Boris Johnson visits Liverpool to launch new drug strategy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited Liverpool for the first time since his election win in 2019 to detail the government's strategy to tackle drug crime and County Lines trafficking.
He joined Merseyside officers on a County Lines drugs raid...
Liverpool group’s campaign against gender-based violence
The United Nations has launched 16 days of action against gender-based violence as part of a campaign to improve the safety of women and girls.
Here in Liverpool, Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside released its 'Orange Ribbon campaign'...
Liverpool MP’s mixed response to police chief over institutionalised racism
Merseyside police chief Serena Kennedy has received a vote of confidence from one of the region’s MPs in her determination to address racial discrimination - but was warned that structural racism still exists in the force.
Liverpool Riverside MP Kim...
Merseyside Police appeal for information following Wirral sex assault
Detectives are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward after a woman was sexually assaulted in Wallasey in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The woman was uninjured but left shaken up by the incident.
The assault took place...
Tighter police presence in Liverpool city centre as Christmas draws closer
Merseyside Police have launched 'Operation Shepherd’ to reduce crime and keep communities safe this Christmas.
Beneath the buzz of bustling shoppers and twinkly lights in the city centre, there remains an eerie sense of worry following the two major incidents...
How safe do NHS staff feel after taxi blast terror attack?
After last week’s attack on Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Merseyside residents have been in a state of shock.
The explosion occurred on November 14, Remembrance Day, at 10.59am.
Taxi driver, David Perry, was able to escape the attack with minor injuries...
Police face challenge to rebuild women’s trust, says Commissioner
Merseyside Police are aware of the challenge they face in order to regain the trust of the public, the region's police commissioner has said.
Emily Spurrell, Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner, spoke to Merseyside News Live about sexual violence awareness...
Liverpool Mayor and Merseyside Police visit Kensington to show support after terror incident
Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson has visited Kensington today with Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell to show support to local residents after Sunday's terror incident at Liverpool Women's Hospital.
They visited the area this morning...
Liverpool ‘not at higher risk of attack’ says terrorism expert
A terrorism expert says he does not believe Liverpool is at a higher risk of terrorist attacks after a taxi exploded outside Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday.
Liverpool car blast bomber named as terror threat level moves to ‘severe’
The UK’s terror threat level has been increased to ‘severe’ after a bomb was detonated outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Remembrance Sunday.
