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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Courtney Eales

Dad killed in car crash, police update on Sefton Park assault, Tony Bellew's anger

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.

READ MORE: Gang kicked unconscious man on floor in serious attack on Lark Lane

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''

Full story here

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''.

Full story here

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.

Full story here

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