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11 hours ago
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Huyton electric bike crash: Arrest after man critically injured
Police have arrested a man after a cyclist was critically injured in a crash with an electric bike.A pedal cyclist in his 40s was taken to hospital with a potentially life-threatening head injury after a collision with a man on a Sur-Ron electric bike in Princess Drive, Huyton, at about 18:30 BST on Monday, Merseyside Police man on the electric bike rode off towards Liverpool Road while the victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition.A 29-year-old man from Huyton has been detained on suspicion of wounding with intent, driving a vehicle dangerously and failing to stop after a road accident. Det Insp Steve Byrom said: "Although a man has been arrested in connection with the collision, our enquiries continue and we would urge anyone who has information about the incident, who we haven't already spoken to, to please contact us as it may prove vital to the investigation."He said officers were "working hard to disrupt and arrest offenders involved in the illegal and anti-social use of electric bikes".Electrically-assisted pedal cycles (EAPC) can be legally ridden by people aged 14 or over but not on bikes that do not meet the EAPC rules are classed as a motorcycle or moped with users having to meet certain legal requirements. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Man, 62, charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Kirkby
A 62-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a services were called to Beech Rise, Roughwood Drive in Kirkby at 12:45 BST on Thursday, following reports of an incident at the property.A man in his 60s was found with stab wounds and was taken to hospital, where he is in a serious but stable condition, Merseyside Police Darby, of Beech Rise, has been charged with attempted murder and will appear at South Sefton Adult Remand Court later this morning. Det Insp Steve Byrom said: "We understand the concern that recent incidents in Knowsley have caused in the community. "I want to assure people that extensive work is ongoing to investigate this incident."We will continue to respond to all information given, both in relation to this incident and all knife crime, so please come forward." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
