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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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CCTV image released following arrest in St Helens
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Crimes and priorities
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Vehicle crime and plant machinery thefts on Haydock Industrial estates
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Local policing officers and the Force Intelligence Bureau have been working with neighbouring forces tackling this issue. This has resulted in numerous arrests and recover of plant machinery.
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Vehicle crime, particularly HGV theft and plant machinery thefts remain a priority on Haydock Industrial estate
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Vehicle crime, particularly HGV thefts and plant‑machinery thefts, have been a key priority on the Haydock Industrial Estate.
Officers have been providing high‑visibility patrols and conducted reassurance visits across the estate, offering crime‑prevention advice to businesses and victims. CCTV enquiries are ongoing in relation to recent theft‑from‑motor‑vehicle offences.
Extra overnight patrols have been deployed, supported by cross‑border intelligence sharing with neighbouring forces to identify and target offenders. These combined efforts have contributed to a noticeable reduction in offences in the area.
The team will continue to focus on this priority to maintain the downward trend -
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Business burglary and vehicle crime on Haydock Industrial estate is a current priority for this area
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Vehicle crime, particularly HGV theft and plant machinery thefts remain a priority on Haydock Industrial estate
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Non uniform patrol, re-visits to victim to obtain further lines of enquiry & cross boarder working with Greater Manchester Police.