InYourArea News
Fraudster who exploited vulnerable woman avoids jail by repaying stolen £12k
Stephen Bottomley exploited the trust of his victim after gaining control of her finances
Crime
InYourArea News
Southport party-goers fined after attending illegal lockdown gathering in Aintree
'This sort of behaviour is unbelievable and unacceptable'
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Two arrested as police raids uncover drugs and £25k cash
'Dealing or using drugs can often lead to serious violence and we must work together to protect our communities from these substances'
National
One of Britain's most wanted men has been caught after 13 years on the run
Ambrose Nicholas O’Neill viciously attacked a 67-year-old antiques dealer in a terrifying robbery
National
Pensioner gagged by burglars claiming to be delivering food
Men forced their way in after tricking the victim into opening the door
InYourArea News
Widnes man jailed over spate of bike thefts and shoplifting in Runcorn
"This case shows the value of CCTV footage"
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33-year-old jailed after he broke into a house and stole keys and a phone
The 33-year-old had been arrested within 20 minutes of police being called to reports of an intruder
InYourArea News
Drug dealer who was caught again while on bail handed extra jail time
Police found cannabis and amphetamines and the dealer's home in Southport
InYourArea News
Warning for car owners after spate of thefts across Southport, Birkdale and Ainsdale
One unlucky car owner had their vehicle stolen from their driveway only for it to be found abandoned in Ainsdale the next day
InYourArea Community
Plea over motorcycle stolen from home in Merthyr Vale
Owner gave chase, but lost the thieves on the trading estate.
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Shop worker left shaken as masked thug robs corner shop
The offender is described as a white male in his mid-30s and wearing a tracksuit, dark jacket, face mask and green woolly hat
InYourArea Community
Merseyside Police Commissioner releases funds for victim care
Money saved by keeping posts vacant will go to helping vulnerable crime victims.