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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Knife thug slashed rival dad outside leisure centre in kids football league row
James Kelly asked the other dad "for a f****** word" before attacking him with a Stanley knife. A knife thug slashed a rival dad when a row over a kids football league erupted into violence. James Kelly used a Stanley knife to inflict the wound on the other man, after asking him for a "f****** word" during a training session. He then lunged at the man and struck him with the weapon, leaving him permanently scarred in the altercation, which took place outside a leisure centre. The father-of-two, a full-time carer to his disabled son, had never found himself in trouble with the law previously. But tonight he is beginning a prison sentence over the incident, which was described in court as a "few seconds of madness". He shook his head as was sent to prison, after his own defence counsel labelled the ill-fated episode "utterly baffling". Liverpool Crown Court heard today that James Kent attended Halewood Leisure Centre on the evening of February 29 last year in order to take his son to football training. There, at around 7pm, he was approached by Kelly, who told him that he "wanted a f****** word". Nick Cockrell, prosecuting, said the men moved from the football pitches towards an area outside the leisure centre. CCTV footage showed the defendant leaving the premises with a Stanley knife clenched in his right hand and Mr Kent following closely behind him. Once they had reached a secluded area beside some disused pitches, the 43-year-old, of Tewkesbury Close in Halewood, was said to have told his victim "I'll f****** cut you" before "lunging at him" with the weapon. Mr Kent responded by raising his arms in order to protect himself, leading to him suffering a "relatively superficial" slash wound in this area. In a statement which was read to the court to his behalf, he described being left with a three-to-four inch scar to his forearm as a result of an altercation which supposedly concerned his "football club leaving the league". He added: "My son saw me bleeding and was completely distraught. The trauma has deeply affected him. He has become anxious, withdrawn and fearful. Football now causes him worry and fear. The idea that something so violent could happen in a setting meant to promote teamwork is deeply upsetting." Liverpool Echo reports Mr Cockrell said: "There has clearly been some background and build up to it over some considerable time. In reality, it all relates to, on the face of it, a relatively minor disagreement." When Judge David Swinnerton remarked that "one wonders what makes a man of good character take a Stanley blade to a leisure centre over a row over children's football". Mr Cockrell continued: "There is something about football, particularly youth football. We have seen people on the sidelines react in ways which one would never normally expect. This is a man of previous good character with a blade in a leisure centre, which he then used in the course of a physical confrontation." Judge Swinnerton went on to add: "It should never have escalated this far. It concerned a youth football league. What on Earth was he doing with that blade in his hand?" Philip Astbury, defending, replied: "It is utterly baffling, frankly. I do not think either man was expecting to bump into the other on that particular evening. It was not taken with the express intention of using it. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "What happened, happened very quickly. It is a baffling case. One can fairly say that it is a complete aberration on his part with everything he does for the community, for young people who play football and have been fortunate enough to come across Mr Kelly in that capacity." Mr Astbury detailed how Kelly's older son suffers from "serious disabilities". He told the court: "In addition to football and volunteering, he has given up work to care for his son. The prospect of having to leave his son is, frankly, appalling. I cannot say that it is anyone else's fault but, on this few seconds of madness, he has had time to reflect. This has had a huge impact on him and his family. "The situation with Mr Kent had reached a point where his wife had been forced to make a complaint to the police. I hear what your honour says about grown men knowing better and football, but it had gone a little further than that." When the judge remarked that the sport can cause a "loss of all sense of reason and rationality". Mr Astbury added: "The irony is that he is not one of those dads. He is the dad who makes it all possible. He is the dad calming things down on the sidelines when people get heated. That is why this is such an aberration. That is his true character. He has absolutely learned his lesson as a consequence of all of this. Your honour is aware of the difficulty it would create for his older son. "His younger son is not in good health either. This is a moment of madness, not to be repeated on his behalf. This is a case where a suspended sentence could be justly imposed."When the judge remarked that the sport can cause a "loss of all sense of reason and rationality", Mr Astbury added: "The irony is that he is not one of those dads. He is the dad who makes it all possible. "He is the dad calming things down on the sidelines when people get heated. That is why this is such an aberration. That is his true character. He has absolutely learned his lesson as a consequence of all of this. Your honour is aware of the difficulty it would create for his older son. His younger son is not in good health either. This is a moment of madness, not to be repeated on his behalf. "This is a case where a suspended sentence could be justly imposed." Kelly, who the ECHO has been told was then the serving chairman of the Merseyside Youth Football League, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in a public place on the day he was due to stand trial. He wore a black suit over a white shirt and grey tie, shaking his head and puffed out his cheeks as he was jailed for 10 months and handed a five-year restraining order. Sentencing, Judge Swinnerton said: "I have read references from friends, neighbours and family about the good things that you have done, both for your own family but also more widely in the community. "It is a genuine tragedy and genuinely sad to see you standing in the dock facing sentence for serious offences. The court has to deal with many knife crimes. It has an impact on the entire country. There is far too much of it. Much of it concerns youths. You are not a youth. You are 43. You are a family man of good character. It beggars belief really, what you were doing. "I suspect that you cannot really understand what you were doing yourself. Wherever or whenever you got it, that night, you had it in your clenched hand as you left the leisure centre. You can see young people walking in and out of that leisure centre, and you have got a blade in your hand, unbelievably. You went, at least, to a quiet area away from those children. "You and Mr Kent went to resolve a straightener, two grown men. But you took a blade. That, of course, makes the seriousness of this so much worse. You did not cause a very serious injury. It is relatively superficial. It was a highly dangerous weapon. I bear in mind that the purposes of sentencing include deterrent, as well as punishment and rehabilitation. "That is important with knife crime, because it is far too prevalent and needs to be deterred. That sentence has to be immediate. The message has to got out that you simply cannot take a blade out to resolve an argument, whether you are a child or an adult. People really need to learn that you cannot take a blade out and use a blade on people without going into custody."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Augusta's SWAT team commander talks about responding to intense situations
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Whenever the call comes, they are ready to respond. We take a close look at the SWAT team on this edition of The Means Report. Lt. James Kelly is our guest. He tells us what his team does when they're called to a possible crime scene. We also talk about what it takes to move from being a deputy, to being an officer with SWAT. Plus, how you can help if you see the SWAT team in action. Enjoy this interview and be sure to join us for The Means Report. We are on Monday afternoon at 12:30 on NewsChannel 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sunday World
20-05-2025
- General
- Sunday World
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful' Irishman after tragic car crash in Australia
James Kelly, from Co. Armagh, has been described 'a bright and cherished young man' following his sudden passing. A community in Armagh has been left shaken following the death of a young man in an accident abroad. James Kelly, from Armagh City, died as a result of an accident in Australia on May 17. A funeral notice described James as the beloved son of Catherine and Jim, a cherished brother to Natalie, and a dearly loved grandson of Tommy, the late Marie Hagan, and the late Art and Mary Kelly. Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council, Sarah Duffy, said the 'devastating news has shaken our community.' She said: 'I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of James Kelly, a young man from Armagh City, who lost his life while in Australia. James Kelly. Credit: JJ McArdle & Sons Funeral Directors News in 90 Seconds - May 20th 'This devastating news has shaken our community, and my heart goes out to all who knew and loved him. 'James was a bright and cherished young man who had his whole life ahead of him, and his loss will be felt by many.' Ms Duffy said her thoughts were with the family at this 'unimaginably difficult time.' "No words can ease the pain of such a loss, but I hope they can find some comfort in the love and support that surrounds them,' she added. 'On behalf of the people of Armagh and the wider district, I extend my deepest condolences to the Kelly family. We hold them in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.' Tributes have poured in on social media following news of his death. In a statement a spokesperson for Cuchulainn Hurling Club in Armagh said: 'It is with immense sadness that the Committee and Members of Cuchulainn Hurling Club have learned of the sudden passing of James Kelly in Australia, son of our esteemed Vice Chair and Club stalwart Jimmy, and we wish to tender our deepest sympathies to him, his wife Catherine, daughter Natalie, and the entire Kelly and Hagan family circle. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.' A spokesperson for Armagh Harps GFC added: 'Sincere condolences to the Kelly family, Cuchulainn Hurling Club and James' many friends following his sudden passing.' Others also took to social media to offer condolences. A spokesperson for Mount St Catherine's Primary School in Armagh said they were 'very sorry to hear this sad news' adding that James was a 'wonderful young man'. A former teacher said: 'My goodness. I taught James for two years. A wee gentlemen. Too young. Very hard to comprehend.' Another mourner on social media posted. 'Heartbreaking news, rest in peace James. Such a lovely lad deepest condolences to Cathy, Jim and Natalie.'
Sydney Morning Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The next restaurant from the Tipo 00 crew is … not Italian
The brains behind Tipo 00, one of Melbourne's most treasured Italian restaurants, are making a bold departure with their next venue, opening in late June beneath a city office block at the business end of town. Harriot won't be strictly Italian, or strictly any cuisine. Instead, it aims to distil the relaxed refinement found at Europe's hottest wine bars and new-wave bistros. James Kelly, a chef with several years' experience at mod British restaurant Lyle's in London, and several years at Melbourne's own Embla, will draw on France, Spain, Italy and the UK for his menus. 'A lot of Harriot is based around James' food,' says Luke Skidmore, a partner in Conferre Group, which includes Osteria Ilaria, Figlia, Grana and Tipo 00, together covering pizza, pasta, fine dining and a wine bar. Harriot will be the group's first restaurant without an Italian identity. 'It's definitely new,' says Skidmore. 'But the idea for myself and Andreas [Papadakis, chef and fellow partner] is to support younger staff members to do a venue they want to do.'
The Age
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The next restaurant from the Tipo 00 crew is … not Italian
The brains behind Tipo 00, one of Melbourne's most treasured Italian restaurants, are making a bold departure with their next venue, opening in late June beneath a city office block at the business end of town. Harriot won't be strictly Italian, or strictly any cuisine. Instead, it aims to distil the relaxed refinement found at Europe's hottest wine bars and new-wave bistros. James Kelly, a chef with several years' experience at mod British restaurant Lyle's in London, and several years at Melbourne's own Embla, will draw on France, Spain, Italy and the UK for his menus. 'A lot of Harriot is based around James' food,' says Luke Skidmore, a partner in Conferre Group, which includes Osteria Ilaria, Figlia, Grana and Tipo 00, together covering pizza, pasta, fine dining and a wine bar. Harriot will be the group's first restaurant without an Italian identity. 'It's definitely new,' says Skidmore. 'But the idea for myself and Andreas [Papadakis, chef and fellow partner] is to support younger staff members to do a venue they want to do.'
