Further charge and arrest in connection with violent disorder in Walton

Today (Thursday 26 September), Detectives have charged a male and arrested a man in connection with violent disorder that took place in Walton on Saturday 3 August.

A 16-year-old boy from Walton (who cannot be named for legal reasons) was charged with violent disorder and theft. He will appear in court today.

A 37-year-old man from Walton has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. He is in police custody to be questioned.

The total number of people arrested for disorder in Merseyside now stands at 115, with 76 charged and 55 sentenced to a combined 116 years and 4 months.

We would encourage anyone with information to contact us via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Our latest gallery of images of 73 people we are looking to speak to can be found here: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2024/september/cctv-appeal-to-help-find-73-people-following-disorder-in-merseyside/