Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police update
Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police investigating the assault that recently took place on Hoole Lane, Banks, have now tracked down and dealt with the male involved. Enquiries are ongoing in relation
Hampton Road shoplifters caught on CCTV
A pair of shoplifters have been caught on CCTV stealing alcohol from the off-licences on Hampton Road. The CCTV shows a pair walk into the shop, before a girl quickly lifts a
Suspended sentence handed to Formby air rifle pensioner
Allan Corlett, 75, from Formby was this week handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months along with a restraining order after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to
Police surgeries sessions resume this Friday in Ainsdale
With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, regular police surgeries at the new Community Police Station in Ainsdale are resuming this Friday. These surgeries give local residents an opportunity to raise non-urgent issues
VIDEO | Ainsdale thieves steal children’s bike from back garden
A gang of thieves in Ainsdale broke into a back garden before stealing a child’s bicycle. While one gang member kept watch outside, 2 broke in through the back gate. The break-in
Man spotted rifling through bins for paperwork on Princes St
Residents in Southport town centre are being urged to be vigilant after a man was caught on camera allegedly trying to steal identity data from piles of bin bags The unidentified male
Sefton Police issue update after car thefts in Southport and Formby
We are investigating four car key burglaries that took place overnight in Southport and Formby between midnight Friday 3rd July and 08:00AM Saturday 4th July. In each case offenders gained entry by
Care worker has purse STOLEN from handbag
A southport woman is appealing to the kind hearted nature of her neighbours to try and track down her purse which was stolen from her handbag over the weekend The woman, who
Police hunt car theft gang after numerous vehicles stolen
Police are hunting a gang of car thieves after a number of expensive vehicles were taken under the cover of darkness from Southport and Formby over the weekend. One of the cars,
Family car stolen from Morrisons car park by heartless thieves
Police suspect professional car thieves have struck in Southport after a victim had his brand new motor stolen from a Supermarket car park this week. Witnesses are being sought to track down
Appeal for information after Ainsdale assault
Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was assaulted in Ainsdale. The incident took place on Wednesday, 24 June, where the victim was with a group of other youths on Ainsdale
Resort women urged to watch out for pension scam
Lib Dem Councillor Pat Keith has urged Southport women to ensure they are not being short-changed on their state pension after revelations of a failure in Department of Work and Pensions computers.
Southport father of two sentenced for drugs offences
Shaun Esterhuizen, 40 of the Promenade Southport, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this month and has now been sentenced to
Could stolen van filled with lethal poison be in Southport?
Southport's emergency services are on alert after Lancashire Police launched an appeal for a stolen van containing lethal poison.
Local man charged over Liver Building firework blaze
A nineteen year old Scarisbrick man appeared in court on Monday after he was accused of setting off fireworks that caused £10,000 worth of damage to the Liver Building in Liverpool. The
Do you know this man? CCTV appeal following sexual offence in Merseyside
Police are issuing images of a man who may have information following a sexual offence in Birkenhead in May. At around 8.20pm on Wednesday 27 May, CCTV footage at the Pyramids Shopping
Man charged after fireworks fired at Liver building
Detectives have charged a 19 year old man following disorder on Friday night, 26th June. Matthew Egglesden, 19 of Turning Lane, Scarisbrick has been charged with causing criminal damage to the Royal
Officers arrest a male on suspicion of arson and charge another male with grievous bodily harm following the mass gathering at the Pier Head last night
Detectives have charged a 26-year-old man with assault after a 32-year-old man from St Helens suffere serious head injuries after he was assaulted during a mass gathering at the Pier Head in
Dispersal Order issued to combat Liverpool fans celebrating first title in 30 years
A Section 34 Dispersal Order has been issued around the Liverpool City Centre (seen on map) under the ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014 following large gatherings in the area this evening.
Teen suffers horrific injuries after shocking unprovoked attack
A Southport teenager has been left with horrific injuries following an unprovoked attack on Ainsdale beach Police are appealing for information after the 17 year old youngster was set about in a
DJ mixer seized as police tackle organised rave
Following community reports of a possible organised rave on Formby beach yesterday evening, we implemented a proactive operation to stop it taking place. The attached photo shows the equipment seized. Anyone attending
Police introduce 48 hour Dispersal Zone after anti-social behaviour
Photo: stock image from Formby point Officers have today (24th June) introduced a 48-hour Section 34 Dispersal Zone following an increased visitor level to Formby Beach on the Sefton Coastline resulting in
Police close off Promenade after major promenade smash
A driver had a lucky escape after writing off their car in a smash on the promenade this evening The driver narrowly escaped injury but the same could not be said for
West Lancashire MG Owners Club Southport Meetup
For the first time this year the West Lancashire MG Owners Club managed to meet. The meeting was held on the promenade car park for our annual Mid Summer meet. There were
Four Merseyside people arrested, up to £1m and designer shoes seized in policing operation aimed at putting criminals on the back foot
Four people arrested, up to £1m and designer shoes seized in policing operation aimed at putting criminals on the back foot Merseyside Police has today (Monday, 22 June) arrested four people
Investigation launched after Birkdale bike thefts
POLICE are investigating a number of thefts of bikes from sheds and garages in the Birkdale area that took place overnight this weekend, Saturday to Sunday. CCTV enquiries have been made and
POLICE nab Birkdale Beach illegal ravers
This weekend, officers acting on intelligence were able to stop a group of around 70 people going onto the beach at Weld Road in Southport,for what is believed to have been an
Parents panic as man takes covert photos of young girls
Police are investigating after a man was alleged to be taking photos of young children in a town centre garden The Male pictured was allegedly taking photos of a young two year
Southport residents #BeatTheBurglar
Now that Covid-19 restrictions are lifting and more people are venturing out again, don’t forget to fully close and lock doors and windows, before you leave your home. Don’t let the warm
Ice cream boss ‘flakes’ on bill payment
A popular ice cream parlour has been struck with the mark of Cain in a brazen attempt to shame its owners. Graffiti has been daubed on the shutters of Rossi’s Ice Cream