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Two crime prevention orders in St Helens
16:04 25/09/2026UPDATE ON SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER: The Section 60 Order has been extended until 2pm tomorrow, Sunday 27 September, when it will be further reviewed.
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Man banned from Prescot retail park and Earlestown
14:56 17/09/2026A thief has been banned from a retail park in Prescot and Earlestown town centre after pleading guilty to stealing from a retail store.
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Arrests following cannabis importation which led to firearm silencer and ammunition found in Haydock
11:20 17/09/2026Two people have been arrested following the discovery of cannabis being imported which led to a firearm silencer and ammunition hidden under a bed in Haydock.
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Man charged following house burglary in St Helens
10:07 13/08/2026A man has been charged after a house was burgled in St Helens last month.
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Burglar jailed after breaking into home in St Helens
14:00 28/07/2026A burglar has been jailed after admitting breaking into a St Helens home and stealing a games console, cigarettes and prescription medication.
Crimes and priorities
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Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour relating to drug use continues to be a priority
Action taken:
Local policing officers have provided a visible presence to the area and identified a vulnerable female and problematic address. To ensure the female is safeguarded and to deter potential offenders committing crime officers have enlisted the support of a number of agencies and a re working in partnership with housing to combat this issue. They are working on developing evidence to ensure all enforcement options are considered.
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Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour around the Australia Estate are a current priority for the team and Vehicle crime resulting in a number of golf clubs being stolen
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Officers have carried out joint visits with Housing at problematic addresses, are gathering evidence for potential closures, and issued both verbal and written warnings. Extra patrols and attention continue in the affected areas to deter further offending.
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Vehicle crime in particular theft of high value cars being stolen in the Thatto Heath area and drug dealing around the Australia Estate are a current priority for the team
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