All news on the topic: Merseyside Police

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Man shot inside Liverpool cafe as police condemn “reckless” gun attack
A man is in hospital after being shot in a cafe. It happened on Lodge Lane in Liverpool at about 17:00 BST on Friday, Merseyside Police said.
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15-year-old Chiedza Nyanjowa dies after Formby beach rescue attempt
A 15-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the water off Formby beach - making hers the 13th tragic water-related death since the beginning of the heatwave.
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Police detain suspect following second vandalism attack on James Bulger’s grave
A 78-year-old man has been arrested after the grave of James Bulger was vandalized for the second time in just six weeks.
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Police storm and shut down Liverpool rave after crowd disturbance leaves two injured
Two men have been rushed to hospital with head injuries after attending an event at Newsham Park tonight.
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Street cordoned off after 35-year-old stabbed as police search for attacker
A street was placed on lockdown after a 35-year-old man was stabbed on the street and taken to the hospital.
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‘Move, you pricks’: Former Royal Marine cried in court as video showed him driving into crowds of Liverpool fans
The driver who mowed down crowds of football fans at Liverpool FC’s Premier League trophy celebrations cried as footage from his dashcam was played to a court.
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Fan charged with racially abusing Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo during match at Anfield
A supporter has been charged after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported racial abuse during the Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield in August.
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Hillsborough failings described as ‘one of policing’s greatest scandals
An investigation into the Hillsborough disaster has revealed that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" after attempting to shift blame onto fans in the aftermath.
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Police officer charged with causing death of 22-year-old Rachael Moore in Liverpool
A Merseyside Police officer has been pictured for the first time after being accused of causing a 22-year-old woman’s death.
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Merseyside police helicopter crew cleared after low-altitude pursuit of suspect
Internal review by the National Police Air Service determines the crew acted ‘appropriately’ during the pursuit.
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Police helicopter flies a metre above road during chase in Merseyside
A police helicopter swept perilously close to the ground while pursuing a motorbike in Merseyside.
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Paul Hollywood’s Bake Off star brother brutally attacked while walking his dog in Wirral
Paul Hollywood has appealed for information after his younger brother was kicked in the face in a “nasty and unprovoked” attack while walking his dog.
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A suspect in the shooting of gangsters Monaghan and Lyons on the Costa del Sol has been arrested in Liverpool
A suspect was taken into custody in Liverpool by Merseyside Police under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities. Police have yet to make a formal statement
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Youngest victim in Liverpool parade crash revealed to be just 9 years old, police state
The youngest victim in the Liverpool victory parade crash which injured dozens was just nine years old, police have said.
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Seven remain in hospital as police granted more time to question Liverpool parade crash suspect
Police have been given more time to question a 53-year-old driver who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade on Monday, injuring at least 79 people.
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Man arrested after driving into crowd during Liverpool trophy parade
Merseyside Police said it had arrested a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area".
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Man’s body found near Burbo wind farm: Merseyside Police investigating mysterious death
Merseyside Police are conducting an investigation after a man was discovered near the Burbo Wind Farm in New Brighton, Merseyside, at approximately 6:40 pm on Wednesday, as his next of kin have been informed.
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British teenagers accused of "swatting" conspiracy: they called in fake terror threats in the US and Canada
Following a two-and-a-half year investigation involving Merseyside Police and United States law enforcement, three people have been charged in relation to the reporting of fabricated serious incidents to prompt an emergency response in the USA and Canada.
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Man stabbed in leg during massive brawl in Liverpool with residents ’distressed’ by violence
Seven individuals were taken into custody after the massive altercation in Kensington, Liverpool, late Thursday night, with police officers encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
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Young crime boss with baby-faced appearance, who led a large gang, caught by an astonishing mistake
Harry O’Brien was just a teenager when he led a series of shootings and an arson attack while leading a cannabis gang in south Liverpool, Liverpool Crown Court heard.
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Major fire engulfs Maghull Town Hall, with smoke visible for miles
A major fire has broken out at Maghull Town Hall in Merseyside where witnesses have reported seeing flames coming from its roof as smoke billows into the sky.
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Nazi sympathiser jailed for threatening to kill police officers, saying ’all deserve to die’
A "deplorable" Nazi sympathiser has been jailed for threatening to kill police officers with graphic threats - as well as taking part in disorder in Liverpool over the summer.
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Three-month-old boy dies after being discovered unresponsive at a Seacombe, Wirral home
Police are treating the death of a young child as “unexpected” after they were found unresponsive at home in south London.
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School placed on lockdown following ’threatening phone call’
Police have scrambled to respond to a school in lockdown after the academy received a ‘threatening phone call’.
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An urgent search is underway for a 10-month-old girl who has gone missing with her father
Merseyside Police have appealed for help from the public to find Layla Rose Wheeler, who was last seen in the area of Wallasey Village on the Wirral.