Crime

  Merseyside Police have recently begun a new operation to tackle drivers who drink or take drugs while at the wheel during the festive season. The operation, dubbed ‘Op Limit’, will see officers paying close attention to drivers in Merseyside during...

https://soundcloud.com/natalya-luke/police-chief-constable-radio-package-mixdown Police Chief Constable, Serena Kennedy, hosted a lecture at John Moores University on Thursday and spoke about the current steps Merseyside Police are taking to tackle crime. Read the full story here Featured image © Shay McGurrin

Merseyside Chief Constable Serena Kennedy tonight (Dec 1) said in her annual lecture that the complexity of crime and diversity of communities means the old basics are no longer applicable. Speaking to an audience of around 200 people at Liverpool...

November 25 is a day full of heartbreak and concern, not just in Merseyside but around the world. This date marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of 12-year-old Ava White, who was killed in Liverpool city centre last...

A couple have pleaded guilty to multiple animal cruelty charges after a dog was found dead in a suitcase on the bank of the River Mersey. Chantell Duval-Gregory, 20, and Christy Carl Hewitt, 21, abused their young dog Snoop, who...

A new service providing support to victims in Merseyside has been launched. The Victim Care Hub will provide free, confidential support across the region, regardless of when it happened or if it has been reported to police. It is designed to...

Sunday marked the annual 'Mischief Night' - an unwelcome tradition among anti-social youngsters to cause havoc in Liverpool. This year saw two serious incidents, in an otherwise quiet night in the suburbs. Three people were arrested following an injury to a...

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in Bootle in September. They have issued CCTV images of four men who could have information or saw the attack happen. The attack was reported to police at around 9:35pm...

Over 60 police officers and railway staff took part in a major exercise in the wake of increased concern about knife crime. The operation went into full swing on Friday night, when thousands of people were travelling to and from...

Women’s safety has been historically neglected throughout the country, with a rise in awareness of the dangers since Sarah Everard’s murder in 2021. In Liverpool, Cathy from Merseyside Budo Ju Jitsu instructs women-only self defence classes and brings along her...