Charlotte Hadfield

United Kingdom

Senior News Reporter at Liverpool Echo

Content Editor @LivEchoNews 📩 [email protected]

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Everything judge said as Peter Sullivan's 38-year murder conviction quashed

1 day ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Charlotte Hadfield

Sullivan's conviction was quashed following the longest miscarriage of justice in UK historyA man who has served 38 years in prison for the murder of Diane Sindall has had his conviction quashed after new DNA evidence emerged. Peter Sullivan, now 68, was convicted of killing barmaid and florist Diane in an alleyway in Birkenhead on August 1 1986. Merseyside Police later said it was one of the worst murder cases they had worked on due to the extent of Ms Sindall's injuries.
Live updates as police close main road after crash

1 week ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Charlotte Hadfield |Megan Banner |Emily Rose Carubia

Police have closed a main road in Bootle this afternoon following a crash. Several police vehicles and ambulances are at the scene of the incident on Bailey Drive. Merseyside Police confirmed the crash involved a white Ford Focus and a DAF truck. Police, fire and paramedics are all at the scene and Bailey Drive is currently closed while emergency services deal with the incident. It is currently unclear if there are any injuries at this stage, police said.
Girl, 14, and boy, 16, injured in double stabbing

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Charlotte Hadfield

Armed police were called to the sceneA 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl have been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Kirkby. Armed Police were called to Whitefield Drive at around 8.25pm on Wednesday, April 30, to reports of two teenagers being stabbed. Merseyside Police said both victims have been taken to hospital for assessment of their injuries. A road closure is in place on Whitefield Drive at the junction with Harriers Crescent.
Live updates as police and forensics surround road and cordon in place

2 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Charlotte Hadfield |Emily Rose Carubia

Police and forensics have descended onto a road in Kirkby this evening following an incident. Police and paramedics are currently at the scene on Whitefield Drive in the town. A large cordon is in place on the road, with The Johnny Todd pub and a Go Local store both inside the cordon. Photos taken at the scene show detectives and forensics inside the Go Local store carry out their investigations. A police helicopter can also be seen circling overhead.
Police officer jailed for helping 'committed criminal' she was 'infatuated' with

3 weeks ago | express.co.uk | James Holt |Charlotte Hadfield

Undated handout photo of Choni Kenny (Image: Greater Manchester Police/PA Wire)Liverpool Crown Court heard on Wednesday, April 23, that police officer Choni Kenny, 27, had a "casual sexual relationship" with "committed criminal" Josh Whelan, who she may have been "infatuated" with. Kenny, who joined Greater Manchester Police in 2020, also had a "physical but casual" relationship with her former schoolmate Rahim Mottley, who was under investigation by police when he moved to Spain.
Judge says 'I know what's going on' after couple's Creamfields excuse

3 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Kenny Parker |Charlotte Hadfield

''What planet do people think judges are on?"A judge told a couple "I know exactly what's going on" after they ended up in court for what they did at Creamfields. Erin Gallacher, 23, and her then boyfriend Keir Lyons, both from Scotland, travelled hundreds of miles to try and smuggle almost £2,000 worth of ketamine into the music festival in Daresbury. Erin tried to sneak in 46 wraps of the drug hidden inside two Kinder egg tubes, concealed in her vagina.
Easter travel warning issued as trains cancelled to Liverpool Lime Street

4 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Neil Lancefield |Charlotte Hadfield

People are being urged to check before they travelA warning has been issued to people travelling across the country by train this Easter weekend. Network rail is set to carry out work on more than 300 projects across the UK between Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, causing a number of lines to be closed.
12 unusual doors found in Liverpool city centre and what lies behind them

4 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Jess Molyneux |Charlotte Hadfield

We walk past these buildings everyday, but not everyone has stepped insideLiverpool has a rich and fascinating history, from its fascinating characters to famous faces and of course, our many historic buildings that have stood the test of time. Walking through the city centre alone, it's not hard to find a piece of history right in front of you.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal house explosion

4 weeks ago | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Charlotte Hadfield

A major incident was declared and homes were evacuated following the explosionA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal explosion at a house in Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were called to John Street in Worksop at 7.39pm on Saturday, April 12, after an explosion inside a house. A major incident was declared and homes were evacuated. David Howard, 53, died at the scene. His next-of-kin are continuing to be supported by specially trained officers.
Family pay tribute to 'full-of-life' 13-year-old who died in house fire

1 month ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Charlotte Hadfield |Greta Simpson

"Layla was a typical, happy 13-year-old, filled with dreams, laughter and love"The family of a 13-year-old who died in a house fire in Merseyside have paid tribute to her, as police and fire services launch an investigation into the blaze. Layla Allen died following a fire on Kingsway in Prescot just before midnight on Wednesday, April 2, the Liverpool Echo reported.