Southport man jailed for two and a half years for part in riots
In a televised sentencing today a Crown Court judge has handed down a 32-month jail term to a man found to have played a role in the riots in Southport last week.
Two more men arrested in connection with violent disorder
Detectives have arrested two more people following violent disorder in Southport last week. A 46-year-old man from Bootle and a 20-year-old from Southport have both been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder
Southport man jailed for three years after punching officer during riots
A man who punched a police officer in the face during disorder on the streets of Southport last Tuesday (30 July) will tonight begin a three year jail term. Derek Drummond, 58,
Island of Madeira hold church tributes for Alice Aguiar
Hundreds of people have gathered at churches on the island of Madeira today to pay tribute to Alice Dasilva Aguiar. The island off the coast of Portugal has rallied together in recent
Southport’s silver star Fleetwood claims Paris podium
Southport golfer Tommy Fleetwood has claimed an incredible Silver Medal for Team GB in the Paris Olympics. The resort golfer, who grew up playing on the municipal course in the town centre,
Postal worker stabbed during robbery in early hours
A postal worker has been attacked by masked men, during the early hours of Friday morning. The man was attacked at around 5am on Foul Lane, and received stab wounds during the
Southport turns pink this weekend to support families
Southport will light up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. Sefton Council will light up The Atkinson
Hart Street murder suspect named as Axel Rudakubana
A Crown Court judge has lifted reporting restrictions on the identity of the suspect facing murder charges, after Monday’s attack on Hart Street. Axel Rudakubana was today named legally for the first
Fifth person arrested over Southport riots after cops recognise man from camera footage
have arrested a fifth man in connection with the violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday night (30 July). Officers were called to a report of a domestic incident in Southport today (Wednesday
Southport man charged after being caught with knife near Tuesday vigil
A Southport man has been charged after being caught by police carrying a knife in the town centre. The arrest came just a few hundred yards from where thousands gathered on Tuesday
Residents, tradesmen and council cleaners unite to clear riot devastation
A huge clean up operation has been underway since 3am this morning to restore ‘normality’ to an area of Southport rocked by rioting. Dozens of residents of the Sussex Road and St
Prime Minister says Southport rioters will face full brunt of the law
Emergency services including 39 police officers have been treated for injuries after being attacked by rioters in Southport last night. North West Ambulance Service said they treated 39 patients in total, all
Police confirm names of three girls tragically killed at Hart Street
Merseyside Police have confirmed the names of the three girls who were tragically killed in Southport on Monday (29 July). They are Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven; and Alice Dasilva
Community invited to peaceful vigil – 6pm – Atkinson
Sefton Council is supporting the vigil being held in Southport town centre later to remember the victims of yesterday’s knife attack. People are being encouraged to gather outside The Atkinson on Southport’s
PM heckled, ambulance staff applauded at Hart Street scene
** The community is invited to attend a peaceful vigil this evening, at 6pm, outside the Atkinson on Lord Street ** Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid a wreath of the site
Hart St | List of community gatherings, support and resources
Along with our entire town, we are heartbroken and devastated after yesterday’s tragic incident on Hart Street. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our community, and stand ready to offer assistance in
Banks teen arrested after tragic Hart Street incident
It’s been reported that two people, believed to be young children, have sadly died following a tragic and harrowing attack at a property in Southport this morning. Police have now confirmed that
Albert Road man charged with attempted murder after teen stabbed
An 18 year old remains in hospital recovering from stab wounds in what police say is an attempted murder. Just after 5.20pm on Saturday 27 July, emergency services were called to report
Police attend Sussex Road RTC
Police and paramedics have attended a road traffic colllision in Southport this evening. At least two vehicles were involved in a minor RTC at the junction of St Luke’s Road and Sussex
Forensics remain at town centre flat after “attempted murder” stabbing
Forensics unites remain at a flat in Southport Town Centre today after a man was stabbed inside the property last night. Police say they are treating the incident as a murder attempt
Man, 75, shot dead in Scarisbrick – suspect arrested for murder
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick on suspicion of murder, after emergency services were called a shooting on Pinfold Lane yesterday. A 75-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Are dogs allowed on Southport beach?
Much of the Southport’s golden beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a series of nature reserves and protected areas running from Crossens to Formby. Dog owners are encouraged to
Patrick Hurley says tackling child poverty will “take time” after controversial vote
Southport’s newly-elected MP Patrick Hurley has said that action on reducing child poverty “will take time”, after he was criticised for voting against a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Patrick
Friends of ‘hero’ who fought bike thieves launch crowdfunder for ‘lifechanging’ injuries
Friends of a Southport man currently fighting for his life in hospital say they do not know what the future holds for the hero who tired to stop a group of men
Liverpool man charged after promenade suspected bike theft
Detectives have charged a man in connection with an incident in Southport on Friday night, 19 July. Police were contacted at 8.25pm after a man in his 20s reportedly fell from the
Woman kidnapped and assaulted in horrific morning ordeal
A Southport man was due to appear in court after a woman was assaulted and kidnapped in the town earlier this week. The male, named by police as Peter Rimmer, has been
Attempted murder suspects arrested after bike theft
Three men from Liverpool have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a man who tried to prevent his motorbike being stolen was left with serious injuries. Police launched an investigation
Ainsdale Councillor highlights Woodvale Grotspot
Health and safety concerns have been raised concerning the appalling state of the One Vision Housing – run Sandbrook Way flats area, which have seen a large increase in fly tipping over
Police hunt individual after town centre flat burglary
Police have issued images of a man we would like to speak to following a burglary at flats in Southport. Between 3pm and 10.30pm on Thursday 20 June an unknown person entered
Patrick Hurley: King’s Speech will take brakes off Britain and get Southport moving again
Welcoming today’s King’s Speech, Labour’s MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley MP, said: “Today’s King’s Speech will help deliver the change that families and businesses in Southport have been crying out for. “It’s