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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Liverpool fire-starter who damaged Beatles attraction jailed
An arsonist who started a fire that damaged a Beatles attraction in the Liverpool street where the band made their name has been Byrne, 38, was caught on CCTV on 14 July setting alight rubbish piled up outside the Beatles Museum in Mathew Street, close to where the famous original Cavern Club venue was. When he was arrested, Byrne, of no fixed address, claimed he had done it because he was being bullied by the government. He was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to three and a half years behind bars for arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered. Byrne was first seen at about 04:00 GMT carrying a sleeping bag before launching his attack. He approached a bin full of rubbish at the side of the museum and then made several attempts to set fire to it with his the flames took hold, he stood back to watch and then walked away. He looked back again a few times as he made his way up Matthew Street, CCTV of the incident showed. Danger He told police he had been drinking vodka before the incident, which damaged the doors of the museum. Speaking after the sentencing hearing on Monday, senior crown prosecutor Mikayla Kitchen, of CPS Mersey-Cheshire, said: "Daniel Byrne deliberately caused a fire by the Liverpool Beatles Museum. "He remained at the scene to ensure it had caught fire, checking the extent of the damage as he walked away. "He had no regard for the lives of people he placed in danger. This sentence reflects the seriousness of his actions on that night." 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.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Pitbull' dog bites mother-of-two in the FACE leaving her pouring with blood and needing 20 stitches
A mother-of-two was left with her lip 'hanging off' and 'blood pouring from her face' after being savaged by a pitbull. Influencer Cody Davies was viciously mauled during a night out with friends in Liverpool city centre on Saturday. The 31-year-old dog lover claimed she approached the animal and tried to stroke it when it leapt up and sunk its teeth into her face. Panicked Cody was left covered in blood and needing emergency treatment, with 20 stitches used to fix her disfigured face. Graphic pictures of her wounds show her top lip looking painfully swollen and a large gash where the out-of-control hound tore into her. The glamorous mother-of-two's injuries were so gruesome, she now fears she will lose out on her lucrative role as a 'brand ambassador' online. Speaking about her trauma, Ms Davies told the Liverpool Echo: 'I was running around with my hands covering my face and blood pouring from my face. 'No taxis would take me because I was covered in blood and thankfully someone rang an ambulance for me.' Model Cody's ordeal took place at about 1am, close to the statue of iconic British rock group - and Liverpool natives - the Beatles, in Mathew Street. The young mother said she had spotted the 'pitbull-type dog' as it was 'playing with its owner', a woman, in the vibrant district of Liverpool - famed for being the home of The Cavern Club, the birthplace of the Beatles. When Ms Davies, of Port Sunlight, approached to pet the animal, it leapt up and sunk its teeth into her face. She was rushed to Aintree Hospital by ambulance where she received 20 stitches. She left the facility a day later, on Sunday morning. The shocking attack has since been reported to Merseyside Police, which has now launched an official investigation. It comes as Ms Davies, who owns two French bulldogs, admitted the mauling had left her worried to be around other animals. And she claimed it was hard to explain her graphic injuries to her young children. 'I feel terrible and I feel so sad,' she added. Police say they have 'identified the dog and its owner' and are now appealing for witnesses or those with CCTV of the attack to come forward. Chief Inspector Nathaniel Stockley said: 'This attack left a woman requiring hospital treatment for injuries to her face. 'We have identified the dog and its owner and our enquiries into the incident are ongoing. 'We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident who may have information to come forward as soon as possible.' Chief Insp Stockley added: 'This case highlights in stark terms the potential dangers of dogs, and I would appeal to anyone with information about dangerous dogs in their area to contact us so that we can take proactive action.' Those with information should contact Merseyside Police quoting the incident refence '125 of 29 June'.
