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He told the jury Abbott had taken a knife to the scene because he intended to kill or inflict serious injury on Mr Thornton. A teenage boy was stabbed in a field off a main road in Widnes. 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. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. FIVE suspects - including boys aged as young as 14 - have been arrested after a man was slashed in the face and stabbed in Widnes. 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. 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His friend David Mellor, 39, of Masefield Avenue, was injured in the incident. 3) Tick as many boxes as you like, for each newsletter you want. The Liverpool Echo sends newsletters on a wide range of topics - including our daily news bulletin, now going out three times a day. 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. Championship. Comments have been closed on this article. 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. 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. If you are a member of the media and would like to speak to the News Team contact 0151 777 8566. 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. 2d. A post-mortem showed Mr Thornton had 11 injuries to the body, including a stab injury to his heart. The 47-year-old was found with serious stab wounds and died at the scene on Liverpool Road, Widnes at 3.20pm, police said. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Mr McCann was married to wife Denise and had a son and a daughter. 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. Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Widnes. Editors' Code of Practice. If you would like to get in touch with Cheshire Constabulary press office using the email address below: Email: corporate.communications@cheshire.police.uk. Enquiries in relation to the incident are continuing and officers appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. "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.". There were a number of buses around and passengers may have seen something. 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Please report any comments that break our rules. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Alternatively, information can be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or via their online form here. Nathan Corlett drove from his home in Widnes to Warrington to collect his friend, Lee Ashton just hours after Ashton . The stabbing took place in a field off Birchfield Road in Widnes. Read about our approach to external linking. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. If this is the case, we would urge you to contact police if you have not already. By Josh Salisbury. Premier League. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please A man who stabbed a landlord 11 times in a frenzied attack after being barred from his pub has been jailed for life. This coat would later be regarded as evidence relating to the attack. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Defendanttold officers they 'don't need any evidence', then deniedmurder before judge, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 7. Bradshaw hat-trick gives Millwall win over Sheff Utd. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion. Concluding, Judge David Potter summarised the traumatic events of the attack. 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. Picture by Google Maps. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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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. Further details of the arrest have not been released. He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged. Mr McLachlan said: He, no doubt, considered that an injustice as in his mind he had done nothing wrong.. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. 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. It's alleged Jordan Safi, 24, stabbed the 91-year-old to death at Hillview Street in Roselands about 9.55pm last night. He was stabbed in his back; he ran away with the blade still in his back. ", READ MORE:Soft justice means yobs arent afraid of police, senior officer says. A 21-year-old local woman was arrested and interviewed by police in connection with the incident. The man was stabbed on St Ambrose Road in Widnes. Express. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. Birmingham . 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. A MAN helped a violent thug dispose evidence after a brutal stabbing in Bewsey. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It is a real tragedy.". One said: "He was a real family man, a smashing bloke. HP10 9TY. 1) Go to our dedicated newsletter page at this link. 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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Speaking in relation to the victim he said: He ran literally for his life. The defendant was handed a 12-month sentence of which half will be served before he will be released on licence. He was lying on the floor where the police car is and theyve moved him into the tent.. Anyone with information is urged to contact the constabulary on 101, quoting incident number IML1162912, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Vigils held for Brianna Ghey after fatal stabbing. Neighbours of Mr McCann this week paid tribute to him. 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Very well maintained by council. "Any information no matter how big or small could help us in tracking down the offenders and bring them to justice.". 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. More info. She was later released on bail. In a police interview, Abbott admitted stabbing Mr Thornton and said: I just saw red.. "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. Teachers hold placards as they shout slogans while taking part in a protest organised in Manchester as part of a national strike day. Lee Abbott denies murdering landlord Christian Thornton outside the Hammer and Pincers pub in Widnes, Cheshire, last August. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Chelsey, from Runcorn, Cheshire, said: "When he stabbed me . Corlett, of Wellingford Avenue, Widnes, appeared before the court on Monday afternoon, 23, after pleading guilty to one count of assisting an offender. 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. English (US) Espaol; Franais (France) () When Mr Thornton refused to change his mind, Abbott threatened to burn the pub down - prompting Mr Thornton to call police, Mr McLachlan said. "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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Detective Sergeant Dave Walsh said: "We know there were a lot of people in the area at that time. If you are a member of the media you can contact the News Team on HQ.press.office@merseyside.police.uk. FIVE suspects including boys aged as young as 14 have been arrested after a man was slashed in the face and stabbed in Widnes. Abbott, of Widnes, was sentenced to four years after admitting wounding, affray, possessing a knife and five counts criminal damage. 945. A relative said the two men had been friends for a long time. A Gannett Company. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Today at 7:00 AM. "Patrols have been stepped up in the area and anyone with concerns should speak to an officer. The man also admitted common assault of an emergency worker after his arrest following an armed siege last summer. for major or significant incidents . Attribution. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 195. 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He said the two men left the pub, with Mr Thornton heard telling Abbott he was barred, and there was a heated exchange. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Liverpool Crown Court heard how the shocking attack took place at 11.45pm on December 19, 2021. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. He had barred him from his pub and he had put forward a proposal, which was accepted, that he be barred from other pubs in the area. 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