Officers were called to an address in Sandfield Road, Woodchurch at 11pm following reports that about five men had entered a house and began to fight with the four men inside the house. The fight continued outside in the street.

The five men who entered the house are described only as being young, slim and dressed in dark clothing with their hoods up. They left the scene before police arrived and two men were injured during the incident. A cannabis farm was discovered by police while searching the house and 24-year-old Mathew Dobbs of Sandfield Road has been charged for being concerned in the production of cannabis. He appeared before Wirral Magistrates on today (Thursday, 16 May). Three other men arrested have all been released without charge.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact detectives on 0151 777 2265 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

At about 7pm a 20-year-old man was walking along Linacre Road near to The Pacific public house when he was approached by five males who subjected him to a prolonged unprovoked assault.

The 20-year-old sustained minor injuries as a result of the attack.

Enquiries led officers to arrests two men, aged 18 and 21, on suspicion of assault. Both men have been questioned by detectives and released on bail pending further enquiries.

An investigation into the full circumstances of the incident is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 3666 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

At around 12.10am, emergency services were called to reports of a dispute between a man and woman, who were in a new-style white Ford Fiesta. The car was travelling on the Speke Road, on the carriageway outbound from the city, when it is thought the car came to a stop and a man and woman became involved in a dispute. The car (and both occupants) then drove off, turning left into Speke Hall Road, towards Hunts Cross Shopping Centre.

There are no reports of anyone being injured but detectives are keen to trace the parties involved, and would ask anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward.

The woman is described only as white, around 19-years-old, with dark hair and wearing white clothing.

The man is described as white, around 24-years-old, of slim build and wearing a hooded top.

Detective Inspector Neil Shaw said: "It may well be that this was simply an argument between a couple, but we would still ask for the people involved to come forward, if only to allay the fears of the person who has reported the incident to officers."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Admiral Street CID on 0151 777 5394 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Vials of Botox, labelled Azalure and Dysport, quantities of filler used for cosmetic procedures and syringes of tooth whitening substances were stolen in the break- in at the Hunts Cross Dental Centre in Mackets Lane.

A couple of boxes of Diazepam tablets, which are used as a sedative and a box of the antibiotic Moxicillin were also taken in the incident which happened between 5.30pm on Wednesday 8 May and 8am on Thursday 9 May.

A quantity of Obtura needles, which are used with dental machinery, were also taken.

The dentist at the centre said the sedative, Botox and fillers could all be dangerous if taken inappropriately.

He said the tooth whitening gel could not be used without custom-made tooth moulds.

It's also thought some computers have been stolen from the centre.

Insp George Phillips said: "All of these substances can have serious side effects if taken in the wrong way.

"If anyone finds them, they should hand them into the nearest police station, health centre or pharmacy or call 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

At about 5pm officers patrolling Otterspool Park found a tortoise. The animal was recovered and is currently being cared for by a local officer.

Insp Andy Wignall, said: "The loss of a pet can be distressing and we would very much like to reunite this animal with its rightful owner."

Anyone who may have lost a tortoise recently or anyone who knows of someone who has lost theirs is asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 5126.

Police are appealing for assistance to locate Kamaron Behboubina, a 26-year-old man who has been living in the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire. Police want to speak to him in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault on a 21-year-old woman from Stainforth, Doncaster.

On Thursday, 18 April, 2013 the woman was walking home from Doncaster town centre at approximately 10.50pm after a night out. Whilst walking along Broxholme Lane it is believed that she was approached and coerced into a property and subjected to a serious sexual assault.

A 30-year-old man from Doncaster has been arrested on suspicion of rape and false imprisonment and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

South Yorkshire Police would urgently like to trace Kamaron Behboubina, who is known to move across the country and could currently be in the South of England.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Kamaron Behboubina or can help police with their enquiries, they are urged to ring 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously quoting incident number 382 of 22 April, 2013.

Just after 6am on Monday, 11 March a woman, in her 20s, was walking near to the junction of Holt Road and Kensington when she was approached from behind by a male who then sexually assaulted her. The male then left the scene but then began to follow the woman who then approached some local workman who assisted her and took her away from the scene.

Officers believe the man pictured may be able to help them with their enquiries and would urge him or anyone who recognises him to contact the police.

Detective Sergeant Ennis, said: "This was a dreadful attack on a woman who had merely been on her way to work. She has been left shocked and distressed by what happened to her and we are doing everything we can to find the offender.

"I would urge anyone who recognises this man or anyone with information to contact us to help bring the offender to justice.

"I would like to reassure the community that this type of incident is rare and I am appealing for local people to come forward if they can help our investigation."

Merseyside Police are keen to trace this male and would urge anyone who recognises him from the images to contact St Anne St CID on 0151 777 4044 or via Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111. 

Francois Peens is wanted in connection with an incident where he is alleged to have racially abused a group of Eastern European men on Cable Street in Southport on 21 March 2013.

He was also being investigated in connection with possession of Cannabis.

He failed to attend Copy Lane Police Station on 3 May 2013 to comply with the conditions of his police bail.

Mr Peens is a white male, medium build, with hazel eyes and is approximately 5ft 11ins tall with short dark hair. He speaks with a distinctive South African accent.

Officers looking for Mr Peens are urging him or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 3020 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Albert Osbourne was found dead at his house in Rosedale Close on 7 May 2013.

His death is being investigated by Liverpool Coroner's Office and staff would like to hear from his family and anyone who can offer information that could help trace any family members.

Anyone with information should call Coroner's Officer Carol Metcalf on 0151 225 5064 or e-mail carole.metcalf@liverpool.gov.uk. caroalf@liverpool.gov.uk.

Margaret Addison, 81, died at a nursing home on Wednesday, 24 April 2013.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Liverpool Coroner's Office would like to hear from his family and anyone who can offer information that could help trace her family.

It is believed Margaret used to work as a seamstress prior to retirement.

Anyone with information should call the Coroners Officer on 0151 225 5064 or e-mail clair.crilly@liverpool.gov.uk

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The woman was walking along Hanover Street at around 6.30am when she was approached by a man who asked her for directions to a nearby hotel.

He then followed her and made further attempts to talk to her. As she then walked down Duke Street Lane he confronted her and pushed her against a wall before sexually assaulting her.

The woman fought back and ran off to seek help. A 29-year-old man was arrested later that morning at a city centre hotel on suspicion of sexual assault and remains in custody at this time.

Detectives investigating the incident have viewed extensive CCTV from this part of the city centre and believe several people may have witnessed the incident itself or seen the offender moments before or after it took place.

Detective Inspector Julie Milburn from St Anne Street CID, said: "This was a deeply unpleasant and upsetting incident for this young woman and she is at home being looked after by her family. It is also thankfully a rare occurance in the city centre and one that we are taking extremely seriously.

"We have arrested a man on suspicion of this assault but we are appealing for other witnesses to come forward.

"We believe that he may have approached other women in the area at this time. The offender is believed to have been wearing a blue collared t-shirt and dark jeans. This happened just off a busy city centre street at a time of day when many people will have been commuting to work or finishing a night shift.

"From our CCTV enquiries we believe that pedestrians have been in the Hanover Street, Duke Street and Argyle Street area and may have seen something untoward going on.

"We also believe a motorist in a red Audi was parked nearby at traffic lights and also that several service wagons passed close by and may have witnessed the incident. We are keen to hear from those people, as well as any others, to find out if they saw or heard anything that could help us in this investigation. "

Call St Anne Street CID on 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The farm was discovered in Percy Street, Bootle in March 2012.

A man has since been arrested and charged with this offence but officers think

Phom Van Le might be able to help them with more information about the incident.

Le is 19 years old. Police would like him or anyone with any information about the incident to call them on 0151 777 3011 or ring Crime Stoppers anonymously on Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Some time between 1pm and 5.30pm, a flat on St Domingo Grove was broken into and 41 pairs of new ladies shoes / boots were stolen.

The scene has been forensically examined and house to house enquiries have been carried out.

Detectives have released images of the stolen footwear and would appeal to anyone who may have been offered it or anyone who has any information about this burglary to contact St Anne Street CID on 0151 777 4094 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

At around 10.50pm, a 19-year-old man was walking down Montgomery Road, when he was approached by two men - one of whom was carrying a knife. The victim was punched to the face before the offenders made of with his G-shock watch, an iPad and an iPhone.

The victim received minor injuries to his face, but has been left distressed by his ordeal.

The first offender is described as white, around 22-years-old, 5ft 11" tall, of large build with large shoulders and stubble. The second offender is described as white, wearing a dark coloured jacket with white or reflective drawstrings on the hood. He had blonde hair and is thought to be younger than the first offender.

The stolen watch is very distinctive and is described a men's G-shock watch, that has been customised with plated gold and Swarovski crystals. Officers would urge anyone who may have been offered this watch or who has seen it, to get in contact.

Officers are examining CCTV and enquiries are on-going in the area.

Anyone with any information about this incident or anyone who has seen this watch or been offered it, is asked to contact Knowsley CID on 0151 777 6570 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

At around 10.20am a 31-year-old man was walking down Old Chester Road, when he was involved in a fight with a man who was on foot in the area and the two occupants of two cars - a red Volvo and a silver coloured car.

The man was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

Officers are examining CCTV from the area and speaking with witnesses, but believe the incident was as a result of a dispute between two groups.

Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident, saw the cars in the area or anyone who has any information, to contact Detectives via 0151 777 2265 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

- Two men aged 37 and 31 from the Bebington area, have been arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with this incident. They remain in police custody.

The offenders forced a disused gate at the back of the premises in Gores Road on Kirkby industrial estate.

They used a forklift truck on the site to remove the generators from portacabins that had been prepared for lease to contractors.

Its thought a haulage vehicle may have been used to carry the generators away. No other parts of the site were targeted by the suspects.

The generators have been described as Harrington 9 KVA upright generators and are  valued at around £6,500 each.

Detective Constable Diane Robson, who is leading the investigation, said: "These generators are extremely valuable and the theft represents a substantial loss for the company.

"Anyone who might know anything or who might have seen anything suspicious on the night, is asked to call 0151 777 6573 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

Merseyside Police is reoffering a £20,000 reward leading to the capture, arrest and conviction of the person, or people, responsible for the murder of Mr Ayers.

Nicholas Ayers, who was known to his friends as Nicky, was murdered in the early hours of Thursday, 29 April 2010. Emergency services were called at around 12.10am to South Cantril Avenue, West Derby, following reports of shots being fired.

When officers arrived at the scene they found the body of Nicholas Ayers, who managed the Western Approaches football team, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance staff.

At the same time a light coloured (possibly silver) car was seen to exit from Snowberry Road onto Princess Drive in the direction of Finch Lane. The vehicle performed an immediate u-turn and drove back into Snowberry road.

Detective Inspector Rob Hill, said: "Nicholas's death has had a devastating effect on his family. They all miss him greatly and we want to bring the people responsible to justice.

"I would hope that the passing of time will enable people to search their consciences and find the courage to come forward to tell us what they know. We understand that people are sometimes reluctant to come forward in the aftermath of such a serious crime as this.

"I would urge anyone with information to come forward either directly to the team of dedicated officers or anonymously through Crimestoppers in the strictest of confidence. No matter how small the piece of information is, it may be essential in identifying those responsible.

"We are also still keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a motorcycle being driven in the area around the time of the incident. We will always respond to fresh information and remain committed to bringing the offenders to justice.

"Three years on, people may have moved from the area or may be in a different situation from then and now feel in a position to talk to the police. If this is you, I would urge you to come forward, you could provide vital answers that we so want to give to Mr Ayers' family.

"We remain committed to finding those responsible for Nicholas' death and anyone who thinks they can help should contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 8617 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." 

Mr Mulligan was found dead at his home in Stile Hey in Thornton on April 18.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Mr Mulligan may have had relatives in Liverpool and anyone who can help the coroner trace his next of kin is asked to call 0151 777 3481.

Officers were called to Hillside Road in Longview following reports of a collision between a motorbike and a car around 8.25pm.

The two men on the motorbike, who are both in their mid 20s, were taken to hospital.

The driver of the motorbike is said to be in a critical condition and the pillion passenger is in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the car suffered minor injuries.

Anyone who might have witnessed the accident should call 0151 777 5444 or Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.

A woman was hit over the head with a bottle during the incident at The Bierkeller bar on 24 March 2013 at around 8pm. She was treated for a deep cut to her head.

There was also a confrontation between a group of men and security staff at the entrance to the bar before the men made off.

Police have released CCTV images of a man who may have more information about the assault and disturbance.

They are appealing to the man or anyone who might have any information about this incident to contact the Violent Crime Team at St Anne Street police station on 0151 777 4065 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.