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
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
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
Man, 75, shot dead in Scarisbrick – suspect arrested for murder
Police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick on suspicion of murder, after emergency services were called a shooting on Pinfold Lane yesterday. A 75-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Attempted murder suspects arrested after bike theft
Three men from Liverpool have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a man who tried to prevent his motorbike being stolen was left with serious injuries. Police launched an investigation
Ainsdale Councillor highlights Woodvale Grotspot
Health and safety concerns have been raised concerning the appalling state of the One Vision Housing – run Sandbrook Way flats area, which have seen a large increase in fly tipping over
Southport CEX closed after break-in
Chapel Street’s CEX store is closed today, following an overnight break-in at the premises. Merseyside Police were in attendance this morning, with shattered glass visible by the store’s exterior. The external shutter
CCTV appeal after man seriously injured in Lord Street attack
Police have shared images of two people detectives think may have information to assist an assault investigation in Southport. At around 7.30pm on Friday 31 May, a man in his 60s was
Man arrested for drug driving after collision with cyclist
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Southport this morning, Thursday 16 May. At around 7.10am emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a
Three plead not guilty to fraud offences while local photographer set to fight charges
Three people embroiled in a fraud investigation have pleaded not guilty in court. Adam Yaffe, Jordan Borrowman, Sandra Carney and Megan Carney-Barrowman, all from Southport, were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud
Evacuation ordered after chemical discovery at industrial unit
Emergency Services are disposing of dangerous chemicals after a discovery at an industrial unit on Aughton Road. Merseyside Police have been in attendance at the estate on Aughton Road since yesterday (13
Racewear of legendary Niki Lauda stolen in Southport burglary
Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary in Southport when several sentimental items were stolen, including a motor racing suit once worn by the late Niki Lauda. The residential burglary
Abuse victim opens up after night of horror in Southport hotel
A NHS worker who was subjected to intense emotional and physical abuse before she was rescued from a night of horror in a Southport hotel has now spoken out about her ordeal.
Coffee shop boss who stole £10k regrets ‘stupid decisions’
The former manager of a coffee shop in Southport Town Centre has managed to avoid prison time after being caught stealing more than £10,000 from the franchise. Shaun Cairns, 30, pocketed a
Police tape off Lord Street shops after overnight incident
Two shops on Lord Street were forced to temporarily close today after the pavement became a crime scene. Police have taped off a section of Lord Street opposite the Vincent Hotel after
Three men arrested after vicious early morning assault in Southport
He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Lego-loving thief stole £20k to fund shopping spree
An Ainsdale man has been jailed after stealing more than £20,000 from his former bosses at a town centre estate agent. Kieran Moore then splashed the stolen cash on a Jaguar car
90 year old Southport woman targeted by heartless burglar
Callous Burglary
Police tackle woman with kitchen knife on Chapel Street
Brave officers managed to take the knife from her sleeve, before arresting her
Mark Lyttleton: The Prison Reform Trust’s Approach to Influencing Policy
Business mentor, public speaker and angel investor Mark Lyttleton is a long-time supporter of the Prison Reform Trust, an organisation that – since its launch in 1981 – has supported individuals locked