Good afternoon, these are the latest lunchtime ECHO headlines.
Gang scream 'do him now' and chase railway worker in vile station attack
Shocking footage has been shared of a gang of thugs attacking and chasing a train station security guard into a bathroom.
The horrifying incident, recorded on a mobile phone, shows a group of around six boys attacking two members of train staff in Formby Train Station. The incident was reported to British Transport Police at 7.37pm on Sunday, April 3.
British Transport Police Superintendent David Rams, replied to a worried social media user on Twitter to reassure them an investigation would be launched.
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Mr Ram said: "This is completely unacceptable and I will make sure an investigation is launched. It isn't a police officer it is a member of security. Still appalling behaviour."
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'Gastrostyle' city centre venue given go-ahead after 'mischievous' objections
A new “gastrostyle” bar and bistro is to open in Liverpool City Centre after being granted a licence to serve alcohol until 3am.
The new venue on Slater Street, named Red Lion, could open within weeks and will be operated by city businessman Robert Gutmann. Liverpool Council' s licensing and gambling sub-committee heard the application this morning.
Mr Gutmann is the proprietor of a number of Lark Lane venues including bar, Polidor. The licence will allow the new site to sell alcohol, play live and recorded music, and films from Monday to Sunday from 8am until 3am.
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport to begin new budget flights to USA via Iceland
Liverpool and Reykjavik are set to be linked for the first time with the launch of new airline services.
PLAY is the airport's latest airline partner and will begin services from Liverpool John Lennon airport on November 4, 2022. The low-cost carrier will offer connections to US cities, such as New York, Boston, Washington and Orlando.
Birgir Jónsson, CEO of PLAY, said: “The UK has always been a particularly important market for us, so to announce a second route within a year of launching is an exciting milestone for the company. We look forward to welcoming passengers from the North West region and beyond, to help them on their journey to Iceland or to the USA."
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