Further arrest and charge in connection with Violent Disorder in Merseyside

Detectives have arrested and charged two more people in connection with Violent Disorder in Merseyside last summer.

A 22-year-old man from Wigan was arrested yesterday (Wednesday 5 February) on suspicion of Violent Disorder and Assault by beating of an emergency worker in Southport. He has been bailed until April.

A 17-year-old boy from Walton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with Violent Disorder and Burglary other at a store in Walton.

The total number of people arrested for disorder in Merseyside now stands at 172, with 131 charged and 107 sentenced to a combined 210 years and four months in prison.

We would encourage anyone with information to contact us by calling 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

Current galleries of people we would like to speak to can be found on our X and Facebook pages, and on our force website: Latest CCTV appeal in relation to summer disorder in Merseyside | Merseyside Police.