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The Independent
19-07-2025
- The Independent
Dangerous moment laser targets police helicopter flying over city
A police helicopter was targeted by a green laser while flying over Liverpool in the early hours of Friday, 18 July. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) aircraft, en route to an incident, reported that their aircraft was being targeted from an address in West Derby. Air traffic control at Liverpool John Lennon Airport reported that flights into Liverpool had also been targeted. The NPAS helicopter returned to the area and identified an address on Haydn Road. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 13, were arrested on suspicion of shining or directing a laser beam into an aircraft and have been taken into custody. Captain Paul Watts, Head of Flight Operations at NPAS, said: 'We cannot overstate just how reckless it is to distract a pilot and crew with a laser. 'It is a serious offence. Our crews can pinpoint where a laser strike comes from."
BBC News
18-07-2025
- BBC News
Teenagers arrested after laser shone at helicopter and planes
Two teenagers have been arrested after a laser pen was "recklessly" shined at police helicopter crew and planes flying over from a National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter said its aircraft was targeted by a green laser from an address in the city's West Derby area at about midnight on on, air traffic control at Liverpool John Lennon Airport said flights had also been boys aged 16 and 13 were held at a property on Haydn Road, Merseyside Police said. Cpt Paul Watts, head of flight operations at NPAS, said: "We cannot overstate just how reckless it is to distract a pilot and crew with a laser."It not only endangers those in an aircraft but potentially people on the ground too."It is a serious offence and our crews will always work robustly with local police to ensure those who engage in such dangerous practices are brought to justice before they cause serious harm to others." 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
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Police search for man after shots fired at front door of home
An investigation has begun after reports of a man firing a gun through the front door of a home in Liverpool. Merseyside Police said the house on Leyfield Road in West Derby was occupied but no one was hurt in the incident at about 20:10 BST on force said detectives were trying to track down a man wearing a balaclava and dark clothing, seen riding at Sur-Ron bike, who they suspect had fired at the home.A police spokesman said the "reckless act" could have had fatal consequences. Several roads in the area have been closed as police carry out inquiries into what Insp Chris Saidi said the occupier of the home had been left "badly shaken" by the incident, but nobody was injured. He said: "This is not acceptable behaviour and we will do everything within our powers to find who the person is and bring him to justice."The force has urged anyone with information or CCTV and doorbell footage of the shooting to get in have also asked taxi and delivery drivers who were in the area of Leyfield Road at the time to get in touch if they have any information about the suspect. 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.
South China Morning Post
30-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
UK man appears in court over Liverpool parade crash that injured 79
A British man appeared in court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans injuring almost 80 during this week's Premier League title victory parade. Advertisement Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, is charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 53-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and confirmed his name, address and date of birth. Prosecutor Philip Astbury told the court: 'These charges arise from events around about 6pm on May 26 … in the city centre. 'As significant crowds left the waterfront after the parade for the local football team, this defendant, say the crown (prosecution), drove deliberately at people among the crowd as they tried to leave the area.' A court sketch of Paul Doyle (middle) at Liverpool Magistrates' Court, where he was remanded in custody charged with seven offences. Photo: via AP Doyle was remanded into custody ahead of a further hearing at Liverpool Crown Court later on Friday. He was not asked to enter a plea to any of the seven charges.
Reuters
30-05-2025
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- Reuters
UK man appears in court over Liverpool car collision that hurt dozens
LIVERPOOL, England, May 30 (Reuters) - A British man appeared in court on Friday charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during this week's victory parade. Paul Doyle, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, is charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 53-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and confirmed his name, address and date of birth before the case was briefly adjourned. The incident took place in Liverpool's packed city centre on Monday evening, as around a million people had come out to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League win and watch an open-top bus parade the team and its staff with the trophy.
