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
Scarisbrick man admits Liver Building firework attack.
A 19-year-old man from Scarisbrick has today admitted firing a firework at the Liver Building. Matthew Egglesden, of Turning Lane, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning facing one charge of arson.
Sports car seized after donut video emerges online
A BMW was seized in Southport after footage emerged online of the driver doing donuts under the Marine Way Bridge. Video shows a driver recklessly spinning his black BMW 1 Series under
Sefton businesses warned of COVID 19 secure inspection scam
Sefton Council is warning the Borough’s businesses to be vigilant after reports of a possible COVID-19 inspection scam. The Council’s Trading Standards has reports saying of businesses being contacted by someone
Yobs batter Botanic swans in horrific stone attack
Sefton Police have confirmed they have attended an incident this evening where it was found youths were attacking swans with stones in Botanic Gardens. Sefton Police said: “Whilst on patrol in Southport
Coronavirus conspiracy graffiti appears on Southport Coastal Road
Dangerous anti-mask campaigners have daubed potentially life-threatening graffiti on a busy main road in Southport. The sign which usually boasts a tourism promotion has been covered in graffiti reading ‘masks > vaccine
Drugs and stolen goods seized during Leyland Road search
Sefton Police arrested a 29-year-old male for drug offences following an arrest and search of an address on Leyland Road on Thursday. Large amounts of cannabis, amphetamine, crack cocaine and heroin were
228 people stop searched as part of County Lines activity
This month, Merseyside Police joined forces with British Transport Police (BTP), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Cheshire Police to crack down on those involved in County Lines drugs supply and associated criminality.
Suspected drugs suppliers hunted by police
Cumbria Police are requesting the public’s help in locating two men. Kyle Annett, 25 and Liam Benfield, 25 are both wanted by Cumbria Police in connection with suspected supply of class A
Pair sentenced for sex act outside Southport College
A court has heard how a lewd couple were caught by a stunned family in the middle of a shocking sex act outside Southport College. 33-year-old Shaun Anderson and 44-year-old Jenny Beresford
Man charged with impersonating an officer and theft
A man has been charged with impersonating a police officer in Halsall. Police launched an investigation after it was reported a man had approached a group of people at a bus stop
Southport man charged with string of burglaries
A Southport man has been charged with a string of burglaries and thefts after allegedly ransacking two homes and a garden outhouse in the resort. 56-year-old Stuart Spicer of Bath Street has
Police arrest duo on suspicion of intent to supply drugs
Officers in Southport have arrested two men and seized drugs and cash following an incident yesterday, Sunday 12 July. At around 4.50pm, officers sighted a vehicle of interest on Lord Street and
Anti-social youths moved on by Police
Police in Southport are asking parents if they know where their children are tonight after a group of youths were moved on from causing anti-social behaviour in Hesketh Bank. Following reports of
Shoplifter fined after Marks and Spencer theft
Richard Waite, 38, from Old Swan, Merseyside has been fined after stealing £50 worth of goods from Marks and Spencer on Chapel Street. Waite was arrested on Wednesday 8th July. He received a
Sefton Police issue update on recent arrests in Southport
Arrests in the last few days by the North Sefton Local Policing Team in Southport: A 38 year old man was arrested for shop theft in the town centre, following one of
Prowler chased from Meols Cop home by terrified woman
Neighbourhood watch groups in Southport are warning residents to be vigilant after a man was caught acting suspiciously on private property this evening. Manning Road resident Joanne Lunt was shaken after she