The family of a young woman who died after being struck by a police car in Liverpool have paid an emotional tribute to her.
Merseyside Police said emergency services were called to reports that a marked police vehicle had collided with a pedestrian on Sheil Road in the city’s centre at around 8:10pm on Christmas Eve (Saturday 24 December).
Sadly, a woman died from her injuries at the scene.
The 22-year-old woman has been named as Rachael Louise Moore, and her family have now issued a statement in tribute.
“Rachael Louise Moore, aged 22, cherished daughter of Alison and Ian, sister to Ben, much loved granddaughter of Nana Sue, partner to Jack, and caring friend to many.
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“She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.”
Rachael’s family has also requested that their privacy be respected at this “devastating” time.
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An investigation into the incident has now been opened by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and Merseyside Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses and anyone with footage of any kind to come forward.
Appealing to the public, Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merseyside Police, said: “Following the death of Rachael, we are providing assistance to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) who has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“Our sincere and thoughts and condolences are with Rachael’s family who have been left devastated by this tragic incident.
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“Specially trained family Liaison Officers are supporting them at this time.
“I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident to please make contact with us as we try to piece together the circumstances [and] I would also like to ask anyone who has CCTV, Dashcam or Smart doorbell footage that may help us to please get in touch.”
Merseyside Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses after a woman was killed by a police car / Credit: Merseyside Police
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured any footage is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
You can contact police by calling (0151) 777 5747, by email at [email protected], or via @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, with reference 857 of Saturday 24 December.
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Since it was first founded in Los Angeles all the way back in 2009, Reformation has gone on to become one of the largest sustainable womenswear brands on the planet, and is now known and loved for making beautiful, timeless apparel and accessories that aim to ‘inspire confidence’ across life stages and occasions.
Operating on a business model that pairs a smart approach to merchandising with a responsive supply chain, Reformation now operates more than 70 retail stores across the US, UK, Canada, and France.
At the heart of the Reformation story is a genuine commitment to ‘doing things differently’.
Since day one, sustainability has been woven into everything the brand makes – from the eco-certified fabrics and responsible factories, to its famously transparent sustainability reports.
Currently, Reformation has five UK stores to its name – but, it may come as no surprise to fans of the brand that they’re all in London.
That’s why the news of this new Manchester opening is such a big deal.
Set to be the label’s first UK store outside of the capital, Reformation has secured a prime spot on King Street in the heart of the city centre, and although there’s no confirmed opening date as of yet, if the shop windows saying ‘Summer 2026’ are anything to go by, we can only imagine it’ll be very soon.
“For Manchester, it’s a landmark moment, and for King Street, it’s the latest signal that this is one of the UK’s most exciting retail destinations,” a spokesperson for King Street said in a statement.
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Andy Burnham to begin rolling out new ‘everyday fixes’ for Brits amid cost of living crisis
Emily Sergeant
A series of ‘everyday fixes’ to help combat the rising cost of living crisis are soon to be rolled out nationwide.
Kicking off with two measures today, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that he plans to ban retailers from making ‘misleading’ claims to customers about discounts.
The Government says shoppers have ‘increasingly complained’ about outlets artificially inflating prices to give a false sense of value, such as increasing prices only to then immediately advertise ‘discounts’ to make savings look larger than they really are, which goes on to create an uneven playing field for honest competitors.
The Prime Minister also wants to see an end to so-called ‘subscription traps’, where people find it hard to cancel their subscriptions, and contracts are automatically renewed at a higher cost.
Set to come into force in January 2027 and saving people an average of £14 a month for every unwanted subscription, the changes will mean businesses will need to provide clearer up-front information, regular reminders. and a ‘much easier’ exit to contracts.
Andy Burnham to begin rolling out new ‘everyday fixes’ for Brits amid cost of living crisis / Credit: gov.uk | Piotr Cichosz (via Unsplash)
A new 14-day cooling-off period will also be introduced to let consumers cancel after a trial or long-term contract renews.
Certain charitable memberships, like the ones for cultural and heritage organisations for example, will be excluded from the new subscription rules due to the fact they have a unique role in preserving the nation’s history, landscapes, and cultural collections.
The Prime Minister says he is ‘determined’ to use every chance he gets to restore fairness and take pressure off people.
“I know people are sick and tired of rip-off discounts and subscription traps,” Andy Burnham said. “Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles like this are just part of life, but I don’t think that’s right, especially when the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives.”
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26th December 2022 
