Eye on Southport
Southport local briefing: court sentence, crossing investigation and community updates
Here’s the latest from Southport and nearby communities, including a court sentence, a fatal crossing collision investigation and practical opportunities for residents to get involved.
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Man jailed for attempted rape and sexual assault in Southport flats
Klintis Duarta has been jailed for six years and eight months after admitting attempted rape and sexual assault against a woman in a Southport flats’ communal hallway. He was arrested at Liverpool John Lennon Airport the next day while attempting to leave the country. Police highlighted the victim’s courage and urged anyone affected by sexual abuse to seek support or report it.
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Investigation launched after fatal train collision at Martin Lane Burscough crossing
An investigation is examining a fatal collision at Martin Lane user worked level crossing near Burscough on 29 August. A passenger train struck a delivery van, killing its driver and leaving two train passengers with minor injuries. The review will consider the actions involved, previous incidents, crossing risk management and Network Rail’s wider safety strategy.
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Lancashire Fire and Rescue seeks on-call firefighters
Lancashire Fire and Rescue is inviting people to register interest in becoming on-call firefighters. No previous experience is required, as full training is provided. The role offers a yearly retainer, call-out payments, a pension, flexible hours and opportunities to develop skills, although applicants must live or work within the required distance of an on-call station.
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Residents encouraged to recycle more of the right items in Sefton
Sefton Council is supporting Recycle Week by encouraging residents to check which materials are accepted through household collections and place only approved items in brown bins or recycling sacks. Correct recycling helps keep materials in use, reduce waste and limit contamination. Residents can use Sefton’s guidance or recycling-point information to check individual items.
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