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BREAKING: Four found guilty in Stephen Maguire murder trial

Four men have been found guilty of the murder of Stephen Maguire at Liverpool Crown Court. Patrick Moogan, 35, of Croxteth, Karl Corson, 28, of Melling, Jack Higgins, 22, of Norris Green,

10th December 2020

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps down as police investigation continues

Joe Anderson will step down from his position as Mayor of Liverpool as a police investigation into building contracts continues. Anderson, 62, was arrested last week as part of a year-long investigation.

10th December 2020

Joe Anderson bailed after bribery and witness intimidation probe

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has been released on police bail after being arrested yesterday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation. The four men arrested with Anderson have also

5th December 2020

Liverpool mayor revealed as one of five arrested in connection with Ainsdale raid

Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson has been ‘detained’ by police as part of an investigation which saw five people arrested earlier today, including a man in Ainsdale. A police statement said: “Five people

4th December 2020

CCTV cameras installed after vandals target Southport’s Christmas tree

CCTV cameras are being installed near Southport’s Christmas tree after it was targeted by vandals. The damage has already been repaired and the sparkling festive lights are back on after swift work

4th December 2020

Ainsdale man one of five arrested for bribery and witness intimidation

Five people have been arrested by detectives today (Friday, 4 December) in connection with offences of bribery and witness intimidation as part of an investigation into building and development contracts in Liverpool.

4th December 2020

Three arrested after botched drug deal by Prince of Wales Hotel

Three people were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs this morning (Thursday 3 December) in Southport. At about 10.45am, a police officer patrolling the area witnessed a drugs

3rd December 2020

Young girl’s bike swiped from Manchester Road

A family of a distraught young girl are appealing for help after her bike was stolen. The black and yellow Whyte 801 bike was taken from near a residential property in the

28th November 2020

Cops charge wanted Southport man after drugs find

Officers have charged a 32 year old man following a warrant in Southport on Monday evening (16th Nov). Louis Bolton, 32 of Milton Street was arrested after being wanted on prison recall.

18th November 2020

Prison rehab project set to continue after cash injection

An innovative project which aims to support people as they are released from prison and go back into the community around Southport has received a cash injection from the Cumbria and Lancashire

13th November 2020

Spanish cops charge Southport man over Ben Nesbitt killing

Police in Spain have arrested a wanted man from Southport who they believe has connections to the death of fellow sandgrounder Ben Nesbitt. La Garda arrested the Southport man, identified as Wai

11th November 2020

Three arrested in Meols Cop after suspected cocaine found in cat food box

Three people have been arrested for drugs offences after officers recovered a large amount of suspected cocaine hidden in a cat food box. The three people were stopped whilst driving along Tithebarn

11th November 2020

‘Southport born and bred’ security expert admits to LEAKING state secrets

A security contractor accused of leaking state missile secrets carried a knife into two Southport pubs a court has heard. Defence contractor Simon Finch of Swansea, who claimed he was “Southport born

10th November 2020

Burglar ‘target’ markings appearing across town homes

Scrawls and initials thought to be linked to a secret code used by burglars to identify ‘target’ homes for theft have been spotted on gate posts in Southport. One worried resident shared

8th November 2020

Three arrested for Class A drug supply after Ocean Plaza stop and search

Police arrested a 19-year-old male on 31st October in Southport after a stop and search. His car was stopped near the Ocean Plaza McDonalds in Southport at around 8pm. Here, he was

4th November 2020

Allotment owner left ‘heartbroken’ by vandal rampage

An allotment owner has been left totally “heartbroken” after their beloved project was smashed into hundreds of pieces by an unidentified group of vandals. The allotment patch, situated at the Birkdale Irrigation

2nd November 2020

Police execute Lord Street drug warrant

Today, Thursday the 29th October 2020, Southport Local Policing Team conducted a successful drugs warrant in Lord Street, Southport. Cannabis plants were being grown in several rooms in various stages of maturity.

29th October 2020

Man accused of leaking state secrets carried knives in Southport pubs

A security contractor accused of leaking state missile secrets carried a knife into two Southport pubs a court has heard. Defence contractor Simon Finch of Swansea, who claimed he was “Southport born

29th October 2020

More Southport arrests as local drug clampdown continues

Police have charged further people with drugs offences after a second series of warrants were executed in Sefton and Lancashire. Last week 11 people were charged with conspiracy to supply Class A

28th October 2020

Chapel Street cash machine BLOWN UP in overnight theft

Police are on scene at Chapel Street this morning after criminals used explosives to steal cash from an ATM. Therefore, atm service seattle is designed to make atm secured and protected ensuring money is

25th October 2020

11 charged after Southport drug raids

Police have charged 11 people with conspiracy to supply Class A and Class B drugs after a series of warrants were executed in the Sefton and Liverpool area yesterday. The below have

23rd October 2020

11 arrests after multiple Southport properties raided in drugs bust

Police have carried out 11 warrants at addresses across Sefton today, Thursday 22nd October, as part of their ongoing commitment to tackling Class A and Class B drug dealing. Officers attended at

22nd October 2020

Westcliffe Road fraudster forced to pay £12,000 back to elderly victim

Police are welcoming a confiscation order issued against a Southport man following his conviction for fraud last year. 61-year-old Stephen Bottomley of Westcliffe Road, Birkdale was sentenced last December after he pleaded

21st October 2020

Home safety warning issued after would-be burglar strikes

An as yet unapprehended burglar has sparked panic in the community around the Crossens area of Southport. Failure to catch a burglar in the Crossens area has prompted calls for residents to

20th October 2020

Police head in the right direction of Sat Nav thieves

Detectives say they are looking in all directions after spate of Sat Nav thefts across Southport and the surrounding farmland areas Police have issued an alert to Tractor owners warning them of

20th October 2020

Man arrested for fishing offences in Hesketh Park

Following a rise in complaints regarding illegal fishing, drunkeness and anti-social behaviour in Hesketh Park, Southport’s Local Policing Team including the Wildlife and Rural Officers have increased patrols in the area. A

19th October 2020

Yobs smash up parked cars with hammer

Heartless yobs have smashed up at least three cars along Lord Street in the early hours of the morning. The vandals targeted a row of cars parked near to the monument on

15th October 2020

Police hunt Roe Lane van thieves

Officers are appealing for any information which will lead to the recovery of a transit style van which has been stolen in Southport. The van was swiped from Roe Lane after thieves

13th October 2020

Van owners warned of nighttime thieves on the prowl

Overs of vans and utility vehicles in Southport are being warned to make sure they’re taking extra steps to see their vehicle is secure after would be thieves were caught trying to

12th October 2020

Former Army captain from Formby jailed for sex assault on 14 year old girl

A former army captain has been jailed for sexually assaulting a sleeping 14 year old girl on a train, following a British Transport Police investigation. Michael Hunt, aged 58, of Warren Farm,

9th October 2020

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