09/08/2011

Other News In Brief

Man Shot In Aintree

A man has been injured following a shooting in Aintree this morning. Police were called to Wango Lane around 1:55am after receiving a report that a 24-year-old man had been shot. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to wounds to his buttock and stomach and he remains in a serious condition. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0151 777 5699 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

Five-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crash

A five-year-old girl has been killed in a road traffic collision in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The incident happened just before 6pm on Monday August 8 at the Heath Common Caravan Park on Doncaster Road, Wakefield and involved a red transit van. The girl, who has not been named, was taken to Pinderfields Hospital, but later died of her injuries. A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody. Witnesses are asked to contact police on: 0845 6060606.

Man Charged Over Carlisle Sex Assault

A man has been charged with sexually assaulted a woman who was attacked in Carlisle last week. The 29-year-old victim was attacked as she walked along Lonon Road in the early hours of August 5. Jan Sziachetka, 27, of Fusehill Street, Carlisle, has been charged with sexual assault and false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence. He is due to appear before Carlisle Magistrates' Court later today.

(KMcA/GK)

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