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Leader Live
07-08-2025
- Leader Live
Inquests opened after dad and son killed in Eccleston crash
Nathan Egerton-Brooks, of Morningside, Sutton Coldfield, was driving a black Vauxhall Astra on Hill Road, Eccleston, when he hit a wall at around 1.40am on Sunday, July 20. The 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services. His dad, Peter Egerton-Brooks, of Trevalyn, Rossett, was travelling in the front passenger seat of the car and was badly injured. The 48-year-old was rushed to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool by ambulance, but sadly died as a result of his injuries. Inquests into their deaths were opened at Cheshire Coroner's Court on Wednesday, August 6, by area coroner, Victoria Davies. A full inquest into their deaths will take place on Monday, February 16, 2026. Shortly after the crash, Inspector Steve Griffiths of Cheshire Police's serious collision investigation unit said: 'This was an absolutely tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the families of the men involved. 'Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear for anyone who witnessed the collision. 'The same goes for anyone with any video footage of which may aid the investigation.'
The Sun
02-07-2025
- The Sun
Mum's face left ‘pouring with blood' after being attacked by ‘pitbull-type dog' she went to stroke on night out
A MUM has told how her face was left "pouring with blood" after experiencing a shocking dog attack on a night out. Cody Davies, 31, went to stroke what she described as a pit-bull like dog, as it played with its owner on Matthew Street, Liverpool, on June 29. 6 6 6 The horrifying incident, which occurred at 1am, saw the dog jump up at Cody leaving her face bloodied and in need of 20 stitches. She was rushed to Aintree Hospital from the city centre, where she was quickly treated. The mum-of-two from Port Sunlight has now urged other to be careful when approaching unknown dogs. She told The Liverpool Echo: "I feel terrible and I feel so sad." Cody explained that when she went over, the owner didn't say anything about not approaching. However, moments later the attack Cody's face was left covered in blood. She said: "I was running around with my hands covering my face and blood pouring from my face. "No taxis would take me because I was covered in blood and thankfully someone rang an ambulance for me." Cody, who owns two French bulldogs, said the incident has sadly made her wary around dogs, and added that she has struggled to explain what happened to her daughter. She is now urging people not to approach dogs unless they are certain they are safe. She also shared her fears that the injuries will affect her job as a brand ambassador on social media. The mum has now filed a police report in the hopes that no one else will be attacked by the dog. Merseyside Police confirmed the force is investigating the incident, with an appeal for information now being published. Officers are continuing to conduct enquiries including speaking to potential witnesses and exploring possible CCTV footage. Chief Inspector Nathaniel Stockley said: "This attack left a woman requiring hospital treatment for injuries to her face. "We have identified the dog and its owner and our enquiries into the incident are ongoing. "We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident who may have information to come forward as soon as possible. "This case highlights in stark terms the potential dangers of dogs, and I would appeal to anyone with information about dangerous dogs in their area to contact us so that we can take proactive action." Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police via the force's website or by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 125 or 29 June. Dog attacks in the UK Police forces recorded 30,539 offences of a dog injuring a person or guide dog in 2023 a 21 per cent rise on the previous year, when 25,291 were logged. In 2024, the figure rose again to 32,568 - a 4 per cent increase. According to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, there were 16 deaths due to dog attacks in 2023, a sharp rise from preceding years where the number had been in single figures. Between 2021 and 2023, around half of fatal dog attacks were caused by a single breed, the American XL Bully. In December 2023, it was the first breed to be added to the Dangerous Dogs Act act since 1991, making it illegal into sell, breed, abandon, or give away an XL Bully. 6 6 6
BBC News
13-06-2025
- BBC News
Jail sentence reduced for dangerous driver who caused man's death
A driver whose reckless actions caused the death of a 29-year-old man has had his prison sentence reduced on appeal from six years to Paul, 36, was jailed in February for causing the death by dangerous driving of Jordan Thomas, who had climbed onto the bonnet of Paul's BMW on 25 February 2024 on Harbour Road in court heard that after Mr Thomas started punching the windscreen, Paul had accelerated to 30mph (48km/h) before braking sharply, resulting in the 29-year-old falling off the front of the three deemsters in a Court of Appeal hearing at Douglas Courthouse upheld Paul's conviction, they found his original sentence to be "manifestly excessive". Judge of Appeal Anthony Cross, Deemster Richard Pratt, KC, and Deemster Simon Farrell ruled the sentence should be reduced by one Courthouse previously heard that after Mr Thomas had climbed onto the bonnet, he had pulled at the windscreen wipers, breaking one off, before twice punching the initially reversed his vehicle before stopping, accelerating forward, and braking "propelled" Mr Thomas off the car, the court heard at Paul's trial. Mr Thomas died at Liverpool's Aintree Hospital nine days after the the appeal hearing, Paul's lawyer argued the "unique and extraordinary" circumstances had not been sufficiently considered by the judge when passing argued that it was "just over the threshold" for dangerous the prosecution said the original six-year custodial sentence was "tough but justified".Judge of Appeal Anthony Cross told the family of Mr Thomas that in cases where there had been a loss of life, deciding upon an appropriate sentence was "extremely difficult"."No sentence that a court can pass will ever satisfy those who are so deeply affected by their loss," he reflection, though, he said the Deemsters were "satisfied" the original sentence was "manifestly excessive".But they upheld the original sentence which will see Paul be disqualified from driving for eight years and be required to pass an extended driving test before he can regain his licence. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Rutter sustains spine and leg fractures in TT crash
Seven-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Rutter has had "a number of fractures" in his spine "stabilised" after a crash in Friday's Supertwin 53-year-old crashed on the third and final lap at the 31st milestone on Friday and was transferred to the Walton Unit at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool.A statement on Bathams Racing's Facebook page said "the worst of his injuries have been treated successfully" and he has "already been able to mobilise on his feet"."He suffered a number of fractures in his spine between the L2 and L5 vertebrae," Rutter's team said. "Surgeons have successfully stabilised all the fractures and Michael has already been able to mobilise on his feet."He requires more surgery in his ankle to repair a further fracture, but for now the worst of his injuries have been treated successfully."Rutter made his Isle of Man TT debut in 1994 and decided to step back from the Superbike and Superstock races for the 2025 event to focus on the Supertwins - the slowest of the four classes at the road Isle of Man TT is an annual road race which takes place on 37.7 miles of closed public roads on the Mountain Course.
Sky News
28-02-2025
- Sky News
Warrington: Woman arrested after pensioner, 84, 'horrifically attacked' by escaped 'XL bully'
A woman has been arrested after an 84-year-old man was badly injured in a "horrific" attack by an escaped dog in Cheshire, police say. The victim was walking along Bardsley Avenue in Warrington at around 6.40pm on Monday when he was attacked by a suspected XL bully which had escaped from a nearby address. The pensioner suffered serious injuries in the incident in the garden, Cheshire Constabulary said. Police, including armed officers, went to the property, and the dog was destroyed outside the address. A second suspected XL bully was also destroyed inside the property and a third smaller dog was seized. Officers fired 19 shots to bring the incident to a close, the force said. The victim, a local man, was taken to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, where his condition is currently described as critical but stable. A 29-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog that was dangerously out of control, causing serious injury. Detectives are searching for a 40-year-old man in relation to the attack. Chief Constable Mark Roberts said the victim was "an innocent man who was simply walking in the street when he was horrifically attacked by a suspected unregistered XL Bully". The breed, he said, "are like weapons; their physical attributes can make it like owning a loaded firearm with a questionable safety catch". "The sheer size and ferocity of these animals mean that our firearms officers had to discharge 19 shots - all of which hit their targets - in order to bring the incident to a conclusion and ensure the safety of the public." He said what happened will "impact him [the victim] for the rest of his life." Chief Constable Roberts said the force has removed more than 100 XL bullies from the county.
