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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
I've been working on this investigation for four months. It has taken a huge amount of effort amid ongoing legal battles. One of the most fascinating tales I've ever covered. This is a premium article because we hope it shows the kind of detailed investigative journalism people will pay for.
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A friendly neighbour, a famous painting and an investment gone wrong
Special investigation: Three men claim they were promised grand returns on art deals pitched by their neighbour and friend that never materialised. The police said there was no case to answer
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
BREAKING: New police cover up details surrounding Hillsborough disaster revealed in major new investigation Landmark report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans Full story:
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New police cover up details over Hillsborough disaster exposed
Landmark new report confirms appalling actions of police officers from two forces before, during and after 1989 tragedy led to the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans and subsequent attempts to blam...
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
To those who knew him, he was a family man with a background in IT and a headwear business. But to the world he’s the man who used his car as a weapon, turning scenes of joy into terror. How Paul Doyle went from ordinary to infamous, by me and colleagues. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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The car journey to pick up friend which led Paul Doyle to infamy
A cryptocurrency-obsessed family man turned Liverpool FC's title parade into a scene of utter chaos
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
This is top-tier reporting from @paddyedrich.bsky.social into the disturbing world inside Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s home and the terrifying signs of what was to come
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Inside the Rudakubana house where parents let 'evil go unchecked'
SPECIAL REPORT: The ECHO lifts the lid on what life was like in the Rudakubana household after listening to every minute of the family's inquiry evidence
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
EXCLUSIVE- Top Tory Robert Jenrick threatened the fairness of the Lenny Scott murder trial because of post on X a week into proceedings. A barrister told the court that Mr Jenrick had put his own political ambitions before the requirements of justice. t.co/qG5xqCiBMu
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Court reporting is one of the vital services offered by the regional and local press. When it’s done well like this, you see how important it is. @paddyedrich.bsky.social spent more than 2 months reporting on this brutal and tragic murder trial - his work was deeply appreciated by those affected
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Revenge, lies and heartbreak: The inside story of the Lenny Scott murder trial
SPECIAL REPORT: The revenge murder of Lenny Scott, the lies told by his murderer and the drama from inside the courtroom
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Sam Rimmer was a dad-to-be when he was fatally shot in 2022. A coroner said today that that his family would have no justice while no one had been charged. His mum told me that people have to listen to their consciences to help the police investigation. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Dad-to-be shot dead in street but mum 'has no justice'
Police have said they are confident that they have already arrested the person who fatally shot Sam Rimmer dead
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
In a first-of-its kind sentencing, a company registered as a legitimate business dug into the national grid to splice electricity into cannabis farms run by Albanian gangs. Family members embraced as the gang received lighter than first thought sentences. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Shouts of 'get in' as men who helped drug gangs sentenced
The gang posed as legitimate groundworkers to splice electricity from the national grid to power cannabis farms all over the UK
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Kasey Anderson was 24 when he was murdered following a five year abusive relationship with Natalie Bennett, a mum of four twice his age. This is his story, told by his younger sister Molly. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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My big brother became a shell of who he was - then she killed him
Kasey Anderson was 24 when he was murdered following a five year abusive relationship - this is his story, told by his younger sister Molly
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
NEW: HMP Liverpool’s governor has spoken publicly for the first time since our investigation into serious allegations of assaults in the prison. He avoided a question about whether he believed the prison staff had confidence in him. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Walton governor asked if he has confidence of staff after assaults
Rob Luxford was questioned by a parliament justice committee a month on from an ECHO investigation which found staff held a vote of no confidence in him
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
NEW: Ashley Dale's mum Julie has told me that Lee Harrison's sentence today for drugs offences is "no justice". She added: "There’s no celebration or karma here, just one broken, grieving mum and family who wish Ashley had never met Lee Harrison." www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Lee Harrison's sentence is 'no justice' says Ashley Dale's mum
Drug dealer Lee Harrison was "uncooperative" with police after one time friends turned rivals murdered his partner Ashley Dale
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
A heartbroken mum said she feels relieved after a coroner found her son's suicide was contributed to by neglect on the seventh anniversary of his death. HMP Liverpool and mental healthcare services were heavily criticised in Anthony Paine’s inquest. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Before he died, he told his mum 'don't let anyone get away with it'
Janet Paine said she can finally put her son Tony to rest
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
In an exclusive interview with @liverpoolecho.co.uk, the mum of Alice da Silva Aguiar has spoken for the first time since her daughter was murdered in the Southport attack. Top work from @benhaslm.bsky.social for getting this over the line. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Mum of girl murdered in Southport attack speaks for first time
Alex Aguiar sat down for an exclusive interview with the ECHO as she remembered her smiling daughter who loved to dance
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
We're looking in detail at the government's review into Prevent's contact with Southport triple murderer Axel Rudakubana. The review has found "sufficient risk" was posed by Rudakubana but his case referrals were "closed prematurely". Updates here. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Review into Axel Rudakubana Prevent referrals - live updates
Axel Rudakubana was reported to counter terrorism-led Prevent on three occasions, the last three years before he committed the Southport atrocity
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
My report from the money laundering sentencing of Timmy Donovan and his co-conspirators is today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk splash.
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
A raid on a car dealership toppled a £10m money laundering plot. Timmy Donovan, who killed PC Neil Doyle on a night out in 2014, was “the leading player”. He was sentenced along with five others today. Details in my full report from Manchester Crown Court. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Car dealership raid toppled £10m plot involving police killer
Timmy Donovan, who killed PC Neil Doyle on a night out 10 years ago, played a leading role in the EncroChat plot
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
An excellent, worrying investigation into the chaos at HMP Liverpool from @paddyedrich.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Walton staff claim it's going off daily' with governor 'untenable'
SPECIAL REPORT: Claims experienced staff going off sick, "poorly trained" officers struggling to adapt to prison life and claims senior management aren't listening to concerns. What is happening at HM...
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
SPECIAL REPORT: Experienced staff going off sick, "poorly trained" officers struggling to adapt to prison life and claims senior management aren't listening to concerns. A weeks-long investigation from me looking at what is happening at HMP Liverpool. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Walton staff claim it's going off daily' with governor 'untenable'
SPECIAL REPORT: Claims experienced staff going off sick, "poorly trained" officers struggling to adapt to prison life and claims senior management aren't listening to concerns. What is happening at HM...
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned days after he denied any wrongdoing after allegations of sexual assault and harassment were made against him. He said: This rush to trial by media (be that social or broadcast) has made my position untenable." www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Bishop of Liverpool quits days after he denied sexual assault claim
The Rt Rev John Perumbalath today sent a letter to clergy in his diocese to tell them he will be formally stepping down from the post
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Merseyside Police told the ECHO that the force hasn't ruled out making more arrests in the case of Axel Rudakubana. They've said it remains a live investigation and the probe continues as part of a "broader piece of work". www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Police don't rule out further arrests in Axel Rudakubana case
Merseyside Police detectives said they were still working to find out what Rudakubana's "trigger" was
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Following Rudakubana's sentencing, the ECHO questioned Lancashire Constabulary about why the force chose to not arrest him when he told officers he "wanted to stab someone" due to "embarrassing" videos on his TikTok account. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Police didn't arrest Rudakubana after finding him with knife on bus
Lancashire Constabulary told the ECHO that the police officer "made what they believe to be the correct decision based on all the information that was known to them"
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Today’s @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page. Always in our hearts - Elsie, Bebe and Alice. ❤️
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
If you read one piece about Axel Rudakubana today, it should be this extensive and meticulous investigation by my colleagues @benhaslm.bsky.social @paddyedrich.bsky.social and @adameverett.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana: From ‘choir boy’ to infamous child killer
Axel Rudakubana lived an unremarkable life in a rural village while he immersed himself in violence, murder and genocide
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
From unknown ‘choir boy’ to evil child killer. @benhaslm.bsky.social, @adameverett.bsky.social and I have looked at how Axel Rudakubana descended into dark depravity - and what opportunities were missed before he carried out his murderous plans. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana: From ‘choir boy’ to infamous child killer
Axel Rudakubana lived an unremarkable life in a rural village while he immersed himself in violence, murder and genocide
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to life with a minimum of 52 years this afternoon for the Southport murders. However, the High Court judge said it was likely he would never be released. W/ @adameverett.bsky.social. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana will serve at least 52 years behind bars
The 18-year-old admitted the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar
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Adam Everett @adameverett.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Axel Rudakubana will be sentenced for the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar today. Myself and @paddyedrich.bsky.social will be providing live updates from the courtroom here @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana to be sentenced for Southport murders - updates
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Weapons, books about genocide, mass murder and war and scientific equipment used to make ricin were found inside Axel Rudakubana's house of horror. W/ @adameverett.bsky.social and @benhaslm.bsky.social. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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What police found inside Axel Rudakubana's house of horror
Police determined the Southport stabbings were premeditated because of what they found in Axel Rudakubana's home
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Tomorrow’s Liverpool ECHO front page. 🔴 Teenager breaks silence to admit murdering girls. 🔴 Killer’s dad begged taxi driver not to take him to former school. 🔴 Teenager was referred to anti-terrorism task force on three occasions.
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The Home Secretary announced earlier this evening that a public inquiry will look to uncover how Axel Rudakubana came to be so dangerous and why a government scheme “failed to identify the terrible risk” he posed. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Home Secretary announces public inquiry into Southport murders
The 18-year-old killer will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Axel Rudakubana tried to take a taxi to his former school a week before he murdered three girls. The only thing that stopped him was his dad begging the taxi driver not to take him. W/ @adameverett.bsky.social and @benhaslm.bsky.social. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana tried to get taxi to school days before murders
The teenager spoke for the first time in court today when he changed his pleas to guilty
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Here is the face of Axel Rudakubana - the teenager who perpetrated one of the worst crimes ever seen in our region when he murdered three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance party. He pleaded guilty to the charges on day one of his trial today. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Face of Axel Rudakubana as killer admits Southport murders
Axel Rudakubana today admitted the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Axel Rudakubana - the teenager accused of the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar in the Southport stabbings - will go on trial today. @adameverett.bsky.social and I will have live updates from the court in the coming weeks. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings trial starts
Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice de Silva Aguiar were stabbed to death during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party last summer
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
And I can reveal the gun used to murder Ellis Cox was used to shoot at a house three months before. It appears a local street dealing turf war was ongoing when Ellis was killed. The friends he was with when he died are understood to have links to criminality. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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House sprayed with bullets using same gun that killed innocent man
Shots were fired at a house three months before Ellis Cox was murdered by a group "on two electric bikes"
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Today would have been Ellis Cox’s 20th birthday. Innocent Ellis was 19 when he was fatally shot in the back when a group of males on two electric bikes targeted his friends. His family heartbreakingly reveal their struggles to get justice for him. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Mum of innocent teen murdered issues message amid 'turf war'
Carolyn Cox's son Ellis was murdered by gun-toting thugs - she said it's only a matter of time before his killers are found
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
A certain generation will remember the “Accrington Stanley, who are they” milk advert from the 80s. As the League 2 club head to Anfield later today, we’ve taken a look at how the boy who delivered the famous line went on to become a lying murderer. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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'Accrington Stanley, who are they' advert boy became lying murderer
Liverpool host Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup - the ECHO has looked back at how the life of a boy from a famous TV advert became marred with crime
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
In an exclusive interview I sat down with Merseyside Police's Chief Constable to look back at 2024. She told me her officers were "policing in the dark" during the summer due to the amplification of misinformation in the wake of the Southport stabbings. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Chief Constable - officers 'policing in dark' due to disinformation
Merseyside Police's Chief Constable Serena Kennedy spoke exclusively to the ECHO to look back at 2024
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
NEW: An investigation has been launched by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman following the death of a young woman in HMP Styal on Christmas Eve. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Young woman dies in prison on Christmas Eve
The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating the death of Alex Davies
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Lee Hickman - a man initially arrested in the wake of Olivia Pratt-Korbel's shooting because of an alleged feud with Thomas Cashman's intended target - has lost a legal battle with the Parole Board. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Man arrested after Olivia's murder loses new legal battle
Lee Hickman was arrested following the shooting because of an alleged feud with Joseph Nee - the intended target of the attack
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
A dad was born into a "cult" before he sold drugs in Liverpool's nightlife. After his arrest he was left with two options in prison. This is the pretty extraordinary story of Kevin Cockburn and how his faith pulled him out of a downward spiral. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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He pulled out a shotgun and I ended up in prison with two options
Kevin Cockburn felt trapped in a life of crime until an experience in prison changed everything
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Ashley Dale’s boyfriend Lee Harrison was arrested for drugs offences less than two miles from where her mum was speaking at a vigil about violence against women. He will be sentenced in the new year. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Lee Harrison arrested while Ashley Dale's mum spoke at vigil
Harrison lied to Julie Dale and refused to help police with their investigations after Ashley was murdered by drug dealers targeting him
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Adam Everett @adameverett.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
The 27-year-old appeared in court this afternoon charged with a string of drug trafficking offences @liverpoolecho.co.uk www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Lee Harrison laughs and smiles before pleading guilty to charges
The 27-year-old appeared in court this afternoon
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
New footage released to the ECHO shows Martin Wilson running home in socks and sliders after shooting Nyle Corrigan. After getting home he tried to give himself an alibi by messaging his dad "ye ok lad just woke up". www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Gunman seen running home in sliders before 'just woke up' message
Martin Wilson fired one bullet from a Glock 9mm pistol hitting Nyle Corrigan in the back
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
In footage given to the ECHO, Nyle Corrigan's killers - Martin Wilson and Connor Smith - can be seen walking towards the "kill point", before pulling out the weapon and moving to take the fatal shot. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Murderers on camera moving to 'kill point' where teen shot dead
Martin Wilson and Connor Smith were sentenced to 32 years' imprisonment for the murder of Nyle Corrigan
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
NEW: Martin Wilson, one of two gunmen who murdered Nyle Corrigan, has previously been before the courts where it emerged he was part of a masked gang who burgled Steven Gerrard's home and threatened to abduct his children. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Murderer burgled Steven Gerrard's home
Murderer Martin Wilson was previously part of a group of men who broke into the LFC star's home back in 2007
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
My full report from this morning in court - there were shouts of "f*** off" and "ta ra" and insults were exchanged after two men were sentenced to life terms for the murder of Nyle Corrigan. Full details here. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Shouts of 'ta ra' to victim's family as men sentenced for murder
Martin Wilson and Connor Smith were sentenced for murder while Jamie Coggins joined them in the dock after he was convicted of assisting an offender
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Axel Rudakubana showed his face for the first time today at Liverpool Crown Court. Pictured here in a court sketch by the PA News Agency.
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
BREAKING: A high court judge has entered not guilty pleas for Axel Rudakubana as the murder suspect remains silent in court. A trial date of January 20 next year has been confirmed. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Judge enters not guilty pleas in court for Axel Rudakubana
The suspect appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh and sat swaying from side to side
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
We're live from Liverpool Crown Court where Axel Rudakubana - the teenage Southport stabbings suspect - will appear for a plea hearing charged with murder. @adameverett.bsky.social and I will provide live updates from the court. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Axel Rudakubana updates as Southport stabbings suspect in court
The 18-year-old is accused of murdering Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Da Silva Aguiar
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
SPECIAL REPORT: Following the culmination of a six-week trial, I've looked back at the murder of Nyle Corrigan and the movements his two killers - Connor Smith and Martin Wilson - made to carry out the sickening execution. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Masked killers executed teen in ambush shooting after £60 row
SPECIAL REPORT: The murder of Nyle Corrigan and the movements his two killers made to carry out the sickening execution
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Paddy Edrich @paddyedrich.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
NEW: Connor Smith and Martin Wilson - the murderers of Nyle Corrigan - have been pictured for the first time following their conviction earlier today. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Murderers who shot teen in the back pictured for the first time
Martin Wilson and Connor Smith were convicted of the murder of Nyle Corrigan, while two others were cleared of the same charge
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