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Merseyside Police Chief Constable candidate confirmation hearing to take place on Thursday

The Police Commissioner’s preferred candidate to be the next Chief Constable of Merseyside Police will go before the Police and Crime Panel for a confirmation hearing tomorrow (Thursday 18th March). The Force’s

17th March 2021

Police warn dog owners of suspicious pellets found in Hesketh Park

Local police have received two reports from dog owners that their dogs have ingested pink pellets discarded on Hesketh Park this week. Sefton Police said: “As a precautionary measure both dogs were

4th March 2021

Two men arrested after suspected theft of children’s bikes and scooters

Police have arrested two men and recovered children’s bikes and scooters after an incident in Formby on Sunday, February 14. At around 8.15pm, patrols on Duke Street sighted two men in possession

4th March 2021

Southport man arrested for attempted thefts from cars

A Southport local man aged 48 was arrested on Thursday the 25th February, in connection with a number of attempted thefts from cars in various locations around the Southport area. He was

3rd March 2021

20 fines issued, 100 cars turned away from Formby Beach

Officers have issued approximately 20 fixed penalty notices and turned over 100 cars away from Formby beach today. Throughout the day, patrols have been in attendance along the coastal area following reports

28th February 2021

Resort pair arrested after police officer assaulted in illegal rave bust

A heroic police officer had been assaulted after they tried to break up an illegal late night gathering at a Liverpool music studio. Two men from Southport have been arrested over the

22nd February 2021

Suspected shoplifter spat at police during arrest

Police have swooped to detain a suspected shoplifter in dramatic fashion in Southport town centre today. The suspect reportedly spat and swore at officers as at least six police tackled the male

16th February 2021

Formby man one of ten arrested for Class A and B supply

Ten people have been arrested today, Thursday 11th February, as part of a joint investigation with North Wales Police into the production and nationwide distribution of Class A and Class B drugs.

11th February 2021

Murder suspect suffered serious injuries after train collision

The main suspect in the investigation into a murder at Folkstone Road on Friday was struck by a train prior to his arrest. A 70-year-old female was sadly found dead at the

2nd February 2021

Murder investigation launched after woman’s body found

Police are investigating following the discovery of the body of a woman at a house in Southport last night, Friday 29thJanuary. Officers attended at a house on Folkestone Road at 8.40pm and found the

30th January 2021

£25,000 seized by police in Southport with two arrests for drug offences

Police in Sefton yesterday (Thursday 28 January) seized a large quantity of cash and suspected Class A drugs as part of a targeted day of action. Following a warrant at an address

29th January 2021

Police close off busy round after ‘body discovery’

Detectives have closed off two roads in the Banks area of Southport tonight after reports that a body has been discovered. Police and paramedics were called to the junction of Greaves Hall

27th January 2021

Merseyside Police’s Chief Constable to retire

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has announced today that Andy Cooke QPM has informed her of his decision to retire as Chief Constable of Merseyside Police to take up a new appointment, details of

23rd January 2021

New conspiracy graffiti highlights Meols Cop vandalism problem

This article contains imagery of offensive graffiti containing racial slurs and strong language. Conspiracy theory graffiti has been daubed over signage in front of ALDI on Meols Cop Road. An incomplete, misleading

17th January 2021

Police launch new witness appeal after Bold Street machete attack

Detectives investigating an assault in Southport are issuing a new appeal for witnesses to come forward. On Wednesday 13 January at around 5.10pm, officers were called to Lord Street to reports of

15th January 2021

Police Commissioner asks for views on 19p per week tax rise for 160 extra officers

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is asking local people if they would be willing to pay a little extra through the police precept, which is collected alongside the council tax, to help protect Merseyside

15th January 2021

Bold Street ‘Business owner’ stabbed in violent knife assault

A Southport man is currently being treated for serious injuries after being attacked with a large knife in Southport tonight. Police have closed off Bold Street in Southport this evening after a

13th January 2021

Police close off Bold Street after ‘serious incident’

Officers have closed Bold Street in Southport Town Centre this evening (Wednesday) following what has been described as a ‘serious incident.’ Police have cordoned off the road between the former Casa Italia

13th January 2021

Police warn Ainsdale residents to be aware of ‘porch poachers’

Police are asking residents to make sure their properties and cars are secure after reports of two men trying to target porch doors in Ainsdale. It follows an incident on Sunday evening

12th January 2021

Thieves ransack Krakajak Southport garage

Police are investigating after a beloved Southport family business was raided in the cover of darkness and thousands of pounds of equipment stolen. Detectives are carrying out an investigation after the popular

9th January 2021

Vandal ruined iconic phone boxes smashed up AGAIN

In an all too common act of vandalism, mindless idiots have once again smashed up the iconic red telephone boxes outside Southport Town Hall The heartless vandals have smashed the glass panes

4th January 2021

18-year-old arrested for affray in Botanic Gardens

Nathan Melton, an 18 year old man from an address in Liverpool, was arrested on suspicion of affray in the Botanic Gardens in Southport on Saturday the 2nd of January. This followed

4th January 2021

Off licence staff subjected to armed robbery

Witnesses are being sought following a suspected armed robbery in Southport tonight. OTS News understands police were called to the PitStop Off Licence on Southbank Road just after 6.40pm this evening (Thursday

31st December 2020

Dog unit called to Clifton after ‘break in’

Police and specialist dog units have been called to a town centre hotel this morning after an incident in the early hours. Specialist dog units from Merseyside Police were called to The

29th December 2020

Appeal for information following vehicle theft in Formby

Do you recognise this man? Police believe he may have information which could help with their investigation into a robbery on Gores Lane, Formby, on Saturday 24 October. At around 12.15pm, it

24th December 2020

‘I’m Charles Manson!’ Terrified girl followed through town centre by strange man

Parents have been alerted to concerns of children who are walking the town centre alone after reports of a male intimidating youngsters. A man, described as Caucasian at around 5ft7 wearing a

17th December 2020

Car thieves found operating in Birkdale after vehicle stolen

Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws

17th December 2020

Supermarket evacuated after ‘bomb scare’ suspect package

Staff at a Formby supermarket have been praised for following strict health and safety guidelines and evacuating their store after a suspicious package was left in the building. Police were called to

17th December 2020

Police welcome 30-year minimum life terms for Maguire killers

Police are welcoming the sentencing of four men to a total of 124 years in prison following the murder of Stephen Maguire (pictured below) in Birkdale in March. They were sentenced today

16th December 2020

Police investigate as thieves try FOUR burglaries in one afternoon

Police are investigating after two attempted burglaries and two actual burglaries took place in the area between Birkdale and Ainsdale last night. The incidents took place on Windy-Harbour Road, Leybourne Avenue, Shaws

16th December 2020

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