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Traffic cleared on Warrington Road, Prescot
We are at the scene where a police car was rammed near to Rainhill Stoops garage on Warrington Road, Prescot. The traffic has cleared and the road is open.
Woman struggles free during attempted sex attack in Bootle
A woman escaped from a man who tried to sexually attack her in Bootle.
The victim, in her 20s, was walking on Hawthorne Road, close to the junction of Westminster Road, in the early hours of Wednesday, November 1 when she was attacked.
She was forced away from the main round but after a struggle managed to free herself and run back to Hawthorne Road.
A passing taxi driver spotted the woman and took her home to her family.
The suspect is described as a white man aged in his 40s of large build with a bald head and black clothing.
An investigation by the force’s specialist rape and sexual assault team ‘Unity’ has been launched and witnesses are being sought.
Brutal Craig Smith jailed for life with 17-year minimum for murder of toddler Teddy Tilston
Brutal step-dad Craig Smith has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years in prison for the murder of two-year-old Teddy Tilston.
The unemployed former labourer and bar manager struck the defenceless toddler to the stomach so hard the blow caused massive internal bleeding.
Smith was convicted of murder by a jury of eight woman and four men at Liverpool Crown Court today following 19 hours of deliberations.
Arriva bus strikes next week are ON - including double strike day
Arriva bus drivers WILL be going out on strike for two days next week – meaning Wednesday’s double strike chaos is set to go ahead.
Engineers and drivers at 11 Arriva depots in the North West have already held two days of strike action in a row over pay.
FIVE more days of action are due to be held this month, including strikes on Monday, November 6 and Wednesday, November 8.
Wednesday is set to see transport chaos throughout the area as there will also be strikes on Merseyrail and Northern Rail.
The moment more youths recklessly lob fireworks at police car on Mischief night
This was the unbelievable moment youths recklessly lobbed fireworks at a police car following a ‘number’ of attacks on vehicles across Merseyside on Mischief Night.
The footage shows a marked police vehicle coming to a halt before several explosives appear to be thrown at the car as the yobs can be heard laughing in the background.
As the fireworks are thrown, one of the pyrotechnics can be seen bouncing on the bonnet of the car before exploding above Cockburn Street in Dingle.
Warrington Road in Prescot closed
We are on our way to Prescot where Warrington Road, from junction of Mill Lane to Wilmere Lane, has been closed due to a police car being rammed.
We will be at the scene shortly and will bring you further updates on the issue.
Tolkien takes over city centre as set built by St George's Hall
Have you spotted this new structure that has gone up in Liverpool City Centre today?
A wooden set has been built around a famous Liverpool fountain as period drama Tolkien continues its temporary takeover of Liverpool city centre.
The drama about the early life of the Lord of the Rings author is being filmed in Liverpool as the city continues its role as a film set.
Actors in period costume were seen at Liverpool Town Hall, where the Exchange Flags frontage was partially fenced off so powerful lights could be set up.
Warrington Road police incident - Thugs in 4X4 ram police car from behind before speeding off
Thugs behind the wheel of a 4x4 rammed a police car from behind before speeding away.
The black Landrover Discovery smashed into the rear of the patrol vehicle near the Rainhill Stoops garage on Warrington Road before fleeing towards Widnes.
Officers inside the police car are now being assessed by paramedics at the scene in Prescot after the incident at about 3pm.
A hunt is now on to find the yobs inside the Landrover, which made off down Wilmere Lane, and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact 101 and quote incident number 612.
The police car is believed to have been damaged in the incident this afternoon which remains closed while officers continue to deal with the incident.
The road closure is in place from the junction of Mill Lane to Wilmere Lane while enquiries are carried out and motorists are advised to take alternative routes.
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for information after an incident in Prescot today.
“At around 3pm, a black Landrover Discovery vehicle was reported as ramming a police car from the rear near to Rainhill Stoops garage on Warrington Road.
“The Landrover is believed to have driven down Wilmere Lane towards Widnes. Enquiries are ongoing to locate this vehicle and any occupants.
“Ambulance and police attended and the officers’ conditions are being assessed.”
Travel latest
As most of you no doubt look to make your way home congestion is building in all of the usual areas - think Queens Drive, The Strand, Woodchurch Road etc.
A reminder also that Warrington Road in Prescot is out of action due to a police incident too and Parr Street in St Helens is experiencing slow traffic because of a traffic lights failure.
Travel latest
Another one on the roads as motorists are urged to avoid Parr Street/Jackson Street in St Helens.
It’s currently experiencing heavy traffic as a result of faulty temporary traffic lights according to the borough’s ruling authority.
The spokesman said: “Technicians are on site to resolve the problem.”
Listen to the 999 call lying Craig Smith made after battering toddler to death
Evil murderer claimed Teddy Tilston had swallowed bath water in call made 15 minutes after he had battered toddler.
Please note that some people may find the audio footage distressing.
Warrington Road police incident - latest
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and we are waiting on any details from Merseyside Police about what has happened.
Liverpool pledge improved buying process for Anfield tickets
Club have conducted rigorous testing on software ahead of next members’ sale.
Worth a read this one, especially if you have ever experienced the nightmare of the LFC ticket queue.
Police incident on Warrington Road
The road is closed and we have asked Merseyside Police for more details over this.
Craig Smith facing life sentence for murder of toddler Teddy Tilston - updates
Child killer Craig Smith is about to be sentenced for the murder of Teddy Tilston.
Live updates here as Teddy’s mum Ashleigh Willett returns to see Smith sent down.
This is the mum who failed to protect her twins from monstrous Craig Smith
Ashleigh Willett, 25, was convicted of child cruelty after her boyfriend brutally murdered her son Teddy Tilston.
More shocking failures outlined in another horrific story from court by Jonathan Humphries.
Travel latest
Bit of congestion on Woodchurch Road from Storeton Road (Halfway House Traffic Lights) to M53 (Woodchurch Roundabout).
Travel time is an extra five minutes.
Arriva bus strikes next week are ON - including double strike day
Inside the mind of brutal child killer who previously 'tied up cats' and 'stabbed mum in the face'
A brutal child killer described stabbing his mum in the face and ‘tying up cats’ years before he murdered a toddler, the Echo can reveal.
Craig Smith, 28, had no previous convictions, but ominous flashes of his lethal temper emerged even a week before he beat his ‘step-son,’ two-year-old Teddy Tilston, to death on March 1.
The unemployed former bar manager head-butted a fridge during a row with Teddy’s mum, Ashleigh Willett, around eight days before the toddler died at the family home in Woodville Road, Birkenhead.
While projecting the image of a loving parent, Smith had “struggles with anger” which 25-year-old Willett, his partner of around a year, claimed to have no idea about.
Smith now faces life in prison after being convicted of murder and child cruelty following a four week trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
Wavertree Road is partially closed due to a crash
Wavertree Road is partially closed due to a crash west of Tunnel Road.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that the crash involved a Mini which pulled out of a side street and subsequently collided with a second vehicle. A bus was damaged as well as a result of the crash.
No injuries have been reported, however the road is partially closed and therefore is causing congestion.
Travel latest
Slow traffic in Warrington on A5060 Chester Road into town before A49 Wilderspool Causeway (Brian Bevan Island).
Burglars target homes of Sadio Mane and Dejan Lovren
ICYMI: Thugs targeted the homes of two Liverpool FC stars during the side’s Champions League tie last night.
Burglars broke into Sadio Mane ’s property and smashed a patio door at the nearby home of Dejan Lovren - where they fled after being shouted at.
Tanning shops warning
Now online ►Tanning shops in Wirral are being warned over potentially dangerous sunbeds that produce damaging rays equivalent to the midday sun in Australia.
Trading Standards and Environmental Health officers are testing tanning equipment at all sunbed shops and tanning salons in the borough – and so far eight have been found to be in breach of safety laws.
Sam Cook murder probe: Homes in Anfield raided
Two homes in Anfield have been raided by police investigating the murder of Sam Cook.
Mr Cook, from Crosby, was stabbed to death in Empire bar on Seel Street on Saturday, October 21 while celebrating his 21st birthday.
It is thought the much-loved Liverpool FC fan was attacked after stepping in to defend a woman in the club.
His death sparked an outpouring of grief and calls for greater security at clubs and bars in Liverpool.
The Seel Street club had its premises licence temporarily suspended last week amid allegations of links to serious crime and disorder.
Today police confirmed have carried out warrants in the Anfield area as part of their ongoing enquiries.
At around 6am, detectives carried out raids at addresses in The Coppice, Anfield.
Officers are still asking for people who were in the basement of the Empire club, on Seel Street, who may have witnessed the 21-year-old’s murder in the early hours of Sunday, October 22 to come forward with any information they may have.
Detectives are also reminding people with any images or video from the night of Saturday, October 21 which could be relevant to send them to samcookmurder@merseyside.police.uk.
Anyone with photos or video can be assured that anything sent will be treated in confidence.
People with further information which could assist the investigation are asked to contact detectives on the hotline number 0800 230 600, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Five men arrested in connection with the murder of Sam Cook have been released by police.
A 21-year-old man from Walton has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Four other men have all been released on conditional bail to a date later this month.
VERDICTS IN THE TRIAL OF SMITH AND WILLETT
Craig Smith, 28, was arrested after two-year-old Teddy Tilston was found lifeless in the family home in Woodville Road, Birkenhead, on March 1 this year.
While two-year-old Teddy was dying, his twin sister Cassidy was being treated in hospital for a head injury, which prosecutors claim was also the result of an assault by Smith.
In a 999 call made at 2.25pm, Smith claimed Teddy had slipped underwater in the bath and was not breathing - but paramedics noted he was completely dry and both twins were found to have a ‘catalogue of injuries’.
The children’s mum, 25-year-old Ashleigh Willett, is also on trial jointly charged alongside Smith with two counts of child cruelty towards Teddy and Cassidy.
Smith also faces an additional charge of assaulting Cassidy causing her actual bodily harm, in relation to the head injury.
Police hunt for woman who assaulted officers and burgled homes
Police are hunting for this woman in order to place her back behind bars.
Roxanne Glorman was previously released on license after serving a sentence for burglary, criminal damage and assaulting police.
However, the 26-year-old then breached her license conditions and has now been recalled to prison.
Police said they have undertaken “extensive efforts” to find Glorman but are now appealing for help to trace her. She is white, around 5ft 5in tall, of proportionate build, with long brown hair and brown eyes, with a Liverpool accent.She is known to have connections to the New Ferry and Rock Ferry areas of Wirral.
Anyone who has seen Roxanne Glorman or has any idea of her whereabouts is asked to call Merseyside police either on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 0517202460 or call the non-emergency contact number 101.
Alternatively you can provide information to Crimestoppers online atcrimestoppers-uk.org/information.
