Southport man charged with drug offences
A man has been charged with drug offences following a stop search in Southport. Officers from Project Medusa were on patrol along the Promenade in Southport when they noticed a man acting
Formby High teacher from Southport jailed for sending explicit images to children
A former Formby High School art teacher from Southport has been jailed for 30 months after pleading guilty to sending sexual images to children. Robert Collins, 39 of Banks Road, was discovered
Two arrested in Southport: drugs, cash, and electric bikes seized
Police have arrested two men and seized suspected drugs, cash and electric bikes following an incident in Southport on Monday, 9 September. At around 4pm, a report was received of two males
Compensation available for Merseyside residents and businesses affected by riots
Homeowners and businesses affected by the riots earlier this month are being encouraged to seek compensation by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Emily Spurrell is encouraging all those who suffered losses
Police on alert following overnight thefts from vehicles
Southport residents are on high alert following a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in several local areas. Merseyside Police has issued a warning and is seeking public assistance in their ongoing
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,
Inquests opened, adjourned, into deaths of Hart St victims
Inquests into the deaths of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King, and Alice Aguilar were opened and adjourned at Bootle Town Hall this morning. Senior coroner Julie Goulding led the “short and sombre”
Southport rioter pleads guilty after punching police officer
A Southport man has this morning pled guilty to charges of violent disorder and assaulting an emergency services worker following rioting outside a mosque. Derek Drummond, 58, of Southport pled guilty to
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
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
Hart Street murder suspect charged
Police have formally charged a 17-year-old male with three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder following tragic scenes in Southport this week. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for
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
Man detained after children attacked with knife on Hart Street
*This breaking news story will be updated – our servers are currently over capacity and we’re working hard to keep our coverage online.* There are multiple casualties after an attack on Hart
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.
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
Southport CEX closed after break-in
Chapel Street’s CEX store is closed today, following an overnight break-in at the premises. Merseyside Police were in attendance this morning, with shattered glass visible by the store’s exterior. The external shutter
CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in Lord Street attack
Police have shared images of two people detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Southport. At around 7.30pm on Friday 31 May, a man in his 60s was
Man arrested for drug driving after collision with cyclist
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Southport this morning, Thursday 16 May. At around 7.10am emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a
Three plead not guilty to fraud offences while local photographer set to fight charges
Three people embroiled in a fraud investigation have pleaded not guilty in court. Adam Yaffe, Jordan Borrowman, Sandra Carney and Megan Carney-Barrowman, all from Southport, were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud
Evacuation ordered after chemical discovery at industrial unit
Emergency Services are disposing of dangerous chemicals after a discovery at an industrial unit on Aughton Road. Merseyside Police have been in attendance at the estate on Aughton Road since yesterday (13
Racewear of legendary Niki Lauda stolen in Southport burglary
Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Southport when several sentimental items were stolen, including a motor racing suit once worn by the late Niki Lauda. The residential burglary
Abuse victim opens up after night of horror in Southport hotel
A NHS worker who was subjected to intense emotional and physical abuse before she was rescued from a night of horror in a Southport hotel has now spoken out about her ordeal.
Coffee shop boss who stole £10k regrets ‘stupid decisions’
The former manager of a coffee shop in Southport Town Centre has managed to avoid prison time after being caught stealing more than £10,000 from the franchise. Shaun Cairns, 30, pocketed a
Police tape off Lord Street shops after overnight incident
Two shops on Lord Street were forced to temporarily close today after the pavement became a crime scene. Police have taped off a section of Lord Street opposite the Vincent Hotel after
Three men arrested after vicious early morning assault in Southport
He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.