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Latest Merseyside Police Rural Crime Alerts
Merseyside Police
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Two men arrested after £50k in stolen property and £10k cash seized by police
On Thursday officers in the south of the county along with colleagues from Merseyside police carried out a cross-border operation focusing on rural crime.
Merseyside Police
Saturday, 14 May 2022
Birds injured with slingshot along Leeds/Liverpool canal
On May 9, West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime posted this on Facebook.
Merseyside Police
Friday, 25 March 2022
Numerous stolen vehicles seized and cars taken off the road in rural crime crackdown
Police have seized a number of stolen vehicles, and dealt with people for numerous driving offences in a two-day crackdown on rural roads.
Merseyside Police
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Five horses killed in suspected arson attack at St Helens stables
After the fire was put out almost two hours later, the remains of five horses were found.
Merseyside Police
Tuesday, 8 March 2022
Detectives appeal for information after man found with gunshot injury in Hale, Widnes
Merseyside Police detectives are now investigating after a man was found with a gunshot injury in Hale, Widnes on Tuesday night, 15 December.
Merseyside Police
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Crackdown on illegal fishing and ASB in Ince Blundell
Merseyside Police and partner agencies in Sefton are cracking down on illegal fishing, poaching, trespass and anti-social behaviour that has blighted the lives of residents in Ince Blundell.
Merseyside Police
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Appeal following attempted robbery in St Helens
Detectives are appealing for more information following a report of an attempted robbery in St Helens on Friday 7 January.
Merseyside Police
Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Search for owner as dead dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in Liverpool river
The padlocked pink suitcase was spotted by a dog walker at the side of the River near the Speake and Garston coastal reserve on Tuesday (11th January).
Merseyside Police
Statement from DCC Ian Critchley following incident involving a deer in Bootle on Sunday, 26 September
Following comments on social media in relation to the incident involving a deer in Bootle on Sunday night, Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley has released the following statement to clarify the difficult decisions officers eventually had to make.