Scrambler bike death case passed to CPS to decide on charges

Lawyers are now deciding the next step after a 22-year-old man was knocked off his scrambler bike and killed during the national lockdown period.

Patrick Conway died in the collision between the bike and a black Vauxhall Astra in Stockbridge Village on April 20, losing his fight for life two days later.

The driver, who left the scene on Waterpark Drive and was arrested the following day, was quizzed on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detectives have now concluded their enquiries in connection with the incident six months ago, and a file has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Solicitors are examining if they feel the evidence is strong enough to sanction criminal charges after initial allegations Mr Conway was deliberately driven at.

Police have been examining the circumstances surrounding the crash and do not believe the car and scrambler bike were racing.

Merseyside Police at an incident on Waterpark Drive in Stockbridge Village (Liverpool Echo)

Mr Conway, nicknamed "Paddy", was the backseat passenger on the white Honda scrambler bike, while his friend, also 22, was the rider who also suffered serious injuries.

He has been discharged from hospital and has made a full recovery.

After the incident, Mr Conway's mum made an emotional appeal for help, and said: "I have lost my baby, my world is falling apart.

"Please somebody help me, and come forward with information, no matter how trivial, it could help piece together the last moments of his precious life.”

Merseyside Police at an incident on Waterpark Drive in Stockbridge Village, Liverpool. (Liverpool Echo)

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We have concluded our enquiries and the matter is in the process of being handed over to the Crown Prosecution Service for a charging decision.

"The pillion passenger was discharged from hospital and has made a full recovery."

Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via Twitter - @MerPolCC - or Facebook at ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also call 101, quoting incident reference 20000228977, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or use their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.