Today marks one month since the body of a woman was discovered in Stanley Park. As enquiries continue, Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson is making a renewed appeal for information and sharing new details that could help identify the woman. At around 5.25pm on Friday 28 August, officers were called after a member of the public discovered a black bin bag in bushes within the park's walled garden. Officers attended and sadly found the body of the woman. It is believed she had been there for several weeks, possibly since early July. The woman was white, approximately 5ft 2in tall and of slight build and was found wearing a pink Nike T-shirt. Further enquiries have revealed: ▪ The woman had no teeth, meaning dental records have not been available to assist with identification. ▪ She suffered from osteoporosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and arthritis in her hands. ▪ She was malnourished, although it has not been possible to determine whether this was linked to her age or neglect. ▪ We have also expanded our enquiries to investigate reports of women aged between 60 and 80. We hope that details about the woman's medical conditions may help someone recognise her and come forward. Do you know someone matching this description who has not been seen for several weeks? This could be a family member, friend, neighbour or someone from your local community. Our enquiries remain ongoing and to date the occupants of nearly 900 properties have been spoken to and 126 women have been eliminated from our enquiries after concerns were raised for people matching the description of the woman. If you have any information, no matter how big or small. please contact us via: 📱 Social media: @merpolCC 💻 Website: orlo.uk/WaOCh 📞 Call 101, quoting reference 26000706383 You can also submit images or footage directly to the investigation team through our dedicated Public Portal: orlo.uk/nFZK0 If you would prefer not to speak to police directly, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is independent of the police and will not ask for your personal details. Please share this appeal to help us identify this woman and to give her a name 💙

ARRESTS| We have arrested four people following reports a teenage boy was assaulted in the Everton area this afternoon, Wednesday 21 October. At around 2.15pm, officers were called to The Lutine Bell on Breck Road to reports of a 16-year-old boy being assaulted nearby. The victim was taken to hospital with head and chest injuries. He remains in hospital in a serious condition. Following enquiries a 16 year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A 15 year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder A 37 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender A 41 year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender All four are currently in custody and enquiries are ongoing. Detective Chief Inspector Paula Jones said: "Although we have four people in custody we are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area of Breck Road shortly after 2pm and saw, heard or captured anything please get in touch. “You may also live or work nearby and witnessed people running off at the time. Pass on all information and we will make the assessment." Road closures remain in place in the local area this evening. Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: orlo.uk/KviB2 or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000865220. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: orlo.uk/jAJLt

#APPEAL | We can confirm that officers are in Everton following a serious assault this afternoon, Wednesday 21 October. At around 2.15pm, officers were called to The Lutine Bell on Breck Road to reports of a 16-year-old boy being assaulted nearby. The victim has been taken to hospital for assessment, having sustained head and chest injuries. Detective Chief Inspector Steve Ball said 🗣️ "These are the very early stages of our investigation and officers will be in the area carrying out their work. "If you were in the vicinity of Breck Road shortly after 2pm and saw, heard or captured anything please come forward straight away, so we can identify those responsible. You may also live or work nearby and witnessed people running off at the time. Pass on all information and we will make the assessment." A road closure is in place on Breck Road at the junction of Breckfield Road North. Please avoid the area and thanks for your patience. ℹ️ Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: orlo.uk/eCOws or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000865220. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: orlo.uk/gfmo0

JAILED | A man has today, Wednesday 21 October, been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after being convicted of a rape in #Liverpool. On Saturday 23 November 2024 a woman reported she had been the victim of rape at a property in #Toxteth. Following enquiries, including a CCTV appeal, a man was arrested and charged and today Mohammed Benradi, 27, a Moroccan national, of Hatherley Street, #London, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court for sentencing. Detective Constable Andrew Littler of our specialist Unity Team said: “Benradi is behind bars where he belongs and I hope his sentence will give his victim a degree of closure and allow her to move on with her life. “If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual offence, please be assured that we have specially trained officers to guide you through the process.” To report rape or serious sexual assault, call 101 to speak to a specially trained call handler. You can also report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences anonymously here. In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse centre (RASA Merseyside), who can be contacted at orlo.uk/mtAL0 or on 0151 558 1801. In St Helens and Knowsley, support is provided by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC - Cheshire and Merseyside) who can be contacted at orlo.uk/JBp2a and on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063. Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) allow victims to get confidential medical, practical and emotional support from specialists. They are listed here. Our Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) campaign to put the voices of women and girls at the heart of our work to tackle VAWG. You can find out more about the campaign here: merseyside.police.uk/vawg.

🗣️ "32 years have passed and there has been no justice for Julie." Julie Finley was 23 when she disappeared from Liverpool city centre on Friday 5 August 1994. The following day her naked body was discovered in a field close to the Wheatsheaf Hotel near the A570 Rainford Bypass. She had been strangled. Since her death we have carried out extensive lines of enquiries, spoken to dozens of potential witnesses and trawled hundreds of hours of CCTV footage to catch her killer. This morning, Detective Inspector Samantha Davies appeared on @BBC Crimewatch Live appealing for anyone with information to come forward. The appeal contains a reconstruction that was filmed by the BBC back in the 1990s, which reflects the Liverpool skyline as it was then, in a bid to jog people’s memories. Detective Inspector Davies said 🗣️ “What we do know is that on Friday 5 August 1994 Julie went to her parent’s house in Dovecot where she spent time with her mum and sister. She then returned to her flat, which was off Falkner Square in Liverpool, where she spent time with her boyfriend and another friend. “She left the flat at around 10pm and headed into Liverpool city centre. At around 10.30pm she saw a friend on Grove Street and mentioned she was meeting someone at 11pm. There was later a suspected sighting of Julie on Crown Street after a woman matching her description was seen to run across the road towards a male. That male has never been identified. “The last confirmed sighting of Julie was at 11.45pm outside the former Stag’s Head pub on Pembroke Place. Her body was found the following morning some distance away in Rainford so we know she must have been taken there in a vehicle. “Witnesses at the time reported seeing a white Transit van parked in the layby off the Rainford bypass. We have not been able to identity the van or who was driving. “My appeal is to anyone who thinks they saw Julie on that evening, has information about the male she was seen with on Crown Street or knows who was driving the white van to come forward. “It may be three decades since Julie’s death but our investigation remains active and we will follow up any new lines of enquiry and consider any advances in forensic work such as DNA. “Julie’s family deserve to know that her killer has been caught and is behind bars.” 🩵 In a tribute, Julie's family said: "Julie was only 23 when she was murdered. She was my second oldest child and growing up she was the perfect daughter. She went to college and studied hairdressing. "32 years have passed and there has been no justice for Julie. Her father, my husband Albie, died without ever seeing justice. He died with a broken heart. "Julie and I had a great relationship, and I miss her every day. I always think about the life she could have had, she might have been married with her own children. "As a family we have waited far too long to find out who killed Julie." ⏩ An enhanced Crimestoppers reward of £20,000 is also being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Julie’s murder. 📺 You can catch up on the episode on BBC iPlayer now. 🚨 Have any information? Message us on social media @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: orlo.uk/UGnUD or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: orlo.uk/Kk5Vz

Please share and help us find a missing teenager from New Brighton. Etana Geremew, 13, was last seen yesterday (Tuesday 20 October) at around 6.40pm and enquiries are ongoing to find her. She is described as being around 5ft 7in tall, has a slim build and dreadlocks. It’s believed she was wearing black leggings, a black tracksuit jacket and trainers when she went missing. Etana has links to London and Kent. If you see Etana, please call 999 so we can make sure she is safe. You can also pass on any sightings via our form: orlo.uk/rN1bW or any other information to @MerPolCC or 101.

FOUND | Great news. Hallie Ferguson has been located. Sharing our appeals really does help.

#TRIBUTE | The family of Christopher Carey have issued a tribute and a photograph after he sadly died following a serious road traffic collision in #Liverpool on Wednesday 14 October. Just after 6am we received a report involving a pedestrian and a black Peugeot 2008 on Hunter Street. The driver stopped at the scene and the pedestrian, 79-year-old Christopher Carey, was taken to hospital in a critical condition where he sadly died. The tribute reads 🗣️ "We are completely and utterly devastated by the tragic loss of our wonderful dad and grandad reunited with our mum Kay who he adored and our brother Chris and sister Clare. “He was loved and adored by everyone who knew him. Broken-hearted children Mark, Kathy, Justine and Natalie and all his beloved grandchildren." If you saw the incident on Hunter Street, have any information or may have footage that could assist our enquiries, please contact us on (0151) 777 5747, email: [email protected], or via @MerPolCC on social media with reference 26000843316.

Victims 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 do decide to report to Merseyside Police, you will receive support throughout the investigation, court process and beyond. 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. Support is also available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service: Home: Victim Care Merseyside

#APPEAL | We are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the M6 last night, Sunday 18 October. At around 9.55pm, we received a report of a collision involving a van and a lorry northbound between junctions 23 (Newton-le-Willows) and 24 (Ashton-in-Makerfield). The van driver was sadly pronounced deceased and his family are being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues. We can confirm that he is Vadim Suflet, 41. The lorry driver stopped at the scene and is assisting with enquiries. A closure remains in place on the northbound carriageway and diversions are in place. Drivers affected are asked to allow extra journey time and check National Highways website before setting off. Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) said 🗣️ “First and foremost, our heartfelt condolences are with Vadim's loved ones at this extremely difficult time. Our priority is to provide support and answers to his family to establish what happened, and to this end we are appealing for any witnesses to come forward as a matter of urgency. “From initial enquiries, we know that a number of vehicles were in the vicinity of the collision at the time or immediately prior. If you were passing this incident and think you may have captured something on dashcam devices, please check and come forward, whether you were travelling on the northbound or southbound carriageways. You may hold vital evidence to assist our work.” ℹ️ Anyone with information on the incident should contact Merseyside Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747 quoting incident reference 26000857221. Alternatively contact the social media desk via Facebook or X @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: merseyside.police.uk/ro/repo….

Some of our patrols are #ProjectServator deployments – you may have seen them in recent days at @Liverpool_ONE, @SGHLpool and at other locations including Southport. The deployments are different from normal police operations, and if you see one, don't worry – it's all about keeping you safe. Although the deployments are highly visible, they do consist of plain clothes officers. All the officers are specially trained, and they will keep an eye out for tell-tale signs that someone may have criminal intent such as 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 the reporting of suspicious activity. The aim is to build a network of vigilance, disrupt criminality, including terrorism, and provide a reassuring presence to the public. Everyone can play a part in keeping our communities safe – if you see something that doesn't feel right, report it to staff, security or a police officer, or call 101. Remember, you can also report anonymously at gov.uk/ACT or call 0800 789 321. #ActionCountersTerrorism In an emergency, always call 999. For more ℹ about Project Servator, visit the force website: orlo.uk/79Vck

This #AntiSlaveryWeek , the @National Crime Agency is raising awareness of how fake job adverts can trap victims into modern slavery. Warning signs include vague job details, big promises of good pay, and free accommodation. Report suspicious adverts on the platform you see them. Learn more at Crimestoppers: orlo.uk/yaUYd

🚨 We are urging the public to be vigilant as we have been made aware that people have received calls from scammers purporting to be Merseyside Police and asking for payment over the phone. It was reported the calls appeared to be from a genuine Merseyside Police switchboard number, 0151 709 6010, but that the offenders had likely used caller ID spoofing. Most identified it as a scam and did not disclose sensitive information, but one caller did transfer a significant quantity of money. 👉 The offenders claimed to be officers or Cyber Crime officers from Merseyside Police and claimed someone had been arrested with the victim's ID, passport or personal details; that the victim was linked to a cyber crime investigation; that property had been seized during police riads containing the victim’s details and that cryptocurrency accounts had been compromised. Using fake officer names, collar numbers and crime references, the offenders asked questions in an effort to extract information about cryptocurrency held, banking arrangements, personal details and online accounts. An investigation is underway and CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out into the incidents. Remember, the police will never ⬇️ ❌ Ask you to move money ❌ Ask for passwords ❌ Ask for your bank account details Never provide personal details to the person on the phone if you have any doubts over who is calling you. If you suspect someone is impersonating a police officer please contact us. Anyone with information which could assist the investigation should message us on social media @MerPolCC quoting reference number 919 of 12 October. 🚨 Fraud crime prevention advice can be found on the Merseyside Police website, or on the Report Fraud site at: orlo.uk/LvDj9 You can report fraud to us here: orlo.uk/DNLtI

#ARREST | We can confirm that enquiries are ongoing after reports of malicious communications sent to several businesses and organisations in #Merseyside today (Thursday 15 October). At this stage, these emails are all believed to be hoaxes, and we will be looking to identify those involved and take appropriate action. Earlier this week we received false reports of police incidents and it’s believed today’s incident of malicious communication could be linked. As part of our investigation, officers attended the address of a suspect and a 22-year-old man from Norris Green has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm by another. He has been conditionally bailed pending further inquiries. Detective Inspector Steve Frame said 🗣️ “We are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the emails that have been sent to several businesses and organisations in Merseyside today. “These types of emails can have a serious impact on our businesses operating in Merseyside and we are providing advice and reassurance to any employers who have reported this incident. “We believe these emails could be linked to false reports of police incidents we’ve received this week. A man has been arrested in connection with our ongoing investigation. “I would encourage anyone to report any malicious communications you receive so we can continue our investigations.” If you have any information, you can call 101 or DM us on social media - @MerpolCC. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

#FOUND | We are really pleased to say 80-year-old Thomas Maloney from Haydock has been found safe and well. We want to thank everyone for sharing the appeal far and wide, it really does help 💙

🗣️ “Reaching out for help was scary, but it was the best thing I’ve ever done”. Today, as part of #DomesticAbuseAwarenessMonth, we're sharing an open letter from a Merseyside victim-survivor of Domestic Abuse. By sharing their personal experiences in their own words, we hope to raise awareness of the realities of domestic abuse, help people recognise the warning signs, and encourage anyone who may be experiencing abuse to seek support and report it when they feel ready. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. It can affect people regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, job, income or background, and it often takes place behind closed doors, where others may not see the signs. We, and support services are here to help you ❤️ To find out more information about our #TakingAction campaign, visit our website here: orlo.uk/g5Gsz You can also find details for specialist support services here: orlo.uk/e2c6P To report domestic abuse you can call 101. In an emergency you should always dial 999.

We have released a CCTV image of a man who could have information following a serious assault in Liverpool city centre earlier this month. On Sunday 4 October at around 5.30am, it was reported that a man punched two other males, both aged in their 20s, in Concert Square. One of the men required hospital treatment for a fractured skull and he has since been discharged. The second victim suffered minor facial injuries. An investigation has been ongoing since the incident and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: “This was a nasty and completely unprovoked assault that left a man with a serious head injury. “We are determined to find the person responsible and would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward. “If you recognise the man in this image, please let us know as we believe he could have information about what happened.” Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with reference number 26000814093. You can also report information via our website: orlo.uk/XB7e8 or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Today, we are releasing new CCTV footage showing four males who we believe could have information about the murder of Sam Rimmer. It shows them next to a playground off Cockburn Street, in Dingle, at 10.30pm on Thursday 16 August 2022, which is around an hour and ten minutes before Sam was shot. Although it’s dark and the males are wearing face coverings, detectives believe they are acting suspiciously and could be in possession of a possible firearm. We hope by releasing this footage that it could jog someone’s memory who saw them on this date or potentially knows who they are and could come forward with information. Sam was shot at around 11.40pm on Lavrock Bank, in Dingle, when two electric bikes drove into the cul-de-sac and fired a number of shots towards him and other males. As a result, 22-year-old Sam was injured and despite the best efforts of officers and ambulance staff he was sadly pronounced dead a short while later at hospital. So far, ten people have been arrested in relation to the murder of Sam, but no one has been charged. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the murder. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath, said 🗣️ “This footage shows four males who we are looking to speak to in connection with Sam’s murder. “I believe from viewing the footage that they are potentially in possession of a firearm and we continue to carry out extensive enquiries to find these individuals. “I appreciate no one is going to recognise the faces of the males by watching the CCTV, but we hope that it could jog someone’s memory who knows the males by their clothing or use of the bikes in the location from around that time. “I want to reassure them, and the wider community in Dingle, that we are still just as determined to find the people responsible for Sam’s murder as we were four years ago. As part of our investigation we have made a number of arrests and received a lot of information from the public. We just need the final piece of the puzzle. “I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who holds any information whatsoever to get in touch. It’s not too late. We are certain that someone out there knows who is responsible and could end the family’s agonising wait for answers." 🚨 Anyone with information should contact us on social media @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: orlo.uk/O58Gv or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via a dedicated page on their website here: orlo.uk/PCpbg

#JAILED | This is Daniel Scott Ingram. Yesterday he was jailed for 23 years for non-recent sex offences after being found guilty of 13 counts of rape and six counts of sexual assault. Ingram committed his offences against a girl between 2000 and 2014. As well as 23 years in prison, 38-year-old Ingram, of Beckwith Street, Birkenhead was issued with a further seven years on extended licence, a lifetime restraining order, an indefinite Sex Offender Notification order and ordered to pay a victim's surcharge and collection order. You can read an extract of the woman's Victim Person Statement here 🗣️ “It’s extremely difficult to put into words how this has all impacted me because 99% of the time I try to put it in a box in the back of my mind and pretend it wasn’t me. Denial has been my automatic response for so long because facing the reality was just too hard. I hoped that if I buried my thoughts deep enough, they’d go away but what you did to me is unfortunately never far away. “You were a monster. You groomed me. You manipulated me. You exploited my trust and preyed on my innocence and vulnerability to make me into the perfect play thing that you could manipulate as you pleased. You stole my innocence from me. “I’ve come to realise that there’s no escape from your own mind and I’m emotionally exhausted being forever on my guard, not being able to allow myself to enjoy things for fear that something might happen. Even those moments that are meant to fill you with joy, mine are mostly filled with fear. You have not only taken away my childhood, but you also continue to take away parts of my adult life. “This is the first step of my healing because I have faced you and made people aware of what kind of monster you are.” Ingram thought he could get away with it, deny what happened and force the victim to go through the ordeal of a trial. Thankfully, a jury saw through his lies and he will now serve a lengthy prison sentence for his deprived actions. We sincerely hope that his sentencing can bring some comfort to the woman who is still living with the trauma to this day. With these types of 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. We 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 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.

Do you know who the three males in this CCTV clip are? Today, we are releasing footage showing three males who could have information in connection with the murder of Ellis Cox. This has never been released to the public before. Although they are wearing face coverings, we hope it could jog someone's memory who saw them on this date or potentially knows who they are and could come forward with information. Even the smallest of details could be vital to our ongoing investigation. The footage was captured at 9.24pm on Sunday 23 June 2024, which was around an hour and a half before Ellis was shot. It shows a male on a bike and two males on a second bike as they turn into Walton Hall Park from Walton Hall Avenue. Emergency services were called to the Liver Industrial Estate just after 11.10pm following reports that a 19-year-old man, now known to be Ellis, had been shot. He was taken to hospital, where he was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. So far, ten people have been arrested in connection to the murder, but no one has been charged yet. A reward of £100,000 is currently on offer for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder. It is made up of £20,000 from Crimestoppers and Ellis’ family have raised an additional £80,000. Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath, the Senior Investigating Officer, said 🗣️ “We are releasing this footage as part of our ongoing investigation into the murder of Ellis Cox. We are just as determined as we were two years ago to find the people responsible. “I appreciate no one is going to recognise the faces of the three males by watching the CCTV, but we hope that it could jog someone’s memory who knows the males by their clothing or use of the bikes in the location from around that time. “We believe the males in this video could have information to assist our inquiries. They were seen to ride into Walton Hall Park around an hour and a half before Ellis was shot at the Liver Industrial Estate. “I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who holds any information whatsoever to get in touch. It’s not too late. We are certain that someone out there knows who is responsible and could end the family’s agonising wait for answers. “If anyone out there is keeping information to themselves, I ask you to consider what Ellis’s family are going through. If you haven’t already, it is now time to come forward with that information.” 🚨 If you have any information that could help us, you can visit our dedicated web page to submit information or footage which can help in the investigation of Ellis’s murder: orlo.uk/Q6ua8 You can also contact us on social media @MerPolCC. You can report information via our website: orlo.uk/6R4MK or by calling 101 quoting reference number 24000554719. In an emergency always call 999. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously. You can visit their dedicated website for Ellis Cox here: orlo.uk/eSa1d

#CHARGED | We can confirm that a man has been charged after 200kg of cocaine was seized in #Birkenhead. At around 7.20am on Sunday 11 October, a Ford Transit van was stopped at 12 Quays terminal having arrived from Belfast. Officers seized the drugs after searching the inside of the vehicle. Guergief Cvetko Batschef, 62, of Osborne Road, in Enfield, London, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled Class A drug (cocaine) and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property. He has been remanded to appear at Wirral Magistrate’s Court today (Monday 12 October). Detective Chief Inspector Gary Stratton said 🗣️ “This was a significant drugs seizure and an investigation is ongoing into the incident. “Investigating and tackling organised crime remains a priority for our force. We are committed to dismantling drugs networks and protecting those at risk of exploitation. “Investigations into organised crime can be complex and time consuming, but every piece of information we receive helps us build a clearer picture and ultimately bring those responsible to justice. “I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone with information about drug dealing in your community to get in touch so we can take action.” We have switched comments off on this post because a person has been charged and legal proceedings are active. Anyone with information on drug dealing can contact us on social media @MerPolCC or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.