Crime

Merseyside has a total of 534 reports of cybercrime, according to a new study. There has been a 30% increase of the crime during 2021, which includes personal hacking, social media and email hacking and computer viruses. The report from cybersecurity...

https://soundcloud.com/joe-foley-338686169/parliament-votes-against-making-misogyny-a-hate-crime?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing MPs have voted against making misogyny a hate crime, despite a record 63,136 rape cases being reported last year. Here is Joe Foley with more information. Featured image by Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash

Two people have been arrested on drug offences following a raid at a property in Birkenhead. A 26-year-old woman was questioned after £30,000 worth of Class A drugs were seized at a property in Newling Street. Officers found 2500 wraps of...

Merseyside Police are reminding anyone interested in applying for funding for community projects to get their applications in soon as the closing date is getting nearer. The Community Cashback Fund scheme, which was launched in February, invites local community groups...

Huyton residents were shocked after vandals attacked a medical centre in the early hours of this morning. Roby Medical Centre, on Pilch Lane East, was targeted at 2.30am. The reason for the violent attack has not yet been determined but Merseyside...

Merseyside Police have charged a 22-year-old man and two teenagers after a number of Liverpool burglaries. Jake Burrows, from Toxteth, and two 16-year-old males were charged with various counts of burglary this morning. The arrest of four males yesterday followed 10...

Merseyside Police have confirmed this morning that a man is still in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder. Police were called to the Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn on Saturday after reports of "suspicious activity". A member of the...

A report has revealed a shocking rise in anti-Semitism in 2021 with Liverpool amongst the five cities with the most incidents. The Community Security Trust released its findings this morning. Its report showed a 25% rise in incidents since the...

Liverpool reportedly has the highest number of stalking cases in England & Wales. Between 2019 and 2020 there were 620 reports of stalking in the city. Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Victoria Lawton believes that stalking victims need more support. She told...

Merseyside Police are advising internet users to create strong passwords to combat hackers. As part of the Safer Internet Centre's national awareness day, Merseyside Police are encouraging everyone to adopt safe passwords and, where available, two-factor authentication to help protect...