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STV News
24-05-2025
- STV News
Motorcyclist pronounced dead at scene after early morning crash
A man has died following a motorbike crash in the early hours of Saturday morning in East Ayrshire. Emergency services were called to Main Street in Auchinleck around 12.25am on May 24 following the crash, which involved a blue and white Sherco 290 motorbike. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for around six hours to allow for investigations to take place. Enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, to come forward. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this time. 'We are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police. We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers. 'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of May 24, 2025.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Police appeal after motorbike rider dies in fatal crash in Auchinleck
The 34-year-old was riding a blue and white Sherco 290 motorcycle when the crash happened on Main Street in Auchinleck. Police were called to the scene around 12.25am on Saturday morning but the man was pronounced dead on arrival. The road was closed for six hours while investigations took place and police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this time. 'We are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police. We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers. 'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of 24 May, 2025.'
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Two bikers die in separate crashes on Scotland's roads as cops probe tragedies
ROAD HORROR Two bikers die in separate crashes on Scotland's roads as cops probe tragedies Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO motorbike riders have died in separate crashes on Scotland's roads just hours apart. The men, aged 34 and 48, were both tragically pronounced dead at the scenes of the collisions. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Traffic cops are probing the two crashes Credit: Alamy The first accident happened yesterday on the A819 in Tullich, Aberdeenshire around 4.05pm. A Triumph Tiger motorbike crashed with a Ford Transit Luton Van. Emergency crews raced to the scene but tragically the 48-year-old motorcycle rider died at the scene. The van driver was not injured in the crash. Cops closed down the road for ten hours as they probed the tragedy and have appealed for information to help their investigation. Sergeant Kenny Malaney said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died. 'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch. 'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.' Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2380 of 23 May. Almost eight hours later, another motorcyclist sadly lost his life in a crash in Auchinleck, East Ayrshire. Multiple people stabbed in Netherlands as police car left covered in blood The Sherco 290 bike was the only vehicle involved in the accident on Main Street around 12.25am. A 34-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed for six hours as another investigation was launched, with cops in East Ayrshire also appealing for information. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this time. 'We are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police. "We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers. 'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of 24 May, 2025.'
Daily Record
24-05-2025
- Daily Record
Biker dies in horror motorbike crash in Ayrshire village
A 34-year-old biker was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of this morning. A motorcyclist has died following a crash in an Ayrshire village in the early hours of Saturday morning. The one-vehicle crash happened on Main Street in Auchinleck at about 12.25am, and involved a blue and white Sherco 290 motorbike. Emergency services attended and the vehicle's rider, a 34-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and they have appealed to anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this time. 'We are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police. 'We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers.' 'If you can assist our inquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of May 24 2025.' The road was closed for about six hours while investigations were carried out.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Man who battered supermarket worker to death with a pepper mill and kicked and stamped on her as he slammed door on her head is locked up
A thug who battered a supermarket worker to death with a pepper mill has been detained in prison. Brian Simpson, 64, left 37-year-old Kristine Sparane with fatal head injuries after attacking her at her home in Spalding, Lincolnshire, on November 26 last year. A court heard how Kristine had been struck with a large pepper mill, kicked and stamped on as well as having her head shut in a door. She suffered multiple skull fractures which a pathologist said was more typical of a person 'involved in a road traffic collision or falling from height'. Officers who attended the property found her lying face down on a bed in a pool of blood while Simpson was found lying on the floor with a kitchen knife next to him. Kristine had allowed Simpson to stay at the property but she 'only saw him as a friend', a trial of facts hearing at Lincoln Crown Court was told. Simpson was charged with Kristine's murder but was deemed unfit to plead due to his mental health following reports from two forensic psychiatrists. This week a jury found that Simpson, of no fixed address, had been responsible for the injuries that led to Kristine's death. Officers who attended the property found her lying face down on a bed in a pool of blood while Simpson was found lying on the floor with a kitchen knife next to him Judge Simon Hurst requested further psychiatric reports be undertaken and Simpson currently continues to be detained in prison. He will decide if Simpson is to be detained in a secure psychiatric hospital for an unlimited period and a further hearing was scheduled for July 14. Detective Chief Inspector Jennifer Lovatt, of East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said after the case: 'The outcome is not about the individual who took Kristine's life - my thoughts remain steadfastly with Kristine and her grieving family, who have endured unthinkable heartbreak and loss. 'Throughout this painful experience they have shown extraordinary courage and resilience. 'We remain committed to ensuring justice is upheld and will continue to closely monitor the defendant's progress and compliance throughout the duration of the hospital order. 'This vigilance reflects our dedication to safeguarding the community while seeking true justice for all involved.' Lincolnshire Police said Simpson will continue to be assessed in hospital and could participate in a future trial should he be found to have made sufficient recovery. The force yesterday released a mug shot of him, adding: 'We have taken the decision to release the photograph of the man found to be responsible for killing 37-year-old Kristine Sparane. 'Our primary focus in these situations remains firmly on the victim, ensuring justice is pursued for them and their loved ones. 'While we provide essential coverage of the perpetrators, our commitment is to centre the impact on those affected. 'However, we feel it timely and just that we now share an image of the man who was found to be responsible for taking Kristine's life.'
