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The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
UK police charge man over Liverpool car collision that hurt dozens
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, Deputy Chief Constable Chris Green and the Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram at Merseyside Police Headquarters, following the incident on Water Street, where a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, in Liverpool, Britain, May 28, 2025. Peter Byrne/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo
Japan Today
6 days ago
- Japan Today
UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, meets with Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, second right, Deputy Chief Constable Chris Green, right, and the Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram at Merseyside Police Headquarters, in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Peter Byrne/Pool photo via AP) A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team's Premier League championship title is being held in custody an additional day for questioning, police said Wednesday. Seven people remained hospitalized in stable condition as the number of wounded was increased to nearly 80 people, Merseyside Police said. That number has nearly doubled since the incident on Monday as police learned of additional injuries. Hundreds of thousands of fans had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th league title when a vehicle was driven down a city center street that was closed to traffic and collided into the crowd, transforming a day of joy into a catastrophe. Police said the unidentified 53-year-old British man in custody is also suspected of driving while unfit through drugs and driving dangerously. It is alleged he dodged a roadblock by following an ambulance that was rushing to treat someone of a suspected heart attack. Police were granted an extension to hold the suspect longer than 48 hours and will have to either charge him with a crime by Thursday evening or release him. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Liverpool police headquarters on Wednesday to meet senior officers and the city's mayor. 'The scenes on Monday were just awful, to see how incredible joy at an amazing achievement turned to horror in a moment," he said. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Telegraph
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Teenagers fight with hammers on cricket pitch
A cricket club has been forced to build a fence around its ground after being plagued by groups of teenagers fighting with hammers and knives on its pitch. Maghull Cricket Club in Merseyside has seen 25 police reports of people harassing players, setting off fireworks and vandalising equipment since July 2024. Officials say they have suffered years of 'disgraceful incidents' that have left children training at the club in tears. They now plan to raise money to build a fence that will block violent teenagers from accessing the ground. Emily Spurrell, Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside, told a community meeting that building the fence would help 'design out crime'. Neil Dutton, the club secretary, told the BBC: 'It's not just kids strolling around and then doing it on a whim. It's like they're coming to the cricket club to cause trouble. 'I genuinely wouldn't be surprised if some kids did not come back and I couldn't blame the parents either. 'It hurts our standing within the league we play in and it's not a good look for us or the community as a whole.' Practice had to be abandoned Earlier in May, around 50 children aged nine to 13 were waiting to play cricket when a fight broke out between teenagers on the pitch. The practice had to be abandoned and the children were escorted to safety, officials said on the club's Facebook page. They wrote: 'Sadly, we must report to the people of Maghull another in a long list of disgraceful incidents that have blighted our club for several years. 'Tonight, during a junior section practice evening, a number of youths have congregated on our pitch and engaged in organised fighting, delaying the start of the session. 'A short while later, more youths appeared, fighting and threatening each other with hammers, knives, a garden spade and a stump stolen from our practice area.' Club chairman Adam Lloyd told the BBC the fight had been 'traumatising' for those who witnessed it. 'The kids had never seen anything like it before, some were crying,' he said. 'It's a family club – when I was a kid my dad dragged me along to the cricket – his dad was the same. I've got my kids playing cricket, we are all invested in this club because we love doing it.' Truly terrifying A mother who witnessed the fight said: 'I was there this evening with my eight and 10-year-old. It was truly terrifying. 'I would like to just say a massive thank you to the adults, especially the men/fathers, involved with the club, who quickly stepped in ushering the children to safety and stepping in bravely to defend them if needed. You didn't hesitate to take action and it didn't go unnoticed.' Merseyside Police said that a 14-year-old male from Maghull, who was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of weapon in a public place and possession of a controlled Class B drug, had been released under investigation. A 17-year-old male from Kirkby later attended a voluntary interview in connection with being in possession of cannabis and a public order offence. A police investigation is continuing. Bill Esterson, Labour MP for Sefton Central, said the fight was a 'real wake-up call' that was 'disturbing and hugely upsetting for the children playing cricket'. He told the BBC: 'Thankfully the adults intervened and prevented something much worse from happening. Goodness knows what would have happened if people had used the weapons they were carrying.'
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
New Merseyside police chief constable confirmed
The new chief constable for Merseyside Police has been confirmed as Rob Constable Carden, who is from Liverpool and is the current chief constable of Cumbria, will replace Serena Kennedy when she retires at the end of police and crime commissioner (PCC) Emily Spurrell announced two weeks ago that Mr Carden, who has more than 30 years of policing experience, was her preferred choice to take over the role. Mr Carden said it was "a genuine honour and privilege" to return to the organisation he first joined in 1992. The appointment has been approved by the region's Police and Crime Panel. Mr Carden, who is married with three sons, said he was "thrilled" to take on the role."My father served Merseyside Police for over 33 years and I was extremely proud to follow in his footsteps when I joined the organisation in 1992," he said."To now be returning to the organisation as chief constable and to lead the organisation which has been such a big part of my family is a genuine honour and privilege."Merseyside Police is already an outstanding organisation which is rightly recognised as one of the best police services in the country."I am committed to building on Serena's legacy and ensuring I lead a workforce which takes pride in delivering an excellent service to our communities, protecting those who are vulnerable, keeping our streets safe and ensuring offenders face justice." Commenting on the panel's endorsement, Ms Spurrell said Mr Carden "fully understands the unique challenges of policing our region and has the leadership experience and clear strategic thinking needed to maintain the exceptional reputation and standards of Merseyside Police and to drive the organisation forward".She said he had "exceptional experience, is very well respected in the policing community and has shown his ability to lead in some very challenging situations".Chief Constable Serena Kennedy KPM said she was "delighted" at the said Mr Carden was a "respected leader" who, as assistant chief constable, had managed the response to the Covid Kennedy added that he had been gold commander for "numerous events and incidents, including the terrorist incident at Liverpool Women's Hospital" in 2021."I know he is passionate about the force and providing the people of Merseyside with a first-class police service and I wish him every success for the future," she Carden will be appointed chief constable for a period of five years. 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
07-05-2025
- BBC News
Merseyside Police Chief Constable job draws just one applicant
Merseyside Police top job draws just one applicant Emily Spurrell said she was "absolutely confident" in Rob Carden's abilities Merseyside Police only received one application for the top job of chief constable, the region's police and crime commissioner has said. Emily Spurrell has backed Cumbria's Chief Constable Rob Carden as her preferred candidate to replace Serena Kennedy, who is set to retire in August. She said it was not unusual to have a low number of applicants for the role as the pool of those qualified is small, but she said she was "absolutely confident" in Mr Carden's abilities. His appointment is set to be decided by a panel at a confirmation hearing next week.
