The Latest Breaking News from Merseyside Police

American Bully XL that mauled toddler to death was not banned breed, police confirm

Bella-Rae Birch, aged just 17 months died after the incident at her home in St Helens at around 3.50pm on Monday, March 21

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2022

Breed of dog that mauled Bella-Rae Birch to death confirmed by police

The monster dog was the family's new pet at their home, bought just a week before it killed Bella-Rae.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022

St Helen's dog attack: Breed that killed baby Bella-Rae in horrific attack confirmed

Bella-Rae Birch, aged 17 months, was tragically killed by her family’s new pet dog at her home in St Helen's, Merseyside on Monday, and police have now confirmed the breed of the animal

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

CCTV plan for new areas in bid to tackle crime

Around 900 CCTV cameras are already in place across the borough

Liverpool Echo · Mar 23, 2022

Tributes to Bella-Rae, ambulance seized and sea animal washes up

The latest evening ECHO headlines on Tuesday, March 22

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022

Children leave flowers and teddies for dog attack victim Bella-Rae Birch

A little boy in his school uniform was seen walking up to the cordon and handing a police officer a pink star balloon and a rabbit teddy

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022

Former ambulance seized after person used it to run red lights

The ambulance was purchased by someone who used it to force their way through traffic

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022

Family 'very shaken' after masked men invade home and steal cash and jewellery

Three men have now been arrested following the incident earlier this year

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022

Bella-Rae Birch: Toddler killed at home by new dog pictured as family pays tribute

‘She will be sadly missed but never forgotten’

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Family tribute to 'much-loved' toddler Bella-Rae after fatal dog attack

'She will be sadly missed but never forgotten'

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2022