Five Charged Following Mass Brawl Outside Merseyside Shop
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A violent altercation on Seabank Road in new Brighton has led to the arrest and charging of five individuals, with a sixth person currently on bail. The incident, which unfolded outside Tower Stores on Friday, December 19th, prompted a swift response from Merseyside Police and emergency services.
Incident Details and Police Response
Police were alerted to the mass brawl at approximately 3:10 PM on December 19th, following reports of a large-scale fight involving multiple peopel.Upon arrival, officers discovered a chaotic scene with a important number of individuals engaged in physical confrontation. An investigation was promptly launched, supported by CCTV footage of the incident.
Individuals Charged & The brawl’s Resolution
Five individuals have been charged in connection with the Seabank Road brawl. Joseph Harrington, 23, of Falkland Road, Egremont, faces charges of affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Connor Kelly, 25, of Priory Road, Seacombe, is also charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon. Leon Lowe, 23, of Rankin Street, Poulton, has been charged with affray. abbey Rowlands, 23, of Park Road South, Birkenhead, faces charges of both affray and dangerous driving. Corey Scholes, 19, of Duke Street, new Brighton, is charged with section 18 wounding with intent and affray.
The brawl reportedly began as a dispute that escalated quickly, involving numerous participants. While the initial cause remains under investigation, police confirmed the incident stemmed from a confrontation between several individuals known to each other. The fighting concluded with the arrival of police, who separated the combatants and began making arrests.
A 23-year-old man from Egremont was also arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues. Detectives are actively seeking witnesses to the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police stated that they are working to identify all those involved in the brawl. Members of the public can provide information by calling 101 or sending a direct message to @MerpolCC on social media, referencing incident number 25001034772. Alternatively,individuals can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. the investigation remains ongoing as authorities piece together the events that led to the violent confrontation on seabank Road.
