Territorial police force for Merseyside, NW England
A cyclist has died after a crash on Rowson Street, New Brighton. Police say a 65-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving; dashcam footage is being sought as investigators compile how the incident occurred.
The Southport Inquiry has begun its second phase, examining how to identify and manage violence-risk individuals, the role of the internet, and policies on weapons. Sir Adrian Fulford emphasizes that victims’ families remain central, and media should avoid naming individuals to reduce imitation risks.
A cross-border crackdown on county lines has led to multiple seizures, arrests and safeguarding actions as authorities target recruitment of vulnerable youths and drug distribution networks in Merseyside and across the UK.
Four separate fatalities have claimed lives in the UK: a car crash in Huyton, a pedestrian collision in Lancashire, and two condolence-focused tributes in Wirral and Huyton. Investigations are underway as families honour loved ones and communities rally.
Nathan Owen has been jailed for four years and three months after fabricating a car-acceleration emergency to avoid a finance agreement. Police pursued the Jaguar I-Pace across multiple motorways, but investigations showed the car was functioning and speeds reached up to 86mph before it was stopped.