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Wales Online
21-04-2025
- Wales Online
Tributes paid to man killed after being hit by car as police charge driver with murder
Tributes paid to man killed after being hit by car as police charge driver with murder The incident took place in Liverpool on Good Friday, but the victim was well known in north Wales 46-year-old Martin O'Donovan, who died following an incident on Stonyhurst Road, Woolton Tributes have been paid to a "loving son" who was killed in an incident on Good Friday. Martin O'Donovan, 46, who had links to Flintshire, died following an incident on Stonyhurst Road, Woolton, Liverpool on Friday, April 18. North Wales Live reports that Mr O'Donovan was seriously injured after being hit by a car. Emergency services were called to the scene and Mr O'Donovan was rushed to hospital. However, he sadly died from his injuries. Stephen Bates, 41 years, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with murder. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 22. Mr O'Donovan had links to Cilcain and Caerwys in Flintshire - living in the area for years. His family paid tribute to him. In their statement, they described Mr O'Donovan as a "loving" and "caring" individual, who was "well-read, well-travelled, and full of light". Article continues below The family said: "Martin was a loving, caring, fun, and intelligent son, brother and uncle, who would light up any room with his humour and presence. "He lived life by his motto 'keep smiling' and was highly devoted to his family and friends. "An accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman, he was well-read, well-travelled, and full of light, and his wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. "We are devastated that he has been taken from us in such cruel and senseless circumstances, and as we process such an overwhelming loss, we take solace in the fact that he will always be remembered for the remarkable man that he was." Anyone who may have information on this incident are asked to get in contact with Merseyside Police. They can get in contact with the police force via their social media desk on X @MerPolCC or on Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre'. Article continues below You can also report information via their website: or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000317232.
North Wales Live
21-04-2025
- North Wales Live
Murder charge as tributes to 'loving son' killed after hit by car
Tributes have been paid to a "loving son" killed in an incident on Good Friday. Martin O'Donovan, 46, who had links to Flintshire, died following an incident on Stonyhurst Road, Woolton, Liverpool. Mr O'Donovan was seriously injured after being hit by a car. Emergency services attended the scene and Mr O'Donovan was taken to hospital, but he sadly died from his injuries. Stephen Bates, 41 years, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with murder. He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday 22 April. Mr O'Donovan had links to Cilcain and Caerwys in Flintshire - living in the area for years. His family paid tribute to him. They said: "Martin was a loving, caring, fun, and intelligent son, brother and uncle, who would light up any room with his humour and presence. He lived life by his motto 'keep smiling' and was highly devoted to his family and friends. "An accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman, he was well-read, well-travelled, and full of light, and his wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. "We are devastated that he has been taken from us in such cruel and senseless circumstances, and as we process such an overwhelming loss, we take solace in the fact that he will always be remembered for the remarkable man that he was." Anyone with information on this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre'. You can also report information via our website: or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000317232.
Wales Online
21-04-2025
- Wales Online
Murder charge as tributes to 'loving son' killed after hit by car
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tributes have been paid to a "loving son" killed in an incident on Good Friday. Martin O'Donovan, 46, who had links to Flintshire, died following an incident on Stonyhurst Road, Woolton, Liverpool. Mr O'Donovan was seriously injured after being hit by a car. Emergency services attended the scene and Mr O'Donovan was taken to hospital, but he sadly died from his injuries. Stephen Bates, 41 years, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with murder. He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Tuesday 22 April. Mr O'Donovan had links to Cilcain and Caerwys in Flintshire - living in the area for years. His family paid tribute to him. They said: "Martin was a loving, caring, fun, and intelligent son, brother and uncle, who would light up any room with his humour and presence. He lived life by his motto 'keep smiling' and was highly devoted to his family and friends. "An accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman, he was well-read, well-travelled, and full of light, and his wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. "We are devastated that he has been taken from us in such cruel and senseless circumstances, and as we process such an overwhelming loss, we take solace in the fact that he will always be remembered for the remarkable man that he was." Anyone with information on this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre'. You can also report information via our website: or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000317232. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community See what's happening in your area:
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
Hit and run victim named as man arrested on suspicion of murder
A man who died in a hit and run that took place after a party has been named. Emergency services were called to Stonyhurst Road in Woolton following reports of a man being hit by a car on Good Friday (March 18). Paramedics also arrived at the scene where they found a group of people helping 46-year-old Martin O'Donovan before he was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries. A tribute issued by his family said: "Martin was a loving, caring, fun, and intelligent son, brother and uncle, who would light up any room with his humour and presence. READ MORE: Supermarket cheese that costs £3.80 named best in UK - beating iconic Cathedral City READ MORE: The 'forgotten' village on Manchester's doorstep that's popular with walkers and cyclists in the know "He lived life by his motto 'keep smiling' and was highly devoted to his family and friends. "An accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman, he was well-read, well-travelled, and full of light, and his wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. "We are devastated that he has been taken from us in such cruel and senseless circumstances, and as we process such an overwhelming loss, we take solace in the fact that he will always be remembered for the remarkable man that he was." The Liverpool ECHO reported that an update earlier today, April 20, police confirmed they had charged Stephen Bates, 41, of Herondale Road, Mossley Hill, with murder after he was arrested at the scene on Friday night. A police cordon and large blue tent remained in place on Stonyhurst Road on Saturday afternoon, with a car positioned across the road within it, as forensic teams investigated. At the scene, neighbours told the ECHO they heard shouting in the street before the incident. They said a house party had been held that evening at an address on the road. Yvonne Sowerby, who lives on Stonyhurst Road, told the ECHO: "We saw people arriving around 7pm. We saw people getting out with gift bags and cards. We knew there was a party going on. "Then at 11ish, I'd gone to bed but heard a commotion. It seemed to go away for five or ten minutes. "Then all of a sudden, I jumped out of bed and ran to the window because some noise disturbed me. I looked out of the front bedroom window and there was a car across the road, where the tent is now. "At the far side of the car there was a group of people looking down at the ground. Obviously there was somebody down there. The next thing the blue lights were all here."
