These are the latest ECHO headlines this morning.
Murder arrest after report of 'disturbance in a house'
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following an assault in Tuebrook.
Merseyside Police confirmed they were called just after 6.50pm, after a report of a disturbance inside a house on Newsham Drive on Sunday, May 15. Emergency services attended but despite the efforts of paramedics, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The man’s next of kin have been informed and a post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death. Police also confirmed they have arrested a 56-year-old man from Tuebrook on suspicion of murder.
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Mum too fat for weight loss surgery sheds 17 stone with special diet
A mum has lost 17st in weight after she was told she couldn't have weight loss surgery due to weighing too much.
Laura Cain, from Southport, has since been honoured as one of the UK’s top three most inspirational Slimming World slimmers. The 34-year-old said she was “overwhelmed” to be honoured in the 2022 Slimming World ‘Greatest Loser’ awards with a special invitation to the Slimming World HQ to congratulate her on her courage and determination.
Laura revealed how her life and her relationship with her nine-year-old son, Domanic, have been transformed by the dramatic changes in her life since she joined her local group in her home town of Southport. She encouraged other people who are thinking about making changes to their lives to take that first step and join Slimming World, saying she “wouldn’t be here right now” if she hadn’t joined.
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Woman drives VW Golf at group of men outside snooker hall
A woman drove a VW Golf at a group of people outside a snooker hall in Bootle.
Mobile phone footage emerged which showed the car mounting the pavement outside PSD Sports Lounge on Stanley Road at about 9pm last night (Saturday, May 14).
In the first incident, the car mounted the pavement and accelerated with a pedestrian on the bonnet. The man then fell off the bonnet on to the pavement.
The Golf then returned to the scene and mounted the pavement for a second time. At one point the car was surrounded by a group of men who tried to open the door and kick off the wing mirrors.
There were no reports of any injuries
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