Man arrested after James Bulger's grave vandalised in Kirkdale

**Updated 5 June to correct arrested man being from Skelmersdale**

We have arrested a man from Skelmersdale after James Bulger's grave was vandalised at Kirkdale Cemetery yesterday, Friday 10 April.

At around 1.20pm, officers were informed of damage having been discovered to the grave.

At 4.10pm, following enquiries, a 78-year-old man from Skelmersdale was arrested on suspicion of Criminal damage and theft. He has been taken to a police station.

Temporary Detective Inspector Viki Lanceley said: "A man has now been arrested and we will continue to update and support James’s family as the investigation progresses.

"I would encourage anyone with information to come forward directly to police as soon as possible, in any of the following ways."

To get in touch, you can call 101 or DM @MerpolCC on social media, quoting reference number 26000282253. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/g