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Two men charged following investigation into drugs sold online
15:28 12/11/2026Two men have been charged following an investigation into crack cocaine and heroin sold online targeting the Newton-Le-Willows area.
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Woman banned from having alcohol in a public place in Merseyside
12:45 09/11/2026A woman has been banned from having alcohol in a public place and following an altercation in St Helens.
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Couple banned from entering B&M and Tesco stores nationwide after shop theft offences
16:30 05/11/2026A couple from Newton-le-Willows have been banned from entering any B&M and Tesco stores across the country following a series of shop theft offences.
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CCTV image released following arrest in St Helens
13:03 30/10/2026Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they believe could assist with enquiries following an attempted assault and criminal damage incident in St Helens earlier this month.
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Stop search order in St Helens
14:27 28/10/2026Officers have introduced a Section 60 Order in St Helens this afternoon (Wednesday 28 October) to maintain law and order in the area.
Crimes and priorities
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Scrambler and e-bikes use in the area for drug supply and causing anti-social behaviour continues to be a priority
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Officers have conducted regular high visibility and covert patrols to deter the use of off road bikes in the area and increase intelligence around drug dealing to support future warrant applications. Officers will continue to work in partnership to combat this issue.
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Scrambler bike during the weekend period causing anti-social behaviour continues to be a priority for the area
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Local policing officers, newly assigned to the area following the recent force restructure and uplift at Newton‑le‑Willows Police Station, have been focusing on familiarising themselves with the community, key locations, and the individuals involved in these issues.
As lighter evenings and summer months approach, officers will be increasing their proactive patrols and working to develop intelligence around those responsible for persistent nuisance riding. This includes identifying hotspots, gathering information from residents, and building a clearer picture of the offenders who continue to blight the community. This intelligence‑led approach will support future enforcement activity and targeted problem‑solving to reduce the impact on local people. -
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Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour in the Bankes Park area is a current priority for the team.
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Scrambler bike during the weekend period causing anti-social behaviour continues to be a priority for the area
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Police quad bike patrols, intelligence gathering around storage addresses an non-uniform patrols to identify ASB offenders.