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James O’Donnell arrest (Merseyside Police)

Drunk driver who killed cyclist while driving 63mph in a 30mph zone jailed for 11 years

James O'Donnell initially pleaded not guilty before changing his mind before trial

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 17:59
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Operation Gears illegal e-bike crackdown footage, Merseyside Police

“Pedestrians could be killed”: 62mph illegal e-bike seized as police say crackdown targeting “reckless” criminals, not “law-abiding” cyclists

“These vehicles are not just a nuisance – they’re being used to commit serious crime and put our communities at risk,” Merseyside Police said, after seizing over 500 illegally modified electric bikes and scooters in 2025

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 17:18
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Merseyside Police appeal over cyclist injuries

Cyclist suffers “significant and life-changing injuries” after rope tied across park path

Police release CCTV of two males who officers believe may be able to assist with investigation

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 13:53
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Island Brow, St Helens; Inset: Anya Foster

“Selfish and reckless” drug driver jailed after killing cyclist while speeding and five times over cocaine limit, before “fleeing and weaving web of lies”

The cyclist, wearing a hi-vis jacket and with lights on his bike, was left for dead on the road with “catastrophic” injuries, with subsequent blood tests confirming the presence of both cocaine and THC (from cannabis) in the driver’s blood

Thu, Nov 07, 2024 13:30
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Tesco Express, Mossley Hill, Liverpool

Machete-wielding men on electric motorbikes attack teenage cyclist, chasing him into “busy” Tesco in attempted bikejacking

The 16-year-old cyclist suffered cuts to his arm and was chased into the store which had several customers in it, with the police issuing an appeal for witnesses

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 12:42
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Bike stolen in machete bikejacking in Merseyside

“Give me your bike or I will stab”: 13-year-old boy threatened with machete during shocking bike theft

After handing over his mountain bike, the boy and his brother were warned “don’t follow us or we’ll cut you up” by the two teenage thieves

Sat, Aug 05, 2023 17:28
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Ashton Road, Newton-le-Willows

Teenage cyclist injured by alleged hit-and-run, red light jumping motorist – hours before another 13-year-old was knocked off his bike in same town by pavement-mounting motorcyclist

One of the boys was hit by a driver, knocking him onto his car bonnet, as he crossed the road on his way to school

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 12:43
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Stolen e-bike and drugs seized by police

Stolen e-bikes “used to further criminality such as drug dealing,” says police

Police in the Wirral seized large quantities of Class A drugs earlier this week after chasing a man on a suspected stolen bike

Sun, Dec 04, 2022 15:38
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Merseyside Police crack down on parking in bike lanes

“Expect a ticket”: Drivers obstructing cycle lanes fined by Merseyside Police

Police crack down on illegal parking in new experimental bike lane on Kingsley Road

Sat, Jan 08, 2022 17:17
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Video: Aggressive driver kicks school run cyclist – but police can’t find driver

Victim who filmed assault in Liverpool frustrated at failure to bring aggressor to justice

Wed, Oct 27, 2021 10:51
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