1) Leon Hughes age 43 of Forest Road, Southport has been stopped and searched by community Police officers. As a result a quantity of drugs was recovered leading to his arrest. He has been charged with supplying cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of amphetamine. He will be dealt with by the Magistrates Court.
2) Kelly Tilley age 35 of Hoghton Street, Southport has been arrested in Southport. She was subsequently charged with breach of a community behaviour order and an offence of shoplifting and will be dealt with at the Magistrates Court.
Government Departments
When using the computer we become aware of websites that charge for their help. Now the public are receiving phone calls offering similar assistance. The callers may say they are acting on behalf of a Government Agency for the DVLA, Land Registry or HMRC. They may say you either owe money, you need to claim for a refund or your property could be in the incorrect Council Tax band and their company can help you to solve the problem. Various ploys are used to get your attention.
Residents in Sefton have received such phone calls from ‘polite, well- educated and helpful people.’
One resident was told she could possibly receive over £5,000 back from Sefton Council. The charge for their help would be £150 but this would be refundable. On giving the details of her Debit card the money came out of her account immediately.
Within days an official looking pack arrived with the appropriate forms and a printed declaration to say she could cancel their services within 14 days. This she immediately did by letter, followed up by daily messages asking for the promised refund. Unfortunately no money has been returned.
Problem solving – Ignore such phone calls and text messages and obtain any forms you require free of charge from the gov.uk website
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