Trio charged with murder after man fatally struck by a car on Christmas Day
Monday, December 30, 2024
We have charged three men with murder after a man was fatally struck by a car near to a Blackburn pub.
Kirk Marsden, 37, (pictured) suffered serious injuries after being hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill on Christmas Day.
He was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital where very sadly he died on Boxing Day.
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, we have charged three men with Kirk’s murder.
James Ward, 26, of no fixed address, Thomas Ward, 58, of no fixed address, and Michael O’Neill, 35, of New Welling Street, Blackburn, have been remanded in custody to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today (30th December).
DCI Bryony Midgley, of our Force Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with Kirk’s family and loved ones at this difficult time, and they will continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“While three men have been charged with murder, the investigation continues, and we are still appealing for witnesses to come forward. This incident started with an altercation in The Gate. We can see from the CCTV that there are a number of witnesses who we have not yet spoken to. If this is you, I ask that you please make contact with my team.”
“We have recovered a Toyota Land Cruiser that was involved in the incident from a carpark on Brindle Street. It had travelled from Moorgate St and down Livesey Branch Road following the fatal collision.
“I am continuing to ask for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam which covers these areas between 4.30pm and 5pm on Christmas Day to check their footage. If you have captured a Toyota Land Cruiser, please contact us."
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, please contact 101, quoting log 0747 of 27th December 2024, or upload it directly to our Major Incident Portal here:
