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A trial which was expected to take six weeks lasted nearly four months but was never short on twists, turns and flashpoints @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Killer confronted by son after murderer's courtroom row with jury
This Week in Court: A trial which was expected to take six weeks lasted nearly four months but was never short on twists, turns and flashpoints
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"What the motive was remains a mystery. Whatever it was, it did not justify shooting someone dead. It has achieved nothing other than the destruction of one life and the destruction of the futures of you and the other three."
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Dairy Milk, Ring doorbell and 'grassing' left four facing life
This Week in Court: Ryan Walsh-Westhead was captured on camera saying four words which proved his involvement in the murder of Rikki Berry beyond all doubt
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February 14, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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BREAKING: Ryan Walsh-Westhead has unanimously been found guilty of the murder of Rikki Berry @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Tears as man guilty of murder after Ring doorbell confession
Ryan Walsh-Westhead has been convicted of murdering Rikki Berry after the 36-year-old was fatally shot outside his girlfriend’s house
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February 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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A male model, author, singer and entrepreneur, Walter Chahwanda's innate charisma allowed him to build a devoted following in a converted former printing shop. Instead of using his power for good, he abused it in the most appalling way @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Church on industrial estate where pastor hid dark secret
This Week in Court: Author, singer and entrepreneur Walter Chahwanda's charisma allowed him to build a devoted following in a converted former printing shop
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February 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Three men have told me how they were convinced to invest tens of thousands of pounds in the sales of famous Turner paintings by their charismatic neighbour

As the years rolled on, they started to realise things were not going to plan

Full investigation 👇
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
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February 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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Today's @liverpoolecho.co.uk front page and four pages inside covers my investigation into men who were convinced to invest thousands into art sales by their neighbour and who never got their money back

You can read the full detailed investigation here

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February 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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A trial which was expected to take six weeks lasted nearly four months but was never short on twists, turns and flashpoints @liverpoolecho.co.uk
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Killer confronted by son after murderer's courtroom row with jury
This Week in Court: A trial which was expected to take six weeks lasted nearly four months but was never short on twists, turns and flashpoints
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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James Byrne, Simon Allen, David Harrison and Barrie Glynn have been jailed for a combined total of 124 years @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Killer moans 'joke' as four jailed for 124 years after nan shot dead
James Byrne, Simon Allen and David Harrison were found guilty of the murder of Jackie Rutter while Barrie Glynn was convicted of manslaughter
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January 29, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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James Byrne, Simon Allen and David Harrison were yesterday convicted of Jackie Rutter's murder, while Barrie Glynn was found guilty of manslaughter @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Court updates as four sentenced after nan shot dead on doorstep
James Byrne, Simon Allen and David Harrison were found guilty of the murder of Jackie Rutter while Barrie Glynn was convicted of manslaughter
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January 29, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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James Byrne, Simon Allen and David Harrison have been found guilty of the murder of Jackie Rutter, while Barrie Glynn was convicted of manslaughter @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Killer throws water bottle at co-defendant as he's found guilty
Simon Allen called James Byrne a 'f***ing k***head' after being attacked in the dock
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January 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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We will have live updates from courtroom 41 as Kevin Weetman, Lee Owens and Kylie Maynard face a trial accused of murdering 77-year-old Eric Greener and 83-year-old Sheila Jackson @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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St Helens murder trial live after elderly couple die in fire
Kylie Maynard, Lee Owens and Kevin Weetman are accused of murdering Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson
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January 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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A raw account of Nilani Nimalarajah's death from her teenage daughter was among the most distressing pieces of evidence to be heard by Liverpool Crown Court @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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One video changed a murder trial and forced killer to confess
A raw account of Nilani Nimalarajah's death, given by her teenage daughter, was among the most distressing pieces of evidence heard by the courts
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January 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Jake Gerrard set up his own home-based chocolate factory, complete with commercial scale catering equipment @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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The drug dealers who use Instagram to ply their trade
This Week in Court: A three-time convicted drug dealer sets up his own chocolate factory and joins what has become a growing trend
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January 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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BREAKING: Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 29 years for the murder of his estranged wife Nilani Nimalarajah @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Dad who stabbed wife to death then poisoned himself jailed 29 years
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam admitted murder after knifing 44-year-old Nilani Nimalarajah 18 times
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January 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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BREAKING: Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam had admitted the murder of Nilani Nimalarajah @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Dad who stabbed wife 18 times then 'poisoned' himself admits murder
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam subjected his estranged partner Nilani Nimalarajah to a "merciless, sustained and brutal" assault in the shop where she worked
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January 15, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam was said to have knifed Nilani Nimalarajah 18 times due to his 'anger' over not being invited to a family celebration @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Man bought knives from Asda then stabbed wife to death
Nimalarajah Mathiyadaranam was said to have knifed Nilani Nimalarajah 18 times due to his 'anger' over not being invited to a family celebration
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January 14, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Jamie Fernandes and Matthew Greenhalgh died when the taxi they were taxi to Liverpool Airport was crushed between two HGVs @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Two Ryanair pilots killed when lorry driver 'switched off'
Jamie Fernandes and Matthew Greenhalgh died when the taxi they were taxi to Liverpool Airport was crushed between two HGVs
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January 13, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Lisa Haughey had only previously had a handful of minor brushes with the law, and yet she was left a nervous wreck as she faced the all too real prospect of being sent to HMP Styal @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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The nefarious gang tactic which leaves many women facing jail
This Week in Court: The image of one mum being left a nervous wreck in the dock should act as a stark warning
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January 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Steven Naylor drunkenly reached speeds of up to 120mph on the M62 after his wife's birthday party before crashing into 23-year-old Owen Baugh's motorbike @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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He killed a man but their web of lies unravelled at Aldi
Steven Naylor drunkenly reached speeds of up to 120mph on the M62 after his wife's birthday party before crashing into 23-year-old Owen Baugh's motorbike
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January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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"Liverpool Crown Court shows the system can work with juries intact through investment, suitable infrastructure and proactive case management."
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Turbulent year ahead for courts as threat of strike action looms
This Week in Court: The calm before the storm with major changes to jury trials expected in 2026
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January 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Two ex-military men were sharing courtroom 41 this week. One's name will forever go down in infamy, the other should never have to buy a pint in Liverpool again @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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I watched Paul Doyle get sentenced and I saw his bone dry eyes
This Week in Court: Experienced lawyers were taking guesses how long he would get and they were mostly wrong
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December 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Daniel Barr is remarkably blasé over his act of heroism, but what he did undoubtedly prevented further fans from being seriously injured and may well have saved lives @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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I stopped Paul Doyle's car then went for a pint with my brother
Daniel Barr heroically jumped into the back seat and yanked the parking brake on as scenes of carnage unfolded during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade
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December 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Paul Doyle briefly closed his eyes then stared forwards as he was handed 21-and-a-half years behind bars @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Paul Doyle jailed for more than 20 years over Liverpool parade crash
The 54-year-old drove his vehicle into more than 100 men, women and children, leaving them with broken bones, gruesome wounds and lasting psychological harm
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December 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Paul Doyle was previously jailed for biting a sailor's ear off during a drunken fight in a pub, it has been revealed @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Paul Doyle bit sailor's ear off in pub
The 54-year-old amassed a string of convictions more than 30 years before he ploughed his car into 134 fans at Liverpool FC's Premier League title parade
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December 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Back in courtroom 41 with @paddyedrich.bsky.social shortly as Paul Doyle's sentencing continues for a second day.

Live updates here @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Paul Doyle sentenced over LFC parade crash - court updates
Paul Doyle, 54, tearfully pleaded guilty to a total of 31 charges on the day he was due to stand trial
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December 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Myself and @paddyedrich.bsky.social will be in court today and tomorrow as Paul Doyle faces sentence after he ploughed his car into 134 men, women and children at Liverpool's Premier League title victory parade.

Live updates here @liverpoolecho.co.uk
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Paul Doyle sentenced over LFC parade crash - court updates
Paul Doyle, 54, tearfully pleaded guilty to a total of 31 charges on the day he was due to stand trial
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM