped me in on the charge.. At Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, David McLachlan QC, prosecuting,. Famed for its rugby league team Widnes Vikings and the iconic Silver Jubilee Bridge, a new Mersey Crossing is in the process of being built. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Is there a problem with this page? War Memorial Widnes 9 Monuments & Statues By fred941 Stonework cleaned in 2018. Previous Home Secretary has vowed to tackle the problem and treat violent crime as a "disease". 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