Merseyside Police issues picture of man they would like to speak to as part of Op Cornerstone

 

 

Merseyside Police is appealing for the public’s help to trace a man as part of a crackdown on the perpetrators of domestic abuse in Merseyside.

Yesterday detectives arrested 13 people as part of a day of action. Three of these individuals were charged and the remainder were released under investigation pending further enquiries. Those charged were:-

Gemma Hamblin, 35, of Vulcan Street, Liverpool was charged with breach of a restraining order and racially aggravated harassment, alarm and distress. 

James Singleton, 29, of Elgar Road, West Derby was charged with two section 39 assaults and two incidents of criminal damage.

A 17-year-old youth from Orrell Park was charged with assault by beating.

All three will appear in court today (23rd July).

We have issued an image of Joshua Chase who detectives would like to speak to as they believe thathe may be able to assist enquiries into an incident relating to domestic abuse, as part of Operation Cornerstone.

Joshua Chase, aged 20 of no fixed address, may be able to assist in relation to a section 47 assault.

Members of the public who may have information on his whereabouts are urged to get in touch.

Detective Inspector Yoseph Al-Ramadan said: “After a successful day yesterday we are maintaining the pressure on tackling domestic abuse in our communities.

"Yesterday’s operation sends a message to any domestic abuse offenders that we are coming for you and you will be brought into custody and questioned.”

Anyone with information on his whereabouts of the above is asked to contact Merseyside Police @MerPolCC

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

Joshua Chase