Crime | OTS News - Southport

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

25th July 2020

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

20th July 2020

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

16th July 2020

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.

16th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

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

14th July 2020

Merseyside - A Crime Alert for the residents of North Sefton from Merseyside Police

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

13th July 2020

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

13th July 2020

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

11th July 2020

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

10th July 2020

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

10th July 2020

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

9th July 2020

Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police update

Ormskirk & Rural West Lancs Police investigating the assault that recently took place on Hoole Lane, Banks, have now tracked down and dealt with the male involved. Enquiries are ongoing in relation

9th July 2020

Hampton Road shoplifters caught on CCTV

A pair of shoplifters have been caught on CCTV stealing alcohol from the off-licences on Hampton Road. The CCTV shows a pair walk into the shop, before a girl quickly lifts a

9th July 2020

Suspended sentence handed to Formby air rifle pensioner

Allan Corlett, 75, from Formby was this week handed a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months along with a restraining order after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to

9th July 2020

Police surgeries sessions resume this Friday in Ainsdale

With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, regular police surgeries at the new Community Police Station in Ainsdale are resuming this Friday. These surgeries give local residents an opportunity to raise non-urgent issues

8th July 2020

VIDEO | Ainsdale thieves steal children’s bike from back garden

A gang of thieves in Ainsdale broke into a back garden before stealing a child’s bicycle. While one gang member kept watch outside, 2 broke in through the back gate. The break-in

8th July 2020

Man spotted rifling through bins for paperwork on Princes St

Residents in Southport town centre are being urged to be vigilant after a man was caught on camera allegedly trying to steal identity data from piles of bin bags The unidentified male

7th July 2020

Sefton Police issue update after car thefts in Southport and Formby

We are investigating four car key burglaries that took place overnight in Southport and Formby between midnight Friday 3rd July and 08:00AM Saturday 4th July. In each case offenders gained entry by

6th July 2020

Care worker has purse STOLEN from handbag

A southport woman is appealing to the kind hearted nature of her neighbours to try and track down her purse which was stolen from her handbag over the weekend The woman, who

5th July 2020

Police hunt car theft gang after numerous vehicles stolen

Police are hunting a gang of car thieves after a number of expensive vehicles were taken under the cover of darkness from Southport and Formby over the weekend. One of the cars,

5th July 2020

Family car stolen from Morrisons car park by heartless thieves

Police suspect professional car thieves have struck in Southport after a victim had his brand new motor stolen from a Supermarket car park this week. Witnesses are being sought to track down

4th July 2020

Appeal for information after Ainsdale assault

Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was assaulted in Ainsdale. The incident took place on Wednesday, 24 June, where the victim was with a group of other youths on Ainsdale

2nd July 2020

Resort women urged to watch out for pension scam

Lib Dem Councillor Pat Keith has urged Southport women to ensure they are not being short-changed on their state pension after revelations of a failure in Department of Work and Pensions computers.

1st July 2020

Southport father of two sentenced for drugs offences

Shaun Esterhuizen, 40 of the Promenade Southport, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this month and has now been sentenced to

1st July 2020

Could stolen van filled with lethal poison be in Southport?

Southport's emergency services are on alert after Lancashire Police launched an appeal for a stolen van containing lethal poison.

1st July 2020

Local man charged over Liver Building firework blaze

A nineteen year old Scarisbrick man appeared in court on Monday after he was accused of setting off fireworks that caused £10,000 worth of damage to the Liver Building in Liverpool. The

30th June 2020

Do you know this man? CCTV appeal following sexual offence in Merseyside

Police are issuing images of a man who may have information following a sexual offence in Birkenhead in May. At around 8.20pm on Wednesday 27 May, CCTV footage at the Pyramids Shopping

30th June 2020

Man charged after fireworks fired at Liver building

Detectives have charged a 19 year old man following disorder on Friday night, 26th June. Matthew Egglesden, 19 of Turning Lane, Scarisbrick has been charged with causing criminal damage to the Royal

28th June 2020

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