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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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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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Anti-social behaviour particularly in Gaskell Park and surrounding area and drug dealing.
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Local Policing Officers continue to provide randomised high visibility patrols to Gaskell Park, they have conducted partnership walkabouts in the area with the PCC, Stop Hate UK, council members and housing to increase intelligence and raise awareness of issues in the area. Officers have gathered evidence of ASB from a problematic address and are now looking at a closure notice.
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Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour in Gaskell Park and surrounding area is a current priority.
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Drug dealing and related anti‑social behaviour in Gaskell Park and the surrounding streets has been a key community priority. Police activity is ongoing and includes high‑visibility patrols and targeted hotspot policing to disrupt offenders and reassure residents. Officers are working closely with partner agencies, who have already secured a civil injunction against individuals involved. Evidence has also been gathered to support closure orders on problematic addresses linked to the issues.
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Retail crime in the Ashton Green Drive area of Parr is the current priority for the team.
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Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour in Gaskell Park and surrounding area is a current priority.
Action taken:
Proactive patrol of the area, open land searches conducted and partnership work around designing out crime and enforcement opportunities.