Man arrested as police probe Toxteth shooting
Detectives investigating a shooting in Toxteth have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of carrying a firearm.
The arrested man has been taken to hospital with head injuries believed to be linked to the incident.
Firearm and weapons seized in Kirkby as officers continue to tackle violent crime
A man in his 20’s has been arrested on drugs and weapons charges in Kirkby, and a 25 year old male has been detained for an unrelated matter.
‘There’s no justice’ – Liverpool reacts to George Floyd case
Local activists have spoken in support of the recent conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd last May.
The murder of Mr Floyd in Minnesota, USA, captured the world’s attention after footage showed Derek Chauvin kneeling on...
Teenagers arrested following murder of man in Huyton
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Huyton on Monday night.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Connor Dockerty from the Litherland area.
All four teenagers are currently in custody for...
Hillsborough trial under way following 32nd anniversary
The trial of two former police officers and a police solicitor accused of perverting the course of justice following the Hillsborough disaster, began this week.
On trial are retired police chief superintendent Donald Denton, 83, Alan Foster, 74, a retired...
Emergency talks as domestic violence against women spikes in Merseyside
Merseyside domestic abuse charities are warning of a crisis as incidents of violence increase during lockdown.
Modern slavery remains a problem 214 years since the Slave Trade Act
On March 25 1807 the Slave Trade Act was given Royal Assent effectively ending the legal Slave Trade in Britain.
West Derby house party leads to 21 fixed penalty notices
Police were called a to a location in West Derby last night after a house party.
At 5:50pm police were called after reports of a large gathering at a house on Deyesbrook Lane.
Reports say over 30 people were in attendance,...
Seven arrested in Merseyside and Cumbria in drug crackdown
Seven people have been arrested in connection with drug offences in Merseyside and Cumbria.
Officers arrested a 31-year-old man from Runcorn and a 34-year-old woman from Anfield on Wednesday March 10 on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
The...
Man sentenced to life for murder of baby in Speke
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 22-month-old baby in Speke.
Jonathan Simpson, 25, was sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in prison for the murder of Jacob Marshall.
Simpson was charged with murder in...
