The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside Police

Teenager arrested after fireworks shot at firefighters tackling Bonfire Night blaze

The boy, 14, was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire broke out at a block of flats near Liverpool

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Police ‘reviewing’ viral video after officer appears to tell person filming ‘bit noncey that mate’

The footage of the exchange has been widely circulated on social media

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Remembrance Sunday Parade Cancelled In Fear Of Liverpool Attack: Here's What We Know

Upton's century-old Remembrance Sunday parade cancelled over safety fears linked to May 2025 Liverpool car-ramming incident. Falklands veteran Simon Weston condemns decision; council urges alternatives.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Police arrest 66 pro-Palestine protesters under terror laws at Labour conference

POLICE arrested 66 people outside the Labour Party conference for supporting unlawful terror organisation Palestine Action.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

‘Difficult’ to understand how one person caused so many injuries, inquiry hears

Chief Inspector Andrew Hughes, who was on duty in the Merseyside Police control room on the day, gave evidence at Liverpool Town Hall.

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Two more arrested after great-grandparents killed in arson attack

Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson died after the fire at their home in St Helens, Merseyside, in the early hours of July 15.

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025

‘Man with knife inside dance class’, mother told at Southport attack

The public Inquiry is hearing from the parents of children caught up in the attack.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Playground in memory of Southport victims to be unveiled to classmates

The outdoor area of the primary school attended by Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King was transformed after a fundraiser.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Technology will give officers more time on the beat, new police chief says

Rob Carden, who takes up the role on Monday, said forces needed to keep pace with technology.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Chief constable tells of ‘horrific’ abuse she received after Southport attack

Serena Kennedy was speaking ahead of her retirement from Merseyside Police at the end of the month.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025