M56 in both directions closed, severe delays due to police incident from J12 A557 (Runcorn) to J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). 2023 BBC. The first incident of the three occurred on Runcorn Spur Road, near Halton Brook, at 15:20 GMT on Monday. Halton Lea - once the Shopping City - and Runcorn old Town are two of its community hubs. Police have charged a suspect with five offences including GBH with intent. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It remains unclear how or why the man was shot. 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Some wouldn't survive. contact the editor here. "It is also important to realise the repercussions that this incident could bring, not only to the offenders, to those around them if they are found to be involved in this.". A DOG has been hitwith a series of strict conditions after it attacked and injured another dog and its owner. Known for the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn is an industrial town and transport hub on the banks of the River Mersey. Do not use Facebook to report crime or record complaints. Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. John Barnes is more worried about Manchester United coming to Liverpool on Sunday than he has been in recent times. The. From other local news sites. Acting Superintendent Tayler said the incident was unacceptable but the ethnicity of the people involved should not be focussed on. . 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. ", On its website APPH states: "The company produces and supports hydraulic equipment for military helicopters, advanced fighter jets, civil airliners and business jets.". Video, 00:00:19, Footage shows man's near miss at level crossing. There are currently four miles of congestion on approach to the scene causing 45 minute delays above the normal travel time. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The firm said Shopping City still welcomes more than 70,000 visitors per week as it signed a maintenance contract for the building for the next three years. 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Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. They are just choosing to spend it more cautiously. inyourarea.co.uk German shepherd owner to pay 3,600 after dog mauled to death "I went to throw the bin outside and I saw this. Li Qing Wong, who lives in the area, said she heard a lot of "shouting and yelling" for about an houraround 10:30pm. Protestors from the group Palestine Action have stormed a Runcorn factory and scaled its roof this morning. Key points: Eight people were taken to hospital, one with "limb-threatening" injuries Three men were seriously injured Except where otherwise noted, content and photographs on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.Owned, operated and copyright CliqTo Ltd 2023 and Chris Haycock. Key Events. The first incident of the three occurred on Runcorn Spur Road, near Halton Brook, at 15:20 GMT on Monday. Cheshire Police contacted Merseyside Police after a member of the public reported seeing a man parking his car and acting suspiciously between 8.30-9pm on the Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Seven men, aged between 22 and 38, were taken into custody. Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams. Police were called to Daw Road at Runcorn around 10:30pm. 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Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. The local Uplands community centre has been taped off by police. "Anyone who has information is asked to contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101 quoting IML 1054649. Footage shows man's near miss at level crossing. A motorbike rider has died after suffering 'serious injuries' in a tragic Runcorn crash. Reports have suggested that there are four cars and a van involved with a two-lane closure in place around the scene. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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He said the number of police in the area would be increased, with offenders dealt with "robustly". One of the men, a 26-year-old local man, was rushed to Whiston Hospital . We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with any video footage, is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 778324 or visit https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer. "All men have since been released as investigations continue.". "It was quite a confronting scene, Ihave witnessed the body cam footage of some of the officers that that went there and had to apply that initial first stage, it was, it was quite hectic.". There is a significant police presence at the Uplands in Runcorn, Cheshire with officers surrounding houses and a number of police cars on the scene as well as an air ambulance, Don't miss a thing! A large police presence is still at the scene where a man was seriously injured earlier today. "We need to really push that message that behaviour whether they're known to each other or not, that is unacceptable and we take a very strong stance on any potential follow up or retaliation.". A man has been shot and seriously injured after a stand-off with police in Runcorn, Cheshire. 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Protestors from the group Palestine Action have stormed a Runcorn factory and scaled its roof this morning. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. The culprits appeared to be four youths ages about 14 years old. The incident occurred at around 1.20pm on Friday, with police called to the scene on Halton Brow. Acting Superintendent Simon Tayler acknowledged the "great work" by first responders at the scene. Anyone with any information can call Cheshire police on 101. Acting Superintendent said operation Tango Rhubarb has been set up at Upper Mount Gravatt Police Station. The entrance to the footpath crossing displays a red warning light when it is unsafe to cross, which the . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A MAJOR route in Runcorn was closed this morning after a crash. Something went wrong, please try again later. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. But will it be safer for women? Cheshire Police, North West Ambulance Service and North West Air Ambulance were all called to the scene, Get the latest news from Runcorn & Widnes straight to your inbox. A new 'veloway' is welcome news for Melbourne's cyclists. Two people were injured as a car "spun and hit a wall" on the Mersey Gateway bridge. A Palestine Action spokesperson said: "So far, activists have broken into the factory to dismantle drone and aircraft machinery, have destroyed property including floodlights, ventilators, windows and cameras, have sprayed blood-red paint across premises, and are currently occupying the roof to prevent operations at the site. Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here. 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