contact the editor here. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. His family are described by police as "totally devastated" by their loss. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. The incident took place in a field off Birchfield Road in the town at around 9pm on Sunday, May 30. 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 The plan to recruit an extra 20,000 police officers will begin within weeks and an urgent review will take place of plans to make it easier for forces to use stop-and-search powers. 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. . 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. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. "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. "We are doing all we can to find those responsible and bring them to justice. He told the jury Abbott had taken a knife to the scene because he intended to kill or inflict serious injury on Mr Thornton. 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Mr Morgan detailed how since the incident the defendant has had to sign off work due to stress and anxiety. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898). 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. 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. Picture by Google Maps. 195. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Workers from a nearby youth centre rushed to the scene of the incident and gave first aid. 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. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Nathan Corlett drove from his home in Widnes to Warrington to collect his friend, Lee Ashton just hours after Ashton had stuck a blade into the back of an innocent victim in the early hours of the morning. The Royal Mint of a 50p coin featuring Professor Albus Dumbledore as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection. The defendant was handed a 12-month sentence of which half will be served before he will be released on licence. Abbott, of Widnes, was sentenced to four years after admitting wounding, affray, possessing a knife and five counts criminal damage. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Posted. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Mr McLachlan said: He, no doubt, considered that an injustice as in his mind he had done nothing wrong.. If you would like to get in touch with Cheshire Constabulary press office using the email address below: Email: corporate.communications@cheshire.police.uk. Rugby League. "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. The man also admitted common assault of an emergency worker after his arrest following an armed siege last summer. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. "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. "Any information, no matter how big or small, could help us with our investigation.". inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Previous Home Secretary has vowed to tackle the problem and treat violent crime as a "disease". Lee Abbott was today, Friday 21 February, sentenced to life in prison - he must serve a minimum of 28 years. 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. Please report any comments that break our rules. Wests Warriors to face Widnes in Challenge Cup. Georgina Grant, 59, "feels disgusted with herself" after hiding more than 1,000 of crack cocaine and heroin inside her body . 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. Mr Riding told the court how messages recovered from the phone of the defendant provided proof of Corletts involvement in assisting Ashton. If you have any concerns at all please speak to an officer. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. More info. Teachers hold placards as they shout slogans while taking part in a protest organised in Manchester as part of a national strike day. Log In. 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. Chief Inspector Simon Parsonage said: "Understandably the local community will be concerned about what has happened. And what did Lee Abbott do? inaccuracy or intrusion, then please She was later released on bail. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A man who stabbed a landlord 11 times in a frenzied attack after being barred from his pub has been jailed for life. Subscribe to our new Runcorn and Widnes email - pick Runcorn and Widnes live here / Visit our Facebook page. Steel fixer Brendan McCann, 41, of Brunner Road, died from a stab wound to the chest in an incident in . The stabbing took place in a field off Birchfield Road in Widnes. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to A teenage boy was stabbed in a field off a main road in Widnes. Lee Abbott denies murdering landlord Christian Thornton outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, last August. 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Corlett, of Wellingford Avenue, Widnes, appeared before the court on Monday afternoon, 23, after pleading guilty to one count of assisting an offender. All have since been released by the force on conditional bail, and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward. HP10 9TY. 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Mr McLachlan said Mr Thornton rang police and Abbott walked away but then ran back towards the landlord. A MAN helped a violent thug dispose evidence after a brutal stabbing in Bewsey. Today,, High of 10 Low of 4 . 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. 3) Tick as many boxes as you like, for each newsletter you want. War Memorial Widnes 9 Monuments & Statues By fred941 Stonework cleaned in 2018. 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. Birmingham . Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Mr McLachlan said Abbott told police I attacked that Chris, yeah and you don't need any evidence, I stabbed him to f***. On Thursday, Lee Abbott, 35, was found guilty of the murder of father-of-three. The official Facebook page for Widnes Police. A 21-year-old local woman was arrested and interviewed by police in connection with the incident. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. 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. The man was stabbed on St Ambrose Road in Widnes. 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. Liverpool Crown Court heard how the shocking attack took place at 11.45pm on December 19, 2021. 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. "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.". 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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. Man accused of stabbing step grandad to death in Sydney. crime 7:21pm Jan 19 . "Patrols have been stepped up in the area and anyone with concerns should speak to an officer. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Widnes. The 47-year-old was found with serious stab wounds and died at the scene on Liverpool Road, Widnes at 3.20pm, police said. Mr Mellor is now at home with his family and was too upset to speak about the incident. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. A relative said the two men had been friends for a long time. 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. Well, he stabbed and he stabbed and he stabbed Christian Thornton to death in broad daylight on an early Sunday afternoon.. 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. It is a real tragedy.". 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. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A man who killed a landlord because he had been barred from his pub told police I've stabbed him to f***, a court has heard. Further details of the arrest have not been released. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Lee Abbott denies murdering landlord Christian Thornton outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, last August. 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