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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

Message to parents after violent scenes and large crowds of teens

People who refuse to leave West Kirby on police orders tonight risk being arrested after violence including a stabbing led to a dispersal zone being imposed.

Merseyside Police confirmed the measure in response to an increase in reports of criminal and anti-social behaviour in the area. The order runs from today and will last for 48 hours until 12.26pm on Monday, June 19.

Patrols will be stepped up in the area and officers from our mounted section will be on hand to provide a visible presence and deal with any incidents. The dispersal zone covers Croft Drive, Croft Drive East, Caldy Road, Village Road, Hilbre View, Grange Road, Orrysdale Road, Bridge Road, Meols Drive, Pinfold Lane, West Kirby Beach, Caldy Beach, Cubbins Green Beach.

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