These are the latest ECHO headlines this afternoon.
First picture of 'devoted' dad killed in crash
Sean Coffey was a pedestrian involved in a fatal crash on New Year's Eve on the A41, Chester Road in Little Sutton.
The incident happened near the junction of Smithy Lane. Sean, 55 was attended to by paramedics at the scene. Unfortunately, the dad died as a result of the crash.
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Tributes have been paid to Sean, with his family describing him as a ''kind and generous man''. They say he ''loved music, wildlife and was a devoted dad and family man''
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Police update after girl, 16, 'sexually assaulted' in Sefton Park
On Monday, January 2 close to 2:35pm police were called to an area of Sefton Park known as the ''cave''.
The call followed a serious allegation of sexual assault against a 16-year-old girl.
In an update today, Merseyside Police announced a 32-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries
Detective Inspector Paul McVeigh said: ''Please get in touch if you can assist our enquiries''. He continued ''we will be supporting the victim and her family throughout''.
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Tony Bellew 'nearly lost car with three kids in it'
The former boxing champion took to twitter to share his anger of the road conditions in Ormskirk.
The 40-year-old claims he had been travelling near Halsall village towards Ormskirk, when his car hit a large hole in the road.
He shared images of his car tyres on social media. He stated ''2 nasty holes and nearly lost the car with kids in it! Sort your roads West Lancs Council!!!''.
Bellew has three children with his wife, Rachel.
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Nan, 92, 'asked to die' during 33 hour wait on hospital corridor
Elle Edwards killer 'lay in wait' outside pub 'for an hour' before shooting spree
Lamborghini seized and driver reported for being 'eight years too young'
Paedophile abused girl after grooming her with Dr Pepper and Timberland boots
Bulb customer 'horrified' as smart meter says she used £39,025 of energy in one day
