Rock Ferry man charged in connection with charity fraud allegations

We have arrested and charged a Rock Ferry man with charity fraud offences as part of an ongoing Wirral investigation.

56-year-old John Forsyth of Old Chester Road was charged today (Tuesday 12 January) with three counts of commiting fraud by false representation and one count of possessing an article for use in fraud.

The charges relate to three allegations between October and December last year, in which occupants of homes on the Kings Hill Estate, Bromborough reported suspicious charity collections.

Forsyth has been released on conditional bail to appear at Wirral Magistrates Court on Monday 22 February.

Always call 999 if a crime is in progress. You can also report suspicious activity via our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 21000017301.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.