Taxi Driver Online

Presumably this was nothing to do with the job, and the person involved just happened to be a cab driver, but he's lost his badge over the incident.

Port taxi driver loses licence over brawl

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news ... -1-9459148

A cab driver who was involved in a brawl after which a man collapsed and died from a heart attack has had his taxi driving licence revoked following a decision at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court.

Wyre Council’s licencing committee revoked 62 year old Michael Sharples’ licence following CCTV footage of a fight he was involved in on Sunday July 22 at the Kings Arms in Fleetwood.

David Allinson, who was also involved in the incident, collapsed and died outside the pub, despite efforts to save his life.

The committee concluded that Mr Sharples no longer met the high standards required to hold a Wyre dual driver licence.

However, Mr Sharples lodged an appeal against the licensing committee’s decision on 16 August to revoke his dual driver licence with immediate effect, exercising his right of appeal

At the hearing, at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, the bench dismissed Mr Sharples’ appeal.

The magistrates reviewed the CCTV footage and heard Mr Sharples’ oral evidence and that of the council’s senior licensing officer.

Based on the evidence before them, the Magistrates’ court found that Mr Sharples should no longer hold his position as a taxi driver in Wyre and the council’s decision was upheld.

Coun Julie Robinson, chairman of Wyre Council’s licencing committee, commented: “We are pleased that the magistrates upheld the committee’s decision.

“Wyre Council places public safety at the heart of taxi licensing decisions and we will not accept violent behaviour by licensed drivers.”

Mr Sharples was also ordered to contribute £500 towards the council’s costs.

Fleetwood say no more always been a rough town

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

What on earth is a 62 year old fella doing having a fight?

FFS grow up.

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IDFIMH

Seems like he was originally arrested on suspicion of murder (see final paragraph below). Presumably there may be a criminal trial yet over the death, but not clear whether Sharples will be tried.

Main perp seems to be a 19-year-old, also called Sharples, so suppose it's reasonable to assume they're related in some way.

This was just five months ago, so presumably could still be criminal trial, but at a rough guess I'd imagine the (ex) driver would only be tried for some kind of assault.


Hunt for man over death outside pub in Fleetwood

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news ... -1-9267916

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to about the death of a man in Fleetwood.

Detectives want to find Lee Sharples, 19, after David Allinson, 63, died following an alleged assault outside the King’s Arms Hotel in Lord Street on Sunday.

Mr Allinson was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for treatment but sadly died a short time later. A post mortem examination revealed he died as a result of a heart attack.

Following enquiries, officers are keen to trace Sharples in connection with the investigation.

He is described as white, 6ft tall and of slim build. He has links to the Fleetwood area.

Detectives are appealing for information and urging anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to contact police.

Det Chief Insp Gareth Willis, of Lancashire Police, said: “Lee Sharples is wanted in connection with a very serious offence.

“We are appealing for information leading to his whereabouts. If you see him please contact police immediately.

“Furthermore, I would encourage Sharples, if he sees this appeal, to come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1327 of July 22.

A 62-year-old man from Fleetwood, earlier arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released under investigation.

If there is CCTV of the incident then he may have already pleaded guilty to a lesser assault charge.

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Certainly nothing on line to suggest the case has been disposed with, except this about his badge.

But he certainly could have pleaded guilty already and the young scrote has yet to be tried over the incident, but doubt if the thing's been put to bed without a report about what became of the main suspect.