Six arrested and e-bikes seized in Anfield

We arrested six people after an e-bike and scrambler bike were seen being ridden dangerously in Walton on Wednesday (19 March).

At about 1.50pm, officers spotted the offenders riding on Utting Avenue and the surrounding area

When they saw patrols, the suspects rode away on the wrong side of the road and onto pavements.

Officers stopped the scrambler rider and detained him, seizing the bike.

The two males on the Sur-ron electric bike were seen entering an address on the street, and officers contained the property.

The suspects were seen to throw a bag out of the back of the house which was found to contain drugs, cash and mobile phones.

Officers entered the property and located two Sur-ron e-bikes and five suspects

In total, six people were arrested following the incident and taken into custody:

• A 16-year-old male from West Derby was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis), failing to stop, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving with no insurance and drug driving.

• A 51-year-old woman of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis), possession of criminal property and money laundering.

• A 19-year-old man from Walton was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of criminal property and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis).

• A 19-year-old woman Anfield was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis), possession of criminal property and money laundering.

• A 20-year-old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis), possession of criminal property, money laundering and theft of a motor vehicle.

• A 20-year-old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs (cocaine and cannabis) and taking of a motor vehicle.


Detective Inspector Chris Carlin said: “Thanks to proactive policing activity in the Anfield area, the suspects were spotted driving in an anti-social and dangerous manner by our officers.

“The determination of officers to ensure those responsible are brought to justice led them to track the suspects’ movements to a nearby street, and detain six people.

“A quantity of drugs have been taken out of circulation and two electric bikes and a scrambler are now off the streets, unable to be used to bring fear and harm to our communities here is Merseyside.

“We know that criminals have increasingly turned to electric bikes to transport these weapons as well as illegal drugs around Merseyside on roads, pavements and public footpaths, often stealing the high value bikes to support their illegal trade.

“We have increased high visibility police patrols where the community tell us electric bikes may be used for this purpose, and take every report of theft extremely seriously.

“The support of the public is a vital part of our efforts to stop drug dealers in their tracks, and stop them bringing intimidation, violence and misery into the heart of our communities.

“If you have any information about those involved in this incident, or know where stolen electric bikes are being stored, please contact us and we will do the rest.”

 Anyone with information on this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000228878.
 
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.