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Leyland man jailed after killing e-scooter rider with van

Samuel Bretherton Leyland man Samuel Bretherton received a four-year jail sentence yesterday (Monday 20 December) after killing an e-scooter rider with his van. At around 1pm on 11 February, Bretherton, 25, of […]

3 years ago
Man found not guilty of murder in Bamber Bridge e-scooter trial

Samuel Bretherton A man has today (Friday, 8 October) been found not guilty of the of the murder of Ben Smith in Bamber Bridge. Samuel Bretherton, who admitted manslaughter in earlier proceedings, […]

3 years ago
Anger as Council van is parked over tribute to Ben Smith who died in Bamber Bridge crash

Council van parked over Ben's tribute Pic: Lucie Eaves Family and friends of Ben Smith have expressed their anger after a South Ribble Borough Council van was parked over a tribute to the 20-year-old, who died in a collision […]

4 years ago
Funeral fundraiser set up in memory of Ben Smith who died in Bamber Bridge crash

Ben Smith Pic: South Ribble Police A fundraiser has been created to raise funds for the funeral of Ben Smith from Walton-le-Dale, who died after being hit by a Ford Transit van in Station Road on Thursday (11 February). […]

4 years ago
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Family pay tribute to man who died in Bamber Bridge crash

Ben Smith Pic: South Ribble Police Tributes have been paid to a 20-year-old man who died after a collision in Bamber Bridge. Ben Smith, from Walton-le-Dale, died after being hit by a Ford Transit van in […]

4 years ago
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