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BBC News
15-07-2025
- BBC News
'Mum with kindest soul' found dead in Maghull home named by family
A woman who was found dead in her home has been described by her family as a "loving mum and wife".Merseyside Police said Phyllis Daly, 70, was found inside a home on Clent Road, Maghull, with "significant injuries" on Sunday afternoon. Police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder at the Stanley Arms pub in a statement, Ms Daly's family said they were "absolutely heartbroken and devastated beyond belief" by her death. They said: "Phyllis was a loving wife and mum with the kindest soul. "Please respect our privacy as we grieve this unimaginable loss, whilst the police continue to investigate what happened to our wonderful wife and mum."Police said Ms Daly's death was being treated as "a domestic incident in which the suspect and victim knew each other". Police confirmed they were not looking for any further with information that could help the investigation has been urged to contact police. 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
14-07-2025
- BBC News
Murder arrest after woman in her 70s found dead in Maghull home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead inside a home, police have said. Merseyside Police said officers were called to the home on Clent Road in Maghull at about 13:10 BST on Sunday. A woman in her 70s was found inside with "significant injuries" and died at the scene, the force said. A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the Stanley Arms pub in Aughton, Lancashire and has been kept in custody for questioning. Police said the home remained cordoned off, with officers at the scene to "offer reassurance" to the community. The woman's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by police. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Nuttall said: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation but this is currently being treated as a domestic incident in which the suspect and victim knew each other, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it."He continued: "Detectives will continue to gather witness statements and forensic evidence to establish a full understanding of what took place."Anyone with information on the incident has been urged to contact police. 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.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Yahoo
Anti-social youths spark dispersal order in town
A dispersal order has been put in place in a town after groups of youths were found to be "intimidating, threatening and frightening people". The order in Maghull on Merseyside, which runs until 23:00 BST and includes the town's main parks, follows recent incidents of antisocial behaviour as seen at Maghull Cricket Club. Young people were fighting on the cricket field - some armed with hammers - during a junior coaching session last month. Sefton Neighbourhood Inspector Kenneth Sumner said the dispersal order was to "make sure that everyone can feel safe in Sefton". The order gives police and police community support traffic officers the power to order people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or being likely to commit, a criminal offence or anti-social behaviour. Maghull Cricket Club has made about 25 police reports since July last year about people harassing players, setting off fireworks and vandalising its equipment. It is now seeking funding to help with the costs of building a large fence. Insp Sumner said: "We will not tolerate groups intimidating, threatening and frightening people visiting, living and working in the Maghull area, or anywhere across Merseyside." He said many groups of young people had "stayed out of trouble, socialising with friends", but "some have been involved in anti-social behaviour". The issue was "a top priority" and the force was working with local businesses and the council and examining CCTV to identify suspects, he added. Under the legislation officers have the power to seize any item including vehicles and it is an offence for anyone directed to leave the area to return. 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. Cricket club to put up fence after fight on pitch Antisocial youths driving out members - cricket club Merseyside Police
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Anti-social youths sparks police dispersal order in Maghull
A dispersal order has been put in place in a town after groups of youths were found to be "intimidating, threatening and frightening people".The order in Maghull on Merseyside, which runs until 23:00 BST and includes the town's main parks, follows recent incidents of antisocial behaviour as seen at Maghull Cricket people were fighting on the cricket field - some armed with hammers - during a junior coaching session last Neighbourhood Inspector Kenneth Sumner said the dispersal order was to "make sure that everyone can feel safe in Sefton". The order gives police and police community support traffic officers the power to order people to leave an area if they are suspected of committing, or being likely to commit, a criminal offence or anti-social behaviour. Maghull Cricket Club has made about 25 police reports since July last year about people harassing players, setting off fireworks and vandalising its is now seeking funding to help with the costs of building a large Sumner said: "We will not tolerate groups intimidating, threatening and frightening people visiting, living and working in the Maghull area, or anywhere across Merseyside."He said many groups of young people had "stayed out of trouble, socialising with friends", but "some have been involved in anti-social behaviour".The issue was "a top priority" and the force was working with local businesses and the council and examining CCTV to identify suspects, he added. Under the legislation officers have the power to seize any item including vehicles and it is an offence for anyone directed to leave the area to return. 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.
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.'
