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CCTV images of car and
Shaun Walmsley released by Merseyside Police
MERSEYSIDE Police Detectives investigating the
Prison escape of Shaun Walmsley have issued a new CCTV image which shows
Walmsley on the day of the escape.
The image shows that Walmsley's appearance has changed considerably since the
original photograph which was released to the media when he was sentenced to
life for the murder of Anthony Duffy in 2015.
At about 3.05pm, on Tuesday, 21 February 2017, a report was received from
Prison Officers that Shaun Colin Walmsley, 28 years, originally from Walton, had
escaped from their custody outside Aintree University Hospital, as they were
leaving the Hospital, where Walmsley had had an appointment.
As the 3 Prison Officers and Walmsley were getting in to a car 2
other men, believed to be in possession of a gun and a knife, threatened the
Prison Officers and demanded that they release him, before escaping in the gold
coloured Volvo. None of the Prison Guards were physically injured during the
incident. Detective Superintendent
Natalie Perischine, explained:- "The new CCTV image, which was actually
taken from Hospital CCTV on the day of the escape, shows that Shaun Walmsley has
lost a considerable amount of weight, and as a result looks very different to
the image of him which was released after he was convicted of the murder of
Anthony Duffy. Detectives are currently working with officers from the National
Crime Agency and police forces in Europe and further afield to locate Walmsley
and put him back behind bars. We have also released a CCTV image of a silver
Hyundai i10, which was seen in the Fazakerley area in the hours following his
escape, on 21 February 2017. We believe there were 2 people in the car and I'm
asking people to think back to what they were doing that day and if they
remember seeing this car in the area. If you recognise the car, I'd urge you to
get in contact and give us any information you may have, as this could help us
with our investigation. I would like to reiterate that Shaun Walmsley, and the 2
others involved in the incident, are dangerous individuals and we will be
relentless in our pursuit of them. We are determined to find Walmsley and put
him back behind bars. And we are also committed to finding the offenders who
helped him escape or anyone who may be harbouring him, so that we can put them
before the Courts."
Walmsley is described as:- white, 6ft tall and of slim build with dark brown
hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing dark bottoms and a dark jacket.
The 1st man, who was believed to be armed with a gun, is described as having his
face covered and he was wearing white shoes, grey tracksuit bottoms with a
stripe down each side, a grey hoody and a dark coat. The 2nd man, who was
believed to be armed with a knife, is described as having his face covered and
he was wearing a green coat, dark Nike trainers and grey tracksuit bottoms.
The 1st man, who was believed to be armed with a gun, is described as having his
face covered and he was wearing white shoes, grey tracksuit bottoms with a
stripe down each side, a grey hoody and a dark coat. The 2nd man, who was
believed to be armed with a knife, is described as having his face covered and
he was wearing a green coat, dark Nike trainers and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Detectives are advising the public not to approach Walmsley if they see him, as
he could be in the company of the others who helped him escape and they are
believed to be armed. Walmsley himself, is also described as dangerous.
Officers would ask anyone who has seen Walmsley, knows where he is, or anyone
who saw this car in the area, to contact the Police on:- 999, or Crimestoppers,
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Steven Baxter was jailed for
8 months for pointing laser pen at aircraft
MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that
Steven Baxter has been jailed for 8 months after shining a laser pen in the
direction of 2 planes and a helicopter flying over Merseyside.
Steven Phillip Baxter, 33, of Bradmoor Road, Bromborough was sentenced at
Liverpool Crown Court, on Thursday, 2 March 2017, to 8 months in prison, after
pleading guilty to 3 counts of endangering the safety of an aircraft. The judge
also ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the laser pen.
Baxter directed the laser pen at 2 commercial planes and a National Police Air
Service (NPAS) Helicopter between around 7pm to 11pm, on 23 October 2016.
The Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) of the NPAS Helicopter directed Officers to
the address where the laser was being shone from and Baxter was arrested,
producing the laser pen and admitting the offence in interview.
Merseyside Police Inspector Bob Daly said:- "Merseyside Police treats the
shining of laser pens at aircraft extremely seriously. I hope this sentencing
sends a clear message to anyone considering such a reckless and dangerous act
that the consequences for them are severe. I also want to stress that while
thankfully no 1 was hurt on this occasion, the consequences could have been far
worse for the wider public and we would appeal to anyone with knowledge of
people engaging in this behaviour to contact us."
Ollie Dismore, Director of Flight Operations for the National Police Air Service
(NPAS) said:- "Laser misuse, such as this, is a 21st Century threat not
just to aviation but the wider travelling public and it is a positive step to
see this reflected in sentencing in this way. NPAS and the police forces it
serves take this offence very seriously and will continue to pursue prosecutions
against its own aircraft, as well as supporting airlines and airports in
protecting those travelling by air."
A Liverpool John Lennon Airport spokesperson added:- "The aviation
industry, the Police and the Courts all take this issue very seriously and this
sentencing sends a clear message to anyone using these devices that this will
not be tolerated and that custodial sentences will be handed out."
Anyone with information about individuals who use laser pens illegally are asked
to contact Merseyside Police on:- 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously and for
free, on:- 0800 555 111.
Man charged with attempted murder after an incident in Southport
MERSEYSIDE Police have charged Ryan
Quigley, 22, from Southport, with attempted murder following an incident in
Southport on Saturday, 4 March, in which a 19 year old woman suffered a facial
injury.
We are told that the incident which occurred at around 11.30am, on a footbridge
off Marine Parade in Southport. A knife was recovered close to the scene and has
been seized for forensic enquiries.
Detectives are keen to get the details of a man and woman who found the knife,
via asking them to call:- (0151) 777 3075.
Detective Sergeant Tony O'Brien said:- "We are looking to
identify and confirm the details of a man and woman who located the weapon on
Saturday close to Marine Parade; in addition to anyone else who witnessed the
incident, as we know that members of the public were close by. Your details
could be vital in the investigation."
Quigley has been remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court, on
Monday, 3 April 2017.
Merseyside Police also want to speak with anyone who was in the area at the
time, who may have information which could assist them with the investigation,
via calling Crimestoppers line, for free, that can also be done anonymously:-
0800 555 111. New
Parking Meters in Southport ready to accept new Pound coins
GOOD news for those parking in
Southport for a change, well goodish… Southport's new ticket machines have all
been now been updated again to take the new ₤1 coins as well as the old ₤1
coins. The new 12 sided, ₤1 coin will enter circulation, on Tuesday, 28 March
2017 and the old coins will be fully withdrawn, on 15 October 2017. After 15
October 2017, the round ₤1 will no longer be accepted, as it will no longer be
legal tender.
Ever since Sefton Council scrapped the old parking meters, the new meter
machines which were installed throughout Sefton have been reportedly working
well. We are told that motorists can be rest assured a repeat of the errors of
the past will not happen. Unlike events in 2014 and 2015 when the then outdated
parking meters left both tourists and locals alike, frustrated as the old
machines could not accept the then new coins, such as the "new"
5p. In some ways, free parking would be a better headline, but it's good to know
that Southport is now ahead of many other areas, in preparing their machines.
Please let us know your views on this topic by emailing us to:-
News24@SouthportReporter.com. |
