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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Teenager, 18, has ‘three-quarters of scalp ripped off' on funfair ride in Hampshire
An 18-year-old woman has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after her hair reportedly became caught in a funfair ride in Hampshire at the weekend. Emergency services were called to Netley Marsh Steam and Craft show shortly before 11pm on Saturday after the teenager's hair was said to have been trapped in the rollers of a swinging floor. Emma Perry, a nurse from Southampton General Hospital, told the Southern Daily Echo: 'Her friend came off the ride and said she was bleeding, so I offered my services as a first aider. 'When I got up there, I saw that three-quarters of the girl's scalp had been ripped off in what we call a degloving incident.' One woman told the BBC that she had helped provide first aid to the teenager, and that there had been 'shock and panic' at the scene. "One of the girl's friends came down and said how serious it was and some of us offered assistance,' she said. "It's very shocking it could happen on a fairground ride that young children go on. This must never happen again.' In a post on Facebook, the show's organisers said: 'The unfortunate incident that happened at the show last evening is being investigated by the relevant authorities. 'Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show Ltd are cooperating with all parties involved. No further comment will be made until such time as appropriate and more information is available. 'Any comments made at present on social media are NOT the views of the show organisers and we will continue to support all parties involved. A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: 'We were called at 10.53pm on 26 July with reports that an 18-year-old woman had sustained potentially life-changing injuries to her head while on a ride at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show. 'She was taken to hospital for treatment. 'Police attended and have liaised with the Health and Safety Executive.'
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Girl seriously hurt after eBike crash in Weston-super-Mare
A five-year-old girl has been seriously hurt after a hit-and-run outside her home involving an electric incident happened on Thursday evening in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, and left the girl with "potentially life-changing" said the rider of an electric-blue and black Surron or Talaria-style electric motorbike collided with her on Brompton rider has been described as a white male, aged around 17 to 18 years old. He was wearing black clothes, a hooded top, and a balaclava. The jacket of the rider had a "distinctive motif printed or embroidered across the rear of the shoulders", police bike had front forks wrapped in either white or reflective have asked witnesses or anybody with either dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tear-jerking moment footballer son of Spurs cult hero returns to the game - six months after losing a leg when he was hit on motorway hard shoulder while changing tyre
Former Bournemouth forward Jordan Chiedozie who lost a leg in a motorway crash received a guard of honour from his former club and teammates. The 30-year-old, who was on Bournemouth's books from 2007 to 2012 but never made his senior debut for the club, was left in a coma after the crash in February. Chiedozie, who played for Southern League club Bashley FC, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire. After suffering a flat tyre, Chiedozie and Bashley physio Reighan Taylor pulled over onto the motorway hard shoulder. As the player stepped out to assess the situation, he was struck by another vehicle and had to be rushed to hospital where he remained in a coma for two weeks. He suffered life-changing injuries, losing his right leg and suffering open fractures on his left leg, as well as cracking his pelvis. In aid of Chiedozie, Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side on Friday, with the youth side winning the game 6-1. Chiedozie, whose father is former Nigeria international and Tottenham Hotspur player John Chiedozie, played for the Bournemouth's academy side for seven years earlier in his career. Ahead of the game both sets of teams performed a guard of honour for Chiedozie who made his way onto the pitch. He said the 'one goal' he had set himself was to be able to walk back in to Bashley. 'I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg,' Chiedozie told the BBC. ''It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries.' On X (formerly Twitter) , Bashley FC's page said: 'The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie. 'A massive thank you to AFC Bournemouth Academy and both sets of supporters who made tonight very special.' Bashley FC manager, Jack Williamson posted: 'A day that meant so much. Inspirational doesn't even begin to describe Jordan Chiedozie. 'AFC Bournemouth Academy were immaculate as anticipated and just another step on our journey forward as a club this season.' Following his youth career at Bournemouth, Chiedozie went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton. More than £34,000 has been raised by several football clubs through match day collections and online fundraisers to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building trade. A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She was later bailed until May 1, extended until August 1.
BreakingNews.ie
07-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man who attacked victim after being invited to house for food jailed for six years
A Co Donegal man who attacked another man after he had been invited back to his home for drinks and food leaving him with "life-changing injuries" has been sentenced to six years in prison. Tristan McAteer attacked his victim with a knife, slashing his face after he was invited back to Stephen Doherty's house in Ballybofey on October 16th, 2024. Advertisement The 26-year-old accused appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to two charges including robbery and the production of an article, namely a knife. Details of the incident were outlined to the court by Detective Garda John O'Sullivan and state barrister, Ms Fiona Crawford, BL. The accused and Mr Doherty, along with a woman, had been out drinking at the Shamrock Bar in Ballybofey, earlier in the day. When back at Mr Doherty's house at Navenny Street, the victim asked McAteer and the woman if they would like something to eat. Advertisement When he came back into the room with food, McAteer told Mr Doherty that he was taking his television and then attacked him with the knife, slashed him in the face and head. Mr Doherty tried to defend himself and managed to get on top of McAteer and put his knees on top of his arms as he tried to hold him down. However, the woman then attacked Mr Doherty by stabbing him with a screwdriver in the head and then striking him in the back with slats of wood from a child's bed which she had found in the house. Mr Doherty managed to flee from his house to a nearby bar to raise the alarm while bleeding heavily. Advertisement CCTV He asked to look at their live CCTV and as he did so he witnessed McAteer and the woman leaving his home and getting into a taxi with two of his televisions, a Playstation 4 console and controller and a portable speaker Mr Doherty was then taken to hospital where he was treated for his multiple injuries. They included lacerations to his cheek and forehead and damage to his nose. The scene was secured by gardaí and later that evening, McAteer was located and arrested at Glenfin Street at approximately 9.50pm. Advertisement His clothing was covered in blood, he had been fighting with other people and he was pepper-sprayed by gardaí before being arrested. He has been in custody at Castlerea Prison since October 21st, 2024 and has entered a plea to both charges. The woman who attacked Mr Doherty during the incident is also due to come before the Circuit Court and Judge John Aylmer remarked that this was very much a "joint enterprise". Victim impact statement A victim impact statement was read out in court on behalf of the victim Mr Doherty. Advertisement The statement on behalf of Mr Doherty, who was not in court, told how the incident had resulted in his home being turned upside down and his life destroyed. He said he thought his life was at risk at one stage when McAteer had the blade to his throat and that he was seriously injured as a result of the attack. The court heard how McAteer has 30 previous convictions for a range of offences including robbery, possession of knives, assault, road traffic, criminal damage and breach of a safety order. Barrister for the accused, Mr Peter Nolan, BL, said his client was actually a very quiet man when sober but is often under the influence of some kind of intoxicant. He had a troubled background, never knew his father and his relationship with his mother is strained although she has always supported him. His brother died tragically earlier this year and this had had a particularly bad impact on McAteer and he realises now that he is at a crossroads in his life and that his life is bleak, said Mr Nolan. McAteer has now broken all contact with the co-accused and other people he was involved with. Mr Nolan added that this was a "classic situation" of a man with no qualifications, no work history and no ability to be gainfully employed so he slips into the easy way of drinking but now realises that's not the way. He said McAteer had put his hands up and gone forward on a signed plea and was anxious to deal with the case. He added that it was a story that Judge Aylmer has heard numerous times but he was anxious that something be done for McAteer stressing that he agreed with the Judge that this was very much a "joint enterprise" and that both of them were responsible for it. Sentence Passing sentence, Judge Aylmer said the aggravating features of the case was that McAteer had previous convictions for robbery and assault and the fact that he produced a weapon and used it on the homeowner. He added that all this occurred in the sanctity of Mr Doherty's home where McAteer had been invited as a guest before walking away with his television. His victim had been left in a state of anxiety and depression and had to get counselling to help him for guidance moving forward. Before considering mitigation, Judge Aylmer said he placed the robbery at the upper end of the scale meriting a sentence of 11 years in prison and the production of a knife at the utmost end of the scale meriting a full maximum sentence of five years in prison. He added the accused had come before the court on a signed plea which was "very wise" where he said almost nothing else could be said for him. He accepted McAteer was remorseful, that gardaí said he was quiet when sober and that his entire criminal record was related to his chronic drug and alcohol addictions, adding he will have plenty of time to address these issues in prison. Due to the signed plea, he was reducing the sentence of robbery to one of seven years and the production of a knife to one of three years with both sentences to run concurrently. He added that he wanted to encourage McAteer to engage in his rehabilitation and said he was suspending the last 12 months of the sentence meaning the accused will serve six years in prison. When the sentence was handed down McAteer spoke up to Judge Aylmer and called the sentence "disgusting" before being led away by prison officers.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- BBC News
Man held after car mounts pavement and hits woman in Hull
Man held after car mounts pavement and hits woman Police cordoned off the street after a car came to a rest on the pavement A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman suffered "life-changing injuries" when a car mounted the pavement and struck her. Humberside Police said the incident happened on Chanterlands Avenue in Hull shortly before 07:30 BST. A spokesperson said officers had received reports that the woman had been hit by a silver Volkswagen Polo. A 50-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remained in custody, the spokesperson added.
