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

I've been working on this investigation for four months. It has taken a huge amount of effort amid ongoing legal battles.

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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...

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

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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

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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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...

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

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."

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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

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.

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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

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...

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

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.

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My report from the money laundering sentencing of Timmy Donovan and his co-conspirators is today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk splash.

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

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...

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...

An excellent, worrying investigation into the chaos at HMP Liverpool from @paddyedrich.bsky.social

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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...

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...

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

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."

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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

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".

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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"

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.

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Always in our hearts - Elsie, Bebe and Alice. ❤️

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

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

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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
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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

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.

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🔴 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.

Home Secretary announces public inquiry into Southport murders The 18-year-old killer will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday

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...

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

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.

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