News · 20 April 2026

Man arrested after six-year-old boy dies

A young boy's death in Ellesmere Port has resulted in a man's arrest after a tragic incident. Police received a call at 11:40 am on Sunday, April 19, after a six-year-old was hit by a black car, an Infiniti FX30D, on Anchor Drive. A man aged 48 was detained, suspected of drug driving, and has since been bailed.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 April 2026 at 14:30

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