Over 1000 arrests in fight against ‘County Lines’ drug gangs
Merseyside Police have made over 1000 arrests connected to ongoing operations against ‘county lines’ gangs in the last year, new figures reveal.
The data, released as part of the force’s Project Medusa campaign, show that large-scale seizures of drugs, weapons...
Ellis Cox’s family still ‘fighting for the truth’ two years on from his murder
The family of a murdered teenager have spoken of their heartbreak on the second anniversary of his death.
Ellis Cox was 19 when he was fatally shot at Liver Industrial Estate in Aintree on the night of June 23, 2024.
Today...
Is Liverpool one of the UK’s safest cities for a night out?
Liverpool is it a city with a reputation for good nightlife and friendly people but does everyone who comes to the city for a night out feel safe? And what measures are actually in place to keep you safe?
Joe...
‘Olivia’s law will make a difference for families’: Merseyside mum speaks on the impact...
Olivia’s Law has passed Royal Assent and is now law.
The new Victims and Courts Act will force criminals to attend the dock for their sentencing hearing.
The campaign was spearheaded by Cheryl Korbel, the mother of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who...
Over 1000 arrests in fight against ‘county lines’ drugs gangs
Merseyside Police have made over 1000 arrests connected to ongoing operations against 'county lines' gangs in the last year, new figures reveal.
The data, released as part of the force's Project Medusa campaign, show that large-scale seizures of drugs, weapons...
Police CCTV appeal following robbery in Liverpool City Centre
Police are looking for a man in connection with a robbery at a Liverpool city centre cash machine.
Detectives have issued CCTV images today (Wednesday 29th April) of a man who could assist with their enquiries following the incident, which...
Olivia’s Law: New law ensures criminals must face their victims’ families
A new legal measure designed to force criminals to attend their sentencing hearings has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle.
Olivia's Law, named after a murdered Liverpool schoolgirl, was passed by the House of Lords yesterday as part of the larger...
Guns, ammunition and drugs found in Orrell Park flat
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with possessing a firearm, ammunition, cash and suspected drugs.
The contraband, including Class A drugs heroin and crack cocaine, was seized after a warrant was carried out on a flat in Moss...
Man re-arrested for murder after Stockbridge Village incident
A man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder after a 54-year-old who was attacked in a fish and chip shop passed away.
The victim, who has been named as Carl Ennis, from Stockbridge Village, was assaulted at The Village...
“You want to be able to go out as two girls and feel safe”...
By Rowan Archibald and Henri Broadbent
Businesses across Liverpool are set to be invited to sign up to a new night time safety charter being launched by the council.
Bars and clubs alike will be able to sign up to seven...
