The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside Police

Boy, 13, among 15 arrested after protest outside asylum seekers’ hotel

A police van was set alight and fireworks were thrown at officers during a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Knowsley.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023

Fifteen arrested as lit fireworks launched at police outside Suites Hotel

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: "A number of individuals who turned up at the Suites Hotel last night were intent on using a planned protest to carry out violent and despicable behaviour"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 11, 2023

Boy, 13, among 15 arrested over riot outside Merseyside asylum seeker hotel

Police van was set alight and officers pelted with missiles during clashes

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023

Shocking images of police Matrix van on fire in disgraceful scenes near hotel

Road closures are in place and people are being asked to avoid the area this evening

Liverpool Echo · Feb 10, 2023

Pigeon fancier’s drug dealing operation busted after love of birds gave away location

Stephen Gildea was jailed for 11 years after Merseyside Police cracked down on his operation

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Campaigners call for release of 'cannabis martyr' who supplied drugs to dying man

Gary Youds, jailed last week, has been a vocal campaigner for the legalisation of cannabis for more than 20 years

Liverpool Echo · Feb 9, 2023

Warning to drivers as thieves steal car from one part of Merseyside

Police are urging people to be "vigilant"

Liverpool Echo · Feb 9, 2023

Gang of thugs 'bully young lad' into selling drugs on troubled estates

Merseyside Police went through doors and carried out searches in a number of troubled estates across Wirral

Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2023

Man slashed in chest by thugs who stole his electric bike

Merseyside Police has appealed for information from anyone who was driving in the area at the time

Liverpool Echo · Feb 8, 2023

Fallen cocaine kingpin found with Rolex watches and Balenciaga clothes says he can't afford lawyer

Detectives seized nearly £300,000 worth of luxury items from Ryan Palin's home

Manchester Evening News · Feb 8, 2023