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Michael Byrne get 16 months following scrambler bike collision
MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed that
Michael John Byrne, aged 25, has been sentenced to 16 months at Liverpool Crown
Court, on Wednesday, 18 February, following a serious road traffic collision in
Huyton in June 2014.
Michael Byrne had pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving;
license and insurance offences; and failing to stop at the scene of a collision
at an earlier hearing and has been sentenced to 16 months in prison.
Byrne was riding a scrambler bike along Manor Farm Road in Huyton on 5 June 2014
when it collided with a 71 year old man, leaving him with a serious head injury
and a leg which was broken in 2 places. Byrne failed to stop at the scene, but
later went to a Police Station and was subsequently arrested and charged.
Constable Darran Doyle, Matrix Serious Organised Crime Roads Policing Unit
said:- "This case highlights in the starkest possible way the risks posed
by scrambler bikes when they are ridden in a dangerous or anti-social way.
Michael Byrne didn't give a second thought about the possible consequences of
his actions. Sadly, he came off the bike which then collided with an elderly man
and, as a result, shattered the lives of a couple who have been happily married
for nearly 50 years."
In her personal statement, the victim's wife spoke of her husband and said:-
"He is in a lot of pain with his back and his legs. He used to be a very
proud man about his appearance, but now, some days, he won't get washed or
shaved. He refuses to get in the bath because it's a struggle for him and it's
very hard for me to get him in and out. 'He used to have a big appetite, but
just lately he finds fault with everything I cook. I know as you get older you
don't have the same appetite, but my husband has not been the same man since the
accident."
Constable Doyle added:- "Today's sentence sends a clear message that both
the police and the courts will not tolerate people who ride off road bikes
dangerously and put the lives of pedestrians and other road users at risk. I am
convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed and I want to
take this opportunity to reassure communities across Merseyside of our
unwavering commitment to tackle the problem of nuisance and dangerous scrambler
bikes. We are continuing to seize bikes which we believe are stolen or have been
ridden in a dangerous or anti-social way. We are also working with a wide range
of partners to identify where these vehicles are being used and stored. This
pro-active work will continue over the coming weeks and months and demonstrates
our long term commitment to tackling this problem. We have had lots of help from
people across Merseyside giving us information on those responsible for riding
these bikes and where they are being stored and I would urge communities to
carry on calling us so that we can take action."
People with information can call Police Officers on the:- 101 number or
Crimestoppers, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111. |
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Review:- 'Simon Amstell performs in Liverpool'
Review by:- Jo Forrest
AN extra date that was added to
Liverpool's Epstein Theatre's bill, when
Simon
Amstell played to another packed
audience, on 13 February 2015. I am a big Fan of Simon Amstell from his very
early days on:- 'Pop World' to:- 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks',
where I feel he was one of the best presenters they have ever had.
He starts the night talking about the day of Nelson Mandela's death which
probably wasn't the right point at which to make a flippant accusation of racism
about segregation at the BBC, while a guest on the all white Radio One breakfast
show and observing the all black 1Xtra booth next door. That however, is the
kind of thing he likes to do.
He talks about his parents and their subsequent divorce, and how he craves the
attention of the audience. Having informed us that theirs is now in a very happy
relationship, he goes on to say how he is haunted by dreams of sex dungeon
promiscuity.
To Be Free calls for us to move beyond the boundaries of what is the social
"norm" to move beyond the hypocrisy and shame in our dealings with
one another, to embrace our more natural and spontaneous selves. It wouldn't be
funny if it wasn't true, sometimes embarrassingly so.
Simon proved he was no disappointment, but I have to admit the biggest let down
for me was the fact he only played for 60mins. A far cry from some of the big
comedians who performed well in excess of this.
Simon was supported by the rather odd and incredibly funny Norwegian, Daniel
Simonson.
For more information about his tour both her and in the US, please visit:-
SimonAmstell.Co.UK.
Why did Milton Jones devotees head to Liverpool?
Review by:- Janet Penny
ON 13 February 2015, the arrival of Great
Uncle Randolph Digby-Jones with his Poundland false beard and
assortment of flags was a clever and amusing introduction to the
evening, at The Auditorium, within the Liverpool ACC.
Packed full of his surreal pun work,
Milton expertly
delivered his material with the aid of 3 chairs, a pirate's wigwam
and a projector to a full audience, whilst searching for the
treasure on Amber's treasure map, we visited parts of Milton's brain
that were producing one liners so sharp there were secondary waves
of laughter as some of us belatedly worked them out. This was Milton
Jones as you will have come to have loved or loathed him on TV.
Supported by Nish Patel, a good, honest comedian, this was a well
intended and well thought out show that will delight fans of
Milton
Jones and
leave others as confused as ever.
To see the full list of venues Milton Jones is still to perform his
show:- 'Milton Jones and the temple of daft' at,
please go to:-
MiltonJones.com. |
