Van owners warned of nighttime thieves on the prowl
Overs of vans and utility vehicles in Southport are being warned to make sure they’re taking extra steps to see their vehicle is secure after would be thieves were caught trying to
Former Army captain from Formby jailed for sex assault on 14 year old girl
A former army captain has been jailed for sexually assaulting a sleeping 14 year old girl on a train, following a British Transport Police investigation. Michael Hunt, aged 58, of Warren Farm,
Police hunt duo after launching vicious attack on couple
Detectives say they want to find two men, believed to be from Southport, after they launched a vicious assault on a couple in Liverpool earlier this year. CCTV footage has been traced
Motocross bike stolen in Southport recovered by police in Southdene
A Kawasaki motocross bike stolen earlier this year from Southport has been recovered by Knowsley Police in Southdene. The bike was stolen during a burglary in Southport earlier this year. Knowsley Police
Police warn of poachers on the prowl in Formby
A White Vauxhall Astra van reg VN53 KGZ with two males on board and lurcher type dogs have been involved in hare coursing. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen
Detectives launch CCTV appeal in axle grinder jewellery store theft
Detectives have released an CCTV still of a man they want to speak to following a smash and grab robbery at a jewellers in Ormskirk, which saw the store owner threatened with
Fourth man arrested for the murder of Stephen Maguire
Detectives investigating the murder of Stephen Maguire in Birkdale in March have arrested a fourth man today, Tuesday, 22 September. Emergency services were called to an address in Guildford Road shortly after
Crime alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police
Burglaries Between the 3rd September and the 16th September 2020 burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Albert Road (garage), Wavell Avenue, Bibby Road, Everton Road, Bury Road,
Staff attacked in armed robbery at Portland St McColls
Residents in Southport town centre were stunned last night after a terrifying armed robbery at their local corner shop which left a staff member with horrific injuries. A member of staff at
PCC encourages local people to give something back to policing
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is calling on local residents to make a contribution to policing by volunteering to become an independent custody visitor. Jane Kennedy is looking to recruit more volunteers to be
Police issue CCTV appeal after Birkers assault
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following an assault outside a bar in Birkdale. Shortly after midnight on Saturday 8th August 2020 a 26-year-old man
Thieves steal donations left for Lifeboat charity shop
Donations of clothes and toys left for the Southport Offshore Rescue Trust charity shop on Everton Road were stolen overnight. One local resident who lived nearby says they had previously seen two
Police tackle suspect after daring chase through resort streets
Police have swooped on a suspected thief after chasing him through back streets in Southport tonight. Officers from Merseyside Police caught and arrested a male on Saunders Street this evening just after
Male, 19, charged after Waverley Street stabbing
A 19-year-old male from Southport has been charged by Police after a stabbing on Waverley Street at the weekend. Callum Cunliffe has been remanded in custody pending trial after being charged with
Police appeal for information after Nevill Street assault
Police are hunting two men over an assault which happened on Nevill Street. Detectives from Merseyside Police have released CCTV footage of two men officers would like to speak to in connection
Police rush to scene of alleged town centre ‘stabbing’
An investigation is underway after a late night reveller was allegedly stabbed in a serious assault in the early hours of this morning. Police closed off Waverley Street for a number of
Graffiti vandals strike on Coastal Road
Graffiti vandalism was pictured last night on the junction of the Coastal Road and Liverpool Road in Woodvale. The vandalised board that is situated by the traffic lights is owed by the
Police investigate boy racer claims after high speed Ainsdale smash
Detectives are investigating claims of dangerous road racing after two cars were involved in a life threatening smash in Southport last night. Residents of the quiet Mill Road area of Ainsdale were
Southport crime alert update from Merseyside Police
A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside police. Burglaries Between the 7th August and the 20th August 2020 burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Sandon Road,
Man arrested after stabbing attack at Scarisbrick Hotel
A man has been stabbed at the Scarisbrick Hotel. A 28-year-old victim was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the stomach at around 8.15pm on Wednesday night. A police spokesman said:
Two men violently attacked and left unconscious in street on Butts Lane
Two men were violently attacked and left unconscious in the street after a confrontation outside the Thatch and Thistle on Saturday night. Upon leaving the pub, the pair were attacked by two
Tables turn on vinyl bar booze thief as CCTV captures daylight theft
Baffling CCTV footage has been released of a woman brazenly stealing a bottle of alcohol from a Southport bar. The woman, thought to be in her forties, wearing a full-length dress, was
Heartless thieves steal plants from Rotten Row
Thieves have been pictured stealing plants from Rotten Row. The incident occurred on Monday, 10th August. The border is maintained by the Friends Of Rotten Row group, who put thousands of hours
Male arrested for cannabis possession in Botanic Gardens
Police have arrested a 20-year-old male for cannabis possession during a patrol of the Botanic Gardens. Police have increased patrols in the area after an increasing number of incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Man arrested in Southport town centre for knuckleduster possession
A 52 year old man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following an incident on Lord Street, Southport yesterday afternoon (6th August). At around 3:30pm, a member of the
Truck driver to be sentenced for killing Southport mum while using phone at the wheel
A lorry driver who killed a mother of two in a horrific motorway collision unleashed a ‘battering ram’ after using his phone at the wheel, a court has heard. James Majury, 33,
Police search for phone thieves after flashing knife at 14-year-old boy
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify two teenagers that reportedly stole an iPhone 11 from a 14 year old boy. At around midday on Sunday, 2nd August the victim
Youths spotted pulling down garden wall in Birkdale
Furious residents on a posh Southport street are asking parents ‘do you know where your kids are’ after a group of teens destroyed a garden wall this weekend. A gang of around
Motorist caught up in furious road rage bottle incident
A local driver was left shaken after his car was attacked by an angry motorist yesterday evening. The driver sounded his horn when he witnessed a bottle thrown from a Mercedes by
Police increase patrols around Botanic Gardens after increased anti-social behaviour
Following incidents of anti-social behaviour in and around the area of the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown, patrols, including foot patrols of the park have continued during day and evening shifts. Investigations to