Southport man jailed for two and a half years for part in riots
In a televised sentencing today a Crown Court judge has handed down a 32-month jail term to a man found to have played a role in the riots in Southport last week.
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
Island of Madeira hold church tributes for Alice Aguiar
Hundreds of people have gathered at churches on the island of Madeira today to pay tribute to Alice Dasilva Aguiar. The island off the coast of Portugal has rallied together in recent
OPINION | Our personal account of these tragic days
Life is different here now. This is a new reality and there is no returning to how things were before. This is a tragedy and atrocity that will remain with us forever.
Southport turns pink this weekend to support families
Southport will light up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. Sefton Council will light up The Atkinson
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
Fifth person arrested over Southport riots after cops recognise man from camera footage
have arrested a fifth man in connection with the violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday night (30 July). Officers were called to a report of a domestic incident in Southport today (Wednesday
Southport man charged after being caught with knife near Tuesday vigil
A Southport man has been charged after being caught by police carrying a knife in the town centre. The arrest came just a few hundred yards from where thousands gathered on Tuesday
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
PM heckled, ambulance staff applauded at Hart Street scene
** The community is invited to attend a peaceful vigil this evening, at 6pm, outside the Atkinson on Lord Street ** Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid a wreath of the site
Police confirm third child has died from Hart Street attack
A third child, a nine-year-old girl, has died following yesterday’s attack on Hart Street in Southport. At approximately midday, Merseyside Police announced the third fatality resulting from Monday’s attack, while also confirming
Southport MP: Town is in shock
Southport’s MP Patrick Hurley says that “the town is in shock” after yesterday’s tragic attack on Hart Street. Two children have died as a result of the attack, while 2 adults and
Hart St | List of community gatherings, support and resources
Along with our entire town, we are heartbroken and devastated after yesterday’s tragic incident on Hart Street. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our community, and stand ready to offer assistance in
Banks teen arrested after tragic Hart Street incident
It’s been reported that two people, believed to be young children, have sadly died following a tragic and harrowing attack at a property in Southport this morning. Police have now confirmed that
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