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Quick acting police officers stop Southport OAP falling victim to fraudster

Quick acting officers stepped in to stop an 80 year-old Southport man becoming a victim of a fraud. The vulnerable pensioner received a letter in the post, claiming to be from his

7th September 2021

Number of youths arrested during two weekends of town centre dispersal zones

Over the last week, following the use of a dispersal order in the town centre from Friday to Sunday of the Bank Holiday weekend, Police Officers and PCSO’s continued conducting patrols in

6th September 2021

Dispersal order created for second weekend as anti-social behaviour continues

Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today (Friday 3 September) in response to continued reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from 7pm today until 6.59pm on

3rd September 2021

30-year-old woman arrested after deactivated machine gun found in Crossens

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in Southport on suspicion of possession of firearm offences after a deactivated machine gun was found in Crossens. At around 12.30 pm yesterday, Wednesday 1st September, officers

2nd September 2021

Officers searching for owners of ten bicycles recovered from shed burglaries

Officers from the Local Policing Team at Southport Police Station have now matched up 10 stolen bikes to recent shed burglaries. These ten bikes have either been returned to the owners are

1st September 2021

Formby salon owner fined £12,000 after coronavirus protest

A woman from Formby has been landed with a £12,000 fine after she denied the existence of Coronavirus. Julie Saunderson, who runs a beauty salon in Bootle, was found guilty of aiding

1st September 2021

Police issue town centre dispersal order after fortnight of anti-social behaviour

Police have introduced a Dispersal Zone in Southport today, Friday, 27 August, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area in the past fortnight. Two people were stabbed on Scarisbrick Avenue this

27th August 2021

Police Commissioner joins calls for greater protection for shopworkers

Merseyside’s new Police Commissioner has joined calls for greater protection for shopworkers across England as she met retail staff to listen to their concerns today. New laws came into force in Scotland

26th August 2021

Two teens, 14 and 15, and third man arrested after man stabbed in Town Centre

Police have confirmed three people, including two children, have been arrested after a man was stabbed last night in the town centre. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We have arrested three

23rd August 2021

6 arrested in town centre drug bust

Police have arrested six people and recovered drugs and weapons as part of a targeted day of action in Southport yesterday (Thursday 19 August). Notable incidents included officers on patrol on Bold

20th August 2021

92 cannabis plants seized from town centre property

Police have seized more than 90 cannabis plants and equipment following a warrant in Southport on Wednesday 18 August. At around 1.05pm, we were informed of a strong smell of cannabis at

20th August 2021

£200 stolen under threat of knife attack onboard train at Birkdale station

Officers investigating a robbery on-board a train travelling between Southport and Birkdale stations are today releasing this image in connection. At just before 2pm on Wednesday 21 July, the victim and two

19th August 2021

Southport paedophile to face sentencing

A Southport paedophile will face sentencing next week. Jamie Martin, a 34-year-old Eastbank Street man, was due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court earlier this week for amassing a huge and

18th August 2021

Dimwit thief caught stealing tip jar and skipping meal on CCTV at local restaurant

A ‘master criminal’ has been caught stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant on CCTV. The thief and a friend also skipped out on paying for their meal. Staff from Lord

14th August 2021

Southport prison officer arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office

This week (Tuesday 10th August) officers from the Regional Prison Intelligence Unit at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of misconduct in a

14th August 2021

100 wraps of suspected heroin recovered in Stanley Street drugs arrest

Police have arrested a man and seized suspected drugs following an incident in Southport town centre last night, Thursday 12 August. At around 7.15pm, officers on patrol on Stanley Street witnessed a

13th August 2021

Man sentenced for assaulting BTP officers

A 47-year-old man has been sentenced after he assaulted two police officers when he was refused travel for being too drunk. Stephen Davison, of Parkbourn Square, Maghull received a 12-month community order,

12th August 2021

Police investigate daylight theft of motorbike from Kew Retail Park

Police are investigating the theft of a Triumph motorcycle from the Kew Retail park, that took place at approximately 5:15PM yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 10th August. Two men arriving on a silver scooter

11th August 2021

Southport OCG receive 110 years in prison for drug supply conspiracy

Detectives in Sefton are welcoming the sentencing of 15 members of a Southport Organised Crime Group (OCG) to a total of over 110 years in prison for conspiracy to supply drugs. The

4th August 2021

Motorbikes left outside homes stolen overnight in Southport

Three motorcycles and one scooter have been reported as having been stolen in the Southport area overnight (Tuesday 27th – Wednesday 28th July). All three motorcycles are 125cc motorcycles, able to be

28th July 2021

Resort cop jailed after covering up horrific assault on innocent man

A Southport cop who repeatedly punched an innocent man before trying to hide the damage has been jailed. Darren McIntyre, 47 of Derwent Avenue, landed repeated blows to the head and ribs

16th July 2021

Police hunt launched for Southport man after bail condition breach

Police are looking to find Southport man Samuel Smith, who officers would like to speak to after he failed to answer bail in relation to an assault last December. 31-year-old Smith is

16th July 2021

Spate of recent thefts and break ins

A number of items in Southport have been stolen in recent weeks. If you believe you know the whereabouts of any of these items or those involved in the thefts please contact

7th July 2021

Southport man Josh Johnson, who is wanted on recall to prison

Southport man wanted on recall to prison

Police are appealing for help in tracing a 25-year-old man who is wanted on recall to prison. Josh Johnson, who is originally from Southport, is wanted for breaching the conditions of his

5th July 2021

Stolen tools recovered in Southport by police dog Jango

A builder has man’s best friend to thank after a police dog recovered a hoard of stolen tools in Southport. Police Dog Jango, solving one of his first cases since joining the

25th June 2021

Police appeal for information after woman stabbed by partner at Virginia Street home

Police have released an updated statement after a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at a property on Virginia Street this morning. A 50-year-old male was arrested after assaulting his

25th June 2021

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Virginia Street incident

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after attacking a woman at a home on Virginia Street. Police have swarmed upon a house in Southport this morning, including CID

25th June 2021

Southport man jailed for 15 years for sexual activity with two young females

Police have today, Friday 11th June, welcomed the sentencing of a 58 year-old Sefton man for sex offences. Steven Halton, of Merlewood Avenue, Southport, was convicted of 14 counts of indecent assault

11th June 2021

Murderer Mitchell Quy to appear at parole hearing next week

Mitchell Quy, who murdered his wife Lynsey in 1998, will appear at a parole hearing next week in his latest bid for freedom. A member of Lynsey’s family has informed OTS News

11th June 2021

Southport man jailed for intent to supply cocaine and heroin

Police are welcoming the sentencing of a Southport man to prison for possession of intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin. 30-year-old Damien Marshall of Leyland Road was sentenced to three years

10th June 2021

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