Southport residents not to be intimidated by extra armed & unarmed police presence

Southport residents not to be intimidated by extra armed & unarmed police presence.

Merseyside Police ask residents in Southport not to be intimidated by extra armed and unarmed police presence in town.

Merseyside Police: Statement re additional support from operation temperer

As a precautionary measure we have increased the number of officers on duty to provide a highly visible, reassurance presence – both overtly armed and unarmed – across the country for as long as is needed.

A vigil was held this evening in Southport for victims of the Manchester Arena attack (Tuesday 24 May).

Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims