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@SeanGarveys Hi Sean, unfortunately we do not know when the M62 will re-open, however, please see our statement in relation to it, which has just been released: https://t.co/OOBNOlGguR, thanks

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We can confirm that a section of the M62 is closed following a serious collision.

At around 4.15am this morning (Tuesday 16 June), we received a report of a single-car collision. A man has been taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

All three lanes of the westbound carriageway, from junction eight to junction seven, are still closed.

Motorists are advised to avoid this stretch of the motorway and thank you for your patience while this incident is dealt with.

Any witnesses with information including dashcam are asked to contact us @MerPolCC or call 101 with reference 112 of 16th June.

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@NeilDenton14 @ChaosLensX Good evening Neil. Our officers don't police the train network. You would have to ask @BTP what the circumstances are in this video. Thank you. NL - Admin

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🚔 Today marks the start of Neighbourhood Policing Week 2026!

Whilst every week in policing is a week of action, we are keen to recognise the dedication of our officers and staff by showcasing the impact of our neighbourhood teams across #Merseyside.

Nobody knows our local communities better than our neighbourhood teams 💙

We know people want to see more officers in their neighbourhoods and understand how local police are tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. We remain committed to visible and accessible neighbourhood policing, and our recent restructure means more officers are now present in the communities they serve, focusing on the issues that matter most to residents.

As part of our commitment to local communities, the Force has introduced its most significant restructure in a decade to improve visibility, responsiveness and local decision-making.

Key investments include:
👮 67 additional officers dedicated to neighbourhood policing
👮A new neighbourhood hub at Lower Lane, Fazakerley
👮A second new neighbourhood hub in Newton-le-Willows

👀 Keep an eye on our social media throughout the week as we shine a spotlight on our neighbourhood teams | #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek

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Our #ProjectServator officers deployed around @LFC's stadium at Anfield on Friday in the run-up to and during the Zach Bryan concert.

If you noticed these patrols, there's nothing to worry about. It's all part of our policing operation for the wide variety of summer events in Merseyside and the aim is to keep residents, visitors and staff safe.

These deployments consist of uniformed and plain-clothes officers who are specially trained to spot tell-tale signs that someone may be gathering information to help them plan or prepare to commit a crime. During deployments, the officers will also speak with members of the public and security staff to encourage vigilance and the reporting of suspicious activity.

There was a fabulous atmosphere among the fans 🤠. Thank you to everyone that spoke to officers and learned how the deployments help protect our communities.

You can play a part in keeping our communities safe too – if you see something that doesn't feel right, report it to staff, security or a police officer, or call 101. In an emergency, always call 999.

For more ℹ about Project Servator, visit the force website: https://t.co/i4miA3duBW

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We are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M53 earlier this morning.

At around 3.25am today (Monday 15 June), emergency services were called to Junction 4 at Clatterbridge following reports that a Toyota Yaris had been involved in a collision with a male pedestrian on the northbound carriageway.

Sadly, the man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene.

Following inquiries, it was established that the man had been involved in a separate collision on the southbound carriageway just prior to the incident when his Skoda Fabia collided with the central reservation.

A full closure remains in place on both sides of the carriageway between Junctions 4 and 5 northbound and southbound to allow investigators to carry out their initial inquiries into the incident

Lead Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from our MATRIX Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “My thoughts are with the man’s family at this tragic time and specially trained officers are supporting them.

“An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of what happened. Although this occurred in the early hours of the morning, we are still appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have information.

"If you were travelling on the M53, in either direction, between Junction 4 (Clatterbridge) and Junction 5 (Eastham), please check your front or rear dash cameras, even if you didn’t witness anything. Sometimes important footage is captured without the driver realising it and this could prove to be vital to our enquiries.

"Road closures will remain in place on both sides of the motorway whilst we carry out vital collision investigation work to provide answers for the man's family. If possible, I would ask that motorists find alternative routes and avoid the area. Thank you for your patience."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured the incident on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact the SCIU on [phone], or email [email protected].

Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC or call @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 26000474896.

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M53 CLOSURE | We can confirm that there is a motorway closure of the M53 following a serious RTC this morning, Monday 15 June.

At around 3.25am, emergency services were called to Junction 4 at Clatterbridge following the report of a serious collision.

A full closure will be in place on both sides of the carriageway between Junctions 4 and 5 northbound and southbound.

Please note that this is likely to be in place for several hours and drivers are advised to monitor traffic services prior to embarking on any journey.

Further details will be provided when appropriate and thanks in advance for your patience.

Any witnesses with information including dashcam are asked to contact us @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 97 of June 15.

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Hello Vinny. Unfortunately we don't make the laws, we only enforce them. E-scooters however are already illegal if bought privately and used in public. They are only legally used when they are rented under the government VOI scheme or bought privately but kept for use on private land, not public. NL - Admin

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LATEST | Emergency services are in Anfield following a serious collision this afternoon, Sunday 14 June.

At around 1.35pm, we were called to Oakfield Road, opposite the junction of Hawkesworth Street, to reports of a collision involving an electric scooter and a stationary car.

The scooter rider, a 13-year-old boy, was taken by ambulance to hospital for the assessment of serious injuries.

Officers remain in the area carrying out house-to-house, CCTV and other enquiries to establish the circumstances.

Road closures are in place between the junctions of Oakfield Road with Kemp Avenue and Oakfield Road with St Domingo Vale.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area as we continue this work.

Anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage is asked to contact the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on [phone] or email [email protected], quoting incident reference 26000473287. Alternatively, you can DM @MerPolCC or call 101.

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ARREST | Today (Sun) a man has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Ellis Cox in Aintree.

Ellis, aged 19, was fatally shot on Sunday 23 June 2024 at the Liver Industrial Estate and enquiries continue to find those responsible.

A 31-year-old man from Walton, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. He has been taken into police custody where he will be questioned by detectives.

This brings the total number of arrests in this case to nine, with the previously arrested remaining under investigation.

Detective Inspector Steve Wilkinson said: “The investigation into the murder of Ellis is ongoing and this man will be questioned as part of our inquiries.

“This month will mark two years since Ellis was fatally shot at the Liver Industrial Estate and his family have been forced to live without anyone facing justice.

“We remain determined to find the people who were responsible and although we have made this arrest it is vital that anyone who has information comes forward as a matter of urgency so we can prosecute those who were involved in Ellis’s murder.”

Visit a dedicated web page to submit information or footage which can help in the investigation of Ellis’s murder: https://t.co/JXegr9GyEU

You can also contact us via social media @MerPolCC or call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 2400055471.

https://t.co/GZXUCEGimx

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@PMorgo1878 No. It's the law. As cited in our statement. NL - Admin

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DISPERSAL ZONE | A dispersal zone has been put in place in Liverpool under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to help prevent potential criminality and disorder.

This order, alongside the Section 60 authority circulated earlier, has been implemented to support policing operations in relation to today’s planned procession and counter protest in the County Road area.

The dispersal zone is in effect from 9:00am on Saturday 13 June until midnight on Sunday 14 June.

Under this legislation, officers have additional powers to:

Direct individuals to leave the area if they are involved in, or are likely to become involved in, anti-social behaviour
Require those directed to leave not to return for up to 48 hours
Seize items believed to be linked to anti-social behaviour

The designated area includes (and is bounded by):
Queens Drive, Walton Lane, Everton Valley, Kirkdale Road, Stanley Road, Melrose Road, Brewster Street and Breeze Hill, including all roads, transport hubs, public spaces and premises within these boundaries.

A person who fails to comply with a direction to leave the area, or who returns within the specified time, commits an offence and may be arrested.

Officers may also use stop and search powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to prevent serious violence.

Superintendent Phil Mullally said: “We will continue to proactively put a number of measures in place, including the S34 dispersal zone and Section 60 order, and our officers are actively patrolling these areas to provide reassurance.

“Our officers will be there to maintain public order, prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and ensure the safety of all those attending and the wider public.

“Where individuals commit criminal offences, we will take appropriate and proportionate action.”

Anyone who wishes to report anti-social or criminal behaviour can contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Anyone with information on antisocial behaviour in their area is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also report information via our website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information | Crimestoppers . In an emergency always call 999.

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@ScouseBeaut @TerrorismPolice We are here for everyone. If you need to report something urgent please always call 999. If it is not urgent, contact our control room on social media @MerPolCC or through our website. Alternatively, call 101. Thanks. NL - Admin

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If you are heading to the city with friends or family to watch any of the #FIFAWorldCup ⚽ matches, have a great time and look out for each other.

We work closely with @TerrorismPolice throughout the year to help keep you safe and although there is no specific intelligence indicating a threat to the event, like all police forces, we continue to take appropriate steps to protect our communities. We ask everyone in Merseyside to remain vigilant, report concerns and follow the advice of Counter Terrorism Policing in the event of a firearms or weapons attack – remember Run Hide Tell.

Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. You can help ensure World Cup match screenings in the coming weeks are fun and safe for all by reporting anything you see that doesn’t feel right to staff or police, or online at https://t.co/t8uxiJna8l

In an emergency, always call 999.

#CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism

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@RichardsMask Hi Chris, yep, I think you are 😀

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@ChrisBrown85372 Good afternoon Chris. The explanation for this temporary power is explained on our website, the link to which is in the social post. Hope this helps. NL - Admin

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JAILED | Detectives from our specialist Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation Team (CCSET) are welcoming the sentencing of a Walton man to seven years and one month in prison for multiple sexual offences.

Dylan Matthews, 20, of Elmcroft Close, pleaded guilty to 53 charges against 37 victims.

Matthews was initially arrested in 2024 following an allegation of online sexual offences against a girl under 16, who he targeted via Snapchat and Whatsapp. Following an extensive investigation, further victims were identified who Matthews had targeted using similar methods, and he admitted the following offences:

One count of Caused a child to engage in sexual activity
One count of Threatening to disclose private sexual images with intent
Two counts of Sexual activity with a child
Six counts of Causing or inciting sexual activity with a child
37 counts of Engage in sexual communication with a child
Two counts of Making indecent images of children – Class B
Three counts of Making indecent images of children – Class C
One count of Malicious communications

Matthews was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today, Friday 17 April. He will also be subject of Sex offender notification for life.

In excerpts from Victim Personal Statements, parents of two of Matthews’ victims discuss the impact of his crimes:

“As a parent it is extremely painful to watch your child try to understand and process something so inappropriate and harmful, when she should have been focussing on growing up, learning and enjoying her childhood, not coping with emotional consequences of someone else’s actions.

“This crime has changed how my child views the world. Trust, once given freely, must now be built slowly and carefully. The psychological effects of this crime are not temporary… healing does not erase the harm that has been done.

“This was not a harmless interaction, this is calculated exploitation that leaves lasting trauma. My child deserved safety, protection and respect, instead she was manipulated and harmed.”
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“Our daughter has been deeply affected by what happened. She has experienced anxiety, loss of trust, and a heightened sense of vulnerability. Situations that once felt normal now cause her distress, and her confidence in interacting with others, particularly online, has been shaken. This has had a lasting psychological impact on her day-to-day life.

“We feel that are sense of security has been taken away and replaced with constant concern and self-doubt. We hope the court understands the lasting impact this has had… on our entire family. What has happened cannot simply be undone. It has changed how our daughter sees the world and how we, as her parents, are able to support her growing independence.”
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Speaking after the sentencing, investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Amie Jones from CCSET, said: “Matthews has been proven to be a prolific, calculated and dangerous offender, who caused extreme harm to his victims through coercion and abuse. We hope that today’s outcome provides a measure of comfort as they continue their recovery, and some reassurance that Matthews will be in custody for a significant length of time.

“As the investigation progressed, we were able to identify more of his victims. I want to take this opportunity to praise each of them and their families for their courage and strength in helping with our enquiries. We do not take for granted how difficult it can be to speak about being a victim of sexual abuse, and to provide evidence to police.

“Be assured that in all such investigations, our specialist team is here to support victims with sensitivity and compassion, every step of the way, from the initial report through to court proceedings. I would continue to urge anyone who is a victim of any form of sexual abuse to please report this to police, or through our partner agencies.

“We take all such reports extremely seriously, and in addition, work with partner organisations such as Victim care Support Service and RASA who are there to support victims of this crime.”

To report a sexual offence you can call 101, where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.

If you have been a victim of sexual offences, you can access specialist support services, which are free of charge and available to anyone. You do not need a referral or to have reported an incident to Merseyside Police before you access these specialist support services.

These services can support you in a variety of ways, including offering a confidential discussion if you are thinking of making a police report, but are unsure what that involves and would like to discuss it.

If you are a child or young person suffering sexual or physical abuse, the following organisations can also provide help and support:
NSPCC – call 0808 800 5000 or e-mail [email protected]
Childline – call 0800 1111

You can report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences anonymously here: https://t.co/xM5PyHkt0B
There is a lot of support available from specialist officers within Merseyside Police and through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service delivered jointly by two registered charities.

In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside who are available on 0151 558 1801 and, in St Helens and Knowsley, by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.

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Correction *We can confirm the takeaway is called Hot Spot and on Temple Court (near Mathew Street)

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#APPEAL | Do you know this man who can help with our enquires following a reported sexual assault in a Liverpool city centre?

Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries following a report of a sexual assault in a Liverpool city centre.

At around 2.30am on Sunday 26 April it was reported that a woman was with her friend at Hot Sport takeaway on Temple Court (near Matthew Street) when two men approached them and engaged in conversation.

One man, who is believed to have a Welsh accent, then touched one woman inappropriately before leaving the takeaway.

Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted, and detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they believe could assist in their investigation.

Detective Inspector Jemma Berry said: “This was a disgraceful attack on a woman, and I would like to reassure the public that incidents such as this are rare. The victim is very shaken and understandably very distressed by this ordeal.

“We are taking this incident extremely seriously and carrying out a number of lines of enquiry to find the person responsible. This incident took place in a busy area of the city, so if you were in the vicinity at this time and witnessed the incident or have information which will help with our enquiries then please contact us.

“I am also appealing to the man featured in the images, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”

Det Insp Berry added: “Providing support to victims of sexual assault has never been more important, and I would encourage anyone experiencing this to report it to us and we will support you every way we can.

"If anyone who has suffered a sexual offence and you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with you sensitively and make sure that reports are thoroughly investigated."

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with reference 26000327798.

You can also report information via our website: https://t.co/UeujgfMfKF or by calling 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://t.co/WR0jox0Var

Anyone with information or wants to report a sexual offence is asked to call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.

Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801.

For women who have felt or feel unsafe in public spaces the Home Office has set up a pilot service (StreetSafe | https://t.co/taQdkfnKpZ (https://t.co/5yOgMyX3L7) for anyone to anonymously report public places where they have felt or feel unsafe, because of environmental issues, eg street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism and/or because of some behaviours, eg being followed or verbally abused.

Please note: 'StreetSafe' is not for reporting crime or incidents.

If something has happened to you or someone you know (including in public spaces online) you can call us on 101 or find out what online reporting services are available at StreetSafe | https://t.co/rtdemBBnKW (https://t.co/DH68QxFdvs)

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It's not new. Don't be alarmed – we have supported Counter Terrorism Policing's summer vigilance campaign for many years, and have regularly posted safety advice and encouraged the reporting of suspicious activity in the run-up to lots of large events – this includes major football matches and tournaments.

Here are examples from 2024 and 2025 👇🏻.

https://t.co/QdbzeqfUwp

https://t.co/iTAFS2RCvE

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If you're heading to the city with friends or family to watch the @LFC v @CPFC ⚽ match tonight, have a great time and look out for each other.

Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. You can help ensure a safe event for all by reporting anything you see that doesn’t feel right to staff or police, or online at https://t.co/t8uxiJna8l

#CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism